Patents by Inventor Gregory G. Price
Gregory G. Price 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: 8740905Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system including a bone plate having a contour that substantially matches the contour of an underlying bone. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig that can be moved relative to non-parallel cannulas guided by the jig into operative position relative to a bone plate. In one embodiment, the jig includes grooves which do not completely surround the perimeter of the cannulas guided by the jig. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig including guides having a position and orientation which is adjustable relative to other ones of the guides. In one embodiment, the jig includes two portions that can articulate with respect to each other. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a wire bender that can bend a wire greater than 180 degrees so that both ends of the wire can be inserted into a fractured bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2011Date of Patent: June 3, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Scott A. Moon
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Publication number: 20110301655Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system including a bone plate having a contour that substantially matches the contour of an underlying bone. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig that can be moved relative to non-parallel cannulas guided by the jig into operative position relative to a bone plate. In one embodiment, the jig includes grooves which do not completely surround the perimeter of the cannulas guided by the jig. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig including guides having a position and orientation which is adjustable relative to other ones of the guides. In one embodiment, the jig includes two portions that can articulate with respect to each other. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a wire bender that can bend a wire greater than 180 degrees so that both ends of the wire can be inserted into a fractured bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Scott A. Moon
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Patent number: 7846189Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion, a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2003Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, Raymond Desjardins, David Templeman, John E Meyers, Stanley W Patterson, Gregory G Price, James Goulet
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Publication number: 20100057086Abstract: An orthopedic assembly including a plate and a locking screw that interlocks with the plate to secure the plate to a bone while the bone heals. To minimize galling or cold welding within an engagement region of the orthopedic assembly, an anodized coating, such as a Type II anodized coating, may be applied to both engaging surfaces of the engagement region. To avoid having to mask portions of the plate and the locking screw outside of the engagement region during the coating process, the anodized coating may be applied to the entire plate and the entire locking screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2009Publication date: March 4, 2010Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Richard C. Compton
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Publication number: 20090312760Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system including a bone plate having a contour that substantially matches the contour of an underlying bone. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig that can be moved relative to non-parallel cannulas guided by the jig into operative position relative to a bone plate. In one embodiment, the jig includes grooves which do not completely surround the perimeter of the cannulas guided by the jig. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a jig including guides having a position and orientation which is adjustable relative to other ones of the guides. In one embodiment, the jig includes two portions that can articulate with respect to each other. The bone fracture fixation system can also include a wire bender that can bend a wire greater than 180 degrees so that both ends of the wire can be inserted into a fractured bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 25, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Micah Forstein, Chad Romack, Brad Durcholz, Gregory G. Price, Scott A. Moon, Shrishail Nashi
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Patent number: 7316687Abstract: A blade plate, as well as instruments and methods for securing the blade plate to a bone to reduce a bone fracture. The blade plate includes a plate portion and a blade portion extending at an angle relative to the plate portion. The plate portion includes a plurality of holes for receipt of bone screws for securing the blade plate to the bone about the bone fracture. A strut screw, inserted through a hole in the plate portion, spans the angle between the plate and blade portions, and threadingly engages a hole in the blade portion to slightly draw the plate and blade portions together to compress and support the bone fracture. A pair of top screws are inserted through holes in the plate portion at angles with respect to the strut screw on either side of the strut screw. Additionally, the blade plate is designed to closely conform to the surface of the bone to minimize the gap between the bone and the blade plate.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2001Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jerry L. Aikins, George Brian Cornwall, Raymond Desjardins, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Scott A. Moon, Gregory G. Price, Patrick Rousseau, Roy Wiley, Robert A. Winquist
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Publication number: 20040186477Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion, a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2003Publication date: September 23, 2004Inventors: Robert A. Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, Raymond Desjardins, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Stanley W. Patterson, Gregory G. Price
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Patent number: 6682531Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2001Date of Patent: January 27, 2004Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, Raymond Desjardins, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Stanley W. Patterson, Gregory G. Price
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Publication number: 20030040748Abstract: A blade plate, as well as instruments and methods for securing the blade plate to a bone to reduce a bone fracture. The blade plate includes a plate portion and a blade portion extending at an angle relative to the plate portion. The plate portion includes a plurality of holes for receipt of bone screws for securing the blade plate to the bone about the bone fracture. A strut screw, inserted through a hole in the plate portion, spans the angle between the plate and blade portions, and threadingly engages a hole in the blade portion to slightly draw the plate and blade portions together to compress and support the bone fracture. A pair of top screws are inserted through holes in the plate portion at angles with respect to the strut screw on either side of the strut screw. Additionally, the blade plate is designed to closely conform to the surface of the bone to minimize the gap between the bone and the blade plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2001Publication date: February 27, 2003Inventors: Jerry L. Aikins, George Brian Cornwall, Raymond Desjardins, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Scott A. Moon, Gregory G. Price, Patrick Rousseau, Roy Wiley, Robert A. Winquist
