Patents Assigned to Orthodyne, Inc.
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Publication number: 20060122600Abstract: A femoral intramedullary rod system capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures using a uniform intramedullary rod design. The system generally comprising an intramedullary rod defining an opening having an upper surface and a transverse member including a bone engaging portion and a connection portion defining a thru-hole with the nail sized to pass therethrough. A pin is selectively coupled to the transverse member to rigidly assemble the transverse member to the nail when the nail is passed through the thru-hole and the pin is received within the opening. In an alternative design, an epiphyseal stabilizer is joined to the nail by a locking member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2006Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventor: J. Cole
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Patent number: 7041104Abstract: A femoral intramedullary rod system capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures using a uniform intramedullary rod design. The system generally comprising an intramedullary rod defining an opening having an upper surface and a transverse member including a bone engaging portion and a connection portion defining a thru-hole with the nail sized to pass therethrough. A pin is selectively coupled to the transverse member to rigidly assemble the transverse member to the nail when the nail is passed through the thru-hole and the pin is received within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 2000Date of Patent: May 9, 2006Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Carl A. Knobloch
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Publication number: 20050033366Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2004Publication date: February 10, 2005Applicant: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Cole, Daniel Justin
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Patent number: 6761722Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2002Date of Patent: July 13, 2004Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 6544267Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2000Date of Patent: April 8, 2003Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Daniel F. Justin
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Publication number: 20020091391Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2002Publication date: July 11, 2002Applicant: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 6402753Abstract: A femoral intramedullary rod system capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures using a uniform intramedullary rod design. The system generally comprising an intramedullary rod defining an opening having an upper surface and a transverse member including a bone engaging portion and a connection portion defining a thru-hole with the nail sized to pass therethrough. A pin is selectively coupled to the transverse member to rigidly assemble the transverse member to the nail when the nail is passed through the thru-hole and the pin is received within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2000Date of Patent: June 11, 2002Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Carl A. Knobloch
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Patent number: 6336929Abstract: A device for effecting progressive elongation of a sectioned bone having no extracutaneous elements, and a method for using the device, are presented. The device, which includes a pair of telescopically engaged cylindrical members, is inserted into the medullary space of the bone, and one cylindrical member is affixed to each section of bone. Under the normal tortions experienced by the affected limb, a clutch mechanism is provided that causes the cylindrical members to be forced apart, separating the sections of bone, at which site new bone growth is stimulated. Rotations as small as 1 degree are sufficient to activate elongation. A mechanism is also provided for sensing and measuring the amount of elongation that has occurred extracutaneously. In an alternate embodiment, instead of the clutch mechanism, elongation is achieved by magnetically driving an internal component with an externally applied magnetic field.Type: GrantFiled: July 5, 2000Date of Patent: January 8, 2002Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventor: Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 6221074Abstract: A femoral intramedullary rod system capable of treating a variety of femoral bone fractures using a uniform intramedullary rod design. The system generally comprising an intramedullary rod defining an opening having an upper surface and a transverse member including a bone engaging portion and a connection portion defining a thru-hole with the nail sized to pass therethrough. A pin is selectively coupled to the transverse member to rigidly assemble the transverse member to the nail when the nail is passed through the thru-hole and the pin is received within the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 1999Date of Patent: April 24, 2001Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Carl A. Knobloch
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Patent number: 6068648Abstract: A tissue anchoring system includes a tissue anchor affixed to an end of a cable and supported for insertion on a delivery device, the manipulation of which permits placement of the anchor on a far side of the tissue. A tensioning, crimping and cutting tool designed for use along the cable's longitudinal axis, thus reducing the number of incisions required. A suture anchoring system is also described for introducing a loop of suture into a surgical site and anchoring it, for instance, across a tear in soft tissue.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 1998Date of Patent: May 30, 2000Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventors: J. Dean Cole, Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 6019762Abstract: The invention relates to an adjustable length fixation device having a head slidable along the shaft of the fixation device. The head is larger than the shaft and prevents further distal migration of the shaft and may preferably include an external surface for engaging bone to prevent proximal migration of the shaft. The head includes an engagement portion which may be deformed to securely engage the shaft to prevent removal of the head from the shaft. The invention also contemplates a method of insertion which includes inserting the shaft into the bone, sliding the head along the shaft and into engagement with the bone, securely engaging the head to the shaft, and severing the shaft proximal of the head to thereby form a fastener of the required length.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 1998Date of Patent: February 1, 2000Assignee: Orthodyne, Inc.Inventor: J. Dean Cole