Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Carson

Christopher P. Carson 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).

  • Patent number: 10500063
    Abstract: A modular anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a monolithic interbody fusion cage and a modular plate resiliently attached thereto. The cage includes an open architecture with top and bottom cross members and a pair of opposing arms projecting from respective side structures of the cage to define a pocket at the cage anterior end. The modular plate is received in the pocket and attached to the cage by resilient latches. The plate lies fully within the profile of the cage with the resilient latches lying fully within the thickness of the plate. The plate provides a structure to close the anterior portion of the modular cage after introduction of bone graft material while allowing for use with integrated fixation. Attachment features between the monolithic cage and modular plate are universal allowing for selection of various modular device configurations with minimal components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: SPINE WAVE, INC.
    Inventors: Edward Charles Skolnick, Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20180104067
    Abstract: A modular anterior lumbar interbody fusion device comprises a monolithic interbody fusion cage and a modular plate resiliently attached thereto. The cage includes an open architecture with top and bottom cross members and a pair of opposing arms projecting from respective side structures of the cage to define a pocket at the cage anterior end. The modular plate is received in the pocket and attached to the cage by resilient latches. The plate lies fully within the profile of the cage with the resilient latches lying fully within the thickness of the plate. The plate provides a structure to close the anterior portion of the modular cage after introduction of bone graft material while allowing for use with integrated fixation. Attachment features between the monolithic cage and modular plate are universal allowing for selection of various modular device configurations with minimal components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Edward Charles Skolnick, Christopher P. Carson
  • Patent number: 9642711
    Abstract: A knee prosthesis is provided that allows for increased flexion. The knee prosthesis includes (a) a femoral component adapted to fit on a distal end of the femur which includes a lateral condylar structure and a medial condylar structure and (b) an intermediate structure configured to cooperate with a femoral component of a knee prosthesis. The intermediate structure includes at least one surface for contacting the femoral component and a transition of a sagittal curvature of the at least one contact surface from a concave surface into a convex surface at the contact interface of the femoral component and the intermediate structure when the knee is flexed at approximately 120° to 140°. The knee prosthesis minimizes impingement on the femoral posterior cortex in deep flexion, increases the dislocation safety factor and allows for easier reengagement of the articular surface should the femoral component externally rotate off of the tibial plateau.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20120226481
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20120226198
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20120101586
    Abstract: A knee prosthesis is provided that allows for increased flexion. The knee prosthesis includes (a) a femoral component adapted to fit on a distal end of the femur which includes a lateral condylar structure and a medial condylar structure and (b) an intermediate structure configured to cooperate with a femoral component of a knee prosthesis. The intermediate structure includes at least one surface for contacting the femoral component and a transition of a sagittal curvature of the at least one contact surface from a concave surface into a convex surface at the contact interface of the femoral component and the intermediate structure when the knee is flexed at approximately 120° to 140°. The knee prosthesis minimizes impingement on the femoral posterior cortex in deep flexion, increases the dislocation safety factor and allows for easier reengagement of the articular surface should the femoral component externally rotate off of the tibial plateau.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 3, 2012
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20110071528
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20110071532
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20110071531
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20110071529
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20110071530
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Patent number: 7662156
    Abstract: According to one embodiment, a method for determining a joint line position includes: providing a femoral trial component, the femoral trial component comprising an anterior flange and at least one mark on the anterior flange of the femoral trial component to indicate a desired patellofemoral contact point in extension; referencing the mark on the femoral trial component during a surgical procedure to assist in determining a proper superior-inferior joint line position between a tibial prosthetic component and a femoral prosthetic component; installing the femoral prosthetic component based at least in part on the determination of the proper superior-inferior joint line position between the tibial component and the femoral component; installing the tibial prosthetic component based at least in part on the determination of the proper superior-inferior joint line position; and completing the surgical procedure with the femoral component and tibial component in proper position is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Patent number: 6827723
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (“UKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2004
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20040034432
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant with a diffusion-hardened surface on non-load bearing areas of the implant for interaction with non-load bearing surfaces of a polymeric bio-compatible material, such as UHMWPE (ultra-high molecular weight polyethylene). The orthopedic implant is a mobile-bearing knee prosthetic and system where a coating of oxidized zirconium is formed on the post of the tibial tray of the prosthetic for interaction with an opening of a polymeric tibial insert. The diffusion-hardened surface of the orthopedic implant provides a strengthened post and reduction in wear in the opening of the polymeric insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2003
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Dean Hughes, Christopher P. Carson, Harsh Gupta, Gordon Hunter
  • Publication number: 20020198451
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, particularly high tibial osteotomy (“HTO”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: December 26, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20020147455
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example total knee arthroplasties (“TKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: October 10, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson
  • Publication number: 20020133175
    Abstract: Systems and processes for tracking anatomy, instrumentation, trial implants, implants, and references, and rendering images and data related to them in connection with surgical operations, for example unicompartmental knee arthroplasties (“UKA”). These systems and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2002
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Christopher P. Carson