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Publication number: 20020065516Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal, axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2001Publication date: May 30, 2002Inventors: Robert A. Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, Raymond Desjardins, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Stanley W. Patterson, Gregory G. Price
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Patent number: 6355042Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion, a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 1999Date of Patent: March 12, 2002Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: Robert A. Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, Raymond Desjardins, David Templeman, John E. Meyers, Stanley W. Patterson, Gregory G. Price
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Publication number: 20020013587Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion, a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 1999Publication date: January 31, 2002Inventors: ROBERT A. WINQUIST, STEVE BENIRSCHKE, PAUL DUWELIUS, JAMES GOULET, RAYMOND DESJARDINS, DAVID TEMPLEMAN, JOHN E. MEYERS, STANLEY W. PATTERSON, GREGORY G. PRICE
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Patent number: 5938664Abstract: An orthopaedic bone plate is coupled to a bone having an enlarged head at one end thereof which is attached to a shaft. The bone plate includes an elongate portion, a flared portion and an intermediate portion. The elongate portion is attachable to the bone shaft using a plurality of bone screws. The elongate portion generally defines a longitudinal axis. The flared portion is attachable to the bone head using at least one bone screw. The intermediate portion interconnects the elongate portion and the flared portion. The intermediate portion is structured and arranged to allow the elongate portion and the flared portion to move relative to each other in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis when the elongate portion and the flared portion are attached to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 1998Date of Patent: August 17, 1999Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Winquist, Steve Benirschke, Paul Duwelius, James Goulet, Raymond Desjardins, John E. Myers, Stanley W. Patterson, Gregory G. Price
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Patent number: 5797908Abstract: The invention is directed to an external fixator assembly for externally fixating and stabilizing a bone. The external fixator assembly includes a frame member; a bone piercing member insertable into the bone; and a clamp. The clamp includes a body with a slot, a hole, and a threaded opening therein. The threaded opening is in communication with the slot. The bone piercing member is received within the hole. The frame member is disposed within the slot. The clamp further includes a set screw in the threaded opening. The set screw is engaged with the frame member and holds the frame member within the slot.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1997Date of Patent: August 25, 1998Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb CompanyInventors: John E. Meyers, Gregory G. Price, Randall N. Allard
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Patent number: 5702388Abstract: The invention is directed to a retainer (10, 12, 70) for securing a sponge (16) at the point of entry for an orthopaedic elongate member (14). The retainer (10, 12, 70) is removably attachable to the elongate member (14) adjacent the sponge. The retainer, in one embodiment, includes a body (22) having a bottom (24) and a side (26), with the side (26) being disposed adjacent to the bottom (24). The body (22) further includes an opening (34) associated with each of the bottom (24) and the side (26). The opening (34) is configured for receiving the elongate member (14) therein. A clamp (40) is movably attached to the body (22) and engageable with the elongate member (14) for retaining the elongate member (14) within the opening (34). A resilient member (50) is integral or engaged with the clamp (40) for biasing the clamp (40) into engagement with the elongate member (14).Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 1996Date of Patent: December 30, 1997Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth S. Jackson, Charles D. Persons, Robert D. Krebs, Gregory G. Price, Joel P. Bales
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Patent number: 5676664Abstract: The invention is directed to an apparatus for externally reducing and/or fixating a fracture in a bone. The apparatus includes a radiolucent rod, and a carriage assembly with a clamp assembly for connection to a fixation pin. A sleeve is threadingly connected with the carriage assembly and is disposed about the rod. A clamping device interconnects the sleeve with the rod at a selective one of a plurality of locations along a length of the rod. Rotation of the sleeve relative to the carriage assembly moves the rod in an axial direction relative to the carriage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 1995Date of Patent: October 14, 1997Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Randall N. Allard, Charles D. Persons, Gregory G. Price, Joel Bales
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Patent number: 5496319Abstract: An external fixation apparatus 2 that allows the transfixation wire 10 to be secured at a plurality of discrete positions to provide adjustability of the angular orientation of the wire with respect to the plane of a frame ring 6. The fixation apparatus 2 includes a transfixation wire or pin 10 that is connected between a transmitting clamp 20 and a receiving clamp 40 that are shiftably carried atop of a partial frame ring 6. A wire retainer 50 is secured to the distal end 14 of the transfixation wire. The receiving clamp 40 includes a raised member 46 adapted for receiving distal end 14 of wire 10 and mating with retainer 50 at a variety of discrete positions along the length of raised member 46. Retainer 50 uses two screws 54, 56 to secure distal end 14 of wire 10 within a longitudinal through bore 51. Screw 54 extends into longitudinal bore 51 to engage wire 10 near the proximal end of retainer 50.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Randall N. Allard, Gregory G. Price, Gary T. Hamman, Billy N. Sisk
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Patent number: D367529Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 1994Date of Patent: February 27, 1996Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Randall N. Allard
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Patent number: D373632Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Randall N. Allard
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Patent number: D373635Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 1995Date of Patent: September 10, 1996Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Gregory G. Price, Randall N. Allard