Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Sweeney, III

Thomas M. Sweeney, III 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).

  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20230404634
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J. Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
    Patent number: 11723698
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • MINIMALLY INVASIVE SPINAL FIXATION SYSTEM AND RELATED METHODS
    Publication number: 20220378481
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 1, 2022
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J. Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
    Patent number: 11406429
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • Spinal fusion implant and related methods
    Patent number: 10478313
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices, systems, and methods for use in surgery. In particular, the disclosed system and methods relate to an intervertebral spinal implant sized and dimensioned for the lumbar spine implantable via a posterior approach. The system includes an implant, instruments for delivering the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
    Patent number: 10426527
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J Matteo, Thomas M Sweeney, III
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
    Patent number: 9649140
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2017
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J. Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III
  • Minimally invasive spinal fixation system and related methods
    Patent number: 9198698
    Abstract: This application describes surgical instruments and implants for building a posterior fixation construct across one or more segments of the spinal column. Extension guides are provided that attach to bone anchors implanted within the spine. The extension guides have a guide channel that align with a rod channel in the anchor to help direct the rod to the anchor. Instruments are provided to aid in insertion and positioning or the rod.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2015
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Justin Doose, Robert German, Scott Lish, Andrew Schafer, Eric Dasso, Derek J. Matteo, Thomas M. Sweeney, III