Patents by Inventor Michael M. Garcia

Michael M. Garcia 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).

  • PEDICLE SCREW REMOVAL TOOL AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20180125559
    Abstract: Disclosed is a universal pedicle screw removal tool comprising a tapered shaft having an “L” shaped tip on one end and a generally square head on an opposite end. A lower section leads to a tapered section which is connected to a handle. The handle may include a set of serrations to provide increased grip. The handle is connected to the head. The tip is sized to engage the channel of a tuliped pedicle screw while the head is sized to engage a ratchet or other torque producing tool. In an alternate embodiment, the tip is “T” shaped. In another alternate embodiment, the handle section includes opposing members extending from the shaft to form a “T” shaped handle. In use, the tip is inserted into the channel of a tuliped pedicle screw while the shaft is rotated to unscrew the pedicle screw from a patient's bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Applicant: ORTHOPEDIC RENOVATION TECHNOLOGIES, LLC
    Inventors: Rene Ortiz, Alejandro Rene Ortiz, Troy Paddock, Michael M. Garcia
  • Process and apparatus for vacuum-assisted resin transfer molding of very tall articles
    Patent number: 8337744
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining constant compaction pressure in a vertically oriented resin transfer molding apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Lockheed Martin Corporation
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario, Michael M. Garcia
  • Process and Apparatus for Vacuum-Assisted Resin Transfer Molding of Very Tall Articles
    Publication number: 20110062639
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for maintaining constant compaction pressure in a vertically oriented resin transfer molding apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Applicant: LOCKHEED MARTIN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Alan K. Miller, Theodore Rosario, JR., Michael M. Garcia
  • Bearing retention system
    Patent number: 6520684
    Abstract: Bearing arrangements are provided utilizing retention lips, enlarged retaining washers, or clearance lips to retain a bearing located in an engine in the bearing's housing in the event of bearing failure. Also provided are methods of utilizing retention lips, enlarged retaining washers, or clearance lips to retain a bearing race within a bearing housing in the event of bearing failure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: International Engine Intellectual Property Company, L.L.C.
    Inventors: Michael M. Garcia, Mark S. Schuck
  • Bearing retention system
    Publication number: 20020141675
    Abstract: Bearing arrangements are provided utilizing retention lips, enlarged retaining washers, or clearance lips to retain a bearing located in an engine in the bearing's housing in the event of bearing failure. Also provided are methods of utilizing retention lips, enlarged retaining washers, or clearance lips to retain a bearing race within a bearing housing in the event of bearing failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Michael M. Garcia, Mark S. Schuck