Robert Bruce Isaacs

US Patent:

7957831, Jun 7, 2011

Filed:

Oct 7, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/246581

Inventors:

Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

International Classification:

G06F 19/00
B21D 7/14

US Classification:

700165, 700 98, 623901, 72 3104

Abstract:

A method is provided for determining the shape of a surgical linking device that is to be attached to a bony body structure such as the spinal column based on digitized locations of a plurality of attachment means engaged to the bony structure. The method is implemented by a computer system through a GUI to generate an initial bend curve to mate with the plurality of attachment means. The initial bend curve may be simplified based on user input to the GUI to reduce the number of bends necessary to produce a well-fitting linking device and may be altered to help obtain the goals of the surgery.

US Patent:

8526700, Sep 3, 2013

Filed:

Oct 5, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/253838

Inventors:

Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

International Classification:

G06K 9/00
A61B 5/05

US Classification:

382131, 382285, 600424

Abstract:

A system and method for displaying images of internal anatomy includes an image processing device configured to provide high resolution images of the surgical field from low resolution scans during the procedure. The image processing device digitally manipulates a previously-obtained high resolution baseline image to produce many representative images based on permutations of movement of the baseline image. During the procedure a representative image is selected having an acceptable degree of correlation to the new low resolution image. The selected representative image and the new image are merged to provide a higher resolution image of the surgical field. The image processing device is also configured to provide interactive movement of the displayed image based on movement of the imaging device, and to permit placement of annotations on the displayed image to facilitate communication between the radiology technician and the surgeon.

US Patent:

8549888, Oct 8, 2013

Filed:

Apr 3, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/417937

Inventors:

Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

Assignee:

NuVasive, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

B21C 51/00

US Classification:

72 3104, 72 31, 72 32, 72 34, 72388

Abstract:

A method is provided for determining the shape of a surgical linking device that is to be attached to a bony body structure such as the spinal column based on digitized locations of a plurality of attachment elements engaged to the bony structure. The method is implemented by a computer system through a GUI to generate an initial bend curve to mate with the plurality of attachment elements. The initial bend curve may be simplified based on user input to the GUI to reduce the number of bends necessary to produce a well-fitting linking device and may be altered to help obtain the goals of the surgery.

US Patent:

20090254097, Oct 8, 2009

Filed:

Apr 4, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/098375

Inventors:

Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 19/00
A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606130, 606102

Abstract:

The present invention relates to a method of determining the proper shape of a surgical linking device that is to be attached to a bony body structure such as the spinal column. The present invention also relates to methods of shaping and bending surgical linking devices such that they fit attachment means or are shaped to fit the bony body structure.

US Patent:

20130342578, Dec 26, 2013

Filed:

Aug 27, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/011344

Inventors:

Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

International Classification:

G06T 7/00

US Classification:

345634

Abstract:

A system and method for displaying images of internal anatomy includes an image processing device configured to provide high resolution images of the surgical field from low resolution scans during the procedure. The image processing device digitally manipulates a previously-obtained high resolution baseline image to produce many representative images based on permutations of movement of the baseline image. During the procedure a representative image is selected having an acceptable degree of correlation to the new low resolution image. The selected representative image and the new image are merged to provide a higher resolution image of the surgical field. The image processing device is also configured to provide interactive movement of the displayed image based on movement of the imaging device, and to permit placement of annotations on the displayed image to facilitate communication between the radiology technician and the surgeon.

US Patent:

20200289210, Sep 17, 2020

Filed:

Jun 3, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/891052

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US
Shannon White - San Diego CA, US
Albert Pothier - San Diego CA, US
Robert German - San Diego CA, US
Eric Finley - San Diego CA, US
James E. Gharib - San Diego CA, US
Mark Peterson - Central Point OR, US

International Classification:

A61B 34/20
A61B 34/10
A61B 90/00
A61B 17/88

Abstract:

Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.

US Patent:

20170224398, Aug 10, 2017

Filed:

Apr 25, 2017

Appl. No.:

15/496628

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88
B21F 45/00
G06F 17/50
A61B 34/10

Abstract:

A method is provided for determining the shape of a surgical linking device that is to be attached to a bony body structure such as the spinal column based on digitized locations of a plurality of attachment elements engaged to the bony structure. The method is implemented by a computer system through a GUI to generate an initial bend curve to mate with the plurality of attachment elements. The initial bend curve may be simplified based on user input to the GUI to reduce the number of bends necessary to produce a well-fitting linking device and may be altered to help obtain the goals of surgery.

US Patent:

20170135770, May 18, 2017

Filed:

Jun 17, 2015

Appl. No.:

15/318823

Inventors:

- San Diego CA, US
Robert E. Isaacs - Chapel Hill NC, US
Shannon White - San Diego CA, US
Albert Pothier - San Diego CA, US
Robert German - San Diego CA, US
Eric Finley - San Diego CA, US
James E. Gharib - San Diego CA, US
Mark Peterson - Central Point OR, US

Assignee:

NuVasive, Inc. - San Diego CA

International Classification:

A61B 34/20
A61B 90/00
A61B 34/10
G06F 19/00
A61B 17/88

Abstract:

Methods are provided for planning, performing, and assessing of surgical correction to the spine during a spinal surgical procedure. These methods are implemented by a control unit through a GUI to digitize screw locations, digitize anatomical reference points, accept one or more correction inputs, and generate one or more rod solution outputs shaped to engage the screws at locations distinct from the originally digitized locations.