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).

  • Publication number: 20250213283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2024
    Publication date: July 3, 2025
    Inventors: Randall Allard, Todd Martens
  • Patent number: 10568662
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: The Orthopaedic Implant Company
    Inventors: Itai Nemovicher, Todd Martens, Michael W. Mullaney
  • Patent number: 10427651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Inventors: Steven Goff, Todd Martens
  • Publication number: 20180099647
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Steven Goff, Todd Martens
  • Patent number: 9615604
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Inventors: David Russick, John Adams, William Northrup, Todd Martens
  • Publication number: 20150216223
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2014
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: David Russick, John Adams, William Northrup, Todd Martens
  • Patent number: 8271069
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Jascob, Scott Shaver, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirsten Boes, John H. Dukesherer, Mark W. Hunter
  • Patent number: 7840253
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian M. Tremblay, Bradley A. Jascob, Todd Martens, Brandon D. Larocque, Mark W. Hunter
  • Publication number: 20100274124
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A. Jascob, John H. Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirsten Boes
  • Patent number: 7751865
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: Medtronic Navigation, Inc.
    Inventors: Bradley A Jascob, John H Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirstin Boes
  • Publication number: 20060084867
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Brian Tremblay, Todd Martens, Brandon Larocque, Mark Hunter
  • Publication number: 20050085720
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2004
    Publication date: April 21, 2005
    Inventors: Bradley Jascob, John Dukesherer, Scott Shaver, Mark Hunter, Todd Martens, Nadim Yared, Kirstin Boes