Patents by Inventor Paul James Kistle
Paul James Kistle 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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Publication number: 20220202582Abstract: A prosthetic assembly is provided. The prosthetic assembly comprises: a tibial tray having a medial retaining bracket, a lateral retaining bracket and a substantially centrally disposed boss, a medial bearing, a lateral bearing and a retention clip having a pair or arms which engage opposite sides of the boss and trap the medial lateral bearings, against the medial and lateral retaining brackets, respectively. A method of securing bearing components to a prosthetic assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Russell Lloyd, Paul James Kistle, Mona Alinejad, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 11304814Abstract: A prosthetic assembly is provided. The prosthetic assembly comprises: a tibial tray having a medial retaining bracket, a lateral retaining bracket and a substantially centrally disposed boss, a medial bearing, a lateral bearing and a retention clip having a pair or arms which engage opposite sides of the boss and trap the medial lateral bearings, against the medial and lateral retaining brackets, respectively. A method of securing bearing components to a prosthetic assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Russell Lloyd, Paul James Kistle, Mona Alinejad, Robert Metzger
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Publication number: 20200078182Abstract: A prosthetic assembly is provided. The prosthetic assembly comprises: a tibial tray having a medial retaining bracket, a lateral retaining bracket and a substantially centrally disposed boss, a medial bearing, a lateral bearing and a retention clip having a pair or arms which engage opposite sides of the boss and trap the medial lateral bearings, against the medial and lateral retaining brackets, respectively. A method of securing bearing components to a prosthetic assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Russell Lloyd, Paul James Kistle, Mona Alinejad, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 10517735Abstract: A prosthetic assembly is provided. The prosthetic assembly comprises: a tibial tray having a medial retaining bracket, a lateral retaining bracket and a substantially centrally disposed boss, a medial bearing, a lateral bearing and a retention clip having a pair or arms which engage opposite sides of the boss and trap the medial lateral bearings, against the medial and lateral retaining brackets, respectively. A method of securing bearing components to a prosthetic assembly is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2016Date of Patent: December 31, 2019Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Russell Lloyd, Paul James Kistle, Mona Alinejad, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 10398424Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20170100254Abstract: A prosthetic assembly is provided. The prosthetic assembly comprises: a tibial tray having a medial retaining bracket, a lateral retaining bracket and a substantially centrally disposed boss, a medial bearing, a lateral bearing and a retention clip having a pair or arms which engage opposite sides of the boss and trap the medial lateral bearings, against the medial and lateral retaining brackets, respectively. A method of securing bearing components to a prosthetic assembly is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Russell Lloyd, Paul James Kistle, Mona Alinejad, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 9445823Abstract: A guiding tool (2) is disclosed comprising a tool body (4) that defines a reference plane of the tool (2); an alignment member (10) that carries a guide surface (74); and an adjustment means acting between the tool body (4) and the alignment member (10) to direct rotational adjustment of the alignment member (10) with respect to the tool body (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9364345Abstract: A surgical impactor (2) for inserting a prosthetic implant (26) into a bone, the surgical impactor (2) comprising: a movable retaining means (8) for releasably connecting the implant (26) to the surgical impactor (2), wherein the movable retaining means (8) has a first position in which the implant (26) is connected to the surgical impactor (2) and a second position in which the implant (26) is not connected to the surgical impactor (2); and a mechanism (14, 16) for moving the movable retaining means (8) between the first and second positions, wherein the movable retaining means (8) and the mechanism (14, 16) are removable from the surgical impactor (2).Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: BIOMET UK LIMITEDInventors: Russell Lloyd, Mona Alinejad, David Wycliffe Murray, Christopher Dodd, Paul James Kistle, Nigel John Bird
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Publication number: 20160074087Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9138332Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20130190766Abstract: A guiding tool (2) is disclosed comprising a tool body (4) that defines a reference plane of the tool (2); an alignment member (10) that carries a guide surface (74); and an adjustment means acting between the tool body (4) and the alignment member (10) to direct rotational adjustment of the alignment member (10) with respect to the tool body (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: BIOMET UK HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20130190765Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: BIOMET UK HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20120184966Abstract: A surgical impactor (2) for inserting a prosthetic implant (26) into a bone, the surgical impactor (2) comprising: a movable retaining means (8) for releasably connecting the implant (26) to the surgical impactor (2), wherein the movable retaining means (8) has a first position in which the implant (26) is connected to the surgical impactor (2) and a second position in which the implant (26) is not connected to the surgical impactor (2); and a mechanism (14, 16) for moving the movable retaining means (8) between the first and second positions, wherein the movable retaining means (8) and the mechanism (14, 16) are removable from the surgical impactor (2).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2010Publication date: July 19, 2012Applicant: BIOMET UK LIMITEDInventors: Russell Lloyd, Mona Alinejad, David Wycliffe Murray, Christopher Dodd, Paul James Kistle, Nigel John Bird