Patents by Inventor Justin Doose
Justin Doose has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 10716600Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. More specifically, the application describes instruments and methods for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column in a minimally invasive fashion.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Fernando Olea, Andrew Schafer, Scott Lish, Robert German, Justin Doose, Derek Matteo, Garrett W. Offerman, James Coleman Lee, Conrad Tyler Hammann
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Patent number: 10716601Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical alignment and distraction frame and associated methods of use that facilitates correction of a sagittal imbalance. The alignment and distraction frame works in conjunction with pedicle screw installation guide assemblies to impart the desired correction. The alignment frame can be utilized to ensure the pedicle screw housings are aligned (to facilitate rod coupling) in concert with the completion of a correction maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2018Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Schafer, Robert German, Jim A Youssef, Scott Lish, Justin Doose
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Publication number: 20200187990Abstract: A jointed rod assembly for use in a spinal fixation construct involves a caudal rod portion connectable to an adjustment mechanism, and a cranial rod portion connectable to the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to rotate the caudal and cranial rod portions relative to one another about a joint axis that is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the caudal and cranial rod portions. The caudal and cranial rod portions may be dimensioned to be compatible with other pieces of hardware commonly used for spinal fixation, such as bone anchors (e.g., pedicle screws), occipital plates, reducers, and others. The caudal and cranial rod portions are composed of a strong, rigid, non-absorbable, biocompatible material. The jointed rod assembly may be advantageously used in spinal fixation systems and methods of spinal fixation.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Justin Doose, Mark OJEDA, Matthew Tobias JACOBS
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Patent number: 10610261Abstract: A jointed rod assembly for use in a spinal fixation construct involves a caudal rod portion connectable to an adjustment mechanism, and a cranial rod portion connectable to the adjustment mechanism. The adjustment mechanism is configured to rotate the caudal and cranial rod portions relative to one another about a joint axis that is generally perpendicular to the longitudinal axes of the caudal and cranial rod portions. The caudal and cranial rod portions may be dimensioned to be compatible with other pieces of hardware commonly used for spinal fixation, such as bone anchors (e.g., pedicle screws), occipital plates, reducers, and others. The caudal and cranial rod portions are composed of a strong, rigid, non-absorbable, biocompatible material. The jointed rod assembly may be advantageously used in spinal fixation systems and methods of spinal fixation.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Justin Doose, Mark Ojeda, Matthew Tobias Jacobs
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Publication number: 20190380748Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 19, 2019Inventors: Justin DOOSE, Robert GERMAN, Scott LISH, Andrew SCHAFER, Eric DASSO, Derek J. MATTEO, Thomas M. SWEENEY
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Publication number: 20190365423Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2019Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Benjamin ARNOLD, Eric DASSO, Justin DOOSE, Richard MUELLER, Robert GERMAN
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Patent number: 10426526Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2018Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Richard Mueller, Robert German
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Patent number: 10426527Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J Matteo, Thomas M Sweeney, III
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Publication number: 20190216507Abstract: A system for spinal fixation with a non-rigid portion at least one of the caudal or cephalad terminus. Various devices and techniques are described for transition from a rigid fixation construct to a less rigid support structure applied to a “soft zone” that helps share the stress created on the spinal levels caused by the fixed levels below. In some embodiments, the soft zone is provided by terminating the construct with one of a flexible tether or a dampening rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Justin Doose
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Publication number: 20190021772Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical alignment and distraction frame and associated methods of use that facilitates correction of a sagittal imbalance. The alignment and distraction frame works in conjunction with pedicle screw installation guide assemblies to impart the desired correction. The alignment frame can be utilized to ensure the pedicle screw housings are aligned (to facilitate rod coupling) in concert with the completion of a correction maneuver.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Andrew Schafer, Robert German, Jim A. Youssef, Scott Lish, Justin Doose
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Publication number: 20180338780Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2018Publication date: November 29, 2018Inventors: Benjamin ARNOLD, Eric DASSO, Justin DOOSE, Richard MUELLER, Robert GERMAN
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Patent number: 10034695Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical alignment and distraction frame and associated methods of use that facilitates correction of a sagittal imbalance. The alignment and distraction frame works in conjunction with pedicle screw installation guide assemblies to impart the desired correction. The alignment frame can be utilized to ensure the pedicle screw housings are aligned (to facilitate rod coupling) in concert with the completion of a correction maneuver.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: July 31, 2018Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Schafer, Robert German, Jim A Youssef, Scott Lish, Justin Doose
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Patent number: 10004544Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2017Date of Patent: June 26, 2018Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Richard Mueller, Robert German
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Publication number: 20180000521Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin ARNOLD, Eric DASSO, Justin DOOSE, Richard MUELLER, Robert GERMAN
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Patent number: 9757166Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Richard Mueller, Robert German
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Publication number: 20170238975Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Justin DOOSE, Robert GERMAN, Scott LISH, Andrew SCHAFER, Eric DASSO, Derek J MATTEO, Thomas M SWEENEY
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Publication number: 20170231661Abstract: A system for spinal fixation with a non-rigid portion at least one of the caudal or cephalad terminus. Various devices and techniques are described for transition from a rigid fixation construct to a less rigid support structure applied to a “soft zone” that will help share the stress created on the spinal levels caused by the fixed levels below. In specific embodiments the soft zone is provided by terminating the construct with one of a flexible tether or a dampening rod.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2017Publication date: August 17, 2017Inventors: Shaeffer Bannigan, Justin Doose
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Patent number: 9649140Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J. Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
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Patent number: 9492208Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Richard Mueller, Robert German
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Patent number: 9486256Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2014Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Scott Lish, Justin Doose