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).

  • Patent number: 11806052
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: 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
  • Publication number: 20210322066
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Applicant: 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
  • Patent number: 11051859
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: 10646261
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • Publication number: 20200030009
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2018
    Publication date: January 30, 2020
    Inventors: Leigh Anna Folger, Rex W. Armstrong, David A. Mire, Russell P. Nockels, Ian J. Harding
  • Publication number: 20180228520
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Dustin Bobbitt, David A. Mire, Lawrence G. Lenke, Ian J. Harding, Christopher Shaffrey, Tyler R. Koski, Ronald A. Lehman, JR., Russell P. Nockels
  • Patent number: 9517143
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
  • Publication number: 20150289991
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2015
    Publication date: October 15, 2015
    Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
  • Patent number: 9149366
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
  • Publication number: 20140277484
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Thomas A. Carls, Russell P. Nockels
  • Patent number: D847341
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: D847342
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: D847995
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: 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
  • Patent number: D847996
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: 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