Patents by Inventor Peter Halverson
Peter Halverson 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).
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Publication number: 20170020571Abstract: Medical implants and implant components are formed by additive manufacturing processes. The additive manufacturing process used results in the implants or implant components having surfaces having a higher coefficient of friction as opposed to a similar implant manufactured using a different process, such as having a machined surface. The higher coefficient of friction of the relevant surface is particularly useful for multi-component implants that are to have a fixed relationship between the components based at least in part on a frictional engagement between them. While manufacturing via an additive manufacturing process may result in an implant component having slightly less strength for its size when compared with traditional manufacturing methods, the advantage of the increased coefficient of friction may offset any loss of component strength, and may allow for overall reduced implant size while maintaining other desirable implant characteristics.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: David T. Hawkes, Peter Halverson, Quentin Aten
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Publication number: 20160228260Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first rolling-contact core operably coupled to a first vertebra, said first rolling-contact core having a first convex surface having a first axis, said first convex surface configured to provide a first rolling motion in a first direction to said first vertebra relative to a second vertebra. At least one flexure is connected to said first rolling-contact core, said flexure configured to constrain said first rolling motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2016Publication date: August 11, 2016Applicant: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden
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Patent number: 9314346Abstract: A spinal implant includes a first rolling-contact core operably coupled to a first vertebra, said first rolling-contact core having a first convex surface having a first axis, said first convex surface configured to provide a first rolling motion in a first direction to said first vertebra relative to a second vertebra. At least one flexure is connected to said first rolling-contact core, said flexure configured to constrain said first rolling motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2010Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden
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Publication number: 20160074174Abstract: An expandable interbody spacer for use in spinal fusion procedures includes a plurality of rigid segments connected by flexible connections to form a ring encompassing and defining a hollow central area of variable dimensions. The flexible connections between the plurality of rigid segments may include flexible regions formed between the rigid segments or a continuous flexible member extending along a multisegmented region. The flexible regions formed between the rigid segments may be integrally formed with the rigid segments. One or more of the flexible regions formed between the rigid segments may include a plurality of flexure divisions extending between adjacent rigid segments. One or more of the flexible regions formed between the rigid segments may include a flexure extending between adjacent rigid segments. The rigid segments may include surfaces to limit the range of motion between adjoining rigid segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Peter Halverson, David Hawkes
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Publication number: 20150375372Abstract: A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: December 31, 2015Inventors: Christopher Andrew MATTSON, Brian G. WINDER, Allen Boyd MACKAY, Joseph O. JACOBSEN, Peter A. HALVERSON, Spencer FRAZER
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Patent number: 9085066Abstract: A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2010Date of Patent: July 21, 2015Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Christopher Andrew Mattson, Brian G. Winder, Allen Boyd Mackay, Joseph O. Jacobsen, Peter A. Halverson, Spencer Frezer
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Patent number: 8894687Abstract: A coupling assembly for use in surgical constructs comprises a first body and a second body. One of the first body and the second body includes a male member and an other of the first body and the second body includes a female member. The male member is sized and shaped to be received within the female member and the female member has an internal bore sized and shaped to receive the male member therein. A raised portion is formed on or attached to the male member. An area of decreased diameter is associated with the internal bore of the female member. The first and second bodies are coupleable to one another by an interference fit when the raised portion of the male member is positioned within the area of decreased diameter associated with the internal bore of the female member.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2012Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: Nexus Spine, L.L.C.Inventors: David Hawkes, Ken Gardner, Peter A. Halverson
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Publication number: 20140114357Abstract: A coupling assembly for use in surgical constructs includes a first body and a second body. One of the first body and the second body includes a male member and an other of the first body and the second body includes a female member. The male member is sized and shaped to be received within the female member and the female member has an internal bore sized and shaped to receive the male member therein. One of the male member or the female member includes one or more engagement features formed therewith or attached thereto. The engagement features are operable to provide a gripping interface between the male member and the female member to couple the male member and the female member one to another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2013Publication date: April 24, 2014Inventors: David T. Hawkes, Peter Halverson
