Patents Assigned to LOWER EXTREMITY INNOVATIONS, LLC
  • Apparatus and Method for Aiming a Surgical Tool
    Publication number: 20130289573
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn M. Weinraub
  • Apparatus and method for aiming a surgical tool
    Patent number: 8491599
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn Weinraub
  • Apparatus and Method for Aiming a Surgical Tool
    Publication number: 20100160925
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: LOWER EXTREMITY INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn Weinraub