Patents by Inventor Willie A. Janecka, JR.

Willie A. Janecka, JR. 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).

  • Anterior spinal interbody fusion delivery system
    Patent number: 8562621
    Abstract: A method includes providing a surgical instrument comprising a clear passageway, a first stationary finger, a first adjustable finger, and a first pull nut; inserting the first stationary finger and the first adjustable finger between two vertebrae; rotating the first pull nut with a hex drive, thereby separating the first adjustable finger from the first stationary finger and distracting the two vertebrae; removing a damaged disc from between the two vertebrae; and inserting an implant through the clear passageway and placing the implant between the two vertebrae.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2013
    Inventors: Luis A. Mignucci, Kenneth R. Konya, Willie A. Janecka, Jr.
  • Anterior spinal interbody fusion delivery system
    Publication number: 20090012527
    Abstract: Methods and apparatus are described for a surgical instrument and for methods of using a surgical instrument. A method includes providing a surgical instrument comprising a clear passageway, a first stationary finger, a first adjustable finger, and a first pull nut; inserting the first stationary finger and the first adjustable finger between two vertebrae; rotating the first pull nut with a hex drive, thereby separating the first adjustable finger from the first stationary finger and distracting the two vertebrae; removing a damaged disc from between the two vertebrae; and inserting an implant through the clear passageway and placing the implant between the two vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2007
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Inventors: Luis A. Mignucci, Kenneth R. Konya, Willie A. Janecka, JR.