Patents by Inventor Richard G. Fessler
Richard G. Fessler 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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Patent number: 11058464Abstract: The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2019Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger
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Publication number: 20210169459Abstract: Articulated instruments that include tools for disrupting and/or distracting tissue, and methods of using the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: June 10, 2021Inventors: Helson PACHECO-SERRANT, Justin Taber, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Patricia McHale, Michael Baldwin, Richard G. Fessler, Joshua M. Ammerman
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Publication number: 20210113347Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2020Publication date: April 22, 2021Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. FESSLER, John W. BOGER, Frank S. BONO
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Patent number: 10856996Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger, Frank S. Bono
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Publication number: 20200345401Abstract: Methods and apparatus are disclosed for distracting tissue. The devices and methods may include insertion of first and second elongated members into the space between two tissue layers, with an augmenting elongated member at least partially inserted therebetween to form a distraction device between the tissues to be distracted. At least one of the first and second elongated members may be formed of a flexible core member with a plurality of rigid veneer members spaced along the length of the core member. At least one of the elongated members may include a shaping member that automatically moves from a generally linear configuration to a generally less linear configuration. A deployment catheter may include a deformable distal end to allow augmentation of the tissue distraction device during implantation. An injection aid may be provided for introducing a filler material into an interior defined by a deployed tissue distraction device.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2019Publication date: November 5, 2020Inventors: Patricia McHale, James K. Lee, Douglas M. Lorang, Laurent B. Schaller, Sandeep Kunwar, Richard G. Fessler, Frederick Serrahsu, Helson Pacheco-Serrant
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Publication number: 20200246156Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae having an upper joint component and a lower joint component. The joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from the lower joint component and from the disc space, with the bridge component having a lower contact surface configured for engaging a resected bone surface of a pedicle of the lower vertebrae. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: August 6, 2020Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
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Patent number: 10631995Abstract: A prosthetic system for implantation between upper and lower vertebrae comprises an upper joint component. The upper joint component comprises an upper contact surface and an upper articulation surface. The system further includes a lower joint component. The lower joint component comprises a lower contact surface and a lower articulation surface configured to movably engage the upper articulation surface to form an articulating joint. The articulating joint is adapted for implantation within a disc space between the upper and lower vertebrae, allowing the upper and lower vertebrae to move relative to one another. The system further includes a bridge component extending posteriorly from one of either the upper or lower joint components and from the disc space. The bridge component has a distal end opposite the one of the either upper or lower joint components. The distal end of the bridge component comprises a connection component adapted to receive a fastener.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: 3SPINE SEZCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 10517644Abstract: The present invention discloses single level fusion systems and methods of use. The single level fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector to secure the first fastener to the second fastener. The method of assembling a single level fusion system including obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, securing the first fastener to the connector, and securing the second fastener to the connector. Methods of using the single level fusion systems are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, Richard David Fessler, Jon C. Serbousek, Jill A. Serbousek, Jeffrey Nycz, John W. Boger
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Publication number: 20190358050Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be re movably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: 10369012Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20190183532Abstract: The present disclosure includes implant systems, devices, implants, guides, instruments and methods of use. The insertion guide including a base member having a first opening with a first trajectory and a second opening with a second trajectory, a connecting member having a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the base member and a locking block coupled to the second end of the connecting member. The locking block has a first guide hole and a second guide hole. The implant including a body including a first hole at a first end of the body, a second hole at a second end of the body, and a locking opening positioned between the first hole and the second hole. Methods of using the implant systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Jon C. SERBOUSEK, Jeffrey NYCZ, Richard David FESSLER, Jill A. SERBOUSEK, Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20190159813Abstract: The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 1, 2019Publication date: May 30, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. FESSLER, John W. BOGER
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Publication number: 20190105084Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2018Publication date: April 11, 2019Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: 10213234Abstract: The present invention discloses spinous process fixation devices, systems, and instruments. The spinous process fixation device includes a first member, a second member, a third member, and a fourth member. Each of the first and second members includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the first member couples to the engagement portion of the second member. Each of the third and fourth members also includes a body and an engagement member and the engagement member of the third member couples to the engagement portion of the fourth member. A method of assembling the spinous process fixation device and methods of using the spinous process fixation devices are also disclosed. A reamer instrument is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2016Date of Patent: February 26, 2019Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G Fessler, John W Boger
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Patent number: 10154860Abstract: The present invention discloses an interspinous process fusion device, a method of fabricating the interspinous process fusion device, and a surgical method for maintaining a space between two spinous processes in a spine of a patient using the fusion device. The interspinous process fusion device including a distal tip member, a middle plate, a proximal plate, an elongate member, and a plurality of movable wings. The elongate member having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending between the first and second end. The distal tip member is connected to the first end of the elongate member, the proximal plate is connected to the second end of the elongate member, and the middle plate and plurality of wings are positioned intermediate the distal tip member and the proximal plate along the longitudinal axis to form the interspinous process fusion device assembly.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: December 18, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20180250034Abstract: The present invention discloses single level fusion systems and methods of use. The single level fusion systems include a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector to secure the first fastener to the second fastener. The method of assembling a single level fusion system including obtaining a first fastener, a second fastener, and a connector, securing the first fastener to the connector, and securing the second fastener to the connector. Methods of using the single level fusion systems are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. FESSLER, Jon C. SERBOUSEK, Jill A. SERBOUSEK, Jeffrey NYCZ
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Publication number: 20180193161Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20180140430Abstract: A disc replacement device including a first body member with a convex articulation surface and a second body member with a concave articulation surface is disclosed. When operably positioned, the convex articulation surface engages the concave articulation surface to provide for movement therebetween. The disc replacement device also includes a first opening in the first body member and a second opening in the second body member, wherein the openings are angled and extends from the front aspects of the body members through the external surfaces. The disc replacement device further includes at least two bone fasteners for insertion into the first and second openings to secure the disc replacement device to a first and second vertebra. An interbody motion device and fusion implant, as well as a surgical method for implantation are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: RICHARD G. FESSLER, JOHN W. BOGER, FRANK S. BONO
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Patent number: 9907671Abstract: An oblique expanding fusion cage device including a body with a superior portion and an inferior portion. The superior portion and the inferior portion have a proximal end and a distal end. The fusion cage device also includes a pathway, an opening, and an expanding member. The pathway travels from the proximal end to the distal end of the device between the superior and inferior portions. The opening in the proximal end of the body enables access to the pathway. The expanding member may be removably inserted into the opening and is moveable toward the distal end of the body, wherein the expanding member engages the superior portion and the inferior portion as the expanding member moves distally within the pathway.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: D912821Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2020Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Duet Spine Holdings, LLCInventors: Jon C. Serbousek, Jill A. Serbousek, Richard G. Fessler, Jeffrey Nycz