Patents by Inventor Thomas Scholl

Thomas Scholl 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).

  • Publication number: 20260090828
    Abstract: A method for robotic assisted surgery. The method includes capturing a plurality of poses of a surgical tool coupled to a robotic device at a surgical site. The plurality of poses correspond to instances of a final placement of surgical implants at the surgical site. The method also includes determining a plurality of positions of the surgical implants located at the surgical site based on the captured plurality of poses. The method also includes generating a bend curve having a plurality of bend points based on the determined plurality of positions of the surgical implants. The method also includes generating bending instructions for bends to be performed on a linking device configured for attachment to the surgical implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2025
    Publication date: April 2, 2026
    Inventors: Eric Finley, Thomas Scholl
  • Publication number: 20260041491
    Abstract: A method is provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. This method is implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2025
    Publication date: February 12, 2026
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Mark Peterson, Robert Isaacs
  • Patent number: 12491010
    Abstract: A method for robotic assisted surgery. The method includes capturing a plurality of poses of a surgical tool coupled to a robotic device at a surgical site. The plurality of poses correspond to instances of a final placement of surgical implants at the surgical site. The method also includes determining a plurality of positions of the surgical implants located at the surgical site based on the captured plurality of poses. The method also includes generating a bend curve having a plurality of bend points based on the determined plurality of positions of the surgical implants. The method also includes generating bending instructions for bends to be performed on a linking device configured for attachment to the surgical implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Finley, Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 12471995
    Abstract: A method is provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. This method is implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Mark Peterson, Robert Isaacs
  • Publication number: 20250339210
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2025
    Publication date: November 6, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • Patent number: 12357393
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • Patent number: 12357384
    Abstract: The present application describes computer apparatus and software programs useful to the field of corrective spinal surgery. The apparatus and software implement and facilitate methods for assessing the degree of balance and alignment achieved through corrective measures applied to the spine prior to completing a surgical procedure. The apparatus and software facilitate pre-operative planning and virtual testing of the corrective measures to be applied. The apparatus and software further facilitate intra-operative reconciliation with the pre-operative plan prior to completing the surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Niall Casey, Jennifer Jassawalla, Eric Forman, Thomas Scholl
  • Publication number: 20250213280
    Abstract: A digitizer pointer is provided as part of a system for correcting a curvature or deformity in a patient's spine based on the digitized locations of implanted screws and tracking the placement of the rod as it is placed in a minimally invasive fashion. The digitizer pointer includes an offset adjustment feature, a swivel feature, and a translation feature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2025
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, DJ Geiger
  • Publication number: 20250114127
    Abstract: A system for use during a surgical procedure includes a control unit configured to obtain a first anatomical characteristic of a patient; measure a second anatomical characteristic of a patient; create a targeted second anatomical characteristic; and convert at least one of the measured second anatomical characteristic and the targeted second anatomical characteristics to a patient position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Inventor: Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 12251142
    Abstract: A digitizer pointer is provided as part of a system for correcting a curvature or deformity in a patient's spine based on the digitized locations of implanted screws and tracking the placement of the rod as it is placed in a minimally invasive fashion. The digitizer pointer includes an offset adjustment feature, a swivel feature, and a translation feature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, DJ Geiger
  • Patent number: 12167870
    Abstract: A system for use during a surgical procedure includes a control unit configured to obtain a first anatomical characteristic of a patient; measure a second anatomical characteristic of a patient; create a targeted second anatomical characteristic; and convert at least one of the measured second anatomical characteristic and the targeted second anatomical characteristics to a patient position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: Nuvasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 11998242
    Abstract: A system for use during a surgical procedure includes a control unit configured to obtain a horizontal pelvic line (HPL) and a central sacral vertical line (CSVL); obtain a horizontal shoulder line (HSL) and an orthogonal midline (OM); compare the HPL and the CSVL with the HSL and the OM; determine an angle between the HPL and the HSL; and convert the angle to a patient position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2024
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Patrick Miles, Roberto Bassani
  • Publication number: 20220330986
    Abstract: A method for robotic assisted surgery. The method includes capturing a plurality of poses of a surgical tool coupled to a robotic device at a surgical site. The plurality of poses correspond to instances of a final placement of surgical implants at the surgical site. The method also includes determining a plurality of positions of the surgical implants located at the surgical site based on the captured plurality of poses. The method also includes generating a bend curve having a plurality of bend points based on the determined plurality of positions of the surgical implants. The method also includes generating bending instructions for bends to be performed on a linking device configured for attachment to the surgical implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2020
    Publication date: October 20, 2022
    Inventors: Eric FINLEY, Thomas SCHOLL
  • Publication number: 20220265369
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas SCHOLL, Robert E. ISAACS, Shannon WHITE, Albert POTHIER, Robert GERMAN, Eric FINLEY, James E. GHARIB, Mark PETERSON
  • Publication number: 20220265189
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a system and methods generally aimed at surgery. More particularly, the present invention is directed at a system and related methods for performing surgical procedures and assessments involving the use of neurophysiology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Inventors: James E. Gharib, Allen Farquhar, Doug Layman, Thomas Scholl, Albert Kim, Albert Pothier, Patrick Miles, Josef Gorek, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220240986
    Abstract: A system for use during a surgical procedure includes a control unit configured to obtain a first anatomical characteristic of a patient; measure a second anatomical characteristic of a patient; create a targeted second anatomical characteristic; and convert at least one of the measured second anatomical characteristic and the targeted second anatomical characteristics to a patient position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Inventor: Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 11376045
    Abstract: A system for use during a surgical procedure includes a control unit configured to obtain a first anatomical characteristic of a patient; measure a second anatomical characteristic of a patient; create a targeted second anatomical characteristic; and convert at least one of the measured second anatomical characteristic and the targeted second anatomical characteristics to a patient position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventor: Thomas Scholl
  • Patent number: 11357579
    Abstract: Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Robert E. Isaacs, Shannon White, Albert Pothier, Robert German, Eric Finley, James E. Gharib, Mark Peterson
  • Publication number: 20220110688
    Abstract: A method is provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. This method is implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Inventors: Thomas Scholl, Mark Peterson, Robert Isaacs
  • Patent number: RE49094
    Abstract: The present application includes a position tracking system for tracking the location of surgical objects within the surgical field, a neuromonitoring system for detecting the existence of (and optionally the distance and/or direction to) neural structures during a surgical procedure, and a processing system communicatively linked to both the position tracking system and the neuromonitoring system.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Finley, Albert Kim, Thomas Scholl, Jeffrey Barnes, Bryce Nesbitt