Patents by Inventor Rebecca H. Wahl
Rebecca H. Wahl 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: 20220071674Abstract: A surgical staple for inserting into one or more bone parts comprises a plate, a first screw and a second screw. The plate includes a first end, an opposed second end, a first aperture that is positioned near the first end, and a second aperture that is positioned near the second end. Additionally, the plate is curved along a length of the plate from the first end to the second end. The first screw extends through the first aperture. The second screw extends through the second aperture. Further, the first screw and the second screw are angled toward one another when the surgical staple is in a relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 12, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Patent number: 11202666Abstract: A surgical staple (714) for inserting into one or more bone parts (10, 12) comprises a plate (718), a first screw (748) and a second screw (748). The plate (718) includes a first end (768F), an opposed second end (768S), a first aperture (742) that is positioned near the first end (768F), and a second aperture (742) that is positioned near the second end (768S). Additionally, the plate (718) is curved along a length of the plate (718) from the first end (768F) to the second end (768S). The first screw (748) extends through the first aperture (742). The second screw (748) extends through the second aperture (742). Further, the first screw (748) and the second screw (748) are angled toward one another when the surgical staple (714) is in a relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Publication number: 20210353341Abstract: Various embodiments of wedge plates configured to promote bone growth are disclosed. Generally, a wedge plate comprises a first bone contact section, a second bone contact section, and a wedge section located between the first bone contact section and the second bone contact section. The wedge section is sized and configured to be received within a wedge formed in a bone. The wedge section comprises at least one feature configured to promote bone growth. A bone growth stimulant may be located within the at least one feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Rebecca H. WAHL
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Patent number: 11154342Abstract: Various embodiments of wedge plates configured to promote bone growth are disclosed. Generally, a wedge plate comprises a first bone contact section, a second bone contact section, and a wedge section located between the first bone contact section and the second bone contact section. The wedge section is sized and configured to be received within a wedge formed in a bone. The wedge section comprises at least one feature configured to promote bone growth. A bone growth stimulant may be located within the at least one feature.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Rebecca H. Wahl
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Publication number: 20210298807Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that Is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16), The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 14, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: In2Bones USA, LLCInventors: Rebecca H. Wahl, Bruce R. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20190231404Abstract: A surgical staple (714) for inserting into one or more bone parts (10, 12) comprises a plate (718), a first screw (748) and a second screw (748). The plate (718) includes a first end (768F), an opposed second end (768S), a first aperture (742) that is positioned near the first end (768F), and a second aperture (742) that is positioned near the second end (768S). Additionally, the plate (718) is curved along a length of the plate (718) from the first end (768F) to the second end (768S). The first screw (748) extends through the first aperture (742). The second screw (748) extends through the second aperture (742). Further, the first screw (748) and the second screw (748) are angled toward one another when the surgical staple (714) is in a relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Patent number: 10307191Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2015Date of Patent: June 4, 2019Assignee: In2Bones USA, LLCInventors: Rebecca H. Wahl, Bruce R. Lawrence
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Patent number: 10292743Abstract: A surgical staple (714) for inserting into one or more bone parts (10, 12) comprises a plate (718), a first screw (748) and a second screw (748). The plate (718) includes a first end (768F), an opposed second end (768S), a first aperture (742) that is positioned near the first end (768F), and a second aperture (742) that is positioned near the second end (768S). Additionally, the plate (718) is curved along a length of the plate (718) from the first end (768F) to the second end (768S). The first screw (748) extends through the first aperture (742). The second screw (748) extends through the second aperture (742). Further, the first screw (748) and the second screw (748) are angled toward one another when the surgical staple (714) is in a relaxed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Publication number: 20190008569Abstract: Various embodiments of wedge plates configured to promote bone growth are disclosed. Generally, a wedge plate comprises a first bone contact section, a second bone contact section, and a wedge section located between the first bone contact section and the second bone contact section. The wedge section is sized and configured to be received within a wedge formed in a bone. The wedge section comprises at least one feature configured to promote bone growth. A bone growth stimulant may be located within the at least one feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2016Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventor: Rebecca H. WAHL
