Patents by Inventor Tom Smithweck

Tom Smithweck 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).

  • Monorail system
    Patent number: 8790403
    Abstract: Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include a monorail instrument having a sliding platform for additional instrumentation to allow controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion in order to protect the medial neural structures of the spine. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck
  • Monorail system
    Patent number: 8753395
    Abstract: Systems providing improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure and including a monorail instrument that protects the medial neural structures, includes a sliding platform for additional instrumentation and allows controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: K2M, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck
  • Monorail System
    Publication number: 20100121388
    Abstract: Systems for improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure that include a monorail instrument having a sliding platform for additional instrumentation to allow controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion in order to protect the medial neural structures of the spine. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck
  • Monorail System
    Publication number: 20100023013
    Abstract: Systems providing improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure and including a monorail instrument that protects the medial neural structures, includes a sliding platform for additional instrumentation and allows controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: MEDITECH ADVISORS, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck
  • Monorail system
    Patent number: 7615079
    Abstract: Systems providing improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure and including a monorail instrument that protects the medial neural structures, includes a sliding platform for additional instrumentation and allows controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2009
    Assignee: MediTech Advisors, LLC
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck
  • Monorail system
    Publication number: 20070270873
    Abstract: Systems providing improved methods of performing a spinal fusion procedure and including a monorail instrument that protects the medial neural structures, includes a sliding platform for additional instrumentation and allows controlled delivery of various instruments for disc preparation and implant insertion. The monorail instrument engages other instruments, including various instruments utilized to prepare the disc space as well as spinal fusion implants, for guided and controlled insertion into the disc space. The monorail instrument may be a distractor, and may include flutes for preparation of the disc space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2006
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Inventors: Eric Flickinger, Tom Smithweck