Patents by Inventor Crista Smothers

Crista Smothers 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: 7547307
    Abstract: Instrumentation, 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 instrumentation, systems, and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments. Disclosed in this document are also alignment modules and other structures and processes which allow for coarse and fine alignment of instrumentation and other devices relative to bone for use in connection with the tracking systems of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 16, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher Patrick Carson, Crista Smothers, Christopher M. Lyons
  • Publication number: 20070233121
    Abstract: Instrumentation, 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 instrumentation, systems, and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments. Disclosed in this document are also alignment modules and other structures and processes which allow for coarse and fine alignment of instrumentation and other devices relative to bone for use in connection with the tracking systems of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Christopher Carson, Crista Smothers, Christopher Lyons
  • Publication number: 20070169782
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include products and methods for reducing fractures with the aid of image guidance. In one embodiment, products and methods are directed to reduction for the placement of an intramedullary nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2007
    Publication date: July 26, 2007
    Inventors: Crista Smothers, David Kahler, Lauralan Terrill-Grisoni, David Castleman
  • Patent number: 7237556
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include products and methods for reducing fractures with the aid of image guidance. In one embodiment, products and methods are directed to reduction for the placement of an intramedullary nail.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2007
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Crista Smothers, David Marc Kahler, Lauralan Terrill-Grisoni, David Castleman
  • Publication number: 20030181918
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include products and methods for reducing fractures with the aid of image guidance. In one embodiment, products and methods are directed to reduction for the placement of an intramedullary nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2003
    Publication date: September 25, 2003
    Inventors: Crista Smothers, David Marc Kahler, Lauralan Terrill-Grisoni, David Castleman
  • Publication number: 20030069591
    Abstract: Instrumentation, 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 instrumentation, systems, and processes are accomplished by using a computer to intraoperatively obtain images of body parts and to register, navigate, and track surgical instruments. Disclosed in this document are also alignment modules and other structures and processes which allow for coarse and fine alignment of instrumentation and other devices relative to bone for use in connection with the tracking systems of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2002
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Christopher Patrick Carson, Crista Smothers
  • Publication number: 20030036761
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods, devices, and systems for preventing complications, including for example, infection associated with any percutaneous or external fixation of bones by placing a pharmacological sleeve over an external fixation element. The pharmacological sleeve may be comprised of a polymer sleeve having one or more internal splines along at least part of the inner surface of the sleeve. The sleeve may be suffused or coated on any or all surfaces with a pharmacological coating which allows accumulation of drugs in the tissue surrounding the external fixation element, thereby reducing potential complications.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2002
    Publication date: February 20, 2003
    Inventors: Crista Smothers, John Schneider, Ed Austin, Ajit Mishra, Mark Gosney, Anthony James, David Castleman, Mark Hamby, Julie Bearcroft, Jeff Holbrook, Jeff Schryver, Michael Cooper