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Publication number: 20180036142Abstract: Disclosed are sterile instruments and instrument kits for use in surgery, said instruments including a reamer assembly comprising a reamer depth stop and a reamer, a grommet placer instrument, and a sizing instrument for use in joint implant surgery. The invention also concerns a kit for use in joint implant surgery, comprising said reamer assembly, said grommet placer instrument, a wire guide, comprising a wire guide body, and a guide wire. A method for using one or more of the instruments and kit as described herein is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2016Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: Rebecca H. WAHL, Casey CHAMBERS
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Publication number: 20170049492Abstract: A subtalar plate implant (12) for correcting and/or altering the alignment of a hyperpronated foot (10) comprises a plate portion (22) and an insert portion (24) that is connected to the plate portion (22). The plate portion (22) is selectively attachable to a lateral aspect of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) is positionable within the subtalar joint (18). The insert portion (24) includes a top surface (236) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a base of the talus (14), the top surface (236) being angled to allow the talus (14) to articulate over the top surface (236). The insert portion (24) further includes a bottom surface (238) that is selectively positionable substantially adjacent to a dorsal surface of the calcaneus (16). The insert portion (24) can include a groove (356) that is formed along the bottom surface (238) substantially parallel to the plate portion (22).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2015Publication date: February 23, 2017Inventors: Rebecca H. Wahl, Bruce R. Lawrence
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Patent number: 9095338Abstract: A staple inserter (12) for use with a surgical staple (10) during a surgical procedure, the surgical staple (10) including a middle section (14) and two side sections (16) that cantilever away from the middle section (14), the surgical staple (10) being selectively movable between a relaxed configuration and an opened configuration, the staple inserter (12) comprising a staple holder assembly (20) that is rotatable in a first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10). The staple holder assembly (20) includes (i) a first engagement member (32) that is rotatable in the first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10), and (ii) a second engagement member (32) that is rotatable in the first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10).Type: GrantFiled: December 31, 2012Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl, Ronald G. Litke
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Publication number: 20140214087Abstract: A joint aligner (12) for use with a flexible first connector (26) for aligning a joint (18) between a first bone (14) and a second bone (16) comprises an aligner body (20) that is adapted to be secured to the first bone (14), the aligner body (20) including a first connector aperture (22) that is adapted to receive the first connector (26) so that the first connector (26) can extend between the first connector aperture (22) and bone connecting material (19) to couple the first bone (14) to at least a portion of the bone connecting material (19). Additionally, the first connector aperture (22) can be positioned along an outer surface (232) of the aligner body (20) and can extend at an aperture angle (250) of between approximately fifteen and twenty-five degrees relative to a first end (228).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: SOLANA SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Rebecca H. Wahl, Bruce R. Lawrence
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Publication number: 20140148859Abstract: A fusion plate (10) for compressing bone material at an interface between a first bone part (929A) and a second bone part (929B) comprises (i) a first end (12) having a first thickness (464); (ii) a thickened region (250) that is spaced apart from the first end (12), the thickened region (250) having a second thickness (466) that is greater than the first thickness (464); and (iii) a compression aperture (22) that extends through the thickened region (250) at a compression angle (224) relative to a planar axis (246). The compression angle (224) can be between approximately thirty and fifty-five degrees relative to the planar axis (246). The first end (12) includes a top surface (26), and the thickened region (250) extends farther away from the bone parts (929A, 929B) than the top surface (26) when the fusion plate (10) is implanted substantially adjacent to the bone parts (929A, 929B).Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: May 29, 2014Applicant: SOLANA SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl, Ronald George Litke, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140097228Abstract: A staple inserter (12) for use with a surgical staple (10) during a surgical procedure, the surgical staple (10) including a middle section (14) and two side sections (16) that cantilever away from the middle section (14), the surgical staple (10) being selectively movable between a relaxed configuration and an opened configuration, the staple inserter (12) comprising a staple holder assembly (20) that is rotatable in a first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10). The staple holder assembly (20) includes (i) a first engagement member (32) that is rotatable in the first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10), and (ii) a second engagement member (32) that is rotatable in the first direction relative to the surgical staple (10) to selectively engage and retain the surgical staple (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 31, 2012Publication date: April 10, 2014Applicant: SOLANA SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl, Ronald G. Litke
