Patents by Inventor Tyler G Smith

Tyler G Smith 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).

  • METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR PERFORMING LEVERAGED REDUCTION DURING SINGLE POSITION SPINE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20230389966
    Abstract: A spinal procedure includes attaching a first reduction instrument to a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly. The first reduction instrument includes a fixed attachment assembly and a translating attachment assembly that cooperatively interfaces the fixed attachment assembly. The first guide assembly is attached to a first pedicle and the second guide assembly is attached to a second pedicle. The first reduction instrument is moved to reduce an orientation of the spine, while imaging a reduction of the orientation of the spine. An angle and position of the first reduction instrument is locked upon achieving a desired reduction. The spine may then be fused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Inventors: Tyler G. Smith, Michael Krasovic, Brian Wade Adams
  • Methods and instruments for performing leveraged reduction during single position spine surgery
    Patent number: 11771477
    Abstract: A spinal procedure includes attaching a first reduction instrument to a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly. The first reduction instrument includes a fixed attachment assembly and a translating attachment assembly that cooperatively interfaces the fixed attachment assembly. The first guide assembly is attached to a first pedicle and the second guide assembly is attached to a second pedicle. The first reduction instrument is moved to reduce an orientation of the spine, while imaging a reduction of the orientation of the spine. An angle and position of the first reduction instrument is locked upon achieving a desired reduction. The spine may then be fused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler G. Smith, Michael Krasovic, Brian Wade Adams
  • METHODS AND INSTRUMENTS FOR PERFORMING LEVERAGED REDUCTION DURING SINGLE POSITION SPINE SURGERY
    Publication number: 20200261123
    Abstract: A spinal procedure includes attaching a first reduction instrument to a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly. The first reduction instrument includes a fixed attachment assembly and a translating attachment assembly that cooperatively interfaces the fixed attachment assembly. The first guide assembly is attached to a first pedicle and the second guide assembly is attached to a second pedicle. The first reduction instrument is moved to reduce an orientation of the spine, while imaging a reduction of the orientation of the spine. An angle and position of the first reduction instrument is locked upon achieving a desired reduction. The spine may then be fused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Tyler G. Smith, Michael Krasovic, Brian Wade Adams
  • Methods and instruments for performing leveraged reduction during single position spine surgery
    Patent number: 10682166
    Abstract: A spinal procedure includes attaching a first reduction instrument to a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly. The first reduction instrument includes a fixed attachment assembly and a translating attachment assembly that cooperatively interfaces the fixed attachment assembly. The first guide assembly is attached to a first pedicle and the second guide assembly is attached to a second pedicle. The first reduction instrument is moved to reduce an orientation of the spine, while imaging a reduction of the orientation of the spine. An angle and position of the first reduction instrument is locked upon achieving a desired reduction. The spine may then be fused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2020
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler G. Smith, Michael Krasovic, Brian Wade Adams
  • Methods and instruments for performing leveraged reduction during single position spine surgery
    Patent number: 9974577
    Abstract: A spinal procedure includes attaching a first reduction instrument to a first guide assembly and a second guide assembly. The first reduction instrument includes a fixed attachment assembly and a translating attachment assembly that cooperatively interfaces the fixed attachment assembly. The first guide assembly is attached to a first pedicle and the second guide assembly is attached to a second pedicle. The first reduction instrument is moved to reduce an orientation of the spine, while imaging a reduction of the orientation of the spine. An angle and position of the first reduction instrument is locked upon achieving a desired reduction. The spine may then be fused.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: NuVasive, Inc.
    Inventors: Tyler G Smith, Michael Krasovic, Brian Wade Adams