Patents by Inventor Megan Jeffords

Megan Jeffords 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).

  • RATCHET RETRACTING HANDLES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20230277224
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ratchet retracting handles and related methods for automatically retracting a stylet during insertion of a bone anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Naomi Kibrya, John Love, Matthew Tobias Jacobs, Ryan Woods, Megan Jeffords
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRACKING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20230248446
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems for surgical navigation, the system comprising a tracking array attachable to a medical instrument, an image capturing device, and a navigation system that communicates with the image capturing device and generates tracking information of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Brett Coakley, Shoun Matsuka, Guy Nimrodi, Michael Serra, Michael Barela, Megan Jeffords, Danielle Richterkessing
  • Ratchet retracting handles and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 11678915
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ratchet retracting handles and related methods for automatically retracting a stylet during insertion of a bone anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Naomi Kibrya, John Love, Matthew Tobias Jacobs, Ryan Woods, Megan Jeffords
  • Surgical instrument tracking devices and related methods
    Patent number: 11612440
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems for surgical navigation, the system comprising a tracking array attachable to a medical instrument, an image capturing device, and a navigation system that communicates with the image capturing device and generates tracking information of the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Brett Coakley, Shoun Matsuka, Guy Nimrodi, Michael Serra, Michael Barela, Megan Jeffords, Danielle Richterkessing
  • STYLET CONTROL HANDLES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220192718
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are stylet control handles and related methods for extending and retracting a stylet during insertion of a bone anchor, and for providing a visual indication of the extent of extension of the stylet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2021
    Publication date: June 23, 2022
    Inventors: Naomi Kibrya, Megan Jeffords, Matthew Tobias Jacobs, Ryan Woods
  • POWER MODULES AND METHODS FOR BONE ANCHOR AND STYLET INSERTION
    Publication number: 20220142681
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are power modules and methods for insertion of a cannulated bone anchor and a stylet. Power modules disclosed herein are configured to adjustably control insertion of a bone anchor and a stylet under power from a motor. In certain embodiments, the motor may be included in a power hand piece. The power modules disclosed herein may be further configured to releasably couple a power hand piece to a driver for insertion of the bone anchor and stylet into the bone of a subject.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2021
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Megan Jeffords, Ryan Woods, Naomi Kibrya, Matthew Tobias Jacobs
  • RATCHET RETRACTING HANDLES AND METHODS OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20220061895
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are ratchet retracting handles and related methods for automatically retracting a stylet during insertion of a bone anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2021
    Publication date: March 3, 2022
    Inventors: Naomi Kibrya, John Love, Matthew Tobias Jacobs, Ryan Woods, Megan Jeffords
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT TRACKING DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20210068903
    Abstract: The present disclosure includes systems for surgical navigation, the system comprising a tracking array attachable to a medical instrument, an image capturing device, and a navigation system that communicates with the image capturing device and generates tracking information of the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Brett Coakley, Shoun Matsuka, Guy Nimrodi, Michael Serra, Michael Barela, Megan Jeffords, Danielle Richterkessing