Patents by Inventor Robert Limouze
Robert Limouze 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: 20220361931Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Inventors: Sean POWELL, Robert LIMOUZE, Natasha WEEKS, Rene HAAG, George J. HAIDUKEWYCH
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Patent number: 11452555Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2019Date of Patent: September 27, 2022Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Sean Powell, Robert Limouze, Natasha Weeks, Rene Haag, George J. Haidukewych
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Patent number: 11253307Abstract: A system is provided for inserting and securing, through a suprapatellar region of a leg, a nail into a medullary canal of a bone. The system can include a flexible sleeve configured to be partially inserted in the leg. The flexible sleeve can define a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart from the leading end along a first axis. The flexible sleeve can define a first cannulation that extends along the first axis between the leading and trailing ends. The first cannulation can be sized to receive therethrough at least the intramedullary nail. The system can further include a retaining member configured support at least a portion of the flexible sleeve. The retaining member can be configured to position the flexible sleeve through the suprapatellar region of the leg such that the flexible sleeve leading end is aligned with the proximal end of the bone. The intramedullary nail can be insertable through the flexible sleeve and into the medullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2018Date of Patent: February 22, 2022Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Limouze, Sean Powell
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Patent number: 10722229Abstract: A suture crimp plate includes a body including a first bone-facing surface and a second opposing surface; a central hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation device; and a first suture hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and sized and shaped to receive a suture therethrough. The first suture hole is open to the central hole via a first slot, a first deformable member being formed between the first suture hole and the central hole. When a bone fixation element is inserted into the central hole, the first deformable member is configured to be deflected away from a central longitudinal axis of the central hole and into the first suture hole to clamp the suture therein relative to the crimp plate.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2018Date of Patent: July 28, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas O'Donnell, Robert Limouze
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Publication number: 20200029957Abstract: A suture crimp plate includes a body including a first bone-facing surface and a second opposing surface; a central hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation device; and a first suture hole extending through the body from the first surface to the second surface and sized and shaped to receive a suture therethrough. The first suture hole is open to the central hole via a first slot, a first deformable member being formed between the first suture hole and the central hole. When a bone fixation element is inserted into the central hole, the first deformable member is configured to be deflected away from a central longitudinal axis of the central hole and into the first suture hole to clamp the suture therein relative to the crimp plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2018Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: Thomas O'DONNELL, Robert LIMOUZE
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Publication number: 20190343563Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Sean POWELL, Robert LIMOUZE, Natasha WEEKS, Rene HAAG, George J. HAIDUKEWYCH
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Patent number: 10376297Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2018Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Sean Powell, Robert Limouze, Natasha Weeks, Rene Haag, George J. Haidukewych
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Patent number: 10314626Abstract: A plate for treating a bone includes a plate body extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and being sized, shaped and contoured to be positioned along a desired surface of a bone. The plate also includes a slotted opening extending through the plate body and defined by a first portion sized and shaped to permit a head portion of a bone fixation element fixed to the bone to be passed therethrough and a second elongated portion extending along the longitudinal axis from the first portion in communication with the first portion, the second portion sized to prevent the head portion of the bone fixation element from being passed therethrough so that, when the head portion of the bone fixation element is received through the first portion, the plate is slidable relative thereto such that the second portion engages the head portion of the bone fixation element.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2015Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Procucts, Inc.Inventors: Kenny Koay, Michael Wahl, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, George Haidukewych, Bruce H. Ziran, Cory A. Collinge, Frank A. Liporace
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Publication number: 20190069941Abstract: A system is provided for inserting and securing, through a suprapatellar region of a leg, a nail into a medullary canal of a bone. The system can include a flexible sleeve configured to be partially inserted in the leg. The flexible sleeve can define a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart from the leading end along a first axis. The flexible sleeve can define a first cannulation that extends along the first axis between the leading and trailing ends. The first cannulation can be sized to receive therethrough at least the intramedullary nail. The system can further include a retaining member configured support at least a portion of the flexible sleeve. The retaining member can be configured to position the flexible sleeve through the suprapatellar region of the leg such that the flexible sleeve leading end is aligned with the proximal end of the bone. The intramedullary nail can be insertable through the flexible sleeve and into the medullary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2018Publication date: March 7, 2019Inventors: Robert LIMOUZE, Sean POWELL
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Patent number: 10179013Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: January 15, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
