Patents by Inventor Shawn Wooten

Shawn Wooten 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).

  • Bending instrument and methods of using same
    Patent number: 9421596
    Abstract: Bending instruments for selectively applying a bending force to a rod or rod-like element, such as for example and without limitation, a surgical rod. Exemplary bending instruments include a first handle, a second handle, and a gear assembly. Pivotal movement of the second handle relative to the first handle effects a corresponding movement of the gear assembly components to thereby effect bending of the rod or rod-like element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Assignee: University of Alaska Anchorage
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Shawn Wooten, Paul Harren, Wesley Burgess
  • BENDING INSTRUMENT AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20150298192
    Abstract: Bending instruments for selectively applying a bending force to a rod or rod-like element, such as for example and without limitation, a surgical rod. Exemplary bending instruments include a first handle, a second handle, and a gear assembly. Pivotal movement of the second handle relative to the first handle effects a corresponding movement of the gear assembly components to thereby effect bending of the rod or rod-like element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Inventors: Anthony James Paris, Shawn Wooten, Paul Harren, Wesley Burgess