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).

  • Publication number: 20230310174
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2023
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 11712344
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Publication number: 20190358055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2019
    Publication date: November 28, 2019
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 10413421
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Publication number: 20170224507
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 9636233
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 9387090
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Publication number: 20150282948
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Sharath Bellary
  • Publication number: 20130331943
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Michael Mindoro, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Ryan Donahoe, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 8480712
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Forrest Samuel, Rob German, Rich Mueller, Eric Dasso, Robert Riley, Dan Ahlgren
  • Patent number: 8439922
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: NiVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso, Justin Doose, Rich Mueller, Rob German
  • Publication number: 20120296377
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 1, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: NuVasive Inc.
    Inventors: Bret A. Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold
  • Publication number: 20120209384
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2010
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: Nu Vasive Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Michael Mindoro, Rich Mueller, William Smith, Ryan Donahoe, Sharath Bellary
  • Patent number: 8167915
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Bret A. Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold
  • Publication number: 20100228292
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2007
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Applicant: NUVASIVE, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Arnold, Neel Anand, William Taylor, Rich Mueller, Eric Dasso, G. Bryan Cornwall, Matthew Copp
  • Publication number: 20080183218
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2008
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Rich Mueller, Benjamin Arnold, Eric Dasso
  • Publication number: 20070093825
    Abstract: This invention relates generally to spine surgery and, in particular, to methods and apparatus for treating spinal stenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Applicant: NuVasive Inc.
    Inventors: Bret Ferree, Rich Mueller, Forrest Samuel, Andrew Schafer, Benjamin Arnold