Patents by Inventor Lewis Pearce Branthover

Lewis Pearce Branthover 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).

  • Publication number: 20240033064
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging container and a packaging element. The packaging container include a first half having a base surface and an outer wall defining an inset receiving area, a second half sized and configured to couple to the first half in a locking relationship, and a coupling element extending from the base surface of the first half. The packaging element includes a central coupling body defining an opening sized and configured to receive the coupling element of the packaging container therethrough and a plurality of secondary coupling elements each coupled to an outer perimeter of the central coupling body. A plurality of surgical elements are each coupled to one of the plurality of secondary coupling elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Blake O'Briant, Zach Christensen
  • Patent number: 11819399
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging container and a packaging element. The packaging container include a first half having a base surface and an outer wall defining an inset receiving area, a second half sized and configured to couple to the first half in a locking relationship, and a coupling element extending from the base surface of the first half. The packaging element includes a central coupling body defining an opening sized and configured to receive the coupling element of the packaging container therethrough and a plurality of secondary coupling elements each coupled to an outer perimeter of the central coupling body. A plurality of surgical elements are each coupled to one of the plurality of secondary coupling elements.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Blake O'Briant, Zach Christensen
  • Publication number: 20230081888
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a surgical instrument, systems including the surgical instrument, and methods of use of the surgical instrument are disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a handle body extending from a proximal end to a distal end substantially along a longitudinal axis. The handle body defines a first channel sized and configured to receive a guide element therein. A plurality of indicators are formed on the handle body. Each of the plurality of indicators correspond to a size of one of a plurality of fixation elements sized and configured for insertion into a bone. A countersink element is coupled to a distal end of the body. The countersink element defines a second channel sized and configured to receive the guide element therethrough that is circumferentially located with and coupled to the first channel. The countersink element includes a head sized and configured to form a countersink in the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2022
    Publication date: March 16, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott Mitchell IRVING, Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER, Nathan William ERICKSON, Zachary Charles CHRISTENSEN
  • Publication number: 20230010618
    Abstract: A packaging system includes a packaging container and a packaging element. The packaging container include a first half having a base surface and an outer wall defining an inset receiving area, a second half sized and configured to couple to the first half in a locking relationship, and a coupling element extending from the base surface of the first half. The packaging element includes a central coupling body defining an opening sized and configured to receive the coupling element of the packaging container therethrough and a plurality of secondary coupling elements each coupled to an outer perimeter of the central coupling body. A plurality of surgical elements are each coupled to one of the plurality of secondary coupling elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: January 12, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Blake O’Briant, Zach Christensen
  • Publication number: 20220338865
    Abstract: A method includes passing a first flexible strand through a tissue section by a first needle coupled to a driver. The driver includes a longitudinal body defining an opening at a distal end. The first needle is positioned in the opening. A first hole is formed through a bone. The first flexible strand is passed through the first hole using a strand retriever. The strand retriever includes a body having a first longitudinal tube extending therefrom and a first snare slideably deployable from the first longitudinal tube. The first longitudinal tube is positioned from a first side of the bone in the first hole and the first snare is deployed on a second side of the bone. The first snare passes the first flexible strand through the first hole in the bone. The tissue section is secured to the bone using the first flexible strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER
  • Patent number: 11413035
    Abstract: A method includes passing a first flexible strand through a tissue section by a first needle coupled to a driver. The driver includes a longitudinal body defining an opening at a distal end. The first needle is positioned in the opening. A first hole is formed through a bone. The first flexible strand is passed through the first hole using a strand retriever. The strand retriever includes a body having a first longitudinal tube extending therefrom and a first snare slideably deployable from the first longitudinal tube. The first longitudinal tube is positioned from a first side of the bone in the first hole and the first snare is deployed on a second side of the bone. The first snare passes the first flexible strand through the first hole in the bone. The tissue section is secured to the bone using the first flexible strand.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Korman, Lewis Pearce Branthover
  • Publication number: 20220079602
    Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2020
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Zachary KORMAN, Robert Michael CARLO, III
  • Publication number: 20210186487
    Abstract: A method includes passing a first flexible strand through a tissue section by a first needle coupled to a driver. The driver includes a longitudinal body defining an opening at a distal end. The first needle is positioned in the opening. A first hole is formed through a bone. The first flexible strand is passed through the first hole using a strand retriever. The strand retriever includes a body having a first longitudinal tube extending therefrom and a first snare slideably deployable from the first longitudinal tube. The first longitudinal tube is positioned from a first side of the bone in the first hole and the first snare is deployed on a second side of the bone. The first snare passes the first flexible strand through the first hole in the bone. The tissue section is secured to the bone using the first flexible strand.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2017
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER
  • Patent number: 9993242
    Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
  • Patent number: 9943304
    Abstract: A suture management device comprises a handle defining at least a first door cavity, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and a suture anchor coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The suture anchor is configured to couple one or more sutures to a bone. A first releasable door is sized and configured to fit within the first door cavity. The first releasable door is releasably coupled to the handle. The first releasable door defining a suture channel extending longitudinally about the circumference of the releasable door. The suture channel is configured to receive the one or more sutures therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2018
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20170143327
    Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
  • Publication number: 20170135691
    Abstract: A suture management device comprises a first body portion comprising a first post and a second post having a predetermined spacing. A second body portion is releasably coupled to the first body portion. A shaft extends distally from the first body portion. A suture anchor is releasably coupled to a distal end of the shaft. At least one suture extends proximally from the suture anchor along an outer surface of the shaft. The at least one suture is configured to be wrapped around the first and second posts to maintain the suture in a fixed position when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion. The proximal end of the suture is coupled to the second body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford, George Matthew Awtrey, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20170135688
    Abstract: A suture management device comprises a handle defining at least a first door cavity, a shaft extending distally from the handle, and a suture anchor coupled to a distal end of the shaft. The suture anchor is configured to couple one or more sutures to a bone. A first releasable door is sized and configured to fit within the first door cavity. The first releasable door is releasably coupled to the handle. The first releasable door defining a suture channel extending longitudinally about the circumference of the releasable door. The suture channel is configured to receive the one or more sutures therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery