Inventor
Kevin T. Foley
Inventor
Germantown, TN, US
Overview
Patents· 171 as inventor
Public. Assignee & technology derived from the patent record. Each patent links to its LexDana page.
A61Bprimary
A61BDiagnosis56%
A61FFilters implantable into blood vessels19%
A61MDevices for introducing media into, or onto, the body8%
Y10STechnical subjects covered by former uspc cross-reference art collections [xracs] and digests6%
A61LMethods or apparatus for sterilising materials or objects in general2%
G16HHealthcare informatics, i.e. information and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for the handling or processing of medical or healthcare data1%
G16ZInformation and communication technology [ict] specially adapted for specific application fields, not otherwise provided for1%
A61NElectrotherapy1%
B01FMixing, e.g. dissolving, emulsifying or dispersing1%
B02CCrushing, pulverising, or disintegrating in general1%
PatentTitleYear
10,806,211Footwear having therapeutic light source202010,695,077Systems and methods for guiding anchors for facet fixation202010,470,894Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and methods of use201910,420,655Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy201910,265,191Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and method201910,123,882Spinal implant system and method201810,111,755Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and methods of use201810,064,673Osseous tissue delivery device201810,010,659Method of sterile collection of amniotic fluid20189,918,754'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20189,848,928Spinal implant system and methods of use20179,750,617'Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and method'20179,737,415'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20179,713,536'Expandable spinal implant and method of implanting same'2017RE046422'Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver'2017RE046409'Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver'2017RE046403'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'20179,622,811'Surgical instrument and method'20179,597,127'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20179,585,650'Surgical spacer instrument and method'20179,474,538'Systems and methods for guiding anchors for facet fixation'2016RE046148'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'2016RE046134'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'20169,419,871'Method and system for remotely monitoring device status and internet connectivity on a computer network'20169,408,650'Osseous tissue delivery device'20169,289,250'Extender collar system'20169,283,019'Flexible guide wire'20169,271,846'Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and method'20169,179,948'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20159,095,445'Vertebral interbody spacer'2015RE045509'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'2015RE045484'Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver'20159,011,541'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20158,986,389'Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and method'20158,961,524'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20158,900,275'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20148,888,817'Systems and methods for spinal stabilization with flexible elements'20148,838,199'Method and apparatus for virtual digital subtraction angiography'20148,721,685'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20148,706,185'Method and apparatus for surgical navigation of a multiple piece construct for implantation'20148,634,897'Trajectory storage apparatus and method for surgical navigation systems'20148,608,779'Replacement facet joint and method'20138,591,555'System with integral locking mechanism'20138,579,907'Spacer with height and angle adjustments for spacing vertebral members'20138,579,981'Expanding interbody implant and articulating inserter and method'20138,523,914'Bone anchor with predetermined break point and removal features'20138,512,380'Posterior fixation system'20138,500,813'Minimally invasive spinal distraction devices and methods'20138,491,634'Replacement facet joint and method'2013RE044305'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'20138,414,620'Systems and methods for spinal stabilization with flexible elements'20138,377,071'Spacer with height and angle adjustments for spacing vertebral members'20138,372,116'Systems and devices for dynamic stabilization of the spine'20138,361,124'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20138,349,011'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20138,317,798'Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method'20128,308,803'Methods and instruments for endoscopic interbody surgical techniques'20128,167,919'System and method for securing a plate to the spinal column'2012RE043328'Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver'20128,142,438'Methods and instruments for interbody surgical techniques'20128,105,339'Image guided spinal surgery guide system and method for use thereof'20128,100,917'Methods and instrumentation for distraction of a disc space'20128,075,622'Intervertebral spacers'20118,046,053'System and method for modifying images of a body part'20118,025,665'Spacer with height and angle adjustments for spacing vertebral members'20118,002,804'Instruments and methods for minimally invasive spinal stabilization'20117,993,403'Expandable intervertebral spacers'20117,996,064'System and method for placing and determining an appropriately sized surgical implant'20117,993,378'Methods for percutaneous spinal surgery'20117,988,624'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'20117,981,029'Instruments and methods for minimally invasive tissue retraction and surgery'20117,981,030'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'20117,972,382'Minimally invasive spinal distraction devices and methods'20117,959,651'Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space'2011RE042226'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'2011RE042194'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'20117,867,259'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20117,862,595'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20117,853,305'Trajectory storage apparatus and method for surgical navigation systems'20107,846,184'Replacement facet joint and method'20107,835,778'Method and apparatus for surgical navigation of a multiple piece construct for implantation'20107,815,664'Systems and methods for spinal stabilization with flexible elements'20107,803,161'Methods and instruments for interbody surgical techniques'20107,763,028'Spacer with height and angle adjustments for spacing vertebral members'20107,763,035'Image guided spinal surgery guide, system and method for use