Patents by Inventor Steven Astorino

Steven Astorino 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).

  • Patent number: 10849757
    Abstract: A soft anchor surgical fixation device includes two soft anchoring implants. The implants have a first elongate state where the implants may slide easily through a bone hole or tunnel, and a second axially compressed state where the implants are prevented from sliding through the bone hole or tunnel. The device also includes a suture pathway extending at least partially along and through the sidewalls of the implants. Tension on the suture transitions the implants from the first elongate state to the second compressed state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mason Bettenga, Steven Astorino, Stephen M. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 10582920
    Abstract: Examples of a suture anchor (100) having a non-expandable body (105) and expendable cap (110) are described herein. In response to an axial insertion force that brings the non-expandable body and expendable cap together inside a bone hole, the expendable cap expands radially. This creates a radial force of expansion that advantageously augments an interference fit between the suture anchor and bone hole, which leads to higher fixation strength. Other examples include retention features that inhibit the expendable cap from returning back into its unexpanded state. This advantageously maintains the radial force of expansion against the surrounding pressure of the walls of the bone hole pressing back on the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, Timothy Young, Matthew Edwin Koski, John Slusarz, Paul R. Duhamel, Wei Li Fan, Steven Astorino
  • Publication number: 20190070007
    Abstract: A soft anchor surgical fixation device includes two soft anchoring implants. The implants have a first elongate state where the implants may slide easily through a bone hole or tunnel, and a second axially compressed state where the implants are prevented from sliding through the bone hole or tunnel. The device also includes a suture pathway extending at least partially along and through the sidewalls of the implants. Tension on the suture transitions the implants from the first elongate state to the second compressed state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2017
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mason Bettenga, Steven Astorino, Stephen M. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 10188378
    Abstract: Examples of a suture anchor having a small diameter and having a soft suture bridge or suture eyelet are described herein. The soft suture bridge/suture eyelet allows a repair suture to slide, which is desirable when tying knots. In some cases, the soft suture bridge/suture eyelet itself is made from a length of suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Rick Lunn, Timothy Young, Mark Edwin Housman, John Slusarz, Paul Alexander Torrie, Wei Li Fan, Steven Astorino
  • Publication number: 20160157849
    Abstract: Examples of a suture anchor (100) having a non-expandable body (105) and expendable cap (110) are described herein. In response to an axial insertion force that brings the non-expandable body and expendable cap together inside a bone hole, the expendable cap expands radially. This creates a radial force of expansion that advantageously augments an interference fit between the suture anchor and bone hole, which leads to higher fixation strength. Other examples include retention features that inhibit the expendable cap from returning back into its unexpanded state. This advantageously maintains the radial force of expansion against the surrounding pressure of the walls of the bone hole pressing back on the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew. Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, Timothy Young, Matthew Edwin Koski, John Slusarz, Paul R. Duhamel, Wei Li Fan, Steven Astorino
  • Patent number: 9345467
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and an insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity. The insertion member includes a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body. A method of tissue repair and other anchor assemblies are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk, Thomas C. May, Steven Astorino
  • Publication number: 20140257385
    Abstract: Examples of a suture anchor having a small diameter and having a soft suture bridge or suture eyelet are described herein. The soft suture bridge/suture eyelet allows a repair suture to slide, which is desirable when tying knots. In some cases, the soft suture bridge/suture eyelet itself is made from a length of suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Rick Lunn, Timothy Young, Mark Edwin Housman, John Slusarz, Paul Alexander Torrie, Wei Li Fan, Steven Astorino
  • Publication number: 20080009904
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including an anchor body defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity, and a flexible member extending through the opening and having a sliding knot disposed within the cavity. The anchor body includes at least two longitudinally extending slots on an outer surface of the anchor body. The disclosure also relates to a surgical device including a handle, an outer shaft including a flanged end portion and a longitudinally extending slot, and an inner shaft received within the outer shaft. The inner shaft includes a first end and a second end, wherein the first end is coupled to the handle. The outer shaft is movable between a first position and a second position with respect to the handle. Methods of repairing a soft tissue are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2007
    Publication date: January 10, 2008
    Inventors: Barnard Bourque, Michael Ferragamo, Michael Terry, Thomas May, Steven Astorino