Patents by Inventor Jeff Blaylock
Jeff Blaylock 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: 9186255Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2014Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham Habegger, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20150320564Abstract: An orthopaedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate sized and shaped to cover substantially all of a resected proximal tibial surface, and a tibial bearing component sized to leave a posteromedial portion of the tibial baseplate exposed when the tibial bearing component is mounted to the baseplate. The exposed posteromedial portion of the tibial baseplate includes a chamfered profile which cooperates with a correspondingly chamfered profile at a posteromedial edge of the tibial bearing component to create a substantially continuous chamfer extending from the resected tibial surface to the medial articular surface of the tibial bearing component. Advantageously, this chamfer leaves an absence of material (i.e., a relief or void) at the posteromedial edge of the tibial prosthesis, thereby enabling deep flexion of the prosthesis without impingement between the tibial prosthesis and adjacent anatomic tissues or prosthetic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20150282936Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Jeff Blaylock, Dwight T. Todd
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Publication number: 20150257890Abstract: A femoral augment, or set of augments, for use with a knee joint prosthesis, where the femoral augment includes a main body portion, an aperture formed within the main body portion and extending in a generally distal/proximal direction, and a pair of legs extending outwardly from said main body portion in a generally posterior direction. In the preferred embodiment, the aperture is configured to receive a stem extension implant, and to allow it to pass through. Additionally, the legs of the femoral augment are preferably configured to be seated proximal of a proximal side of a pair of condylar portions of a femoral component of a knee joint prosthesis. The present invention is intended for situations in which the distal portion of the femur is defective, and it provides a method and devices that allow for preservation of healthy peripheral bone, while still providing the necessary augmentation to the distal portion of the femur.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Michael Cook, Ron Donkers, Scott Dykema, Maleata Hall, John E. Meyers, Arlen D. Hanssen, David Lewallen
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Publication number: 20150250613Abstract: A prosthetic inserter includes an inserter head having at least first and second bosses, at least one of the bosses movable from a first position to a second position, that couple the inserter to a femoral provisional component via a pair of corresponding apertures, such as drill holes, within the articulating surfaces of a selected one of a series of femoral provisional components. Each provisional component of the series is capable of having different aperture distances measured between a respective pair of apertures. The bosses of the inserter are biased into an engagement position in which the inserter can be secured to a femoral provisional component to eliminate the need for an external engagement force to be supplied to the inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Jody L. Claypool, Stephen H. Hoag, Anthony Romano
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Patent number: 9044326Abstract: A femoral augment, or set of augments, for use with a knee joint prosthesis, where the femoral augment includes a main body portion, an aperture formed within the main body portion and extending in a generally distal/proximal direction, and a pair of legs extending outwardly from said main body portion in a generally posterior direction. In the preferred embodiment, the aperture is configured to receive a stem extension implant, and to allow it to pass through. Additionally, the legs of the femoral augment are preferably configured to be seated proximal of a proximal side of a pair of condylar portions of a femoral component of a knee joint prosthesis. The present invention is intended for situations in which the distal portion of the femur is defective, and it provides a method and devices that allow for preservation of healthy peripheral bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2011Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Michael Cook, Ron Donkers, Scott Dykema, Maleata Hall, John Meyers, Arlen D. Hanssen, David G. Lewallen
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Patent number: 9039710Abstract: A prosthetic inserter includes an inserter head having at least first and second bosses, at least one of the bosses movable from a first position to a second position, that couple the inserter to a femoral provisional component via a pair of corresponding apertures, such as drill holes, within the articulating surfaces of a selected one of a series of femoral provisional components. Each provisional component of the series is capable of having different aperture distances measured between a respective pair of apertures. The bosses of the inserter are biased into an engagement position in which the inserter can be secured to a femoral provisional component to eliminate the need for an external engagement force to be supplied to the inserter.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2010Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Jody L. Claypool, Stephen H. Hoag, Anthony P. Romano
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Publication number: 20150005890Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with surface features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee throughout a wide range of flexion. More particularly, the tibial bearing component provides an anterior relief space disposed between the dished lateral and medial articular compartments, in which the relief space is convex as viewed from a sagittal perspective across the medial/lateral extent of the relief space.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2014Publication date: January 1, 2015Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Peter S. Walker, Jeff Blaylock, Kathleen Macke
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Publication number: 20140257505Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2014Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Jeff Blaylock, Kathleen Macke, Dwight Todd
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Publication number: 20140163687Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2014Publication date: June 12, 2014Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham Habegger, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20140156015Abstract: An orthopaedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate sized and shaped to cover substantially all of a resected proximal tibial surface, and a tibial bearing component sized to leave a posteromedial portion of the tibial baseplate exposed when the tibial bearing component is mounted to the baseplate. The exposed posteromedial portion of the tibial baseplate includes a chamfered profile which cooperates with a correspondingly chamfered profile at a posteromedial edge of the tibial bearing component to create a substantially continuous chamfer extending from the resected tibial surface to the medial articular surface of the tibial bearing component. Advantageously, this chamfer leaves an absence of material (i.e., a relief or void) at the posteromedial edge of the tibial prosthesis, thereby enabling deep flexion of the prosthesis without impingement between the tibial prosthesis and adjacent anatomic tissues or prosthetic structures.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2013Publication date: June 5, 2014Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20140074244Abstract: An assembly system configured to seat a first orthopedic component having either a male taper or a female taper with a second orthopedic component having the other of a male taper or a female taper. In one embodiment, the assembly system includes a taper seating connector having a fastener and a bushing moveable retained on the fastener. The fastener may be connected to the first orthopedic component and the bushing may be positioned adjacent the second orthopedic component. The corresponding tapers on the first and second orthopedic components may be configured to secure the first and second orthopedic components together. Thus, by exerting a sufficient force on the bushing, the bushing will move along the fastener, transferring the force to the second orthopedic component. In this manner, the corresponding tapers of the first and second orthopedic components may be seated.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Shaun R. Cronin, Scott Dykema, Jeff Blaylock