thereof'20107,763,055'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20107,717,944'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20107,699,872'Posterior fixation system'20107,655,042'Expandable intervertebral spacers'20107,648,512'Methods and instrumentation for distraction of a disc space'20107,637,955'Constrained artificial spinal disc'20097,625,378'Devices and methods for securing a bone plate to a bony segment'20097,611,490'Adjustable surgical vacuum valve'20097,608,096'Posterior pedicle screw and plate system and methods'20097,606,613'Navigational guidance via computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging'20097,597,694'Instruments and methods for minimally invasive spinal stabilization'20097,578,820'Devices and techniques for a minimally invasive disc space preparation and implant insertion'20097,556,601'Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space'20097,524,285'Instruments and methods for minimally invasive tissue retraction and surgery'20097,476,252'System and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20097,434,325'Systems and methods for determining optimal retractor length in minimally invasive procedures'20087,354,452'Spinal bone implant'20087,354,442'Bone anchor and methods of using the same'20087,320,688'Methods and instruments for endoscopic interbody surgical techniques'20087,311,734'Intervertebral spacers'20077,261,688'Devices and methods for percutaneous tissue retraction and surgery'20077,223,233'Systems and techniques for illuminating a surgical space'20077,198,598'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'20077,188,626'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20077,169,152'Methods and instruments for interbody surgical techniques'20077,139,601'Surgical navigation systems including reference and localization frames'20067,131,605'Automatic bone mill'20067,125,425'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20067,087,055'Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method'20067,070,598'Minimally invasive expanding spacer and method'20067,063,725'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'2006RE039133'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'20067,011,660'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20067,008,422'Instruments and methods for stabilization of bony structures'20066,991,654'Systems and techniques for restoring and maintaining intervertebral anatomy'20066,990,368'Method and apparatus for virtual digital subtraction angiography'20066,978,166'System for use in displaying images of a body part'20056,945,933'Instruments and methods for minimally invasive tissue retraction and surgery'20056,920,347'Trajectory storage apparatus and method for surgical navigation systems'20056,899,735'Modular intervertebral prosthesis system'20056,875,198'Surgical suction regulator valve'20056,855,148'Methods and instrumentation for distraction of a disc space'20056,833,006'Expandable intervertebral spacers'20046,824,087'Automatic bone mill'20046,796,988'Image guided spinal surgery guide, system, and method for use thereof'20046,770,193'Pool skimmer barrier device'20046,755,839'Adjustable surgical guide and method of treating vertebral members'20046,692,503'System and method for securing a plate to the spinal column'20046,679,833'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'20046,676,665'Surgical instrumentation and method for treatment of the spine'20046,599,291'Methods and instruments for interbody surgical techniques'20036,576,017'Spinal implant with attached ligament and methods'20036,575,899'Methods and instruments for endoscopic interbody surgical techniques'20036,562,073'Spinal bone implant'20036,535,756'Trajectory storage apparatus and method for surgical navigation system'20036,530,929'Instruments for stabilization of bony structures'20036,520,907'Methods for accessing the spinal column'20036,500,180'Methods and instrumentation for distraction of a disc space'20026,490,467'Surgical navigation systems including reference and localization frames'20026,485,491'Posterior fixation system'20026,470,207'Navigational guidance via computer-assisted fluoroscopic imaging'20026,434,415'System for use in displaying images of a body part'20026,425,859'Cannula and a retractor for percutaneous surgery'20026,423,095'Intervertebral spacers'20026,395,031'Expandable intervertebral spacers'20026,348,058'Image guided spinal surgery guide, system, and method for use thereof'20026,347,240'System and method for use in displaying images of a body part'20026,248,107'System for reducing the displacement of a vertebra'20016,236,875'Surgical navigation systems including reference and localization frames'20016,226,548'Percutaneous registration apparatus and method for use in computer-assisted surgical navigation'20016,217,509'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'20016,206,822'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'20016,193,757'Expandable intervertebral spacers'20016,176,823'Fixture for supporting a viewing element within a cannula'20016,167,145'Bone navigation system'20006,162,170'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'20006,152,871'Apparatus for percutaneous surgery'2000D0422706'Biopsy guide tube'2000D0420132'Drill guide'20006,021,343'Image guided awl/tap/screwdriver'20006,007,487'Tissue retractor for use through a cannula'19995,954,635'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'19995,902,231'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'19995,792,044'Devices and methods for percutaneous surgery'19985,681,311'Osteosynthesis apparatus'19975,531,712'Surgical suction regulator valve'1996Career & activity timeline
Assembled from patent assignee/location history and declaration credentials.
1996–2020Based in Germantown, TN, US· patent location history
1997–2018Based in Memphis, TN, US· patent location history
1999–2007Patents assigned to SDGI HOLDINGS INC (36)· patent assignee history
2000–2006Patents assigned to SURGICAL NAVIGATION TECH (16)· patent assignee history
2007–2020Patents assigned to WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC (77)· patent assignee history
2009–2016Patents assigned to FOLEY KEVIN T (31)· patent assignee history
2009–2017Patents assigned to MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION INC (16)· patent assignee history
2011Based in Keasler Circle West, TN, US· patent location history
Inventor activity
Assignee and location history derived from the patent record.
Assignees
| Assignee | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC | 77 | 2007–2020 |
| SDGI HOLDINGS INC | 36 | 1999–2007 |
| FOLEY KEVIN Tself | 31 | 2009–2016 |
| MEDTRONIC NAVIGATION INC | 16 | 2009–2017 |
| SURGICAL NAVIGATION TECH | 16 | 2000–2006 |
Locations
| Location | Patents | Span |
|---|---|---|
| Germantown, TN, US | 151 | 1996–2020 |
| Memphis, TN, US | 19 | 1997–2018 |
| Keasler Circle West, TN, US | 1 | 2011 |