Patents by Inventor Mark Dace

Mark Dace 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: 20070173855
    Abstract: The present application is directed to devices and methods to space apart vertebral members over two or more spinal levels. Embodiments of the devices may include a power source, supply line, and adjustable members. The adjustable members may be positioned along two or more spinal levels. The supply line may extend between each of the members and the power source. Activation of the power source may feed power through the supply line and to each of the adjustable members. Members may move from a closed orientation towards an open orientation to space the vertebral members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2006
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Brad Winn, Craig Squires, Mark Dace, Bret Wilfong, Jared Shoup
  • Publication number: 20060224240
    Abstract: A spacer for inserting between vertebral members. The spacer has a non-spherical shape with an anterior section having a first shape and a posterior section having a different shape. An attachment means is positioned within the posterior section, and may include a receiver for attachment with an insertion device, and an anti-rotation mechanism for assistance in removing the spacer from the insertion device. Embodiments of using the spacer is also disclosed which may include inserting the spacer between the vertebral members in a generally posterior approach. Once inserted, the insertion device acts with the anti-rotation device to remove a connection mechanism from the receiver. The spacer remains between the vertebral members and provides relief to the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2005
    Publication date: October 5, 2006
    Inventors: Randall Allard, Robert Rice, Mark Dace