Patents by Inventor Larry Blader

Larry Blader 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).

  • Polyaxial screw
    Patent number: 8617217
    Abstract: The present invention generally is directed toward a spinal fixation system whereby a coupling element allows the physician to selectively lock or unlock either the connection between the coupling element and a fastener, such as to allow for repositioning of the coupling element, or the connection between the coupling element and an elongate rod. The locking or unlocking of these connections may be made independently and as desired by the physician.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee, Larry Blader, David C. Paul
  • Polyaxial Screw
    Publication number: 20120029569
    Abstract: The present invention generally is directed toward a spinal fixation system whereby a coupling element allows the physician to selectively lock or unlock either the connection between the coupling element and a fastener, such as to allow for repositioning of the coupling element, or the connection between the coupling element and an elongate rod. The locking or unlocking of these connections may be made independently and as desired by the physician.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew Iott, Andrew Lee, Larry Blader, David C. Paul