Patents by Inventor Megan Stauffer
Megan Stauffer 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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Patent number: 11826261Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an anterior plate forming a first monolithic structure defining a first end of the implant, and including at least two screw holes each configured to receive a bone screw; and a plurality of coils extending from the anterior plate about a periphery of the implant. The screw holes may be angled such that, when the implant is inserted between two adjacent vertebrae, bone screws are guided into the adjacent vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20230149007Abstract: A retractor system used in preparation for an oblique lateral interbody fusion surgical procedure includes a first retractor blade having a first proximal portion and a first distal end; a second retractor blade having a second proximal portion and a second distal end; and a connecting device that is configured to connect the first retractor blade to the second retractor blade. The first distal end of the first retractor blade is configured to engage a posterior portion of the vertebra and the second distal end of the second retractor blade is configured to engage an anterior portion of the vertebra. The length of the first retractor blade is less than approximately 96 percent of the length of the second retractor blade, and the first distal end of the first retractor blade extends at a non-zero angle from the first proximal portion of the first retractor blade.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Patent number: 11553906Abstract: Retractor blades for a retractor system are disclosed. The blades are designed for use in preparing an area of the body for a surgical procedure. The retractor blades are configured with different lengths and with different blade tip geometries to facilitate engagement with vertebrae for the oblique lateral interbody fusion surgical approach.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Patent number: 11406371Abstract: A retractor system for use in preparing an area of the body for a surgical procedure is disclosed. The retractor system includes retractor blades that can be independently inserted and positioned within the body. The system also includes articulating arms that can be used to secure the retractor blades to one another and to rigidly fix the retractor blades in place relative to an operating table or other fixed structure.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: August 9, 2022Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Patent number: 11389151Abstract: A system and method of positioning a spinal implant into an intervertebral space comprises the steps of: cutting an incision through the skin toward an intervertebral space between a L5 and S1 vertebra; inserting an uncoupled first, second and third retractor blade into the incision to pre-position the retractor blades prior to retraction; coupling the pre-positioned first retractor blade to a connector arm to connect the first retractor blade to a table arm; attaching a blade to blade connector and mini flex arm to couple the second blade to either the first blade or third blade; and wherein the three uncoupled blades, once pre-positioned and then coupled, the blades are retracted to open the incision and expose the vertebral bodies.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 19, 2022Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20210361274Abstract: A retractor system for use in preparing an area of the body for a surgical procedure is disclosed. The retractor system includes retractor blades that can be independently inserted and positioned within the body. The system also includes articulating arms that can be used to secure the retractor blades to one another and to rigidly fix the retractor blades in place relative to an operating table or other fixed structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20210338220Abstract: Retractor blades for a retractor system are disclosed. The blades are designed for use in preparing an area of the body for a surgical procedure. The retractor blades are configured with different lengths and with different blade tip geometries to facilitate engagement with vertebrae for the oblique lateral interbody fusion surgical approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20210315563Abstract: A system and method of positioning a spinal implant into an intervertebral space comprises the steps of: cutting an incision through the skin toward an intervertebral space between a L5 and S1 vertebra; inserting an uncoupled first, second and third retractor blade into the incision to pre-position the retractor blades prior to retraction; coupling the pre-positioned first retractor blade to a connector arm to connect the first retractor blade to a table arm; attaching a blade to blade connector and mini flex arm to couple the second blade to either the first blade or third blade; and wherein the three uncoupled blades, once pre-positioned and then coupled, the blades are retracted to open the incision and expose the vertebral bodies.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20200038197Abstract: An intervertebral implant may include an anterior plate forming a first monolithic structure defining a first end of the implant, and including at least two screw holes each configured to receive a bone screw; and a plurality of coils extending from the anterior plate about a periphery of the implant. The screw holes may be angled such that, when the implant is inserted between two adjacent vertebrae, bone screws are guided into the adjacent vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
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Patent number: 10433979Abstract: An implant includes an anterior plate defining a first end of the implant and a posterior plate defining a second end of the implant opposite the first end of the implant. The implant also includes a central support portion extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate. The implant further includes a side wall extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate and defining a portion of the outside perimeter of the implant; a first exterior arced member disposed proximate the side wall and the posterior plate; and a first interior arced member is disposed proximate the central support member and the posterior plate. The exterior arced member and the interior arced member curve in a superior direction such that portions of the exterior and interior arced members form portions of a bone contacting superior surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2018Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20180221166Abstract: An implant includes an anterior plate defining a first end of the implant and a posterior plate defining a second end of the implant opposite the first end of the implant. The implant also includes a central support portion extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate. The implant further includes a side wall extending between the anterior plate and the posterior plate and defining a portion of the outside perimeter of the implant; a first exterior arced member disposed proximate the side wall and the posterior plate; and a first interior arced member is disposed proximate the central support member and the posterior plate. The exterior arced member and the interior arced member curve in a superior direction such that portions of the exterior and interior arced members form portions of a bone contacting superior surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
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Patent number: 9918849Abstract: Implants, systems and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. The implants are formed from one or more coils, preferably a plurality of coils. Optionally the coils are included in a set or group of more than one coil. Optionally, the implant is symmetric about one or more planes. Typically an implant includes at least two coils (or sets or groups of coils) that are adjacent to each other intersect with each other at one or more intersection regions. Two or more coils may intersect at a plurality of intersection regions, optionally along an array of intersection regions, within the implant or on the outer side wall of the implant. Optionally, the implants include one or more plates to aid in fixation and/or insertion. The implants may be used in a variety of different spaces in the body that require bone growth.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2016Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, LTD.Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
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Publication number: 20160324656Abstract: Implants, systems and methods of making and using thereof are described herein. The implants are formed from one or more coils, preferably a plurality of coils. Optionally the coils are included in a set or group of more than one coil. Optionally, the implant is symmetric about one or more planes. Typically an implant includes at least two coils (or sets or groups of coils) that are adjacent to each other intersect with each other at one or more intersection regions. Two or more coils may intersect at a plurality of intersection regions, optionally along an array of intersection regions, within the implant or on the outer side wall of the implant. Optionally, the implants include one or more plates to aid in fixation and/or insertion. The implants may be used in a variety of different spaces in the body that require bone growth.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer