Patents by Inventor Niall Casey

Niall Casey 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).

  • Patent number: 11969162
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, James Coleman Lee, Ali A. Shorooghi, Gurvinder S. Deol, Bradley Alan Heiges, Nitin Khanna, Troy B. Woolley
  • Publication number: 20230172644
    Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2023
    Publication date: June 8, 2023
    Inventors: Scott Lish, Andrew Morris, Niall Casey, Robert German, Jeffrey M. Seago, Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Patent number: 11660128
    Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Lish, Andrew Morris, Niall Casey, Robert German, Jeffrey M. Seago, Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Publication number: 20230056612
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Robert German, Scott Lish
  • Patent number: 11490931
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Robert German, Scott Lish
  • Publication number: 20220071710
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Publication date: March 10, 2022
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 11207136
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Publication number: 20210196256
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Niall Casey, James Coleman Lee, Ali A. Shorooghi, Gurvinder S. Deol, Bradley Alan Heiges, Nitin Khanna, Troy B. Woolley
  • Patent number: 10980574
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas V. Doherty, Dale E. Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
  • Patent number: 10980527
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, James Coleman Lee, Ali A. Shorooghi, Gurvinder S. Deol, Bradley Alan Heiges, Nitin Khanna, Troy B. Woolley
  • Publication number: 20210100593
    Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 8, 2021
    Inventors: Scott Lish, Andrew Morris, Niall Casey, Robert German, Jeffrey M. Seago, Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Patent number: 10898241
    Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Lish, Andrew Morris, Niall Casey, Robert German, Jeffrey M. Seago, Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Publication number: 20200085503
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 10507061
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 10507060
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Publication number: 20190365425
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2019
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Niall CASEY, Robert German, Scott Lish
  • Patent number: 10456173
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices and methods generally aimed at spinal surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and associated methods relate to performing spinal fixation with the use of a deformity system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Robert German, Scott Lish
  • Publication number: 20190183542
    Abstract: This disclosure describes example embodiments of rod reduction instrumentation and other rod and vertebrae manipulation instruments. The rod reducers can be used during the installation of a rod based surgical fixation system to help urge the rod into the fixation anchors. The reducers described provide various configurations delivering large reduction distance capabilities, strong controlled reduction coupled with an ability to quickly advance the reducer if desired, and reduction of bulk through the surgical corridor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2018
    Publication date: June 20, 2019
    Inventors: Scott Lish, Andrew Morris, Niall Casey, Robert German, Jeffrey M. Seago, Eugene Shoshtaev
  • Publication number: 20190117269
    Abstract: The present invention generally provides a polyaxial fixation device having a shank with a spherical head formed on a proximal end thereof, and a receiver member having an axial passage formed therein that is adapted to polyaxially seat the spherical head of the shank. The polyaxial bone screw further includes an engagement member that is adapted to provide sufficient friction between the spherical head and the receiver member to enable the shank to be maintained in a desired angular orientation before locking the spherical head within the receiver member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: David D. Konieczynski, Thomas V. Doherty, Dale E. Whipple, Niall Casey, Mark T. Hall
  • Publication number: 20190046174
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column during a medialized posterior lumbar interbody fusion (PLIF) procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Niall Casey, James Coleman Lee, Ali A. Shorooghi, Gurvinder S. Deol, Bradley Alan Heiges, Nitin Khanna, Troy B. Woolley