Patents by Inventor Timothy J. Horan

Timothy J. Horan 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: 11963847
    Abstract: TPLO plate includes a body having a proximal portion positioned over a cut and repositioned proximal segment of a tibia during a procedure and a distal portion positioned over a distal segment of the tibia during the procedure and a first distal hole extending through a proximal end of the distal portion from the first surface to the second surface. The first hole is configured so that the body is rotatable about a fixation element seated therein in combination with a second distal hole extending through the distal portion distally of the first hole. The second hole includes a compression surface along a caudal side thereof, so that a head portion of a fixation element is slid therealong during insertion into the second hole and the distal end is moved caudally relative to the fixation element and the body is rotated about the fixation element in the first hole relative to the recess of the first hole, cranially compressing the proximal segment against the distal segment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2024
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Michael Kowaleski
  • Publication number: 20240108385
    Abstract: TPLO plate includes a body and first and second distal holes. The body extends longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and defined via a first surface which, in an operative configuration, faces away from a bone and a second surface which, in the operative configuration, faces toward the bone. The body includes a proximal portion configured to be positioned over a cut and repositioned proximal segment of a tibia during a procedure and a distal portion extending along a longitudinal axis and configured to be positioned over a distal segment of the tibia during the procedure. The first hole extends through a proximal end of the distal portion of the body from the first surface to the second surface. The first hole includes an elongated portion and an offset portion open to and in communication with one another.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2022
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Timothy J. HORAN, Michael KOWALESKI, Jaime MAZUREK, James GUTHLEIN
  • Publication number: 20230140439
    Abstract: TPLO plate includes a body having a proximal portion positioned over a cut and repositioned proximal segment of a tibia during a procedure and a distal portion positioned over a distal segment of the tibia during the procedure and a first distal hole extending through a proximal end of the distal portion from the first surface to the second surface. The first hole is configured so that the body is rotatable about a fixation element seated therein in combination with a second distal hole extending through the distal portion distally of the first hole. The second hole includes a compression surface along a caudal side thereof, so that a head portion of a fixation element is slid therealong during insertion into the second hole and the distal end is moved caudally relative to the fixation element and the body is rotated about the fixation element in the first hole relative to the recess of the first hole, cranially compressing the proximal segment against the distal segment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2021
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Inventor: Timothy J. HORAN
  • Patent number: 11224515
    Abstract: A tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) system is configured to maintaining a tuberosity in an advanced position relative to a tibial body. The TTA system includes an implant, a spacer, and a spacer fixation member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Noel Bordeaux, Timothy J. Horan
  • Publication number: 20210228248
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Timothy J. HORAN, Christopher H. SCHOLL, Daneen K. TOUHALISKY
  • Patent number: 11026728
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Patent number: 10905479
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Publication number: 20200360064
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Timothy J. HORAN, Christopher H. SCHOLL, Daneen K. TOUHALISKY
  • Patent number: 10786290
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Publication number: 20180317984
    Abstract: An improved tibial plateau leveling osteotomy plate is disclosed. The plate is contoured in its proximal head portion to more closely resemble the structure of the tibial bone segment that is cut and rotated during the procedure. The plate also preferably has screw holes in the proximal head portion that are machined through the pre-contoured proximal head portion and are designed to angle the screw in a targeted screw path with respect to the osteotomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Patent number: 9743966
    Abstract: A bone plate is configured for pancarpal arthrodesis. The bone plate can include a plurality of apertures that can be aligned with the metacarpal bones. The apertures can include a first portion and second portion that is longitudinally and laterally offset with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J Horan, Michael P Kowaleski, Randy J Boudrieau, Alessandro Piras, Brian Beale, Mark Ryan
  • Patent number: 9375220
    Abstract: An apparatus for locating a curvilinear cut in a bone comprises a jig body and a first arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a first portion of the jig body in combination with a second arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a second portion of the jig body separated from the first portion and a saw guide rotatably coupleable to the first arm, the saw guide including a bottom surface extending along a curve corresponding to a desired path through which a bone is to be cut, the saw guide including a locking feature receiving a bone fixation element which, in an operative configuration, is mounted in the bone to align the saw guide relative to the arm so that an operator may precisely align a desired axis of the saw guide with a longitudinal axis of the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Publication number: 20160151160
    Abstract: A tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) system is configured to maintaining a tuberosity in an advanced position relative to a tibial body. The TTA system includes an implant, a spacer, and a spacer fixation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 2, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Jean-Noel Bordeaux, Timothy J. Horan
  • Publication number: 20150313654
    Abstract: A bone plate is configured for pancarpal arthrodesis. The bone plate can include a plurality of apertures that can be aligned with the metacarpal bones. The apertures can include a first portion and second portion that is longitudinally and laterally offset with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2015
    Publication date: November 5, 2015
    Inventors: Timothy J Horan, Michael P Kowaleski, Randy J Boudrieau, Alessandro Piras, Brian Beale, Mark Ryan
  • Patent number: 9107713
    Abstract: A bone plate is configured for pancarpal arthrodesis. The bone plate can include a plurality of apertures that can be aligned with the metacarpal bones. The apertures can include a first portion and second portion that is longitudinally and laterally offset with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Michael P. Kowaleski, Randy J. Boudrieau, Alessandro Piras, Brian Beale, Mark Ryan
  • Publication number: 20130338781
    Abstract: A tibial tuberosity advancement (TTA) system is configured to maintaining a tuberosity in an advanced position relative to a tibial body. The TTA system includes an implant, a spacer, and a spacer fixation member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2013
    Publication date: December 19, 2013
    Inventors: Jean-Noel Bordeaux, Timothy J. Horan
  • Publication number: 20130331845
    Abstract: An apparatus for locating a curvilinear cut in a bone comprises a jig body and a first arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a first portion of the jig body in combination with a second arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a second portion of the jig body separated from the first portion and a saw guide rotatably coupleable to the first arm, the saw guide including a bottom surface extending along a curve corresponding to a desired path through which a bone is to be cut, the saw guide including a locking feature receiving a bone fixation element which, in an operative configuration, is mounted in the bone to align the saw guide relative to the arm so that an operator may precisely align a desired axis of the saw guide with a longitudinal axis of the first arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. HORAN, Christopher H. SCHOLL, Daneen K. TOUHALISKY
  • Patent number: 8529571
    Abstract: An apparatus for locating a curvilinear cut in a bone comprises a jig body and a first arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a first portion of the jig body in combination with a second arm, a top end of which is rotatably coupleable to a second portion of the jig body separated from the first portion and a saw guide rotatably coupleable to the first arm, the saw guide including a bottom surface extending along a curve corresponding to a desired path through which a bone is to be cut, the saw guide including a locking feature receiving a bone fixation element which, in an operative configuration, is mounted in the bone to align the saw guide relative to the arm so that an operator may precisely align a desired axis of the saw guide with a longitudinal axis of the first arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Patent number: D852957
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Christopher H. Scholl, Daneen K. Touhalisky
  • Patent number: D874650
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Timothy J. Horan, Erik Asimus, Loic Dejardin, Michael P. Kowaleski, Brian Beale