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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Publication number: 20180008426Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Thomas CARLS, Eric LANGE, Danny BRADDOCK, JR., Steven C. HUMPHREYS, Scott D. HODGES, Richard G. FESSLER, Jeffrey ZHANG
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Patent number: 9820864Abstract: 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: August 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger, Frank S. Bono
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Patent number: 9770338Abstract: 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 15, 2014Date of Patent: September 26, 2017Assignee: HH SPINAL LLCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric C. Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D Hodges, Richard G Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 9757158Abstract: The present invention discloses a minimally invasive spinal column realignment system and method of use. The spinal column realignment system includes at least two fasteners, a member, an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and an instrument. The at least two fasteners are configured for insertion into two adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The member is configured to engage the at least two fasteners. The outer sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening and the inner sleeve is configured for insertion through the first opening of the outer sleeve to engage a first fastener of the at least two fasteners and the member. The instrument is configured for insertion through the second opening in the outer sleeve and engagement with the member. A method of using a spinal column realignment system is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20170189071Abstract: 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: March 20, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: 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: 20160374733Abstract: 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: September 13, 2016Publication date: December 29, 2016Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: RICHARD G. FESSLER, JOHN W. BOGER
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Publication number: 20160317194Abstract: 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: July 15, 2016Publication date: November 3, 2016Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: 9393053Abstract: 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: October 2, 2012Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20150328008Abstract: 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: November 15, 2013Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: LANX, INC.Inventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20150313642Abstract: The present invention discloses a minimally invasive spinal column realignment system and method of use. The spinal column realignment system includes at least two fasteners, a member, an outer sleeve, an inner sleeve, and an instrument. The at least two fasteners are configured for insertion into two adjacent vertebral bodies of a patient. The member is configured to engage the at least two fasteners. The outer sleeve includes a first opening and a second opening and the inner sleeve is configured for insertion through the first opening of the outer sleeve to engage a first fastener of the at least two fasteners and the member. The instrument is configured for insertion through the second opening in the outer sleeve and engagement with the member. A method of using a spinal column realignment system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2013Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventor: Richard G. FESSLER
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Publication number: 20150005884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Thomas Carls, Eric C. Lange, Danny Braddock, JR., Steven C. Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Richard G. Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Patent number: 8864832Abstract: 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: August 16, 2007Date of Patent: October 21, 2014Assignee: HH Spinal LLCInventors: Thomas Carls, Eric Lange, Danny Braddock, Jr., Steven Craig Humphreys, Scott D. Hodges, Richard G. Fessler, Jeffrey Zhang
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Publication number: 20140277513Abstract: 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: August 31, 2012Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Richard G. Fessler, John W. Boger, Frank S. Bono
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Publication number: 20140243898Abstract: 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: October 2, 2012Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: IN QUEUE INNOVATIONS, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: 8142440Abstract: A centering tool for transverse centering between an upper vertebra and a lower vertebra is disclosed. The centering tool comprises a support portion having a proximal end and a distal end, two handles, and two pin placement guides, each guide having a hollow cylinder shape for the placement of a drill or pin on each of the upper and lower vertebrae. The two handles each have a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of each handle is connected to the proximal end of the support portion, and the distal end of each handle ultimately contact the uncular joint of one of the vertebrae when centering is achieved. Preferably, each handle has a spring that biases the handle in a closed position so that the distal portions of both handles abut each other in a resting or closed position.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2008Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. Dace, Richard G. Fessler
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Publication number: 20100125277Abstract: A centering tool for transverse centering between an upper vertebra and a lower vertebra is disclosed. The centering tool comprises a support portion having a proximal end and a distal end, two handles, and two pin placement guides, each guide having a hollow cylinder shape for the placement of a drill or pin on each of the upper and lower vertebrae. The two handles each have a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end of each handle is connected to the proximal end of the support portion, and the distal end of each handle ultimately contact the uncular joint of one of the vertebrae when centering is achieved. Preferably, each handle has a spring that biases the handle in a closed position so that the distal portions of both handles abut each other in a resting or closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2008Publication date: May 20, 2010Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Mark C. DACE, Richard G. FESSLER
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Patent number: D700333Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2013Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: In Queue Innovations, LLCInventor: Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: RE46134Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Othopedic, Inc.Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G. Fessler
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Patent number: RE46148Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G Fessler
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Patent number: RE46403Abstract: Methods and devices for performing percutaneous surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor includes a working channel formed by a first portion coupled to a second portion. The first and second portions are movable relative to one another from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration to increase the size of the working channel along the length of the working channel while minimizing trauma to skin and tissue.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2015Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Maurice M. Smith, Kevin T. Foley, Roy Lim, Thomas E. Roehm, Richard G. Fessler