Patents by Inventor Mike Barrus

Mike Barrus 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).

  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE RETRACTOR AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20110054259
    Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
  • Minimally invasive retractor and methods of use
    Patent number: 7846093
    Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2010
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin R. Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard W. Woods
  • SYSTEMS FOR ANASTOMOSING AN EVERTED VESSEL WITH ANOTHER VESSEL
    Publication number: 20080051811
    Abstract: Compression plate apparatus enables vessels to be joined together in various anastomosis configurations. The compression plates are guided to each other in a parallel orientation by guides. The compression plate apparatus may be utilized with an intraluminally directed anvil apparatus or an externally positioned anvil apparatus. One of the compression plates assists in the eversion of the anastomosis fenestra contour. One of the compression plates enables a graft vessel to be pre-everted so that the anastomosis fenestra contours are everted. The apparatus provides a structure that enables the vessels to be joined without being penetrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Applicant: Integrated Vascular Interventional Technologies, L.C.
    Inventors: Duane Blatter, Kenneth Goodrich, Mike Barrus, Bruce Burnett
  • METHODS FOR ANASTOMOSING AN EVERTED VESSEL WITH ANOTHER VESSEL
    Publication number: 20080045984
    Abstract: Compression plate apparatus enables vessels to be joined together in various anastomosis configurations. The compression plates are guided to each other in a parallel orientation by guides. The compression plate apparatus may be utilized with an intralumninally directed anvil apparatus or an externally positioned anvil apparatus. One of the compression plates assists in the eversion of the anastomosis fenestra contour. One of the compression plates enables a graft vessel to be pre-everted so that the anastomosis fenestra contours are everted. The appparatus provides a structure that enables the vessels to be joined without being penetrated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Applicant: Integrated Vascular Interventional Technologies, L.C.
    Inventors: Duane Blatter, Kenneth Goodrich, Mike Barrus, Bruce Burnett
  • Minimally invasive retractor and methods of use
    Publication number: 20070106123
    Abstract: A device, system and method for orthopedic spine surgery using a novel screw-based retractor, disclosed herein, that allows for access to the spine through a minimally or less invasive approach. The retractor device is designed to be coupled to a pedicle screw and then to have opposed arms of the retractor spread apart to open the wound proximally. The retractor is removed by pulling it out of the wound whereby the retractor is deformed to pass over the pedicle screw head. The retractor is intended to be made of a stiff plastic material, sterile packaged and disposable after one use. A system and method for using the retractor and performing a minimally invasive spine surgical procedure are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Inventors: Josef Gorek, John Kostuik, George Picetti, Kevin Strauss, Mike Barrus, Larry McClintock, Richard Woods