Patents by Inventor Trent Wilkinson
Trent Wilkinson 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: 8968327Abstract: A system for preparing an implant for implantation includes a trial implant including a first dialable component and a datum, a final implant including a second dialable component, and an instrument including (i) a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, (ii) a fixture supported on the base assembly, the fixture including a domed element, and an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and (iii) a locking assembly including a guide member defining a spherical surface for nested engagement with said domed element, the locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Publication number: 20140324174Abstract: A system for preparing an implant for implantation includes a trial implant including a first dialable component and a datum, a final implant including a second dialable component, and an instrument including (i) a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, (ii) a fixture supported on the base assembly, the fixture including a domed element, and an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and (iii) a locking assembly including a guide member defining a spherical surface for nested engagement with said domed element, the locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Patent number: 8808306Abstract: An instrument for recording or replicating the orientation of an adjustable component of an implant with respect to a stem portion of the implant includes a base assembly configured to clamp the stem portion of the implant in a predetermined orientation, and a fixture supported on the base assembly in a predetermined orientation with respect to the base assembly, the fixture including a locking assembly configured to be adjusted in three dimensions and locked in a configuration which angularly locks an alignment tool relative to the fixture in the three dimensions when the alignment tool is engaged with the adjustable component and the adjustable component is operably assembled with the stem portion and the stem portion is clamped by the base assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Publication number: 20140039508Abstract: An instrument for recording or replicating the orientation of an adjustable component of an implant with respect to a stem portion of the implant includes a base assembly configured to clamp the stem portion of the implant in a predetermined orientation, and a fixture supported on the base assembly in a predetermined orientation with respect to the base assembly, the fixture including a locking assembly configured to be adjusted in three dimensions and locked in a configuration which angularly locks an alignment tool relative to the fixture in the three dimensions when the alignment tool is engaged with the adjustable component and the adjustable component is operably assembled with the stem portion and the stem portion is clamped by the base assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Patent number: 8585711Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, a fixture supported on said base assembly, said fixture including an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component of the trial implant when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and a locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Publication number: 20120323250Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, a fixture supported on said base assembly, said fixture including an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component of the trial implant when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and a locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Patent number: 8273093Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly for supporting the bone engaging component and a fixture supported on the base assembly for supporting an alignment tool. The alignment tool is configured to engage a portion of the dialable component when the implant is supported by the base assembly. The fixture includes a locking assembly for locking the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to a pre-determined datum on a trial implant. The same instrument can be used to support a final implant and to replicate the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to the same datum on the final implant. The alignment tool can then be used to align the dialable component of the implant. The alignment tool can also constitute an impacting tool so that it can be used to impact the dialable component into locking engagement with the implant using the same instrument.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Patent number: 7937779Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2007Date of Patent: May 10, 2011Assignee: DePuy ProductsInventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy R. Diaz, Kimberly A. Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
-
Publication number: 20070151002Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2007Publication date: July 5, 2007Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy Diaz, Kemberly Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
-
Patent number: 7200873Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2005Date of Patent: April 10, 2007Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy R. Diaz, Kimberly A. Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
-
Publication number: 20070010816Abstract: A tool driver for use in orthopaedics to install an implant into bone with a power source is provided. The tool driver includes an expandable connector cooperable with the implant for holding the implant to the expandable connector. The tool driver also includes a drive connector for connecting the tool driver to the power source. The tool driver further includes an actuator operably connected to the expandable connector for actuating the expandable connector. The actuator is at least partially connected to the drive connector while the actuator actuates the expandable connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Trent Wilkinson, Anthony Metzinger, Michael Tucker
-
Publication number: 20070010821Abstract: A screwdriver for use in orthopaedics to install a screw into bone with a power tool is provided. The screwdriver includes an expandable connector cooperable with the screw for holding the screw to the expandable connector. The screwdriver also includes a drive connector for connecting the screwdriver to the power tool and an actuator. The actuator is operably connected to the expandable connector for actuating the expandable connector. The actuator is at least partially connected to the drive connector while the actuator actuates the expandable connector.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2005Publication date: January 11, 2007Inventors: Trent Wilkinson, Anthony Metzinger, Michael Tucker
-
Publication number: 20060101557Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2005Publication date: May 18, 2006Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy Diaz, Kimberly Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
-
Patent number: 6990691Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2003Date of Patent: January 31, 2006Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy R. Diaz, Kimberly A. Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson
-
Publication number: 20050288681Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly for supporting the bone engaging component and a fixture supported on the base assembly for supporting an alignment tool. The alignment tool is configured to engage a portion of the dialable component when the implant is supported by the base assembly. The fixture includes a locking assembly for locking the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to a pre-determined datum on a trial implant. The same instrument can be used to support a final implant and to replicate the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to the same datum on the final implant. The alignment tool can then be used to align the dialable component of the implant. The alignment tool can also constitute an impacting tool so that it can be used to impact the dialable component into locking engagement with the implant using the same instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2004Publication date: December 29, 2005Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
-
Publication number: 20050010992Abstract: A surgical garment includes a head gear apparatus for supporting a face shield and shroud. The head gear apparatus includes a helmet that supports a fan assembly, and that defines forward and rear ventilation passageways. The helmet includes a chin bar that defines a centrally located slot, and an upper ledge. The upper edge of the face shield contacts the upper ledge, while the lower edge of the shield includes a tab that extends through the slot. The chin bar and face shield include a plurality of magnetic elements that magnetically connect the lower edge of the face shield to the chin bar. The helmet is suspended from a strap assembly that is carried directly on the head of the wearer. The strap assembly includes an adjustable occipital support that bears against the occiput of the wearer. The face shield can include a plurality of film layers that can be removed when soiled.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2003Publication date: January 20, 2005Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Chris Clupper, Rudy Diaz, Kimberly Dwyer, Sam Sackett, Trent Wilkinson