Patents by Inventor Kendall Bartlett

Kendall Bartlett 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).

  • Publication number: 20050049590
    Abstract: Spinal implants with extending spikes include spikes with laterally extending projections that may form barbs. Several different spike driver mechanisms are also provided. In one embodiment, sliding wedge spike drivers are used. In another embodiment, threaded rotating spike drivers are used. Gear driven spikes may also be provided in some embodiments. Worm gear trains and rack and pinion gear trains may be used to extend the spikes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Neville Alleyne, James Gerchow, Philip Sluder, Makoto Nonaka, Kendall Bartlett