Patents by Inventor Craig S. Tsukayama

Craig S. Tsukayama 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).

  • Publication number: 20230263539
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical reamer, a cannulated broach, and an instrument handle. The broach includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. The handle attaches to the broach and also includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. A modular broach assembled from a number of broach segments may be used. Methods associated with the surgical instrument assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2023
    Publication date: August 24, 2023
    Inventors: Tyler S. Hathaway, Adam L. Carver, Kyle D. Steffe, Aaron J. Matyas, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama
  • Publication number: 20230200827
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument may include an elongated body with a proximal end and distal end. A clamp lever may be pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the elongated body. The clamp lever may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A biasing element may be configured to bias the clamp lever to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20230190475
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient’s knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient’s knee to receive the implants. A number of methods for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2021
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Inventors: Lindsay L. Gilson, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama (deceased)
  • Patent number: 11672547
    Abstract: An orthopaedic system and method to assemble an orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto
  • Patent number: 11648016
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical reamer, a cannulated broach, and an instrument handle. The broach includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. The handle attaches to the broach and also includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. A modular broach assembled from a number of broach segments may be used. Methods associated with the surgical instrument assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Tyler S. Hathaway, Adam L. Carver, Kyle D. Steffe, Aaron J. Matyas, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama
  • Publication number: 20230114456
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama (Deceased), Carl F. Livorsi, Joseph G. Wyss, Travis D. Bennett, Chadd W. Clary, Rebecca L. Chaney, Daniel E. Lashure
  • Patent number: 11617662
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprising a prosthetic trial component and an orthopaedic surgical instrument is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a distal tip sized to be received in a passageway of the prosthetic trial component. When the distal tip is positioned in the passageway of the prosthetic trial component and is in an expanded position, the distal tip is configured to engage an inner surface of the prosthetic trial component to secure the prosthetic trial component to the orthopaedic surgical instrument and permit the extraction of the trial component from a patient's bone. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Phillip G. Withee, Jeremiah M. Lewis, Charles L. Penninger, Francisco A. Amaral, Tyler S. Hathaway, Daniel E. Lashure
  • Patent number: 11596420
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument may include an elongated body with a proximal end and distal end. A clamp lever may be pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the elongated body. The clamp lever may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A biasing element may be configured to bias the clamp lever to the locked position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Patent number: 11517448
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lashure, Craig S. Tsukayama, Kyle R. Flakne, Rebecca L. Chaney, Nathan C. Reeder, Carl F. Livorsi, Joseph G. Wyss, Chadd W. Clary, Travis D. Bennett
  • Patent number: 11504251
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Joseph G. Wyss, Travis D. Bennett, Chadd W. Clary, Rebecca L. Chaney, Daniel E. Lashure
  • Patent number: 11457935
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments for use in a surgical procedure to prepare a patient's femur to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. The tools include guide tools, cutting tools, surgical blocks, and other orthopaedic surgical instruments configured to plan and guide the preparation of the patient's femur. A method of using the orthopaedic surgical instruments is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Joseph G. Wyss
  • Patent number: 11337828
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, Daniel E. Lashure, Nathan C. Reeder
  • Publication number: 20210196285
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a surgical reamer, a cannulated broach, and an instrument handle. The broach includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. The handle attaches to the broach and also includes a bore sized to slide over a shaft of the reamer. A modular broach assembled from a number of broach segments may be used. Methods associated with the surgical instrument assembly are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2019
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Tyler S. Hathaway, Adam L. Carver, Kyle D. Steffe, Aaron J. Matyas, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama
  • Publication number: 20210093330
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument may include an elongated body with a proximal end and distal end. A clamp lever may be pivotally coupled to the proximal end of the elongated body. The clamp lever may be moveable between a locked position and an unlocked position. A biasing element may be configured to bias the clamp lever to the locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2020
    Publication date: April 1, 2021
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20210052398
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprising a prosthetic trial component and an orthopaedic surgical instrument is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a distal tip sized to be received in a passageway of the prosthetic trial component. When the distal tip is positioned in the passageway of the prosthetic trial component and is in an expanded position, the distal tip is configured to engage an inner surface of the prosthetic trial component to secure the prosthetic trial component to the orthopaedic surgical instrument and permit the extraction of the trial component from a patient's bone. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Inventors: Craig S. TSUKAYAMA (DECEASED), Phillip G. WITHEE, Jeremiah M. LEWIS, Charles L. PENNINGER, Francisco A. AMARAL, Tyler S. HATHAWAY, Daniel E. LASHURE
  • Patent number: 10828173
    Abstract: A surgical instrument system comprising a prosthetic trial component and an orthopaedic surgical instrument is disclosed. The orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a distal tip sized to be received in a passageway of the prosthetic trial component. When the distal tip is positioned in the passageway of the prosthetic trial component and is in an expanded position, the distal tip is configured to engage an inner surface of the prosthetic trial component to secure the prosthetic trial component to the orthopaedic surgical instrument and permit the extraction of the trial component from a patient's bone. A method of use is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Phillip G. Withee, Jeremiah M. Lewis, Charles L. Penninger, Francisco A. Amaral, Tyler S. Hathaway, Daniel E. Lashure
  • Publication number: 20200187962
    Abstract: A method for assembling an orthopaedic surgical instrument includes attaching a first lever to a first shell of a handle. The method also includes attaching a second lever to the first shell of the handle. The method also includes inserting a first tip of a leaf spring into a slot of the first lever. The method also includes inserting a second tip of the leaf spring into a slot of the second lever. The method also includes securing a second shell to the first shell to form the handle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2020
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Publication number: 20200146695
    Abstract: An orthopaedic system and method to assemble an orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto
  • Patent number: 10568644
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a system handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. The system handle includes a clamp lever and a release lever both pivotally coupled to the system handle, and a leaf spring connecting the clamp lever and the release lever. When the release lever is moved from an unclamped position to a clamped position, the leaf spring is put in tension, and the clamp lever engages a flange of the broach, securing the broach to the system handle. Methods of assembling the system handle are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Patent number: 10543001
    Abstract: A method and instruments to assemble a femoral orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto