Patents by Inventor Michael T. Boyer

Michael T. Boyer 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).

  • Polyaxial pedicle screw
    Patent number: 10595907
    Abstract: A polyaxial bone anchor is disclosed. The polyaxial bone anchor comprises a receiver member that includes an open bottom, a first locking member and a first sidewall. The open bottom receives a shank having a substantially spherical head. The first sidewalls has a first recess which is configured to receive the first locking member. The receiver member can further include a rod receiving recess, a second locking member, and a second sidewall. The rod receiving recess receives a rod. The second sidewall has a second recess for receiving the second locking member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Rubicon Spine LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sweeney, Tan Duy Ly, Hon Quynh Vien, Michael T. Boyer, John D. Kuczynski
  • POLYAXIAL PEDICLE SCREW
    Publication number: 20180228517
    Abstract: A polyaxial bone anchor is disclosed. The polyaxial bone anchor comprises a receiver member that includes an open bottom, a first locking member and a first sidewall. The open bottom receives a shank having a substantially spherical head. The first sidewalls has a first recess which is configured to receive the first locking member. The receiver member can further include a rod receiving recess, a second locking member, and a second sidewall. The rod receiving recess receives a rod. The second sidewall has a second recess for receiving the second locking member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Applicant: Rubicon Spine LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. Sweeney, Tan Duy Ly, Hon Quynh Vien, Michael T. Boyer, John D. Kuczynski