Patents by Inventor Reese K. Myers
Reese K. Myers 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: 20130161320Abstract: A method of packaging sterilized medical equipment, including providing a plurality of first containers each having a first size; placing at least one sterilized medical device in a first container of the plurality; providing a plurality of second containers each having a second size different from the first size; placing at least one sterilized medical device in a second container of the plurality; and releasably engaging the first container to the second container such that the engaged first and second containers define a substantially smooth exterior profile, where a size of the exterior profile conforms to an industry standard size.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Inventor: Reese K. MYERS
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Patent number: 8398639Abstract: A surgical driver including an open frame and a plurality of drive shafts rotatably routed in said open frame.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2005Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Andrew H. Berthusen, Bryan Mendenhall
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Patent number: 8328811Abstract: A method of removing bone material including the steps of drivingly connecting a bone removal tool to an output shaft; and rotating a plurality of drive shafts in an open frame, one of the plurality of drive shafts being connected to the output shaft.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2008Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Andrew H. Berthusen, Bryan Mendenhall
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Publication number: 20080275450Abstract: A method of removing bone material including the steps of drivingly connecting a bone removal tool to an output shaft; and rotating a plurality of drive shafts in an open frame, one of the plurality of drive shafts being connected to the output shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 1, 2008Publication date: November 6, 2008Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Andrew H. Berthusen, Bryan Mendenhall
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Patent number: 7326215Abstract: A surgical tool driver has a driven end connectable to a rotary drive source and a driving end connectable to a surgical tool. A shaft assembly there between includes a hollow outer shaft and a flexible drive shaft for transmitting rotary power from the driven end to the driving end. The shaft assemble is curved for bypassing anatomical features in a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 5, 2008Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Paul E. Salyer, Brian C. Mendenhall
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Patent number: 7316690Abstract: An angled driver assembly including a rotatable shaft rotatable about a first axis, a rotatable cutting device rotatable about a second axis, the first rotatable portion being coupled to the second rotatable portion, a reference device associated with the rotatable cutting device and an indicator linked to the reference device. The indicator indicates a position of the rotatable cutting device relative to the reference device.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2005Date of Patent: January 8, 2008Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Parker, Reese K. Myers
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Patent number: 7004946Abstract: An acetabular cup impactor particularly suited for minimally invasive surgical procedures includes a handle, a shaft assembly and a coupler connectable to an acetabular cup. The shaft assembly includes a hollow outer shaft and a flexible drive shaft disposed in the outer shaft. The flexible drive shaft is connected at one end to the coupler, and at an opposite end to a thumb wheel, such that rotation of the thumb wheel rotates the drive shaft and operates the coupler. The shaft assembly is curved to bypass anatomical structures intervening between a surgical incision and the acetabulum of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2002Date of Patent: February 28, 2006Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Brad A. Parker, Reese K. Myers
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Publication number: 20040087958Abstract: A surgical tool driver has a driven end connectable to a rotary drive source and a driving end connectable to a surgical tool. A shaft assembly there between includes a hollow outer shaft and a flexible drive shaft for transmitting rotary power from the driven end to the driving end. The shaft assemble is curved for bypassing anatomical features in a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: May 6, 2004Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Paul E. Salyer, Bryan C. Mendenhall
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Patent number: 6702824Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a prosthesis in a bone includes a body, first and second clamps, a depth gauge and a guide. The first clamp is coupled to the body. The depth gage is coupled to the body and is movable relative thereto generally perpendicular to the shaft of the bone. The second clamp can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the depth gage. The second clamp is movable with the depth gage and is also moveable in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the bone. The guide is used to determine the proper rotational orientation of the apparatus. The first clamp is then secured to the bone. The second clamp is secured to a trial prosthesis and is engaged with the depth gage as the trial is inserted into the bone. When the proper insertion depth is reached, the second clamp is secured to the depth gage. The joint is then reduced and the range of motion checked. The depth and rotational orientation may be adjusted as needed.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2001Date of Patent: March 9, 2004Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maroney, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., Reese K. Myers
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Publication number: 20030050645Abstract: An acetabular cup impactor particularly suited for minimally invasive surgical procedures includes a handle, a shaft assembly and a coupler connectable to an acetabular cup. The shaft assembly includes a hollow outer shaft and a flexible drive shaft disposed in the outer shaft. The flexible drive shaft is connected at one end to the coupler, and at an opposite end to a thumb wheel, such that rotation of the thumb wheel rotates the drive shaft and operates the coupler. The shaft assembly is curved to bypass anatomical structures intervening between a surgical incision and the acetabulum of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2002Publication date: March 13, 2003Inventors: Brad A. Parker, Reese K. Myers
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Patent number: 6471167Abstract: A surgical instrument tray support assembly for attachment to a surgical table having a table frame and at least one side rail secured to the table frame. The surgical instrument tray support system includes a bracket for attachment to the side rail for supporting a post in a generally upright position. A top tube is slidably mounted over the post. Completing the assembly is a frame for supporting a surgical tray, and a bracket for attaching said frame to the top tube.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2000Date of Patent: October 29, 2002Assignee: Poly Vac, Inc.Inventors: Reese K. Myers, Eric F. Dahlinger, Timothy E. Wood
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Publication number: 20010037115Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a prosthesis in a bone includes a body, first and second clamps, a depth gauge and a guide. The first clamp is coupled to the body. The depth gage is coupled to the body and is movable relative thereto generally perpendicular to the shaft of the bone. The second clamp can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the depth gage. The second clamp is movable with the depth gage and is also moveable in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the bone. The guide is used to determine the proper rotational orientation of the apparatus. The first clamp is then secured to the bone. The second clamp is secured to a trial prosthesis and is engaged with the depth gage as the trial is inserted into the bone. When the proper insertion depth is reached, the second clamp is secured to the depth gage. The joint is then reduced and the range of motion checked. The depth and rotational orientation may be adjusted as needed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2001Publication date: November 1, 2001Inventors: Brian J. Maroney, Charles A. Rockwood, Reese K. Myers
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Patent number: 6277123Abstract: An apparatus for positioning a prosthesis in a bone includes a body, first and second clamps, a depth gauge and a guide. The first clamp is coupled to the body. The depth gage is coupled to the body and is movable relative thereto generally perpendicular to the shaft of the bone. The second clamp can be selectively engaged with and disengaged from the depth gage. The second clamp is movable with the depth gage and is also moveable in a direction generally parallel to the axis of the bone The guide is used to determine the proper rotational orientation of the apparatus. The first clamp is then secured to the bone. The second clamp is secured to a trial prosthesis and is engaged with the depth gage as the trial is inserted into the bone. When the proper insertion depth is reached, the second clamp is secured to the depth gage. The joint is then reduced and the range of motion checked. The depth and rotational orientation may be adjusted as needed.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.Inventors: Brian J. Maroney, Charles A. Rockwood, Jr., Reese K. Myers
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Patent number: 5624447Abstract: In the broader aspects of the invention, there is provided an improved surgical tool guide and entry hole positioner comprising at least one cannulated sleeve with a handle and soft tissue protector secured to the sleeve. The cannulated sleeve has an inner surface which serves as a guide surface for a surgical tool and an obturator at one end thereof which fits in the cannulated sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1995Date of Patent: April 29, 1997Assignee: Othy, Inc.Inventor: Reese K. Myers