Patents by Inventor Stephen D. Cook
Stephen D. Cook 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: 20230293205Abstract: A magnetic screw device of a bone screw and one or more magnets that are attached to the bone screw. The bone screw may have a stem, which comprises a connector and at least one thread, and a housing assembly. The connector of the stem may be configured to articulate with the housing assembly such that the stem can rotate and angulate relative to the housing assembly. The magnetic screw device may be used to treat or stabilize spines with abnormal curvature, prevent further curvature progression, and relieve pain associated with abnormal curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Patent number: 11678995Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets. The one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate are oriented such that a magnetic force exists between the one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate. In addition, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the plates are designed to form an articulating surface. Further, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate, an inferior plate, and a spacer, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the superior and inferior plates are designed to form articulating surfaces with the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron, Samantha L. Salkeld
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Publication number: 20230181328Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets. The one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate are oriented such that a magnetic force exists between the one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate. In addition, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the plates are designed to form an articulating surface. Further, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate, an inferior plate, and a spacer, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the superior and inferior plates are designed to form articulating surfaces with the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: June 15, 2023Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron, Samantha L. Salkeld
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Publication number: 20230157834Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets. The one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate are oriented such that a magnetic force exists between the one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate. In addition, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the plates are designed to form an articulating surface. Further, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate, an inferior plate, and a spacer, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the superior and inferior plates are designed to form articulating surfaces with the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron, Samantha L. Salkeld
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Publication number: 20230094426Abstract: A magnetic screw device that includes a fastening stem, a housing, a magnet assembly, and one or more magnets. The housing is configured to receive the fastening stem, such that the housing can rotate and angulate relative to the fastening stem. The housing is also configured to secure the magnet assembly. The magnet assembly contains two magnet holders that are each configured to receive one of the two magnets. The magnetic screw device can be used in a method of treating a spine with an abnormal curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 5, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron
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Patent number: 11517352Abstract: A magnetic screw device that includes a fastening stem, a housing, a magnet assembly, and one or more magnets. The housing is configured to receive the fastening stem, such that the housing can rotate and angulate relative to the fastening stem. The housing is also configured to secure the magnet assembly. The magnet assembly contains two magnet holders that are each configured to receive one of the two magnets. The magnetic screw device can be used in a method of treating a spine with an abnormal curvature.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 6, 2022Assignee: Gomboc, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron
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Publication number: 20220104947Abstract: A total hip replacement prosthesis that comprises an acetabular component and a femoral component. The acetabular component has a full or partial hemispherical shape, and comprises a shell and one or more magnets. The femoral component comprises a stem portion comprising a proximal end and a distal end, a neck portion comprising a tapered end and a base end that is joined to the proximal end of the stem portion, and a spherical head that is affixed to the tapered end of the neck portion and comprises one or more magnets. The acetabular component is configured to receive all or a portion of the spherical head of the femoral component. Further, the one or more magnets of the acetabular component and the one or more magnets of the spherical head of the femoral component are oriented to generate an attractive force therebetween.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2020Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Liam P. Nolan
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Patent number: 11033310Abstract: A bone screw comprising a shaft, in which the shaft comprises a bore that is configured to fit a magnet. In addition, a bone plate comprising apertures that can fit the bone screw. The bone plate may be fastened to bone using the bone screws, and the bone screws may be oriented to generate attractive or repulsive forces.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Gomboc, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan
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Patent number: 10874518Abstract: Prosthetic implant devices and related methods are provided. The prosthetic implant devices include an internal component and an external component. The internal component has an implant portion associated with one or more rare earth magnets. The internal component being of a size and shape suitable for surgical implantation into the residual limb of the amputee. The one or more rare earth magnets generate at least one magnetic field. The external component having a prosthetic piston associated with a plurality of magnetic elements and a prosthetic cup associated with a magnetic array. The magnet elements of the prosthetic piston being in adaptable magnetic association with the at least one magnetic field generated by the one or more rare earth magnets.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: December 29, 2020Assignee: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Laura P. Patron, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan
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Patent number: 10675152Abstract: Methods of reducing loading across a cartilaginous joint, or of reducing pain in a cartilaginous joint caused by cartilage damage in the joint. The methods involve implanting one or more magnetic devices in the bones, or affixing one or more magnetic devices onto the surface of the bones, that form the joint. For example, to reduce loading or reduce pain in a knee joint, one or more magnetic devices maybe implanted in the femur and in the tibia. The magnetic devices are oriented to generate a repulsive magnetic force between the one or more magnetic devices of each of the bones forming the joint.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Patent number: 10660674Abstract: A device for treatment of the spine comprising one or more vertebral attachments, in which the vertebral attachments contain one or more magnets that provide physiologic attractive or repulsive forces to affect the interaction between adjacent vertebrae. The vertebral attachments may also comprise one or more connecting components that affix the magnets to the vertebrae. In addition, there are methods for treatment of the spine comprising implantation of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2013Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Gomboc, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld
