Patents by Inventor Michele M. Johnson

Michele M. Johnson 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).

  • Spinal Trauma Correction and Fixation
    Publication number: 20210128204
    Abstract: Tools and techniques are described that are useful for trauma correction of anterior compression, chance, or burst fractures, particularly where the posterior longitudinal ligament and posterior arch anatomy is still intact. The described tools can be used to reduce fracture and provide additional distraction for ligamentum taxis through a posterior approach that is compatible with both open and minimally invasive methodologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Fernando Olea, Brad Anderson, Scott Lish, Michele M. Johnson, Andrew Morris
  • Spinal trauma correction and fixation
    Patent number: 10898239
    Abstract: Tools and techniques are described that are useful for trauma correction of anterior compression, chance, or burst fractures, particularly where the posterior longitudinal ligament and posterior arch anatomy is still intact. The described tools can be used to reduce fracture and provide additional distraction for ligamentum taxis through a posterior approach that is compatible with both open and minimally invasive methodologies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Olea, Brad Anderson, Scott Lish, Michele M. Johnson, Andrew Morris
  • Spinal Trauma Correction and Fixation
    Publication number: 20180214189
    Abstract: Tools and techniques are described that are useful for trauma correction of anterior compression, chance, or burst fractures, particularly where the posterior longitudinal ligament and posterior arch anatomy is still intact. The described tools can be used to reduce fracture and provide additional distraction for ligamentum taxis through a posterior approach that is compatible with both open and minimally invasive methodologies.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 2, 2018
    Inventors: Fernando Olea, Brad Anderson, Scott Lish, Michele M. Johnson, Andrew Morris