Patents by Inventor Alexander Paul WOLFE
Alexander Paul WOLFE 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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Patent number: 12167966Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: December 17, 2024Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Pierric Deransart, Christopher K. Bade, William J. Slone, Robert J. Ball, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Jon JP Warner, Robert Z. Tashjian, Jay D. Keener, Shawn M. Gargac, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20240307188Abstract: Various embodiments of novel glenoid implant are disclosed. The glenoid implant includes: an articular body that includes an articulation surface and a bone-facing surface on opposite side of the articular body; a metal tray attached to the bone-facing surface; and one or more holes provided in the articular body extending from the articulation surface through the articular body and the metal tray to accommodate a screw therethrough. An implant system that includes the glenoid implant and a corresponding humeral head implant is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: September 19, 2024Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Lance Nathan TERRILL, Nicholas Kenneth OLSON, Amith NAYAK, Alexander Paul WOLFE
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Publication number: 20240024119Abstract: Glenoid implants, used in shoulder reconstruction or replacement surgery include a main body having an articulation surface configured to interface with the humeral head and having an anchoring surface opposite the articulation surface; and a fixation structure extending away from the anchoring surface comprising an osteogenous material portion. The fixation structures can include polymeric material, porous metallic material, porous polymer material and/or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2022Publication date: January 25, 2024Inventors: Michael Q. FREEHILL, David R. STUMP, Alexander Paul WOLFE
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Publication number: 20240008995Abstract: Various embodiments of novel glenoid implant for replacing a portion of an articulation surface of a joint that provide various enhancements for glenoid implants is disclosed. Some examples of enhancements are improved quality of the primary fixation of glenoid implants and improved revisability of glenoid implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2021Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Shawn Martin GARGAC, Alexander Paul WOLFE, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Robert COURTNEY, Alan IMM, Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Gilles HENRY, David R. STUMP, Vincent COULANGE, Vincent GABORIT
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Publication number: 20230190480Abstract: The present disclosure are directed toward an articular assembly configured to be coupled with a bone anchor. The articular assembly may include an articular body having a first end and a second end with an articular surface disposed on or adjacent to the first end. The articular body may include a bone anchor interface disposed between the first end and the second end of the articular body. The bone anchor interface may include a channel formed in a circumferential surface of the articular body, a locking member disposed in the channel, and/or a deflectable portion disposed between the locking member and the second end of the articular body.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: June 22, 2023Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Alexander Paul WOLFE, David R. STUMP, Kevin P. KNOX, Vincent GABORIT, Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Pierric DERANSART
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Patent number: 11642223Abstract: An inserter includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A first impacting surface is disposed at the first end, and a second impacting surface is disposed adjacent to the second end. An interface disposed at the second end and is configured to engage an implant. The first impacting surface is configured to direct a first impacting force along the body of the inserter in a first direction, and the second impacting surface is configured to direct a second impacting force along the body in a second direction that is different from the first direction. Methods of use also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Anne Marie Schlamb, Markus Scheibel, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Gilles Walch, Jon J P Warner, Philippe Collin, Jay D. Keener, Robert Z. Tashjian, R. Sean Churchill, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Publication number: 20230119337Abstract: Provided is a glenoid implant system that includes a tray component that includes a bone-facing surface and a bearing-facing surface on opposite side of the bone-facing surface; and a bearing component that includes an articulating surface that is generally concave and a back side on opposite side of the articulating surface that is generally convex, wherein the articulating surface is configured for engaging a convex humeral head and the back side is configured for engaging the bearing-facing surface of the tray component thus enabling the bearing component to slide about on the tray component while the convex humeral head articulates against the articulating surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 13, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Alexander Paul WOLFE, Charles L. PENNINGER, Robert COURTNEY, JR.
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Publication number: 20230038980Abstract: Guides for guiding a tool into a medullary canal of a bone. The guides can include a base and a guide feature. The base can include a first surface configured to contact the bone and a second surface opposite the first surface. The guide feature can be disposed to guide the tool along a central portion of the medullary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2021Publication date: February 9, 2023Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Alexander Paul WOLFE, David R. STUMP, Kevin P. KNOX, Anne Marie SCHLAMB, George S. ATHWAL, R. Sean CHURCHILL
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Publication number: 20220354658Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Anne Marie Schlamb, Markus SCHEIBEL, Pascal BOILEAU, George S. Athwal, Gilles Walch, Jon JP Warner, Philippe Collin, Jay D. Keener, Robert Z. Tashjian, R. Sean Churchill, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Publication number: 20220273451Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Pierric DERANSART, Christopher K. BADE, William J. SLONE, Robert J. BALL, Gilles WALCH, Pascal BOILEAU, George S. ATHWAL, Jon JP WARNER, Robert Z. TASHJIAN, Jay D. KEENER, Shawn M. GARGAC, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, David R. STUMP, Alexander Paul WOLFE, Kevin P. KNOX
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Publication number: 20220233322Abstract: An inserter includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A first impacting surface is disposed at the first end, and a second impacting surface is disposed adjacent to the second end. An interface disposed at the second end and is configured to engage an implant. The first impacting surface is configured to direct a first impacting force along the body of the inserter in a first direction, and the second impacting surface is configured to direct a second impacting force along the body in a second direction that is different from the first direction. Methods of use also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: July 28, 2022Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Anne Marie Schlamb, Markus SCHEIBEL, Pascal BOILEAU, George S. Athwal, Gilles Walch, Jon JP Warner, Philippe Collin, Jay D. Keener, Robert Z. Tashjian, R. Sean Churchill, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Patent number: 11364127Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: June 21, 2022Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Pierric Deransart, Christopher K. Bade, William J. Slone, Robert J. Ball, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Jon JP Warner, Robert Z. Tashjian, Jay D. Keener, Shawn M. Gargac, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20210401584Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Howmedia Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Shawn M. GARGAC, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, David R. STUMP, Alexander Paul WOLFE
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Publication number: 20210338456Abstract: A system for sizing the resected surface to provide metaphyseal referencing and to properly guide a tool into a central portion of the canal in the diaphysis. The system can include a sizing feature to approximate the size of the metaphysis. The system can also include a base configured to contact the metaphysis and a guide feature configured to guide a tool along a central portion of the canal in the diaphysis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: TORNIER, INC.Inventors: Alexander Paul WOLFE, David R. STUMP
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Patent number: D938034Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac, Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
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Patent number: D938590Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2019Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
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Patent number: D983372Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac, Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
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Patent number: D983373Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2021Date of Patent: April 11, 2023Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
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Patent number: D1054031Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
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Patent number: D1060676Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2023Date of Patent: February 4, 2025Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac, Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump