Patents by Inventor Maurice M. Smith

Maurice M. Smith 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).

  • Minimally invasive instruments and methods for preparing vertebral endplates
    Patent number: 8460296
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for treating vertebral endplates are disclosed. The instrument includes one or more treatment members movable from a reduced profile position for insertion to the operative site to a deployed position for providing treatment to the vertebral endplates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: 7988624
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: 7981030
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space
    Patent number: 7959651
    Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a portal or working path for access to a working space location in the patient. The retractor transmits and emits light from a light delivery system to illuminate the working channel and surgical space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2011
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, Thomas E. Roehm, III, Harold S. Taylor
  • Minimally invasive instruments and methods for preparing vertebral endplates
    Publication number: 20100152791
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for treating vertebral endplates are disclosed. The instrument includes one or more treatment members movable from a reduced profile position for insertion to the operative site to a deployed position for providing treatment to the vertebral endplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Minimally invasive instruments and methods for preparing vertebral endplates
    Patent number: 7674265
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for treating vertebral endplates are disclosed. The instrument includes one or more treatment members movable from a reduced profile position for insertion to the operative site to a deployed position for providing treatment to the vertebral endplates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2010
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space
    Patent number: 7556601
    Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space during surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a working path for access to a location in the patient. A light instrument is positionable in working channel to emit light at the surgical space without substantially obstructing access to the surgical space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2009
    Inventors: Charles L. Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, Thomas E. Roehm, III, Richard Franks
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: 7261688
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2007
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, III
  • Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space
    Patent number: 7223233
    Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a portal or working path for access to a working space location in the patient. The retractor transmits and emits light from a light delivery system to illuminate the working channel and surgical space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2007
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles L. Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, Thomas E. Roehm, III, Harold S. Taylor
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
    Patent number: 7198598
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing surgery in a patient are provided. A cannula provides a working channel for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. The clamp assembly includes a viewing element mounting portion having a length along which an endoscopic viewing element can be selectively positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 3, 2007
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Thomas E. Roehm, III, William Barry Null
  • Minimally invasive instruments and methods for preparing vertebral endplates
    Publication number: 20040215197
    Abstract: Instruments and methods for treating vertebral endplates are disclosed. The instrument includes one or more treatment members movable from a reduced profile position for insertion to the operative site to a deployed position for providing treatment to the vertebral endplates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2003
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
    Publication number: 20040186346
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing surgery in a patient are provided. A cannula provides a working channel for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. The clamp assembly includes a viewing element mounting portion having a length along which an endoscopic viewing element can be selectively positioned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2004
    Publication date: September 23, 2004
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Thomas E. Roehm, William Barry Null
  • Methods for percutaneous surgery
    Publication number: 20040176763
    Abstract: Methods for performing surgery in a patient through a single cannula are shown. A device is provided which includes an elongated cannula sized for percutaneous introduction into a patient. The cannula defines a working channel between its ends for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. Methods are provided for performing spinal surgeries percutaneously, including insertion of vertebral fixation elements and fusion devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2003
    Publication date: September 9, 2004
    Inventors: Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, John B. Clayton, Joseph Moctezuma
  • Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space
    Publication number: 20040143169
    Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space during surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a working path for access to a location in the patient. A light instrument is positionable in working channel to emit light at the surgical space without substantially obstructing access to the surgical space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Charles L. Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard Franks
  • Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space
    Publication number: 20040143167
    Abstract: Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a portal or working path for access to a working space location in the patient. The retractor transmits and emits light from a light delivery system to illuminate the working channel and surgical space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Charles L. Branch, Kevin T. Foley, Maurice M. Smith, Thomas E. Roehm, Harold S. Taylor
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery
    Patent number: 6679833
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing surgery in a patient are provided. A cannula provides a working channel for access to a location in the patient. A clamp assembly is removably engaged to the cannula. The clamp assembly allows use of an endoscopic viewing system or can be removed to allow use of a microscopic viewing system in order to view the surgical site in the patient through the working channel. The clamp assembly includes a viewing element mounting portion having a length along which an endoscopic viewing element can be selectively positioned.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Thomas E. Roehm III, William Barry Null
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Publication number: 20030191371
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 5, 2002
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: RE46134
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Othopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G. Fessler
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: RE46148
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G Fessler
  • Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery
    Patent number: RE46403
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G. Fessler