Carolyn S Rogers

US Patent:

20060064005, Mar 23, 2006

Filed:

Sep 23, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/948558

Inventors:

John Triano - Richardson TX, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US
Dennis Colleran - Frisco TX, US
Michael Hisey - Flower Mound TX, US
Scott Schorer - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

Innovative Spinal Technologies - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61B 5/05

US Classification:

600415000

Abstract:

The present invention is directed to a system and method which allows for the mounting of a medical navigation system external to a patient. In one embodiment, displacement device is mounted around a patient's torso and serves to displace (e.g., distract or compress) the patient's skeleton in a manner such that the target site becomes fixed relative to a site on the displacement device. A navigation transmitter can then be mounted to the displacement device. The device has a quick disconnect that allows it to be removed without first releasing the displacement. Displacement can be controlled by pneumatic, hydraulic, electrical or by screw action. In one embodiment, the device can be used to position a patient on an operating table.

US Patent:

20060079894, Apr 13, 2006

Filed:

Nov 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/989782

Inventors:

Dennis Colleran - Frisco TX, US
James Spitler - Frisco TX, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US

Assignee:

Innovative Spinal Technologies - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606061000

Abstract:

A tool is described for use in a stabilization system for bony structures such as vertebrae, where the system involves connected a connector from one bone anchor in a vertebra to a second bone anchor in another vertebra. The tool includes a handle attached to an arm. The arm is connected by a pivot to a connector engagement mechanism, the pivot allowing the connector engagement mechanism to move from an orientation inline with the arm to an orientation at an angle relative to the arm by rotating at the pivot. The connector engagement mechanism is engaged to an end of the connector when the tool is in its inline orientation and by causing the movement, which can be by the movement of a lever on the handle, of the connector engagement mechanism to the angled orientation, the end of the connector is moved into a position for engagement with the second bone anchor.

US Patent:

20070233090, Oct 4, 2007

Filed:

Feb 23, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/678465

Inventors:

Bill R. Naifeh - Dallas TX, US
Carolyn Rogers - Frisco TX, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/30

US Classification:

606 61

Abstract:

There is disclosed at least one adjustable cross connector comprising two curved members which couple to each other in a slideable fashion, wherein the free ends are adapted to couple with a rod or another member of a spine stabilization system.