Patents by Inventor Rich Mueller
Rich Mueller 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: 20230310174Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 11712344Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2019Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Publication number: 20190358055Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 10413421Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Publication number: 20170224507Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2017Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 9636233Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 9387090Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2010Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Publication number: 20150282948Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
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Publication number: 20130331943Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Michael Mindoro, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Ryan Donahoe, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 8480712Abstract: A spinal fixation system suitable for effecting fixation between adjacent vertebral levels within the spine. The spinal fixation system of the present invention includes a pair single axis or “fixed” pedicle screw assemblies, a pair of poly-axial pedicle screw assemblies, a pair of cannulated rod members, and a transverse connector spanning between the pair of cannulated rod members.Type: GrantFiled: August 4, 2009Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Forrest Samuel, Rob German, Rich Mueller, Eric Dasso, Robert Riley, Dan Ahlgren
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Patent number: 8439922Abstract: Systems and methods for a guide assembly for introducing a bone anchor to an operative target site. The guide includes an outer sleeve and an inner sleeve. The outer sleeve has a distal anchor engaging end, a proximal end, and a central passage extending from the distal end to the proximal end. The inner sleeve may be situated in the central passage of the outer sleeve. The inner sleeve is movable being between a first position and a second position. The first position permits insertion of the bone anchor in the central passage. The second position releasably fixes the bone anchor to the guide assembly.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: NiVasive, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Rich Mueller, Rob German
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Publication number: 20120296377Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2012Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: NuVasive Inc.Inventors: Bret A. Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold
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Publication number: 20120209384Abstract: The present invention involves a system and methods for assembling and implanting a vertebral body implant. The vertebral body implant includes, but is not necessarily limited to, an expandable core body and endplates that can be attached at both ends. Endplates of various shapes, sizes and angles are attachable to the expandable core so that a suitable vertebral body implant can be implanted between vertebrae.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2010Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: Nu Vasive Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Michael Mindoro, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Ryan Donahoe, Sharath Bellary
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Patent number: 8167915Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis. The methods comprising gaining access to an interspinous space, abrading a portion of the superior spinous process, inserting an implant into the interspinous process space, verifying the position of the implant by observing the position of three radio-opaque markers embedded in the implant, and coupling the implant to the superior spinous process.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2006Date of Patent: May 1, 2012Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Bret A. Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold
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Publication number: 20100228292Abstract: A dynamic stabilization system including a dynamic rod with a first and second coupler assemblies, a pre-tensioned central cord and a flexible bumper, which are coupled to the bony structures of the spine by way of pedicle screws for use in spinal fixation surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2007Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: NUVASIVE, INC.Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Neel Anand, William Taylor, Rich Mueller, Eric Dasso, G. Bryan Cornwall, Matthew Copp
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Publication number: 20080183218Abstract: A spinal fixation device including two plates and a coupling element for coupling the plates in a fixed manner about adjacent spinous processes of the spine. Each plate is preferably equipped with integral spikes on the inwardly facing surfaces for pressing into the spinal processes and thereby augmenting the purchase between the plates and the spinous processes. Each plate contains a central aperture through which the coupling element passes in order to couple the plates together.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.Inventors: Rich Mueller, Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso
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Publication number: 20070093825Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Applicant: NuVasive Inc.Inventors: Bret Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold