Patents by Inventor Brad A. Parker
Brad A. Parker has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).
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Patent number: 12004534Abstract: A machine for dispensing an individual portion of a frozen dessert may include a cartridge cart having walls forming a cavity having a longitudinal central axis and configured to accommodate a cartridge. The cartridge may include a tube having first and second ends, a nozzle disposed at the first end, and a piston disposed between the nozzle and the second end and configured to slidably move along the tube. The individual portion of the frozen dessert may be contained within the tube between the nozzle and the piston. The machine may also include a plunger, a drive source operably coupled to the plunger and configured to drive the plunger along the central axis, and a support configured to support the first end of the cartridge such that actuating the drive source causes the individual portion of frozen dessert to dispense through the nozzle.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 11, 2024Assignee: NOTTINGHAM SPIRK DESIGN ASSOCIATESInventors: Evan Spirk, Gary Stephan, Richard Klink, Marc Vitantonio, Jason Ertel, David Pehar, Robert Vystrcil, Brad Briscoe, Mark Cipolla, Donald Fuchs, Ben Parker, William Sebastian, Alexander Velet
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Publication number: 20240078157Abstract: In connection with a data distribution architecture, client-side “deduplication” techniques may be utilized for data transfers occurring among various file system nodes. In some examples, these deduplication techniques involve fingerprinting file system elements that are being shared and transferred, and dividing each file into separate units referred to as “blocks” or “chunks.” These separate units may be used for independently rebuilding a file from local and remote collections, storage locations, or sources. The deduplication techniques may be applied to data transfers to prevent unnecessary data transfers, and to reduce the amount of bandwidth, processing power, and memory used to synchronize and transfer data among the file system nodes. The described deduplication concepts may also be applied for purposes of efficient file replication, data transfers, and file system events occurring within and among networks and file system nodes.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2023Publication date: March 7, 2024Inventors: Matthew Dornquast, Brian Bispala, Damon Allison, Brad Armstrong, Marshall Scorcio, Rory Lonergan, Peter John Lindquist, Christopher Parker
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Publication number: 20230310167Abstract: A trial humeral prosthesis may include a trial stem for implantation into a humerus, and a trial proximal body configured to couple to a trial articulating component. A plurality of trial spacers may be configured to couple the trial stem to the trial proximal body, the plurality of trial spacers including a first trial spacer and a second trial spacer. The first and second trial spacers may each include a proximal post and a tab extending radially outward from the proximal post, and a distal body having a larger outer diameter than an outer diameter of the proximal post, a slot being formed in the distal body. The slot of the distal body of the first trial spacer may be configured to receive the tab of the second trial spacer when the proximal post of the second trial spacer is received within the distal body of the first trial spacer.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2023Publication date: October 5, 2023Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Shashank Verma, Rajan Yadav, Roy Philip Splieth, Matt Kartholl, Travis Geels, Brad Parker, Doug Garman, Anthony Andreas, Amith Nayak
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Patent number: 8591517Abstract: A universal targeting apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body having one end configured to be coupled to the proximal end of the intramedullary implant and a mounting portion at an opposite end of said body. An arm is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion of the U-shaped body and includes bores defined at its opposite ends. Each bore is arranged at a different angle to correspond to the angle of a transverse aperture in the intramedullary implant. The arm can be rotated so an appropriate one of the angled bores is aligned with the transverse aperture to serve as a guide for creating targeting holes in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2012Date of Patent: November 26, 2013Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Brad A. Parker, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 8579809Abstract: A radially expanding surgical retractor which includes a base having a thickness, the base having a first slot extending through the thickness in a first arc, and a second slot discrete from the first slot and extending through the thickness in a second arc. The radially expanding surgical retractor further includes a first handle, a second handle, a first blade extending through the first slot and connected to the first handle, and a second blade extending through the second slot and connected to the second handle.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2005Date of Patent: November 12, 2013Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Brad Parker
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Patent number: 8303600Abstract: A universal targeting apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body having one end configured to be coupled to the proximal end of the intramedullary implant and a mounting portion at an opposite end of said body. An arm is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion of the U-shaped body and includes bores defined at its opposite ends. Each bore is arranged at a different angle to correspond to the angle of a transverse aperture in the intramedullary implant. The arm can be rotated so an appropriate one of the angled bores is aligned with the transverse aperture to serve as a guide for creating targeting holes in the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Brad A. Parker, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 8235996Abstract: A method of reaming an acetabulum includes the steps of: providing an acetabular reamer including a partially hemispherical shell having a shell radius, and a base including a first circumferential base segment and a second circumferential base segment, the shell including a first part on one side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, and a second part on another side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, the acetabular reamer further including a first non-planar surface connected to the first part, the first non-planar surface having a first curvature not equal to the shell radius, and a second non-planar surface connected to the second part, the second non-planar surface having a second curvature not equal to the shell radius; connecting the acetabular reamer to a driver; and reaming the acetabulum.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2010Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Brad A. Parker
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Patent number: 8142439Abstract: A method of connecting an impactor to an orthopaedic implant includes the steps of: providing the impactor including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a trigger pivotably connected to the distal end, the trigger including a cam end, a push rod within the shaft and connected to the cam end of the trigger and a threaded pair connected to an end of the push rod opposite the trigger; providing the orthopaedic implant including a threaded hole; locating the threaded pair within the threaded hole; pivoting the trigger; linearly displacing the push rod; and radially expanding the threaded pair to engage the threaded hole.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2009Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventor: Brad A. Parker
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Publication number: 20110092974Abstract: A method of reaming an acetabulum includes the steps of: providing an acetabular reamer including a partially hemispherical shell having a shell radius, and a base including a first circumferential base segment and a second circumferential base segment, the shell including a first part on one side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, and a second part on another side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, the acetabular reamer further including a first non-planar surface connected to the first part, the first non-planar surface having a first curvature not equal to the shell radius, and a second non-planar surface connected to the second part, the second non-planar surface having a second curvature not equal to the shell radius; connecting the acetabular reamer to a driver; and reaming the acetabulum.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2010Publication date: April 21, 2011Inventor: Brad A. Parker
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Patent number: 7871412Abstract: An orthopaedic cutting tool which includes a partially hemispherical shell having a shell radius, and a base including a first circumferential base segment and a second circumferential base segment. The shell has a first part on one side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, and a second part on another side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment. A first non-planar surface is connected to the first part, and the first non-planar surface has a first curvature not equal to the shell radius. A second non-planar surface is connected to the second part, and the second non-planar surface has a second curvature not equal to the shell radius.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: January 18, 2011Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventor: Brad A. Parker
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Publication number: 20100049257Abstract: A method of connecting an impactor to an orthopaedic implant includes the steps of: providing the impactor including a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, a trigger pivotably connected to the distal end, the trigger including a cam end, a push rod within the shaft and connected to the cam end of the trigger and a threaded pair connected to an end of the push rod opposite the trigger; providing the orthopaedic implant including a threaded hole; locating the threaded pair within the threaded hole; pivoting the trigger; linearly displacing the push rod; and radially expanding the threaded pair to engage the threaded hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Inventor: Brad A. Parker
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Publication number: 20090326541Abstract: A universal targeting apparatus includes a generally U-shaped body having one end configured to be coupled to the proximal end of the intramedullary implant and a mounting portion at an opposite end of said body. An arm is rotatably mounted to the mounting portion of the U-shaped body and includes bores defined at its opposite ends. Each bore is arranged at a different angle to correspond to the angle of a transverse aperture in the intramedullary implant. The arm can be rotated so an appropriate one of the angled bores is aligned with the transverse aperture to serve as a guide for creating targeting holes in the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2008Publication date: December 31, 2009Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Brad A. Parker, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 7621921Abstract: An orthopaedic implant impactor which includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A trigger is pivotably connected to the distal end, the trigger having a cam end. A push rod is within the shaft and is connected to the cam end of the trigger.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: Symmetry Medical, IncInventor: Brad A. Parker
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Publication number: 20080091212Abstract: An assembly tool (1) for assembly of a first component (2) of a prosthesis (4) to a second component (6) of the prosthesis (4) for use in joint arthroplasty is provided. The tool (1) includes a first member (8) operably associated with the first component (2). The first member (8) defines a first member longitudinal axis (10) of the first member (8). The tool also includes a second member (12) operably associated with the second component (6). The second member (12) defines a second member longitudinal axis (14) of the second member (12). The second member (12) is adapted to provide relative motion of the second member (12) with respect to the first member (8) when the second member (12) is rotated relative to the first member (8) about the second member longitudinal axis (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Kimberly Dwyer, David Daniels, Brad Parker
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Patent number: 7316690Abstract: An angled driver assembly including a rotatable shaft rotatable about a first axis, a rotatable cutting device rotatable about a second axis, the first rotatable portion being coupled to the second rotatable portion, a reference device associated with the rotatable cutting device and an indicator linked to the reference device. The indicator indicates a position of the rotatable cutting device relative to the reference device.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Parker, Reese K. Myers
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Publication number: 20070225722Abstract: An orthopaedic cutting tool which includes a partially hemispherical shell having a shell radius, and a base including a first circumferential base segment and a second circumferential base segment. The shell has a first part on one side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment, and a second part on another side of the first circumferential base segment and the second circumferential base segment. A first non-planar surface is connected to the first part, and the first non-planar surface has a first curvature not equal to the shell radius. A second non-planar surface is connected to the second part, and the second non-planar surface has a second curvature not equal to the shell radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Inventor: Brad Parker
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Publication number: 20070173856Abstract: An orthopaedic implant impactor which includes a shaft having a proximal end and a distal end. A trigger is pivotably connected to the distal end, the trigger having a cam end. A push rod is within the shaft and is connected to the cam end of the trigger.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2006Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventor: Brad Parker
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Publication number: 20070162033Abstract: A kit (400) for use in performing joint arthroplasty is provided. The kit (400) includes a trial (12) and a reamer (2). The reamer (2) is for preparing a cavity (4) in the intramedullary canal (8) of a long bone (8) with the use of a driver (10) and to assist in performing a trial reduction. The reamer (2) includes a first portion (14) for placement at least partially in the cavity (4) of the long bone (8) and a second portion (16) operably connected to the first portion (14). The reamer (2) is removably connected to the driver (10) to rotate the reamer (2). The trial (12) is removably attachable to the reamer (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2006Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventors: David Daniels, Charles Jaggers, Kimberly Dwyer, David Morrow, Brad Parker, Daniel Berry
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Publication number: 20070156155Abstract: A surgical tool including a direct drive shaft and a frame. The frame including an angled portion. The direct drive shaft is at least partially enclosed in the angled portion and extends beyond the angled portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2006Publication date: July 5, 2007Inventor: Brad Parker
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Publication number: 20060184179Abstract: An angled driver assembly including a rotatable shaft rotatable about a first axis, a rotatable cutting device rotatable about a second axis, the first rotatable portion being coupled to the second rotatable portion, a reference device associated with the rotatable cutting device and an indicator linked to the reference device. The indicator indicates a position of the rotatable cutting device relative to the reference device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2005Publication date: August 17, 2006Inventors: Brad Parker, Reese Myers