Patents by Inventor Benjamin J. Gray
Benjamin J. Gray 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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Publication number: 20250176819Abstract: Implementations described herein are directed toward an improved orthopedic arthroscopy system that reduces the number of necessary arthroscopic portals while at the same time improving endoscopic visualization and instrumentation capability within the joint space. Main embodiments of the disclosed system replace the traditional rod endoscope with a rotatable, optical cannula through which instruments can be used to manipulate tissue and perform surgery. By adding the cannula rotation capability, visualization of instrument tool tip can be easily adjusted. The disclosed system would eliminate the need for unnecessary wrist rotation by the surgeon thereby making it easier to coordinate hand position while performing surgical tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2024Publication date: June 5, 2025Inventors: Willard S. Noyes, Benjamin J. Gray, Philip J. Simpson
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Publication number: 20250113992Abstract: An optical cannula system can include a cannula, a body, a first tube, a second tube, and a valve assembly. An outer cannula wall can define an interior space extending along an axis of the cannula. One or more inner cannula walls within the outer cannula wall can divide the interior space into a first channel and a second channel. A proximal portion of the cannula can be received within the body. The first and second tubes can extend from the body. The valve assembly can have a first configuration in which the first tube is in fluid communication with the first channel and the second tube is in fluid communication with the second channel. The valve assembly can have a second configuration in which the first tube is in fluid communication with the second channel and the second tube is in fluid communication with the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2024Publication date: April 10, 2025Inventors: Willard S. Noyes, Benjamin J. Gray, Philip J. Simpson
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Patent number: 12193650Abstract: Implementations described herein are directed toward an improved orthopedic arthroscopy system that reduces the number of necessary arthroscopic portals while at the same time improving endoscopic visualization and instrumentation capability within the joint space. Main embodiments of the disclosed system replace the traditional rod endoscope with a rotatable, optical cannula through which instruments can be used to manipulate tissue and perform surgery. By adding the cannula rotation capability, visualization of instrument tool tip can be easily adjusted. The disclosed system would eliminate the need for unnecessary wrist rotation by the surgeon thereby making it easier to coordinate hand position while performing surgical tasks.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2022Date of Patent: January 14, 2025Assignee: ResnENT, LLCInventors: Willard S. Noyes, Benjamin J. Gray, Philip J. Simpson
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Publication number: 20220322927Abstract: Implementations described herein are directed toward an improved orthopedic arthroscopy system that reduces the number of necessary arthroscopic portals while at the same time improving endoscopic visualization and instrumentation capability within the joint space. Main embodiments of the disclosed system replace the traditional rod endoscope with a rotatable, optical cannula through which instruments can be used to manipulate tissue and perform surgery. By adding the cannula rotation capability, visualization of instrument tool tip can be easily adjusted. The disclosed system would eliminate the need for unnecessary wrist rotation by the surgeon thereby making it easier to coordinate hand position while performing surgical tasks.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: Willard S. Noyes, Benjamin J. Gray, Phillip J. Simpson
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Patent number: 10792050Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20180221032Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2018Publication date: August 9, 2018Inventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Patent number: 9962169Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2017Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLCInventors: Saddy Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20170238941Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Saddy Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Patent number: 9585677Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Zimmer Biomet CMF and Thoracic, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20160030058Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/ driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: February 4, 2016Applicant: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20130331895Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: BIOMET MICROFIXATION, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Patent number: 8529567Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2011Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20110301611Abstract: A surgical device of a drill/driver with bit recognition to set a desired application mode and a method of utilization thereof is provided. Various operating modes of the drill/driver are automatically set by a sensor which recognizes the bit applied to the drill/driver. A method of utilizing the drill/driver allows the drill driver to apply surgical screws at very high speeds while automatically preventing excessive torque levels that would strip out the surgical screw from the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2011Publication date: December 8, 2011Applicant: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Publication number: 20070291822Abstract: A radio communication system operable to efficiently generate a frequency hopping sequence for radio communication and/or accurately provide system synchronization using a cyclic code. The radio communication system may employ a frequency hopping method that generally comprises acquiring a seed value, identifying a channel number matrix position utilizing at least a portion of the seed value, identifying a radio channel corresponding to the matrix position, and transmitting or receiving a signal at a frequency corresponding to the identified radio channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2007Publication date: December 20, 2007Applicant: TriSquare Communication, Inc.Inventors: W. Gary Staley, Leslie R. Pingel, Benjamin J. Gray, E. Dale May, Franklin B. Parks, Philip A. Staley, Rick A. Zerbs, Christopher H. Leonard
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Patent number: D656611Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Patent number: D656612Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith
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Patent number: D656613Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 27, 2012Assignee: Biomet Microfixation, LLCInventors: Saddy R. Garcia, Bradley Winterroth, Ryan Nicholas Luby, Larry Miller, Christopher C. Dyer, Benjamin J. Gray, Allan J. Meredith