Patents by Inventor Wayne Z. Burkhead
Wayne Z. Burkhead 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: 20240108472Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: TORNIER SASInventors: Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR., Pascal BOILEAU, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART
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Patent number: 11877933Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: TORNIER SASInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Publication number: 20210128312Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Patent number: 10918492Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: Tornier SASInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Patent number: 10064734Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Tornier SASInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Publication number: 20180243102Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Publication number: 20170042690Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Patent number: 9498345Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2012Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Tornier SASInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Publication number: 20120221111Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2012Publication date: August 30, 2012Inventors: Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR., Pascal BOILEAU, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART
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Patent number: 5385536Abstract: An orthopedic brace for rigidly supporting a human arm and shoulder, having a positioning rod for infinitely varying the elevation of the arm through a coarse adjustment and a fine adjustment, and having universal joints on the positioning rod for infinitely varying the orientation of the arm.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1993Date of Patent: January 31, 1995Assignee: Wayne Z. BurkheadInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Bernard E. McConnell, Thomas E. McConnell
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Patent number: 5334132Abstract: An improved arm sling includes a forearm support section having a resealable opening in a bottom panel for permitting exercise, flexure and extension of a patient's forearm without removing the sling harness from the patient. A splint pocket is also provided for housing a removable splint for supporting the patient's hand in a neutral position. An external pocket encloses a foam cushion for conforming engagement with the patient's waist, thus providing an abduction effect.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1993Date of Patent: August 2, 1994Inventor: Wayne Z. Burkhead
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Patent number: 5080673Abstract: A glenoid prosthesis and method for affixing the same to a resected portion of a glenoid cavity on the head of the scapula. Th glenoid prosthesis has a lateral surface for articulating with the humeral head and a flat medial surface which engages a flat surface resected from the glenoid cavity. In a first embodiment, a pair of pegs extend medially from the flat medial surface of the glenoid prosthesis which are positioned in a pair of holes and the mating flat surfaces and pegs and holes are bonded with cement. The flat mating surfaces resist rocking under applied superior-inferior loading. Resection of the bone is simplified by providing a flat resected surface and holes drilled substantially perpendicular thereto. Preferably, grooves are provided in the pegs to provide an increased area for bonding, and preferably the grooves are graduated in depth to provide greater strength at the proximal end of the pegs where the highest stresses occur.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 1990Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, James L. Dale, Brian D. Burkinshaw
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Patent number: 4964865Abstract: A glenoid prosthesis and method for affixing the same. The glenoid prosthesis has a lateral surface for articulating with a humeral head and a flat medial surface which engages a flat resected surface on the scapula head. In a first embodiment, an integral plastic prosthesis has a pair of pegs extending from a flat medial surface which are positioned in a pair of holes drilled in the bone. The mating flat surfaces and pegs and holes are bonded with cement. The flat mating surfaces resist rocking under applied superior-inferior loading and resection is simplified by providing a flat resected surface and holes drilled substantially perpendicular thereto. Grooves are provided in the pegs to provide an increased area for bonding and the grooves are of graduated depth to provide greater strength at the proximal end of the pegs where the highest stresses occur.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 1988Date of Patent: October 23, 1990Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, James L. Dale, Brian D. Burkinshaw
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Patent number: 4919670Abstract: A modular humeral prosthetic device comprising a humeral stem having a substantially cylindrical distal end for insertion within the medullary canal of a resected human humerus; the stem transforming proximally from the distal end into a widened proximal end being tapered from anterior to posterior aspect; the proximal end having a proximal end surface which is angled relative to the axis of the distal end; a collar extending from the proximal end surface for preventing the stem from subsiding within the medullary canal; a tapered cylindrical mounting lock mechanism disposed on the proximal end surface, the axis of the tapered cylinder being substantially coincident with the central axis of the proximal end surface; a head mechanism having a substantially spherically shaped outer surface for engagement within the glenoid cavity of a human scapula, the outer spherical surface of the head mechanism being less than half the surface of a complete sphere; the head mechanism including a complementary tapered apertuType: GrantFiled: February 3, 1988Date of Patent: April 24, 1990Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: James L. Dale, Brain D. Burkinshaw, Wayne Z. Burkhead
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Patent number: 4893619Abstract: A device for guiding an osteotomy to be performed on the proximal end of a humerus that has a proximal sawguide alignable on a selected surface of the proximal end of the humerus for defining a saw line thereon; a radial arm connecting the sawguide to a distal mechanism for stably aligning the sawguide, the distal alignment mechanism has a pair of opposing lateral and medial epicondyle arms pivotally engageable with the lateral and medial sides of the distal end of the humerus, the epicondyle arms being pivotally mounted in a distal cross arm, the distal end of the radial arm being slidably mounted in the cross arm for distal to proximal slidable movement therein; the proximal end of the radial arm being rotatably connected to the sawguide through a proximal guide bar; the radial arm being supported above the humerus by the proximal guide bar and the epicondyle arms.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 1988Date of Patent: January 16, 1990Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: James L. Dale, Brian D. Burkinshaw, Wayne Z. Burkhead