Patents by Inventor Joel Gillard
Joel Gillard 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: 11911083Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2021Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Publication number: 20210361329Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Patent number: 11083504Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Acumed LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Publication number: 20180125547Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Patent number: 9848930Abstract: Bone fixation system including methods, apparatus, and kits, for steering a leading end of a fastener within bone. In some embodiments, the system may include (a) a flexible fastener having an external thread, and (b) a guide including a graspable handle attached or attachable to a wire having a distal end portion with a preformed longitudinal curvature in a direction indicated by the handle. The wire may be extendable through the fastener and configured to be advanced longitudinally, while extending through the fastener, such that the distal end portion of the wire penetrates bone ahead of a leading end of the fastener and creates a curved travel path for the leading end of the fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 2, 2014Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignees: Acumed LLC, Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Randall J. Huebner, Joel Gillard
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Patent number: 9808297Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2014Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Russi, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Patent number: 9775657Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2012Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Haislip, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Patent number: 9421050Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2016Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Sara Russi, Andrew W. Seykora, Mariah Knight
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Publication number: 20160128749Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2016Publication date: May 12, 2016Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Sara Russi, Andrew W. Seykora, Mariah Knight
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Patent number: 9241748Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2013Date of Patent: January 26, 2016Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Sara Russi, Andrew W. Seykora, Mariah Knight
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Patent number: 9237910Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for rib stabilization. The system may comprise a clip member having a bridge region and a pair of leaf portions connected to each other by the bridge region. The clip member may be configured to be placed on a rib bone with the leaf portions disposed on opposite sides of the rib bone. The system also may comprise a securing member, such as a suture, to attach the clip member to the rib bone, with the securing member extending at least twice between the leaf portions.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Andrew W. Seykora, Oren S. Bernstein, Eric Thorsell, Joel Gillard, Kyle A. Loucks
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Patent number: 9237913Abstract: Method of stabilizing a sternum with a fastening member defining a plurality of cleats. In the method, the fastening member may be disposed on a sternum having a discontinuity, with the fastening member spanning the discontinuity and the cleats contacting the sternum. The fastening member may be arranged with a wire or cable such that the wire or cable extends twice through the fastening member and forms a loop around a portion of the sternum. The fastening member may be crimped to secure both ends of the loop to the fastening member.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Joel Gillard, Mariah Knight
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Publication number: 20150012048Abstract: Bone fixation system including methods, apparatus, and kits, for steering a leading end of a fastener within bone. In some embodiments, the system may include (a) a flexible fastener having an external thread, and (b) a guide including a graspable handle attached or attachable to a wire having a distal end portion with a preformed longitudinal curvature in a direction indicated by the handle. The wire may be extendable through the fastener and configured to be advanced longitudinally, while extending through the fastener, such that the distal end portion of the wire penetrates bone ahead of a leading end of the fastener and creates a curved travel path for the leading end of the fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: January 8, 2015Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Joel Gillard
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Publication number: 20140194878Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for bone fixation using a fixation device including a mounting portion and a fastener that attaches to the mounting portion. In some embodiments, the fixation device may include first and second mounting portions configured to be disposed across a bone from each other and secured with a fastener that extends from one of the mounting portions, through the bone, and to the other mounting portion. The system also may include a tool to facilitate installation of the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Eric Thorsell, Sara Haislip, Kyle A. Loucks, Andrew W. Seykora
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Publication number: 20140128923Abstract: Systems, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for fixing bones, such as rib bones, with bone plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Inventors: Thomas J. Ellis, Joel Gillard, Steven P. Horst
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Patent number: 8679122Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for tensioning a surgical wire with a tensioning device and/or fixing bone with a surgical wire tensioned with a tensioning device.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Oren Simon Bernstein, Howard K. Song, Alexander Robson Legg, Joel Gillard
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Patent number: 8632573Abstract: Device for fixing bone. In some embodiments, the device may comprise a plate member and a pair of hooks members. The plate member may have a pair of opposing edges arranged opposite each other. The pair of hook members each may project from a position adjacent the same edge of the plate member, to form a space to receive a same bone between the plate member and each of the hook members. Both hook members may be configured to contact a same side of the same bone. The plate member and a hook member may define first and second aligned apertures. The device also may comprise a fastener configured to extend from the first aperture, through the bone, and into locked engagement with the second aperture.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2010Date of Patent: January 21, 2014Inventors: Thomas J. Ellis, Joel Gillard, Steven P. Horst
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Publication number: 20130310879Abstract: Method of stabilizing a sternum with a fastening member defining a plurality of cleats. In the method, the fastening member may be disposed on a sternum having a discontinuity, with the fastening member spanning the discontinuity and the cleats contacting the sternum. The fastening member may be arranged with a wire or cable such that the wire or cable extends twice through the fastening member and forms a loop around a portion of the sternum. The fastening member may be crimped to secure both ends of the loop to the fastening member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2013Publication date: November 21, 2013Inventors: Joel Gillard, Mariah Knight
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Publication number: 20130289564Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits for binding bone. The system may include an encircling member and a fastening member that secures the encircling member in a loop around a portion of bone. In some embodiments, the fastening member may include any combination of the following: a cutting window, a guide aperture to guide a jaw of a crimping tool to a crimp region of the fastening member, multiple crimp regions, and/or apertures to receive adjustable prong members, among others.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Oren S. Bernstein, Joel Gillard, Sara Haislip, Andrew W. Seykora, Mariah Knight
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Patent number: 8486114Abstract: Cerclage system, including methods, devices, and kits, for stabilizing bone, such as a sternum. The cerclage system may include a wire or cable that encircles bone, and a bone plate to which segments of the wire or cable lock. The cerclage system also or alternatively may include a tensioner for applying tension to a wire or cable.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Acute Innovations LLCInventors: Joel Gillard, Mariah Knight