Patents Assigned to Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
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Patent number: 9968364Abstract: A method of forming a bone cutting block includes: forming a plurality of saw slot plates and two side plates, the plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the side plates including a plurality of locating features; and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates using the side plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates and the side plates thereby opposing one another, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: May 15, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott C. Lazar, Richard A. Lane, Chris Bremer
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Patent number: 9936960Abstract: An orthopedic reamer includes a drive train having a drive shaft, a reamer head connector driven by the drive shaft and a locking structure surrounding at least a portion of the drive shaft; and a handle assembly configured to detachably connect to the locking structure. The handle assembly includes a grip; a connecting structure connected to the grip that is configured to slide over the locking structure; a bridge connecting the grip to the connecting structure; a stop having a first interface feature connected to the bridge between the grip and the connecting structure; and a knob assembly at least partly surrounding the bridge having a second interface feature that is mateable to the first interface feature. The knob assembly is configured to prevent detachment of the handle assembly from the locking structure unless the second interface feature is mated with the first interface feature.Type: GrantFiled: November 20, 2014Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Stuart Weekes
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Patent number: 9924955Abstract: An orthopedic reamer connector includes a base shaped to allow for connection of an orthopedic reamer having a connection surface and being configured to rotatably connect to a rotary actuator; two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface that each have a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to said first holder. The first holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees. A pair of stops are associated with each of the two pairs of holders. Each pair of stops has a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 9901654Abstract: A modular medical instrument sterilization container and related methods are disclosed. The container includes a base and a plurality of sidewalls, each being substantially planar and having a consistently repeated cross-section. A plurality of corner posts having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between the plurality of sidewalls. A plurality of bottom edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected between a sidewall and the base. A plurality of top edge rails having a uniform, consistent cross-section is connected to the sidewall. A plurality of junction connectors are connected between one of the plurality of corner posts and at least one of: two of the bottom edge rails and two of the top edge rails.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Robert Cushion, George P. Hannafin
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Publication number: 20170348066Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2017Publication date: December 7, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Patent number: 9814470Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 9815581Abstract: The system contains at least two elongated feet attached to a wall of the sterilization case. Each of the feet is approximately parallel to the wall of the sterilization case and attached to the wall. At least one leg is integral with each of the elongated feet. At least one retaining element extends from each of the legs.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2015Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Gary T. Dane, Kraig Herman Allen
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Publication number: 20170319312Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Publication number: 20170311959Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopaedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20170303936Abstract: An orthopaedic reamer connector includes a holder section shaped to allow for connection of an orthopaedic reamer, the holder section including a connection surface and two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface, each of the two pairs of holders having a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to the first holder, the first holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees; and a stop section mechanically interlocked with the holder section so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween and including a pair of stops associated with each of the two pairs of holders, each of the pair of stops having a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20170303981Abstract: A surgical self-retaining screwdriver for the temporary securing of a bone fastener, wherein the tip of the screwdriver includes at least one deflection member which provides a frictional fit when the fastener is coupled to the screwdriver. A bone fastener is also provided which includes an undercut that is capable of temporarily retaining the at least one deflection member of the screwdriver. The invention provides a reliable means for securely holding a fastener to a screwdriver during insertion or extraction, and for easy removal of the screwdriver from the fastener after insertion.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Reese Myers
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Patent number: 9795444Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2014Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Patent number: 9789623Abstract: A system, apparatus, and method for releasing laser cut work pieces from a sheet of metal are provided. The system includes a support structure supporting a sheet of metal. A work piece is laser cut within the sheet of metal without completely cutting the work piece from the sheet of metal. At least one bracing member is connected to the support structure, whereby the bracing member partially inhibits movement of the sheet of metal when the sheet of metal experiences vibrations. A vibration device is engaged with the sheet of metal. Vibrating the sheet of metal causes the work pieces to separate from the sheet of metal.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Richard Dillon, Jr.
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Patent number: 9757489Abstract: A modular component container system includes a plurality of case walls and a plurality of connectors. Each of the connectors includes at least two connector elements that mechanically connect to the case walls. The system also includes at least one latch connector having a latch connector element. The latch connector element mechanically connects to one of the case walls. A latch is movably oriented relative to the latch connector element. The latch releasably engages another of the case walls.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2008Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Kraig Herman Allen
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Patent number: 9744013Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Publication number: 20170181752Abstract: A method of forming a bone cutting block includes: forming a plurality of saw slot plates and two side plates, the plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the side plates including a plurality of locating features; and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates using the side plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates and the side plates thereby opposing one another, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott C. Lazar, Richard A. Lane, Chris Bremer
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Patent number: 9687299Abstract: A medical instrument holding apparatus and related methods are disclosed. The apparatus includes a medical instrument container. A medical instrument holding platform is positioned within the medical instrument container, wherein the medical instrument holding platform has a textured surface. At least one marking is positioned on the textured surface. When a quantity of light emitted from a lighting fixture is applied to the textured surface, a reflection from the quantity of light may be prevented.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 27, 2017Assignee: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Russell Nadeau, Jason Hawkes, George P. Hannafin
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Patent number: 9636429Abstract: A bracket and tray connection system includes a tray with a plurality of connector holes positioned therein, wherein the tray has an upper surface. A bracket has a base surface positioned proximate to an upper surface of the tray. At least one fastening tab is formed on the base surface of the bracket, wherein the fastening tab extends away from the base surface and through at least one of the connector holes within the tray. An interior corner pocket is formed by the fastening tab and located at least partially between the base surface and the fastening tab. An exterior corner of at least one of the connector holes is positioned with the interior corner pocket. A retainer structure is formed on the base surface of the bracket, wherein the retainer structure engages with the tray to retain the exterior corner positioned within the interior corner pocket.Type: GrantFiled: November 12, 2014Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Robert Cushion, Jason Hawkes
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Patent number: 9603604Abstract: A bone cutting block includes: a plurality of saw slot plates each including a plurality of ends opposing one another, each of the plurality of ends including a locating feature, the plurality of saw slot plates defining at least one slot therebetween which is configured for receiving a bone saw blade therethrough to make a predefined cut in a bone; and two side plates opposing one another, including a plurality of locating features, and supporting the plurality of saw slot plates, each locating feature of the plurality of saw slot plates being connected with a respective one of the plurality of locating features of the side plates.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Scott C. Lazar, Richard A. Lane, Chris Bremer
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Publication number: 20170071631Abstract: An orthopaedic driver handle including a drivetrain having a driving end and a driven end opposite the driving end and defining a longitudinal axis, and a separable housing covering at least a portion of the drivetrain. The separable housing includes a first portion and a second portion separably connected to the first portion such that sliding the first portion relative to the second portion in a direction of the longitudinal axis unlocks the first portion from the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2015Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL MANUFACTURING, INC.Inventors: Alton Phillips, John Conley