Patents by Inventor Richard H. GROSS

Richard H. GROSS 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).

  • Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of use
    Patent number: 10441321
    Abstract: Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of assembling and using the devices and systems are disclosed. The rib hook device includes a body with a first end and a second end and a rod attachment member coupled to and extending away from the second end of the body. The rib hook system includes at least one rib hook device, a first rod for engaging the at least one rib hook device, and at least one fastener for securing the first rod to the at least one rib hook device. Methods for assembling and using the rib hook devices and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2019
    Assignees: CLEMSON UNIVERSITY RESEARCH FOUNDATION, MUSC FOUNDATION FOR RESEARCH DEVELOPMENT
    Inventors: Gregory J. Wright, Hai Yao, Richard H. Gross
  • RIB HOOK DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170164984
    Abstract: Rib hook devices, systems, and methods of assembling and using the devices and systems are disclosed. The rib hook device includes a body with a first end and a second end and a rod attachment member coupled to and extending away from the second end of the body. The rib hook system includes at least one rib hook device, a first rod for engaging the at least one rib hook device, and at least one fastener for securing the first rod to the at least one rib hook device. Methods for assembling and using the rib hook devices and systems are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2016
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Applicants: MUSC Foundation for Research Development, Clemson University
    Inventors: Gregory J. WRIGHT, Hai YAO, Richard H. GROSS