Richard W Franks

Address:

12161 Raleigh Lagrange Rd, Collierville, TN 38017

VIN:

1GTEC19Z97Z142700

Make:

GMC

Model:

SIERRA 1500 CLASSIC

Year:

2007

US Patent:

7556601, Jul 7, 2009

Filed:

Aug 1, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/633288

Inventors:

Charles L. Branch - Advance NC, US
Kevin T. Foley - Germantown TN, US
Maurice M. Smith - Cordova TN, US
Richard Franks - Memphis TN, US

International Classification:

A61B 1/32

US Classification:

600245

Abstract:

Methods and devices for illuminating a surgical space during surgery in a patient are provided. A retractor provides a working path for access to a location in the patient. A light instrument is positionable in working channel to emit light at the surgical space without substantially obstructing access to the surgical space.

US Patent:

7722623, May 25, 2010

Filed:

May 12, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/433010

Inventors:

Richard W. Franks - Memphis TN, US
Harold S. Taylor - Memphis TN, US
Rolando Puno - Prospect KY, US
Mitch Campbell - Georgetown IN, US
Luis F. Aguirre - Brighton TN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606104

Abstract:

Instruments and methods are provided for delivering multiple implants to multiple implant locations in a patient without requiring a second implant to be loaded onto or engaged to the delivery instrument after delivery of a first implant. The implants can be sequentially engaged using the delivery instrument to the patient or to receptacles of one or more receiving members secured to the patient.

US Patent:

20080183180, Jul 31, 2008

Filed:

Jan 31, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/669818

Inventors:

Richard W. Franks - Memphis TN, US
Harold S. Taylor - Memphis TN, US
Rolando Puno - Prospect KY, US
George Frey - Englewood CO, US

Assignee:

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606 99

Abstract:

An implant holder and driver for use in implanting orthopedic implants is disclosed. The instrument includes a distal retaining member that affirmatively holds the orthopedic implant and allows significant force to be applied by the driver without dislodging the engagement. An actuation mechanism is provided to move the retaining member between the open and closed positions. The actuation mechanism utilized in one aspect of the present invention may be operated in an ergonomic and efficient fashion.

US Patent:

20110245878, Oct 6, 2011

Filed:

Apr 5, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/754289

Inventors:

Richard W. Franks - Memphis TN, US
Jeff R. Justis - Germantown TN, US
Jason M. May - Cordova TN, US
Alex G. Zolotov - Collierville TN, US

Assignee:

WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606278

Abstract:

The present invention concerns spinal fixation systems, and particularly systems utilizing pedicle screws, connectors and elongated members positioned adjacent to the spinal column. More specifically, the invention concerns improvements to spinal connectors having set screws used to connect to the elongate members, such as spinal rods, that include a means for inhibiting rotational movement of a partially inserted set screw before such connectors are implanted by the surgeon.

US Patent:

20210153909, May 27, 2021

Filed:

Jan 13, 2021

Appl. No.:

17/148070

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Chris E. Johnson - Germantown TN, US
Richard L. Brown - Mesa AZ, US
Richard W. Franks - Collierville TN, US
Newton Metcalf - Memphis TN, US

Assignee:

Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

Abstract:

A load sensing assembly for a spinal implant is disclosed. The load sensing assembly may include: a set screw having a drive interface, a lower cavity for receiving a cover, the cover including a protrusion that may engage with an anchoring member. The load sensing assembly may further include an antenna, and at least one sensor having an integrated circuit in communication with the antenna. In some embodiments, the integrated circuit is positioned within a sealed cavity of the set screw. In some embodiments, a connecting wire extends through a through hole of the set screw and into the sealed cavity to connect the antenna with the at least one sensor. In some embodiments, the cap is welded to the set screw, the through hole is filled with an insulative material, and the sealed cavity of the set screw is hermitically sealed.