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Publication number: 20130231667Abstract: A surgical staple (714) for inserting into one or more bone parts (10, 12) comprises a plate (718), a first screw (748) and a second screw (748). The plate (718) includes a first end (768F), an opposed second end (768S), a first aperture (742) that is positioned near the first end (768F), and a second aperture (742) that is positioned near the second end (768S). Additionally, the plate (718) is curved along a length of the plate (718) from the first end (768F) to the second end (768S). The first screw (748) extends through the first aperture (742). The second screw (748) extends through the second aperture (742). Further, the first screw (748) and the second screw (748) are angled toward one another when the surgical staple (714) is in a relaxed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: SOLANA SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Publication number: 20130231744Abstract: A grommet (414) for use with a surgical implant (212) comprises a base (450) and a sleeve (452). The base (450) can be positioned around a portion of the surgical implant (212). Additionally, the sleeve (452) is connected to the base (450) and extends away from the base (450). The sleeve (452) includes an inner surface (446) having a non-circular shape to inhibit relative rotation between the grommet (414) and the surgical implant (212), and an outer surface (438) that is substantially cylinder-shaped. The outer surface (438) of the sleeve (452) can taper as the sleeve (452) extends away from the base (450). Additionally, the sleeve (452) can include one or more anti-rotation features (440) that are positioned along the outer surface (438) of the sleeve (452) to inhibit rotation between the grommet (414) and the bone (20) into which the surgical implant (212) is implanted.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: SOLANA SURGICAL, LLCInventors: Alan G. Taylor, Rebecca H. Wahl
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Patent number: 8235995Abstract: A bone staple (10) for securing a first bone region (12A) to a second bone region (12B) includes a staple body (16) having a first leg section (18), a second leg section (20), and a connector section (22). The first leg section (18) is insertable into the first bone region (12A). The second leg section (20) is insertable into the second bone region (12B). The connector section (22) connects the first leg section (18) to the second leg section (20). The connector section (22) includes a deformable region (22A) that is movable from a first configuration (14A) in which the leg sections (18) (20) are spaced apart a first distance (24) and a second configuration (14B) in which the leg sections (18) (20) are spaced apart a second distance (26) that is less than the first distance (24). In one embodiment, compression of the deformable region (22A) causes the deformable region (22A) to move from the first configuration (14A) to the second configuration (14B).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: August 7, 2012Assignee: Tornier, Inc.Inventors: Louse M. Focht, Rebecca H. Wahl, John C. Nadworny, Stephen A. Maguire, Ernie Corrao, Robert H. Humphries, Jr.
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Patent number: 8016836Abstract: A bone screw driver (12) for inserting a bone screw (14) into a bone region (218A) includes a driver shaft (12B) that selectively engages the bone screw (14). The bone screw (14) includes a screw threaded region (14A) and a screw engagement region (14B). The screw engagement region (14B) includes a screw shaft (14D) and an engager ring (14E). The driver shaft (12B) includes a shaft aperture (322), a first resilient member (324A), and a first shaft projection (326A). The shaft aperture (322) receives at least a portion of the screw shaft (14D), the first resilient member (324A) engages the screw shaft (14D) to inhibit movement of the screw shaft (14D), and the first shaft projection (326A) engages the engager ring (14E) so that rotation of the driver shaft (12B) results in rotation of the bone screw (14).Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2007Date of Patent: September 13, 2011Assignee: Tornier, Inc.Inventors: Ernie Corrao, Rebecca H. Wahl, Louise M. Focht
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Publication number: 20080319450Abstract: A bone screw driver (12) for inserting a bone screw (14) into a bone region (218A) includes a driver shaft (12B) that selectively engages the bone screw (14). The bone screw (14) includes a screw threaded region (14A) and a screw engagement region (14B). The screw engagement region (14B) includes a screw shaft (14D) and an engager ring (14E). The driver shaft (12B) includes a shaft aperture (322), a first resilient member (324A), and a first shaft projection (326A). The shaft aperture (322) receives at least a portion of the screw shaft (14D), the first resilient member (324A) engages the screw shaft (14D) to inhibit movement of the screw shaft (14D), and the first shaft projection (326A) engages the engager ring (14E) so that rotation of the driver shaft (12B) results in rotation of the bone screw (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 19, 2007Publication date: December 25, 2008Inventors: Ernie Corrao, Rebecca H. Wahl, Louise M. Focht