Patents Assigned to Syntorr, Inc.
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Patent number: 11849938Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: December 26, 2023Assignee: SYNTORR INC.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 11806006Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2022Date of Patent: November 7, 2023Assignee: Syntorr Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 11712241Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: SYNTORR INC.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 11116498Abstract: A method of suturing includes: (1) wrapping a first segment of a suture through a traction loop; (2) pulling the traction loop and the first segment through an opening in a suture lock; (3) continuing to pull the traction loop such that a second segment of the suture extends through the opening, wherein the second segment has a greater denier than the first segment such that the second segment more nearly fills an entire dimension of the opening than the first segment; and (4) locking the suture in place with the second segment in the opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2014Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Syntorr Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9931145Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9931144Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9610074Abstract: An elongate rigid suture anchor is provided which is driven and impacted directly into bone. It has two ends: a distal end, which forms a hole in the bone, and a proximal end that penetrates the sidewall of the bone hole as the anchor is displaced proximally in the hole. A proximal force is applied to the suture anchor to displace the anchor proximally and cause tilting of the anchor. As the anchor is displaced proximally, the proximal end of the anchor enters obliquely into the sidewall of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2016Date of Patent: April 4, 2017Assignee: SYNTORR, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Publication number: 20170000532Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. MARTIN
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Publication number: 20170000539Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Applicant: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. MARTIN
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Patent number: 9468477Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2014Date of Patent: October 18, 2016Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9314238Abstract: A suture anchor of a T-type is inserted into and through a small-diameter hole formed in a bone and, when deployed, is oriented substantially transversely with respect to the small-diameter hole. Prior to deployment, the suture anchor is coupled to an insertion shaft through a deformable portion and is aligned with the shaft axis so that the insertion shaft and the suture anchor can be inserted into the small-diameter hole.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2009Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9289202Abstract: A rotator cuff tendon injury is repaired using a flexible fastener and an anchor. The flexible fastener is attached to the rotator cuff tendon and also secured to the anchor. The anchor is attached to or supported by various locations on the humerus other than the humeral head, to provide a robust means for holding the rotator cuff tendon in the desired position against the humeral head.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2009Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 9271714Abstract: An elongate rigid suture anchor is provided which is driven and impacted directly into bone. It has two ends: a distal end, which forms a hole in the bone, and a proximal end that penetrates the sidewall of the bone hole as the anchor is displaced proximally in the hole. A proximal force is applied to the suture anchor to displace the anchor proximally and cause tilting of the anchor. As the anchor is displaced proximally, the proximal end of the anchor enters obliquely into the sidewall of the hole.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: SYNTORR, INC.Inventor: Daniel Martin
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Publication number: 20140371747Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2014Publication date: December 18, 2014Applicant: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. MARTIN
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Patent number: 8881635Abstract: A textile yarn includes a first segment and a second segment. The first segment includes a plurality of first strands and has a substantially constant first denier. The second segment includes a plurality of second strands integrated together and has a substantially constant second denier. There are more second strands in the second segment than first strands in the first segment such that the second denier is greater than the first denier. A first portion of the plurality of second strands is made from a first plurality of yarn elements that extend through the first and second segments. A second portion of the plurality of second strands is made from a second plurality of yarn elements present in the second segment and not the first segment. The yarn elements in the second plurality of yarn elements terminate in a transition zone between the first segment and the second segment.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2012Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Syntorr Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin
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Patent number: 8808338Abstract: A flexible bone screw for insertion into the intramedullary cavity of a fractured bone facilitates enduring fixation of the fracture. The flexible bone screw includes a substantially smooth shaft and a threaded portion positioned at one end of the shaft, wherein the outer diameter of the threaded portion is greater than the shaft diameter and the length of the threaded portion is about 20% of the overall length of the flexible bone screw or less.Type: GrantFiled: December 5, 2007Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: Syntorr, Inc.Inventor: Daniel L. Martin