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Patent number: 10117699Abstract: A system is provided for inserting and securing, through a suprapatellar region of a leg, a nail into a medullary canal of a bone. The system can include a flexible sleeve configured to be partially inserted in the leg. The flexible sleeve can define a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart from the leading end along a first axis. The flexible sleeve can define a first cannulation that extends along the first axis between the leading and trailing ends. The first cannulation can be sized to receive therethrough at least the intramedullary nail. The system can further include a retaining member configured support at least a portion of the flexible sleeve. The retaining member can be configured to position the flexible sleeve through the suprapatellar region of the leg such that the flexible sleeve leading end is aligned with the proximal end of the bone. The intramedullary nail can be insertable through the flexible sleeve and into the medullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2015Date of Patent: November 6, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Limouze, Sean Powell
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Publication number: 20180256229Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2018Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Sean POWELL, Robert Limouze, Natasha Weeks, Rene Haag, George J. Haidukewych
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Patent number: 9999456Abstract: A bone fixation clamp includes a first arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of a bone and extending between a first connection end and a first free end, a second arcuate clamp member conforming to a shape of the bone, a second connection end of the second clamp member being pivotally attached to the first clamp member, the second clamp member extending between the second connection end and a second free end and a driving member received in the first clamp member passing out of the first clamp member to abut an abutment portion of the second member so that, as the driving member is extended further out of the first member, the driving member pivots the second clamp member relative to the first clamp member to draw the first and second free ends toward one another to apply a radially compressive force to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 10, 2012Date of Patent: June 19, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Sean Powell, Robert Limouze, Natasha Weeks, Rene Haag, George J. Haidukewych
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Publication number: 20160206356Abstract: A plate for treating a bone includes a plate body extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and being sized, shaped and contoured to be positioned along a desired surface of a bone. The plate also includes a slotted opening extending through the plate body and defined by a first portion sized and shaped to permit a head portion of a bone fixation element fixed to the bone to be passed therethrough and a second elongated portion extending along the longitudinal axis from the first portion in communication with the first portion, the second portion sized to prevent the head portion of the bone fixation element from being passed therethrough so that, when the head portion of the bone fixation element is received through the first portion, the plate is slidable relative thereto such that the second portion engages the head portion of the bone fixation element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 16, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Kenny KOAY, Michael WAHL, Rene HAAG, Robert LIMOUZE, George HAIDUKEWYCH, Bruce H. ZIRAN, Cory A. COLLINGE, Frank A. LIPORACE
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Patent number: 9387022Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
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Publication number: 20160143676Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Kenny KOAY, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
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Patent number: 9277947Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2015Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kenny Koay, Rod McMillan, Kenneth Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
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Patent number: 9265542Abstract: A bone fixation element includes a threaded head and a shaft extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, an outer surface of the head being one of carburized and nitrided and including a first groove extending into an outer surface of the head along a path interrupting the threading and extending along an angle counter to an angle of the threading.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2012Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Kenny Chi Beng Koay, Roderick Daniel McMillan, Kenneth Isamu Kobayashi, Rene Haag, Robert Limouze, Mike Wahl, Mirko Rocci
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Publication number: 20150342659Abstract: A system is provided for inserting and securing, through a suprapatellar region of a leg, a nail into a medullary canal of a bone. The system can include a flexible sleeve configured to be partially inserted in the leg. The flexible sleeve can define a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart from the leading end along a first axis. The flexible sleeve can define a first cannulation that extends along the first axis between the leading and trailing ends. The first cannulation can be sized to receive therethrough at least the intramedullary nail. The system can further include a retaining member configured support at least a portion of the flexible sleeve. The retaining member can be configured to position the flexible sleeve through the suprapatellar region of the leg such that the flexible sleeve leading end is aligned with the proximal end of the bone. The intramedullary nail can be insertable through the flexible sleeve and into the medullary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2015Publication date: December 3, 2015Inventors: Robert LIMOUZE, Sean POWELL
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Patent number: 9101432Abstract: A system is provided for inserting and securing, through a suprapatellar region of a leg, a nail into a medullary canal of a bone. The system can include a flexible sleeve configured to be partially inserted in the leg. The flexible sleeve can define a leading end and a trailing end spaced apart from the leading end along a first axis. The flexible sleeve can define a first cannulation that extends along the first axis between the leading and trailing ends. The first cannulation can be sized to receive therethrough at least the intramedullary nail. The system can further include a retaining member configured support at least a portion of the flexible sleeve. The retaining member can be configured to position the flexible sleeve through the suprapatellar region of the leg such that the flexible sleeve leading end is aligned with the proximal end of the bone. The intramedullary nail can be insertable through the flexible sleeve and into the medullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2012Date of Patent: August 11, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Limouze, Sean Powell