Scott William Schorer

US Patent:

7144368, Dec 5, 2006

Filed:

Nov 18, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/992260

Inventors:

Jeffrey Larson - Spokane WA, US
Theodore Bertele - Longmont CO, US
Louis Greenberg - Boulder CO, US
Scott Schorer - Niwot CO, US

Assignee:

Synthes Spine Company, LP - Paoli PA

International Classification:

A61A 1/32

US Classification:

600215, 600222

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are preferably coupled by pivots, so that separating some of the walls from one another opens an operating space. There are preferably two guides, which are driven or screwed into the pedicles of vertebrae, or other bone. Oversized channels are best disposed in a frame, which also serves to hold lock the walls apart. Various convenience features are contemplated including a web disposed between the walls, which expands as the walls are separated. Also contemplated are projections from near the bottoms of one or more of the walls, which can alternatively or additionally help to hold the underlying tissue in place.

US Patent:

7588588, Sep 15, 2009

Filed:

Oct 21, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/690211

Inventors:

James Spitler - Frisco TX, US
Scott Schorer - Longmont CO, US

Assignee:

Innovative Spinal Technologies - Plano TX

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606246, 606279, 606 86 A, 606914, 606256, 606104

Abstract:

There is shown a system and method for reducing the difficulty in percutaneous placement of a spine stabilization brace. A medical implant system has a first bone anchor having a longitudinal axis, a second bone anchor and a brace. The brace couples the first bone anchor to the second bone anchor. A the distal end of the brace may be pivotally coupled to the first bone anchor and also adapted to slide in a generally transverse direction in relation to the longitudinal axis of the first bone anchor.

US Patent:

7618442, Nov 17, 2009

Filed:

Nov 16, 2004

Appl. No.:

10/990272

Inventors:

James Spitler - Frisco TX, US
Scott Schorer - Longmont CO, US
Dennis Colleran - Frisco TX, US

Assignee:

Theken Spine, LLC - Akron OH

International Classification:

A61B 17/58

US Classification:

606266, 606261, 606258, 606270, 606279, 606 86 A

Abstract:

An assembly for use in spinal stabilization procedures having first and second bone anchor assemblies. Embodiments of the first bone anchor assembly may include an anchor, a poly-axial head, including a cavity, mated with the anchor such that the anchor is movable relative to the poly-axial head. Embodiments of the second bone anchor assembly may include an anchor, a poly-axial head mated with the second anchor such that the anchor is movable relative to the poly-axial head, a slide ring rotatably mated in the second poly-axial head, and a connector slideably mated in the slide ring along a distal end, and having a proximal end having an enlarged portion. The connector may be movable from a first position axially inline with the second bone anchor to a second position wherein the enlarged portion of the connector rests in the cavity of the first poly-axial head.

US Patent:

20020082866, Jun 27, 2002

Filed:

Jul 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/909500

Inventors:

Dave Ladouceur - Boulder CO, US
Scott Schorer - Lafayette CO, US
Gregg Lauer - Boulder CO, US
Todd Hoven - Ft. Collins CO, US
Bruce Bacon - Littleton CO, US
Mike Shell - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06F017/60

US Classification:

705/002000

Abstract:

A system and method for integrated management of medical product information is disclosed. A dynamic interaction between medical procedures, medical products and product suppliers enables efficient decisions to be made concerning medical product procurement. The system of the present invention includes an appropriately configured server that is connected to a plurality of user computers and vendor computers via a communications network, such as the Internet. A user may choose from a product search option, a procedure search option, and a vendor search option to search information about medical products stored at the server. The product search option allows the user to choose from product categories and product sub-categories to select one or more vendor products. The procedure search option allows the user to choose a specific medical procedure and one or more product categories related to the selected medical procedure to select one or more vendor products. The vendor search option allows the user to select a specific vendor and a specific medical procedure to select one or products from a given vendor. A database at the server is indexed so as to provide these search capabilities. The user may also choose to request further information about selected products. The server receives the requests, compiles them, and transmits them to the appropriate vendor contacts. Alternatively, the user may choose to compare selected products, and the server displays a side-by-side comparison of the selected products. An integrated price quote request and response system is also provided.

US Patent:

20020116372, Aug 22, 2002

Filed:

Jul 20, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/909740

Inventors:

Dave Ladouceur - Boulder CO, US
Scott Schorer - Lafayette CO, US
Gregg Lauer - Boulder CO, US
Todd Hoven - Ft. Collins CO, US
Bruce Bacon - Littleton CO, US
Mike Shell - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

G06F007/00

US Classification:

707/003000

Abstract:

A system and method for integrated management of technical product information is disclosed. A dynamic interaction between procedures, products and product suppliers enables efficient decisions to be made concerning technical product procurement. The system of the present invention includes an appropriately configured server that is connected to a plurality of user computers and vendor computers via a communications network, such as the Internet. A user may choose from a product search option, a procedure search option, and a vendor search option to search information about medical products stored at the server. The product search option allows the user to choose from product categories and product sub-categories to select one or more vendor products. The procedure search option allows the user to choose a specific procedure and one or more product categories related to the selected medical procedure to select one or more vendor products. The vendor search option allows the user to select a specific vendor and a specific medical procedure to select one or products from a given vendor. A database at the server is indexed so as to provide these search capabilities. The user may also choose to request further information about selected products. The server receives the requests, compiles them, and transmits them to the appropriate vendor contacts. Alternatively, the user may choose to compare selected products, and the server displays a side-by-side comparison of the selected products. An integrated price quote request and response system is also provided.

US Patent:

20040116777, Jun 17, 2004

Filed:

Aug 20, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/645136

Inventors:

Jeffrey Larson - Spokane WA, US
Scott Schorer - Niwot CO, US
Theodore Bertele - Longmont CO, US
Louis Greenberg - Boulder CO, US

International Classification:

A61B017/56

US Classification:

600/210000

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are preferably coupled by pivots, so that separating some of the walls from one another opens an operating space. There are preferably two guides, which are driven or screwed into the pedicles of vertebrae, or other bone. Since practical considerations will usually mean that the guides are completely parallel to one another, the retractor has oversized channels to receive the guides. The channels are best disposed in a frame, which also serves to hold lock the walls apart. Various convenience features are contemplated including a web disposed between the walls, which expands as the walls are separated. Also contemplated are projections from near the bottoms of one or more of the walls, which can alternatively or additionally help to hold the underlying tissue in place.

US Patent:

20050038440, Feb 17, 2005

Filed:

Dec 12, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/734546

Inventors:

Jeffrey Larson - Coeur d'Alene ID, US
Theodore Bertele - Longmont CO, US
Louis Greenberg - Boulder CO, US
Scott Schorer - Niwot CO, US

International Classification:

A61F005/04
A61B017/56
A61B001/32

US Classification:

606086000, 606053000, 600201000

Abstract:

The present invention provides methods and apparatus in which a surgical retractor comprises a plurality of mechanically coupled tissue retaining walls that are guided into position along one or more guides previously implanted into the patient. The walls are preferably coupled by pivots, so that separating some of the walls from one another opens an operating space. There are preferably two guides, which are driven or screwed into the pedicles of vertebrae, or other bone. Since practical considerations will usually mean that the guides are not generally parallel to one another, the guides are capable of polyaxial movement with respect to the pedicles, and retractor is provided with oversized channels to receive the guides. The channels may be conveniently disposed in a frame, which also serves to hold lock the walls apart. Various convenience features are contemplated including a web disposed between the walls, which expands as the walls are separated. Also contemplated are projections from near the bottoms of one or more of the walls, which can alternatively or additionally help to hold the underlying tissue in place.

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.