Patents by Inventor Todd Martens
Todd Martens 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: 20250213283Abstract: The invention relates to methods, devices, and systems for an improved bone fixation screws used as fastening devices to stabilize bone to its adjacent substrate. More particularly, the invention relates to methods, devices and systems for an improved, low profile, multi-threaded screw with mating features adapted to allow other multi-threaded screws in close proximity.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 30, 2024Publication date: July 3, 2025Inventors: Randall Allard, Todd Martens
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Patent number: 10568662Abstract: An orthopedic clamp for affixing at least two fixation members relative to each other is disclosed. The clamp includes a first clamp comprising first outer and inner jaws that define first clamping surfaces that form a first recess, and a second clamp comprising second outer and inner jaws that define second clamping surfaces that form a second recess. The clamps also include a post extending from the second outer jaw and through the second inner jaw, the first inner jaw and the first outer jaw. The post defines a clamping axis, and the second recess defines an axis that intersects the clamping axis. The clamp further includes a clamping nut threadably coupled to the post configured to exert a clamping force to the first and second clamps to fix at least one of a first fixation member within the first recess and a second fixation member within the second recess.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2018Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: The Orthopaedic Implant CompanyInventors: Itai Nemovicher, Todd Martens, Michael W. Mullaney
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Patent number: 10427651Abstract: An undercarriage sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle blocks aligned side-by-side, where each of the nozzle blocks includes a lateral channel therethrough and an upward-facing nozzle cap. A conduit extends between each of the lateral channels in fluid communication with each of the nozzle caps. The nozzle blocks prevent the water supply from being crushed when driving a vehicle over the undercarriage sprayer. Additionally, the nozzle blocks may be connected such that the undercarriage sprayer can be folded or rolled on itself.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Inventors: Steven Goff, Todd Martens
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Publication number: 20180099647Abstract: An undercarriage sprayer includes a plurality of nozzle blocks aligned side-by-side, where each of the nozzle blocks includes a lateral channel therethrough and an upward-facing nozzle cap. A conduit extends between each of the lateral channels in fluid communication with each of the nozzle caps. The nozzle blocks prevent the water supply from being crushed when driving a vehicle over the undercarriage sprayer. Additionally, the nozzle blocks may be connected such that the undercarriage sprayer can be folded or rolled on itself.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2017Publication date: April 12, 2018Inventors: Steven Goff, Todd Martens
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Patent number: 9615604Abstract: A food waste dehydrator that can efficiently collect food scraps and food waste and create an output that can be used as livestock feed, livestock feed supplement, or can be further processed into compost or soil amendment. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator is mobile and modular. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator includes a self-contained heating and energy source.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2014Date of Patent: April 11, 2017Inventors: David Russick, John Adams, William Northrup, Todd Martens
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Publication number: 20150216223Abstract: A food waste dehydrator that can efficiently collect food scraps and food waste and create an output that can be used as livestock feed, livestock feed supplement, or can be further processed into compost or soil amendment. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator is mobile and modular. In some embodiments, the food waste dehydrator includes a self-contained heating and energy source.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2014Publication date: August 6, 2015Inventors: David Russick, John Adams, William Northrup, Todd Martens
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Patent number: 8271069Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Jascob, Scott Shaver, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirsten Boes, John H. Dukesherer, Mark W. Hunter
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Patent number: 7840253Abstract: A surgical navigation system for tracking a procedure relative to a patient is disclosed. The system can track a portion of the patient, an instrument, both, and both or either relative to image data, a coordinate system, an atlas, a morphed atlas, or combinations thereof. The system can include a minimally or non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 23, 2010Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Brian M. Tremblay, Bradley A. Jascob, Todd Martens, Brandon D. Larocque, Mark W. Hunter
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Publication number: 20100274124Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A. Jascob, John H. Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirsten Boes
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Patent number: 7751865Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 15, 2004Date of Patent: July 6, 2010Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.Inventors: Bradley A Jascob, John H Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirstin Boes
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Publication number: 20060084867Abstract: A surgical navigation system for tracking a procedure relative to a patient is disclosed. The system can track a portion of the patient, an instrument, both, and both or either relative to image data, a coordinate system, an atlas, a morphed atlas, or combinations thereof. The system can include a minimally or non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Inventors: Brian Tremblay, Todd Martens, Brandon Larocque, Mark Hunter
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Publication number: 20050085720Abstract: A surgical navigation system for navigating a region of a patient that may include a non-invasive dynamic reference frame and/or fiducial marker, sensor tipped instruments, and isolator circuits. The dynamic reference frame may be placed on the patient in a precise location for guiding the instruments. The dynamic reference frames may be fixedly placed on the patient. Also the dynamic reference frames may be placed to allow generally natural movements of soft tissue relative to the dynamic reference frames. Also methods are provided to determine positions of the dynamic reference frames. Anatomical landmarks may be determined intra-operatively and without access to the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2004Publication date: April 21, 2005Inventors: Bradley Jascob, John Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirstin Boes