Patents by Inventor Randolph C. Bishop

Randolph C. Bishop 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 stabilization system for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine and method for using same
    Patent number: 8672979
    Abstract: A system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine. The system can include a plurality of pedicle screws, a support rod, a plurality of rod clamps, and a plurality of coupling members. In one aspect, each coupling member can be configured to engage a proximal portion of a pedicle screw and can have a socket portion that is configured to receive a socket engaging portion of the rod clamp, such that the coupling member and the pedicle screw can be pivoted three-dimensionally relative to the rod clamp and the support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2014
    Assignee: Neurospine Innovations And Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Randolph C. Bishop
  • SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR THE STABILIZATION AND FIXATION OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20110196424
    Abstract: A system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine. The system can include a plurality of pedicle screws, a support rod, a plurality of rod clamps, and a plurality of coupling members. In one aspect, each coupling member can be configured to engage a proximal portion of a pedicle screw and can have a socket portion that is configured to receive a socket engaging portion of the rod clamp, such that the coupling member and the pedicle screw can be pivoted three-dimensionally relative to the rod clamp and the support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Inventor: RANDOLPH C. BISHOP
  • Spinal stabilization system for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine and method for using same
    Patent number: 7942906
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine. Another aspect of the invention includes a system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine in a minimally invasive manner. The system can include a plurality of pedicle screws, a support rod, a plurality of rod clamps, and a plurality of coupling members. In one aspect, each coupling member can be configured to engage a proximal portion of a pedicle screw and can have a socket portion that is configured to receive a socket engaging portion of the rod clamp, such that the coupling member and the pedicle screw can be pivoted three-dimensionally relative to the rod clamp and the support rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2011
    Assignee: Neurospine Innovations And Solutions, LLC
    Inventor: Randolph C. Bishop
  • SPINAL STABILIZATION SYSTEM FOR THE STABILIZATION AND FIXATION OF THE LUMBAR SPINE AND METHOD FOR USING SAME
    Publication number: 20080195150
    Abstract: The present invention includes a system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine. Another aspect of the invention includes a system and method for the stabilization and fixation of the lumbar spine in a minimally invasive manner. The system can include a plurality of pedicle screws, a support rod, a plurality of rod clamps, and a plurality of coupling members. In one aspect, each coupling member can be configured to engage a proximal portion of a pedicle screw and can have a socket portion that is configured to receive a socket engaging portion of the rod clamp, such that the coupling member and the pedicle screw can be pivoted three-dimensionally relative to the rod clamp and the support rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2008
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventor: Randolph C. Bishop