James Michael Aldridge

US Patent:

8425566, Apr 23, 2013

Filed:

Jul 16, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/838116

Inventors:

James H. Aldridge - Augusta MI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606264

Abstract:

An apparatus and system useful as a stabilization or correction system for a spinal column. A threaded rod is used that can be straight, rigid, bent or flexible depending on the verterbrae condition to be addressed. The rod may be bent or flexible to achieve varying degrees of lordosis (backward curvature) or kyphosis (forward curvature) before being affixed to the anchoring means and apparatus. The straightness, curvature, bent, or flexibility of rod depends upon the location along the spinal column. Once installed to the vertebrae, the rod provides the proper, desired curvature and stabilization for the spinal column. Sharp edges and corners of the apparatus are eliminated by rounding the edges and corners.

US Patent:

8465523, Jun 18, 2013

Filed:

Jan 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/005817

Inventors:

James H. Aldridge - Augusta MI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606246

Abstract:

An apparatus and system useful as a stabilization or correction system for a spinal column. A threaded rod is used that can be straight, rigid, bent or flexible depending on the vertebrae condition to be addressed. The rod may be bent or flexible to achieve varying degrees of lordosis (backward curvature) or kyphosis (forward curvature) before being affixed to the anchoring means and apparatus. The straightness, curvature, bent, or flexibility of rod depends upon the location along the spinal column. Once installed to the vertebrae, the rod provides the proper, desired curvature and stabilization for the spinal column. Sharp edges and corners of the apparatus are eliminated by rounding the edges and corners.

US Patent:

20120253399, Oct 4, 2012

Filed:

Aug 24, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/217195

Inventors:

JAMES H. ALDRIDGE - Augusta MI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606264

Abstract:

An apparatus, system and kit of components useful as a stabilization or correction system for a spinal column, especially in the field of pediatrics. A threaded rod is used that can be straight, rigid, bent or flexible depending on the body condition to be addressed. The rod may be bent or flexible to achieve varying degrees of lordosis (backward curvature) or kyphosis (forward curvature) before being affixed to the anchoring means and apparatus. The straightness, curvature, bent, or flexibility of rod depends upon the location along the spinal column. Once installed to the vertebrae, the rod provides the proper, desired curvature and stabilization for the spinal column. Sharp edges and corners of the apparatus are eliminated by rounding the edges and corners.

US Patent:

56997531, Dec 23, 1997

Filed:

Aug 4, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/511108

Inventors:

James K. Aldridge - La Grange NC

International Classification:

A01K 39012

US Classification:

119 521

Abstract:

An animal feeder having a lower base member that includes an annular trough and a cylindrical feed tube that is supported on the lower base member. Formed about the lower end of the cylindrical feed tube is a plurality of feed cut-outs that are disposed adjacent the annular trough of the base member. Feed is contained within the cylindrical feed tube and flows by gravity downwardly through the feed cut-outs into the annular feed trough formed in the lower base member.

US Patent:

58760717, Mar 2, 1999

Filed:

Jul 26, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/687635

Inventors:

James H. Aldridge - Battle Creek MI

International Classification:

F16L 3712

US Classification:

285321

Abstract:

A quick connect/disconnect coupler has telescoping male and female members which engage along an axial dimension in response to an engaging force. The members are secured in their engaged position by a a pair of springs which mechanically couple to the respective members and limits their relative axial displacement. Upon release of the springs, the members readily disconnect by separating in response to a disengaging force. A method for use is also disclosed.

US Patent:

48263761, May 2, 1989

Filed:

Sep 18, 1986

Appl. No.:

6/908993

Inventors:

James H. Aldridge - Hickory Corners MI
Arvin H. Maitland - Leroy MI

Assignee:

Slip-on Lock Nut Company - Lake Orion MI

International Classification:

F16B 3912

US Classification:

411237

Abstract:

A lock nut arrangement formed of a first and second generally C-shaped nut member which are joined together in a manner allowing limited axial movement and free rotation relative to one another about the axis were two members were initially threaded to central openings. The nut assembly may be radially installed on a threaded lock and locked thereon by rotating the nut members relative to one another. A lock nut is manufactured by first forming a first and second nut blanks, axially pressing the nut blanks together, clamping the nut blanks and threading the central bore, rotating the nut blanks relative to one another a predetermined distance and slotting the nut blanks.

US Patent:

50982419, Mar 24, 1992

Filed:

Feb 5, 1991

Appl. No.:

7/650486

Inventors:

James H. Aldridge - Battle Creek MI
Melvin L. Witter - Dallas TX

Assignee:

XYZYX International Corp. - Dallas TX

International Classification:

F16B 3708
F16B 710
L16L 3500
L16L 3700

US Classification:

411433

Abstract:

A telescopic connector which may be varied in length and a method for installing the connector is disclosed. The connector includes telescoping male and female members which are joined by the action of a spring, which functions as a lockring, positioned in recesses in the two members. The spring possesses at least one release finger at one of its ends, the release fingers extending through an opening in the female member. The recess in the female member includes a shoulder portion and at least one cam surface. The recess on the male member may be either a recess comprising a shoulder portion and cam surface or a recess created between threads on the outer periphery of the male member. The cam surfaces restrict movement between the telescoping members until such time as the release fingers are manipulated to expand the spring, causing the spring to position within the shoulder of the female member, providing clearance between the spring and the male member which allows for two-way movement. Also, the spring may cooperate with the threaded periphery on the male member for threaded engagement and helical movement, relative to the male member.

US Patent:

20140288604, Sep 25, 2014

Filed:

Mar 25, 2013

Appl. No.:

13/850157

Inventors:

JAMES H. ALDRIDGE - Augusta MI, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606264

Abstract:

An apparatus, system, and kit of components useful as a stabilization or correction system for a spinal column, especially in the field of pediatrics. A smooth unthreaded rod or a threaded rod is used that can be straight, rigid, bent or flexible depending on the body condition to be addressed. The rod may be bent or flexible to achieve varying degrees of lordosis (backward curvature) or kyphosis (forward curvature) before being affixed to the anchoring means and apparatus. The straightness, curvature, bent, or flexibility of rod depends upon the location along the spinal column. Once installed to the vertebrae, the rod provides the proper, desired curvature and stabilization for the spinal column. Sharp edges and corners of the apparatus are eliminated by rounding the edges and corners.

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James Aldridge

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0140045805

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0140102671

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