Patents by Inventor Thomas Stinchfield

Thomas Stinchfield 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).

  • Expandable spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 9655738
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity and at least one lateral opening configured for disposal of an instrument. A second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and includes a wall having an axial surface disposed along a thickness thereof. The axial surface defines at least a portion of an axial opening and includes a plurality of gear teeth disposed therealong. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost
  • EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20150335445
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity and at least one lateral opening configured for disposal of an instrument. A second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and includes a wall having an axial surface disposed along a thickness thereof. The axial surface defines at least a portion of an axial opening and includes a plurality of gear teeth disposed therealong. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2015
    Publication date: November 26, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost
  • Expandable spinal implant system and method
    Patent number: 9144503
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity and at least one lateral opening configured for disposal of an instrument. A second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and includes a wall having an axial surface disposed along a thickness thereof. The axial surface defines at least a portion of an axial opening and includes a plurality of gear teeth disposed therealong. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2015
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost
  • EXPANDABLE SPINAL IMPLANT SYSTEM AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140107787
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first member defining a longitudinal axis and including a wall that defines an axial cavity and at least one lateral opening configured for disposal of an instrument. A second member is configured for disposal with the axial cavity and includes a wall having an axial surface disposed along a thickness thereof. The axial surface defines at least a portion of an axial opening and includes a plurality of gear teeth disposed therealong. The instrument is engageable with the teeth to axially translate the second member relative to the first member. Systems and methods of use are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2012
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas Stinchfield, Julien J. Prevost