Patents Assigned to Foot Innovations, LLC
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Publication number: 20240083646Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2023Publication date: March 14, 2024Applicant: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 11827435Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2019Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20230355402Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 11622863Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20210378711Abstract: A clamping device for an external fixation system includes a clamp body including, a first jaw and a second jaw, wherein the first jaw and the second jaw form a groove configured to receive an external fixation component and a bore configured to receive a bone pin. The clamping device includes a locking assembly coupled to the clamp body and configured to change state between at least an unlocked state and a locked state, wherein the external fixation component is configured to translate within the groove and the bone pin is configured to translate within the bore when the locking assembly is in the unlocked state, and the first jaw and the second jaw restrict movement of the external fixation component within the groove and the bore restricts the bone pin from translating within the bore when the locking assembly is in the locked state.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 11096722Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20210236293Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Foot Innovations, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10912651Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: March 4, 2019Date of Patent: February 9, 2021Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10653529Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2017Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC.Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20190298538Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2019Publication date: October 3, 2019Applicant: Foot Innovations, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10399755Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2017Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10357285Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2017Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10278734Abstract: A clamping device includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first jaw defining a first opening and a second jaw defining a second opening. The locking assembly includes a first locking element, a second locking element, and a lever. The first locking element includes a first end and a shaft portion extending from the first end. The shaft portion is sized to pass through the first opening and the second opening. The locking assembly is configured to reduce a distance between the first jaw and the second jaw responsive to rotation of the second locking element. The lever is configured to attach to the second locking element and rotate about the second locking element from a first position to a second position to cause the distance between the first jaw and the second jaw to be reduced further.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2017Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 10219909Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC.Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9867637Abstract: A clamping device includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first jaw defining a first opening and a second jaw defining a second opening. The locking assembly includes a first locking element, a second locking element, and a lever. The first locking element includes a first end and a shaft portion extending from the first end. The shaft portion is sized to pass through the first opening and the second opening. The locking assembly is configured to reduce a distance between the first jaw and the second jaw responsive to rotation of the second locking element. The lever is configured to attach to the second locking element and rotate about the second locking element from a first position to a second position to cause the distance between the first jaw and the second jaw to be reduced further.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2016Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9757131Abstract: A strap tie assembly includes a first strap tie including a first base, a first body including a first receiving channel and a first engagement member, and a first strap extending from the first body. The assembly includes a second strap tie including a second base, a second body including a second receiving channel and a second engagement member, and a second strap extending from the second body. The first receiving channel can receive the second strap. The first engagement member can rotate about a first rotation axis to engage the second strap to prevent translation of the second strap away from the first body. The second receiving channel can receive the first strap. The second engagement member can rotate about a second rotational axis to engage the first strap to prevent translation of the first strap away from the second body.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2016Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Publication number: 20170252175Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: September 7, 2017Applicant: Foot Innovations, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9700424Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 2014Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Foot Innovations, LLCInventors: Roy W Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9655733Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2015Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC.Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
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Patent number: 9597116Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2015Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLCInventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez