Patents by Inventor Mark Semler
Mark Semler 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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Publication number: 20240277488Abstract: The present invention provides articulating expandable devices and insertion tools for deploying the articulating expandable devices. The articulating expandable devices are capable of being inserted into narrow spaces and turning around corners. The articulating expandable devices are capable of increasing in height and width when expanded from a closed configuration to an open configuration to occupy a larger volume and to present a larger surface area. The articulating expandable devices are lockable and are capable of rigidly occupying a space after expansion. In some embodiments, the articulating expandable devices are useful as interbody devices for spinal fusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2022Publication date: August 22, 2024Inventors: Mark Semler, Joe Ruscito, Stephen Kalhorm
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Patent number: 11690549Abstract: A needle electrode fixation device is configured to secure a transdermal needle electrode to a patient. The device includes a base having a body that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are rotatable relative to each other. The first portion defines a channel configured to fit a portion of the transdermal needle electrode. The second portion defines a recess configured to fit a tip of the needle electrode. The device further includes an adhesive layer configured to affix the base to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20220304672Abstract: The present invention provides decorticating screws and insertion tools for implanting the decorticating screws. The screws anchor into a first and a second bone to fuse the two bones together. The screws include a rotatable bladed section to decorticate a joint space between the first and second bone. The screws also optionally include a cap to secure the screws in the bone and apply compression to the joint to be fused. In some embodiments, the decorticating screws are useful for sacroiliac (SI) joint fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2020Publication date: September 29, 2022Inventors: Stephen Kalhorn, Mark Semler, Christopher Hapstack, Joe Ruscito
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Publication number: 20220104905Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Patent number: 11147646Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20210145341Abstract: A needle electrode fixation device is configured to secure a transdermal needle electrode to a patient. The device includes a base having a body that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are rotatable relative to each other. The first portion defines a channel configured to fit a portion of the transdermal needle electrode. The second portion defines a recess configured to fit a tip of the needle electrode. The device further includes an adhesive layer configured to affix the base to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2021Publication date: May 20, 2021Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
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Patent number: 10932683Abstract: A needle electrode fixation device is configured to secure a transdermal needle electrode to a patient. The device includes a base having a body that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are rotatable relative to each other. The first portion defines a channel configured to fit a portion of the transdermal needle electrode. The second portion defines a recess configured to fit a tip of the needle electrode. The device further includes an adhesive layer configured to affix the base to the patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research DevelopmentInventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20190117329Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2018Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Patent number: 10265136Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENTInventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20170100047Abstract: A needle electrode fixation device is configured to secure a transdermal needle electrode to a patient. The device includes a base having a body that defines a first portion and a second portion. The first and second portions are rotatable relative to each other. The first portion defines a channel configured to fit a portion of the transdermal needle electrode. The second portion defines a recess configured to fit a tip of the needle electrode. The device further includes an adhesive layer configured to affix the base to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
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Publication number: 20160317239Abstract: A cranial anchor system configured to attach to an opening in a cranium includes an anchor member. The anchor member has a middle anchor portion and a lower anchor portion coupled to and disposed in a downward direction relative to the middle anchor portion. The lower anchor portion has a plurality of contact members, each of which have a leg that extends at least partially in the downward direction, a tab connected to the leg, and a rib disposed between the leg and the tab. The system further includes an outer sheath and an inner sheath disposed within the outer sheath and slidable relative to the outer sheath.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
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Patent number: 8734518Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20130345816Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Patent number: 8518116Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Patent number: 8388685Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20120304444Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20070073403Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas Swanick, Brian Sunter