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Patent number: 8608751Abstract: An assembly system configured to seat a first orthopedic component having either a male taper or a female taper with a second orthopedic component having the other of a male taper or a female taper. In one embodiment, the assembly system includes a taper seating connector having a fastener and a bushing moveable retained on the fastener. The fastener may be connected to the first orthopedic component and the bushing may be positioned adjacent the second orthopedic component. The corresponding tapers on the first and second orthopedic components may be configured to secure the first and second orthopedic components together. Thus, by exerting a sufficient force on the bushing, the bushing will move along the fastener, transferring the force to the second orthopedic component. In this manner, the corresponding tapers of the first and second orthopedic components may be seated.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2006Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Shaun R. Cronin, Scott E. Dykema, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20130304221Abstract: A tibial augment for use with a knee joint prosthesis, composed of annular members of different stock sizes, each size being configured to fit within a cavity formed in a human tibia. The augment may include a stepped distal surface. A provisional (temporary) tibial augment used to ensure a proper fit for the permanent augment is also provided. The provisional may include grooves configured to cooperate with a set of ribs on a tong-like holder used for removing the provisional from the cavity. A pusher for use implanting the tibial augment is also provided. In addition, a system for creating a cavity in a human tibia is also described. The system preferably includes a guide with a slot therein and a set of osteotomes that are inserted within different portions of the slot. Methods for using the tools and/or implanting the prosthetic devices discussed above are also described.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Michael Cook, Ron Donkers, Scott Dykema, David Jones, John E. Meyers, Stephen J. Vankoski, Arlen D. Hanssen, David Lewallen
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Patent number: 8506645Abstract: A tibial augment for use with a knee joint prosthesis, composed of annular members of different stock sizes, each size being configured to fit within a cavity formed in a human tibia. The augment may include a stepped distal surface. A provisional (temporary) tibial augment used to ensure a proper fit for the permanent augment is also provided. The provisional may include grooves configured to cooperate with a set of ribs on a tong-like holder used for removing the provisional from the cavity. A pusher for use implanting the tibial augment is also provided. In addition, a system for creating a cavity in a human tibia is also described. The system preferably includes a guide with a slot therein and a set of osteotomes that are inserted within different portions of the slot. Methods for using the tools and/or implanting the prosthetic devices discussed above are also described.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Michael Cook, Ron Donkers, Scott E. Dykema, David Jones, John E. Meyers, Stephen J. Vankoski, Arlen D. Hanssen, David G. Lewallen
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Publication number: 20120143204Abstract: A prosthetic inserter includes an inserter head having at least first and second bosses, at least one of the bosses movable from a first position to a second position, that couple the inserter to a femoral provisional component via a pair of corresponding apertures, such as drill holes, within the articulating surfaces of a selected one of a series of femoral provisional components. Each provisional component of the series is capable of having different aperture distances measured between a respective pair of apertures. The bosses of the inserter are biased into an engagement position in which the inserter can be secured to a femoral provisional component to eliminate the need for an external engagement force to be supplied to the inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2010Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Jody L. Claypool, Stephen H. Hoag, Anthony P. Romano
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Publication number: 20120109225Abstract: An orthopedic implant inserter is provided with removable jaws. The jaws are connected to handles of the inserter by retainers. Each retainer includes a shaft and a latch. The shaft is configured to be received within mounting bores of a jaw and the associated handle. The latch is connected to the shaft and movable between a release configuration and a retaining configuration. In the release configuration, the shaft is removable from the mounting bores and the jaw is thereby removable from the associated handle. In the retaining configuration, the shaft is secured within the mounting bores and the jaw is thereby secured to the associated handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2010Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Robert D. Krebs, Jody L. Claypool, John Dockstader, Jeff Blaylock
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Publication number: 20110112651Abstract: A femoral augment, or set of augments, for use with a knee joint prosthesis, where the femoral augment includes a main body portion, an aperture formed within the main body portion and extending in a generally distal/proximal direction, and a pair of legs extending outwardly from said main body portion in a generally posterior direction. In the preferred embodiment, the aperture is configured to receive a stem extension implant, and to allow it to pass through. Additionally, the legs of the femoral augment are preferably configured to be seated proximal of a proximal side of a pair of condylar portions of a femoral component of a knee joint prosthesis. The present invention is intended for situations in which the distal portion of the femur is defective, and it provides a method and devices that allow for preservation of healthy peripheral bone, while still providing the necessary augmentation to the distal portion of the femur.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2011Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Jeff Blaylock, Michael Cook, Ron Donkers, Scott Dykema, Maleata Hall, John Meyers, Arlen D. Hanssen, David G. Lewallen
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Patent number: D649635Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2010Date of Patent: November 29, 2011Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Shaun R. Cronin, Jeff Blaylock
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Patent number: D651310Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jody L. Claypool, Robert D. Krebs, Jeff Blaylock, John Dockstader