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Patent number: 10555787Abstract: A bone screw comprising a shaft, in which the shaft comprises a bore that is configured to fit a magnet. In addition, a bone plate comprising apertures that can fit the bone screw. The bone plate may be fastened to bone using the bone screws, and the bone screws may be oriented to generate attractive or repulsive forces. Further, a disc-shaped housing that comprises a magnet.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2017Date of Patent: February 11, 2020Assignee: Gomboc, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Publication number: 20200022731Abstract: A magnetic screw device of a bone screw and one or more magnets that are attached to the bone screw. The bone screw may have a stem, which comprises a connector and at least one thread, and a housing assembly. The connector of the stem may be configured to articulate with the housing assembly such that the stem can rotate and angulate relative to the housing assembly. The magnetic screw device may be used to treat or stabilize spines with abnormal curvature, prevent further curvature progression, and relieve pain associated with abnormal curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Publication number: 20200022818Abstract: An intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets. The one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate are oriented such that a magnetic force exists between the one or more magnets in the superior plate and the one or more magnet in the inferior plate. In addition, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate and an inferior plate, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the plates are designed to form an articulating surface. Further, an intervertebral disc replacement device comprising a superior plate, an inferior plate, and a spacer, in which each plate contains one or more embedded magnets, and the superior and inferior plates are designed to form articulating surfaces with the spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2019Publication date: January 23, 2020Applicant: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan, Laura P. Patron, Samantha L. Salkeld
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Publication number: 20190083266Abstract: Prosthetic implant devices and related methods are provided. The prosthetic implant devices include an internal component and an external component. The internal component has an implant portion associated with one or more rare earth magnets. The internal component being of a size and shape suitable for surgical implantation into the residual limb of the amputee. The one or more rare earth magnets generate at least one magnetic field. The external component having a prosthetic piston associated with a plurality of magnetic elements and a prosthetic cup associated with a magnetic array. The magnet elements of the prosthetic piston being in adaptable magnetic association with the at least one magnetic field generated by the one or more rare earth magnets.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Laura P. Patron, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan
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Publication number: 20190053908Abstract: Methods of reducing loading across a cartilaginous joint, or of reducing pain in a cartilaginous joint caused by cartilage damage in the joint. The methods involve implanting one or more magnetic devices in the bones, or affixing one or more magnetic devices onto the surface of the bones, that form the joint. For example, to reduce loading or reduce pain in a knee joint, one or more magnetic devices maybe implanted in the femur and in the tibia. The magnetic devices are oriented to generate a repulsive magnetic force between the one or more magnetic devices of each of the bones forming the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Publication number: 20190053864Abstract: A bone screw comprising a shaft, in which the shaft comprises a bore that is configured to fit a magnet. In addition, a bone plate comprising apertures that can fit the bone screw. The bone plate may be fastened to bone using the bone screws, and the bone screws may be oriented to generate attractive or repulsive forces. Further, a disc-shaped housing that comprises a magnet.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: Gomboc, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Samantha L. Salkeld, Laura P. Patron, Liam P. Nolan, Michael C. Harrison
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Publication number: 20190053838Abstract: A bone screw comprising a shaft, in which the shaft comprises a bore that is configured to fit a magnet. In addition, a bone plate comprising apertures that can fit the bone screw. The bone plate may be fastened to bone using the bone screws, and the bone screws may be oriented to generate attractive or repulsive forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 21, 2019Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Michael C. Harrison, Liam P. Nolan
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Patent number: 10201438Abstract: Prosthetic implant devices and related methods are provided. The prosthetic implant devices includes an internal component and an external component. The internal component has an implant portion associated with one or more rare earth magnets. The internal component being of a size and shape suitable for surgical implantation into the residual limb of the amputee. The implant portion being of a size and shape suitable for surgical implantation into a bone within the residual limb of the amputee. The one or more rare earth magnets generating at least one magnetic field. The external component having a prosthetic connection associated with a magnetic element. The magnet element being in adaptable magnetic association with the at least one magnetic field generated by the one or more rare earth magnets.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: February 12, 2019Assignee: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, Inc.Inventors: Stephen D. Cook, Shoib Bajaj, Laura P. Patron, Peter Strzepa
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Patent number: 9968391Abstract: Facet screws comprise a lower portion have lower threads that have a constant outer or major diameter. The lower portion of the facet screws can also have a tapered or conical shape in a direction toward the lower end, and relative to a longitudinal axis, of the facet screw. Therefore, the lower threads closest to the lower end have a greater surface area for engaging the bone of a patient as compared to the lower threads furthest away from the lower end, i.e., closest to the top of the lower threads. One or more of the lower threads also can include certain dimensions and shapes that facilitate insertion and retention of the facet screws in the bone of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2013Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Fellowship of Orthopaedic Researchers, LLCInventors: Stephen D. Cook, Shoib Bajaj