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).

  • Patent number: 11826261
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20230149007
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 11553906
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2023
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 11406371
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 11389151
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: Institute for Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20210361274
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20210338220
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20210315563
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 14, 2021
    Inventors: John Williams, Seth Anderson, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20200038197
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 10433979
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Institute of Musculoskeletal Science and Education, Ltd.
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20180221166
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2018
    Publication date: August 9, 2018
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Patent number: 9918849
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: INSTITUTE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL SCIENCE AND EDUCATION, LTD.
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer
  • Publication number: 20160324656
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Robert Morris, William Duffield, Edward McShane, Megan Stauffer