Patents by Inventor Nathan Avery

Nathan Avery 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).

  • Dynamically adjusted alignment between payload and spacecraft
    Patent number: 11958636
    Abstract: In a method of facilitating flight operations, a payload is coupled to a spacecraft via a payload interface. The relative alignment of the payload and the spacecraft is dynamically adjusted (e.g., for thrust alignment) while the payload remains coupled to the spacecraft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: MOMENTUS SPACE LLC
    Inventors: Matthew Parman, Joel Sercel, Mikhail Kokorich, James Small, Nicholas Simon, Nathan Orr, Samuel Avery, Scott Stanley
  • Occipitocervical plate
    Patent number: 8241337
    Abstract: Methods and systems for occipital-cervical spinal fixation. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind the spinous process of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, upon installation. A second bend in the arms allows attachment to the C2 vertebra. The system may be dimensioned for pediatric installation. A bone graft material may be held in place between the cervical vertebrae and the skull by installing a cable to the installed system to retain the bone graft material in place. Methods and kits for occipital-cervical spinal fixation are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Inventors: Douglas L. Brockmeyer, Nathan Avery
  • Occipitocervical plate
    Patent number: 7942912
    Abstract: Methods, systems, and kits for occipital-cervical spinal fixation are provided. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind the spinous process of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, upon installation. A second bend in the arms allows attachment to the C2 vertebra. The system may be dimensioned for pediatric installation. A bone graft material may be held in place between the cervical vertebrae and the skull by installing a cable to the installed system to retain the bone graft material in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Douglas L. Brockmeyer, Nathan Avery
  • Occipitocervical plate
    Publication number: 20070123872
    Abstract: Methods and systems for occipital-cervical spinal fixation. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind the spinous process of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, upon installation. A second bend in the arms allows attachment to the C2 vertebra. The system may be dimensioned for pediatric installation. A bone graft material may be held in place between the cervical vertebrae and the skull by installing a cable to the installed system to retain the bone graft material in place. Methods and kits for occipital-cervical spinal fixation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: May 31, 2007
    Inventors: Douglas Brockmeyer, Nathan Avery
  • Occipitocervical plate
    Publication number: 20060004363
    Abstract: Methods and systems for occipital-cervical spinal fixation. A plate configured for attachment to the occipital bone has two arms extending out from either side, which turn downwards parallel to one another. A first bend is disposed in the arms, such that the arms extend down from the occipital bone behind the spinous process of the C1 and C2 vertebrae, upon installation. A second bend in the arms allows attachment to the C2 vertebra. The system may be dimensioned for pediatric installation. A bone graft material may be held in place between the cervical vertebrae and the skull by installing a cable to the installed system to retain the bone graft material in place. Methods and kits for occipital-cervical spinal fixation are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Douglas Brockmeyer, Nathan Avery