Patents by Inventor Joseph G. Wyss

Joseph G. Wyss 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: 11730602
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Daniel D. Auger, Joseph G. Wyss, Danny W. Rumple, Jr., Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Patent number: 11648127
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a first broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to a handle and a tapered body having a plurality of cutting teeth defined therein, and a second broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to the handle in place of the first broach, a first tapered body extending distally from a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a second tapered body extending distally from the first tapered body. The tapered body of the first broach and the first tapered body of the second broach have a first outer geometry and the second tapered body has a second outer geometry different from the first outer geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2023
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Jay R. Lieberman, Benjamin J. Sordelet, Richard Spencer Jones, Timothy G. Vendrely, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Rebecca L. Chaney, Joseph G. Wyss, Stephen A. Hazebrouck, Aaron J. Matyas
  • 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: 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
  • Publication number: 20220323229
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph G. Wyss, Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20220249236
    Abstract: A system configured to design a customized implant includes a cutting tool, a tracker, and design software. The cutting tool is configured to resect bone from an anatomical bone along a cutting path, thereby creating a contoured bone surface. The tracker is configured to track at least a portion of the cutting path and store the at least a portion of the cutting path in a memory. The design software is configured to design an implant having a contoured implant surface that matches the contoured bone surface based at least in part on the stored cutting path.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2021
    Publication date: August 11, 2022
    Inventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Filip Leszko, Fernando M. Zapari, JR., Joseph G. Wyss
  • Patent number: 11369478
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Joseph G. Wyss, Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Publication number: 20210145595
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Joseph G. Wyss, Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Patent number: 10849760
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing and a femoral component configured to articulate with the tibial bearing. The femoral component includes a posterior cam configured to contact a spine of the tibial bearing and a condyle surface curved in the sagittal plane. The radius of curvature of the condyle surface decreases gradually between early-flexion and mid-flexion. Additionally, in some embodiments, the radius of curvature of the condyle surface may be increased during mid-flexion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Joseph G. Wyss, Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Publication number: 20200360147
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Daniel D. Auger, Joseph G. Wyss, Danny W. Rumple, JR., Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Patent number: 10729551
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a femoral component having a condyle surface. The condyle surface is defined by one or more radii of curvatures, which are controlled to reduce or delay the onset of anterior translation of the femoral component relative to a tibial bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Mark A. Heldreth, Daniel D. Auger, Joseph G. Wyss, Danny W. Rumple, Jr., Christel M. Wagner, Dimitri Sokolov, Jordan S. Lee, John L. Williams, Said T. Gomaa, John M. Armacost
  • Publication number: 20200205989
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a first broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to a handle and a tapered body having a plurality of cutting teeth defined therein, and a second broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to the handle in place of the first broach, a first tapered body extending distally from a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a second tapered body extending distally from the first tapered body. The tapered body of the first broach and the first tapered body of the second broach have a first outer geometry and the second tapered body has a second outer geometry different from the first outer geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: JAY R. LIEBERMAN, BENJAMIN J. SORDELET, RICHARD SPENCER JONES, TIMOTHY G. VENDRELY, STEPHANIE M. WAINSCOTT, REBECCA L. CHANEY, JOSEPH G. WYSS, STEPHEN A. HAZEBROUCK, AARON J. MATYAS
  • Patent number: 10583011
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a first broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to a handle and a tapered body having a plurality of cutting teeth defined therein, and a second broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to the handle in place of the first broach, a first tapered body extending distally from a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a second tapered body extending distally from the first tapered body. The tapered body of the first broach and the first tapered body of the second broach have a first outer geometry and the second tapered body has a second outer geometry different from the first outer geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Jay R. Lieberman, Benjamin J. Sordelet, Richard Spencer Jones, Timothy G. Vendrely, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Rebecca L. Chaney, Joseph G. Wyss, Stephen A. Hazebrouck, Aaron J. Matyas
  • Patent number: 10543097
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a first broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to a handle and a tapered body having a plurality of cutting teeth defined therein, and a second broach including a first end configured to be separately secured to the handle in place of the first broach, a first tapered body extending distally from a second end positioned opposite the first end, and a second tapered body extending distally from the first tapered body. The tapered body of the first broach and the first tapered body of the second broach have a first outer geometry and the second tapered body has a second outer geometry different from the first outer geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Jay R Lieberman, Benjamin J Sordelet, Richard Spencer Jones, Timothy G. Vendrely, Stephanie M. Wainscott, Rebecca L. Chaney, Joseph G. Wyss, Stephen A. Hazebrouck, Aaron J. Matyas
  • Publication number: 20200008818
    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: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Joseph G. Wyss
  • Publication number: 20190350723
    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: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    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
  • Publication number: 20190350722
    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: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    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: 10413307
    Abstract: A number of orthopedic 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 orthopedic surgical instruments configured to plan and guide the preparation of the patient's femur. A method of using the orthopedic surgical instruments is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Joseph G. Wyss