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Patent number: 8663286Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said plurality of contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in any of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Anton E. Bowden, Larry L. Howell, Peter A. Halverson, Eric M. Stratton
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Publication number: 20130110170Abstract: A coupling assembly for use in surgical constructs comprises a first body and a second body. One of the first body and the second body includes a male member and an other of the first body and the second body includes a female member. The male member is sized and shaped to be received within the female member and the female member has an internal bore sized and shaped to receive the male member therein. A raised portion is formed on or attached to the male member. An area of decreased diameter is associated with the internal bore of the female member. The first and second bodies are coupleable to one another by an interference fit when the raised portion of the male member is positioned within the area of decreased diameter associated with the internal bore of the female member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2012Publication date: May 2, 2013Inventors: David T. Hawkes, Ken Gardner, Peter A. Halverson
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Patent number: 8308801Abstract: Provided is an intervertebral disc prostheses for installation in a spinal column between superior and inferior vertebral bodies. A first intervertebral plate engages one or both of the inferior vertebral endplate and the inferior ring apophysis of the superior vertebral body. A second intervertebral plate engages one or both of the superior vertebral endplate and the superior ring apophysis of the inferior vertebral body. A biaxial rolling-contact core is located between the intervertebral plates. The core includes a convex upper surface and a convex lower surface. The upper surface is curved around a first axis and the lower surface is curved around a second axis that is rotated relative to the first axis. The core is capable of rolling translation relative to the first intervertebral plate along the upper surface and in a first direction, and rolling translation relative to the second intervertebral plate along the lower surface and in a second direction.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: November 13, 2012Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden
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Publication number: 20110083281Abstract: A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Christopher Andrew Mattson, Brian G. Winder, Allen Boyd Mackay, Joseph O. Jacobsen, Peter A. Halverson, Spencer Frezer
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Publication number: 20100241232Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first rolling-contact core operably coupled to a first vertebra, said first rolling-contact core having a first convex surface having a first axis, said first convex surface configured to provide a first rolling motion in a first direction to said first vertebra relative to a second vertebra. At least one flexure is connected to said first rolling-contact core, said flexure configured to constrain said first rolling motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Inventors: Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Anton E. Bowden
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Patent number: 7793570Abstract: A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2008Date of Patent: September 14, 2010Assignee: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Christopher Andrew Mattson, Brian G. Winder, Allen Boyd Mackay, Joseph O. Jacobsen, Peter A. Halverson, Spencer Frazer
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Publication number: 20100211106Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a plurality of contiguous segments, said plurality of contiguous segments configured to apply a torque to a degenerate spinal segment in any of three orthogonal axes. At least one mounting connection is configured to connect said spinal implant to a mounting mechanism, said mounting mechanism being configured to attach said spinal implant to said degenerate spinal segment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2010Publication date: August 19, 2010Inventors: Anton E. Bowden, Larry L. Howell, Peter A. Halverson, Eric M. Stratton
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Publication number: 20080256718Abstract: A hand tool having first and second plier units attached to one another where a jaw region is operatively configured to have a work piece to be placed therein and a handle region is configured to be used by the user of the tool to grasp the work piece. A tension member is provided to be positioned past a dead point axis so as to apply a clamping force upon the jaw member and the hand tool maintains a grip upon the work piece without continuous interaction with the user of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2008Publication date: October 23, 2008Inventors: Christopher Andrew Mattson, Brian G. Winder, Allen Boyd Mackay, Joseph O. Jacobsen, Peter A. Halverson, Spencer Frazer
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Publication number: 20080195213Abstract: Provided is an intervertebral disc prostheses for installation in a spinal column between superior and inferior vertebral bodies. A first intervertebral plate engages one or both of the inferior vertebral endplate and the inferior ring apophysis of the superior vertebral body. A second intervertebral plate engages one or both of the superior vertebral endplate and the superior ring apophysis of the inferior vertebral body. A biaxial rolling-contact core is located between the intervertebral plates. The core includes a convex upper surface and a convex lower surface. The upper surface is curved around a first axis and the lower surface is curved around a second axis that is rotated relative to the first axis. The core is capable of rolling translation relative to the first intervertebral plate along the upper surface and in a first direction, and rolling translation relative to the second intervertebral plate along the lower surface and in a second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicant: Brigham Young UniversityInventors: Peter Halverson, Larry L. Howell, Spencer P. Magleby, Anton E. Bowden