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).

  • Publication number: 20240277488
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Inventors: Mark Semler, Joe Ruscito, Stephen Kalhorm
  • Patent number: 11690549
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
  • Publication number: 20220304672
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2020
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Stephen Kalhorn, Mark Semler, Christopher Hapstack, Joe Ruscito
  • Publication number: 20220104905
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2021
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
  • Patent number: 11147646
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
  • Publication number: 20210145341
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
  • Patent number: 10932683
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: MUSC Foundation for Research Development
    Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
  • Publication number: 20190117329
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
  • Patent number: 10265136
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2019
    Assignee: MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
  • Publication number: 20170100047
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Inventors: Jonathan Edwards, Jessica Barley, Mark Semler
  • Publication number: 20160317239
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2016
    Publication date: November 3, 2016
    Inventors: Raymond Turner, Alex Spiotta, Aquilla Turk, Imran Chaudry, Mark Semler
  • Patent number: 8734518
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 27, 2014
    Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
  • Publication number: 20130345816
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
  • Patent number: 8518116
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
  • Patent number: 8388685
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
  • Publication number: 20120304444
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
  • Publication number: 20070073403
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas Swanick, Brian Sunter