Patents by Inventor Russell P. Nockels
Russell P. Nockels 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: 11806052Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2021Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
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Publication number: 20210322066Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: October 21, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, Ian J. Harding, Tyler R. Koski, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels, David A. Mire, Christopher Shaffrey
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Patent number: 11051859Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 29, 2018Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, Jr., Russell P. Nockels
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Patent number: 10646261Abstract: A driver includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a passageway. The sleeve extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The proximal end includes a groove in the inner surface. A biasing element is positioned partially in the groove. A shaft is disposed in the passageway. The shaft includes an outer surface, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
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Publication number: 20200030009Abstract: A driver includes a sleeve having an inner surface defining a passageway. The sleeve extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and an opposite distal end. The proximal end includes a groove in the inner surface. A biasing element is positioned partially in the groove. A shaft is disposed in the passageway. The shaft includes an outer surface, a first engagement portion, and a second engagement portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
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Publication number: 20180228520Abstract: A method includes providing first and second instruments. First and second fasteners are attached with vertebrae. First fasteners are connected with first and second constructs. Second fasteners are connected with a third and fourth constructs. The first construct is connected with a body of the first instrument and the second construct is connected with another body of the first instrument. The third construct is connected with a body of the second instrument and the fourth construct is connected with another body of the second instrument. Joints of the instruments are tightened. At least one of the instruments is selectively distracted. At least one of the instruments is selectively compressed. The spinal constructs are removed from the fasteners. The first fasteners are connected with a first spinal rod. The second fasteners are connected with a second spinal rod. In some embodiments, spinal constructs, implants, systems and kits are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 29, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels
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Patent number: 9517143Abstract: An intervertebral fusion implant comprises a body defining a longitudinal axis and extending between a first end and a second end. The body defines a first wall configured for engaging a first vertebral surface and a second wall configured for engaging a second vertebral surface. The first wall is connected to the second wall. The first wall is movable relative to the second wall such that the body is deformable from a first, initial implanted configuration such that the body is disposed between the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface for fixation thereof and a second configuration such that the body is deformed relative to the first configuration to adapt to an orientation of the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
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Publication number: 20150289991Abstract: An intervertebral fusion implant comprises a body defining a longitudinal axis and extending between a first end and a second end. The body defines a first wall configured for engaging a first vertebral surface and a second wall configured for engaging a second vertebral surface. The first wall is connected to the second wall. The first wall is movable relative to the second wall such that the body is deformable from a first, initial implanted configuration such that the body is disposed between the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface for fixation thereof and a second configuration such that the body is deformed relative to the first configuration to adapt to an orientation of the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2015Publication date: October 15, 2015Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
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Patent number: 9149366Abstract: An intervertebral fusion implant comprises a body defining a longitudinal axis and extending between a first end and a second end. The body defines a first wall configured for engaging a first vertebral surface and a second wall configured for engaging a second vertebral surface. The first wall is connected to the second wall. The first wall is movable relative to the second wall such that the body is deformable from a first, initial implanted configuration such that the body is disposed between the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface for fixation thereof and a second configuration such that the body is deformed relative to the first configuration to adapt to an orientation of the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: October 6, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
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Publication number: 20140277484Abstract: An intervertebral fusion implant comprises a body defining a longitudinal axis and extending between a first end and a second end. The body defines a first wall configured for engaging a first vertebral surface and a second wall configured for engaging a second vertebral surface. The first wall is connected to the second wall. The first wall is movable relative to the second wall such that the body is deformable from a first, initial implanted configuration such that the body is disposed between the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface for fixation thereof and a second configuration such that the body is deformed relative to the first configuration to adapt to an orientation of the first vertebral surface and the second vertebral surface. Methods of use are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
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Patent number: D847341Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
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Patent number: D847342Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
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Patent number: D847995Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Christopher C. Shaffrey, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
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Patent number: D847996Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Carrie L. Surgeon, William D. Armstrong, Anthony J. Melkent, Virginia L. Richardson, Scott David Renner, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ronald A. Lehman, Tyler R. Koski, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding