Patents by Inventor Bernard Morrey

Bernard Morrey 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).

  • Patent number: 10842915
    Abstract: Provided herein are hip implant devices and related surgical methods. The hip implants and methods can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2020
    Assignees: Excera Orthopedics, Inc., Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Publication number: 20170252482
    Abstract: Provided herein are hip implant devices and related surgical methods. The hip implants and methods can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Patent number: 9687586
    Abstract: Provided herein is a femoral component of a hip implant device, comprising a neck having a central axis; and a body distal to the neck and having a tapered portion, wherein the body has a largest cross section perpendicular to the neck central axis, the largest cross section perpendicular to the neck central axis having a maximum height dimension and a maximum width dimension, wherein the maximum width dimension is 18.5 mm or less. The hip implant can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Excera Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Publication number: 20160213478
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Patent number: 9301844
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation For Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Publication number: 20150245913
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Patent number: 8900319
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell. Also provided are methods of seating a liner in shell of an acetabular cup implant assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2014
    Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Publication number: 20130131823
    Abstract: Provided are acetabular cup implant assemblies that can be used in hip replacement surgery. Example assemblies comprise a shell and a liner. The liner can be positioned within a shell. Optionally, the liner can be rotated relative to the shell until the liner is seated in the shell in a position where the liner and shell can be secured to one another. Waveform-shaped features of the shell and liner can guide the relative rotation of the liner and shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen
  • Publication number: 20130030543
    Abstract: Provided herein are hip implant devices and related surgical methods. The hip implants and methods can optionally be used in patients of Asian descent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2011
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicants: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH, EXCERA ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Bernard Morrey, Kai-Nan An, Andrew Thoreson, Qingshan Chen, Xinyuan David Wang, James Zhiming Jiang
  • Patent number: 7517329
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2009
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Publication number: 20070106189
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Publication number: 20070073409
    Abstract: A radial-capitellar implant for surgical replacement of the capitellum of the humerus and, optionally, the head of the radius. The radial-capitellar implant includes a capitellar implant or surface replacement arthroplasty of the capitellum and a radial prosthesis for replacement of the head of the radius. In one embodiment the radial prosthesis includes an articular head which moveable articulates with a stem implantable in the radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: March 29, 2007
    Inventors: William Cooney, Bernard Morrey, David Leibel
  • Patent number: 7156818
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2007
    Assignee: DJO, LLC
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams
  • Publication number: 20060116771
    Abstract: A radial-capitellar implant for surgical replacement of the capitellum of the humerus and, optionally, the head of the radius. The radial-capitellar implant includes a capitellar implant or surface replacement arthroplasty of the capitellum and a radial prosthesis for replacement of the head of the radius. In one embodiment the radial prosthesis includes an articular head which moveable articulates with a stem implantable in the radius.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2004
    Publication date: June 1, 2006
    Inventors: William Cooney, Bernard Morrey, David Leibel
  • Publication number: 20050203537
    Abstract: An orthopaedic injection restrictor apparatus is provided. The apparatus includes a nozzle. The nozzle includes an elongated portion. The apparatus further includes an orthopaedic plug. The orthopaedic plug includes a first portion releasably engaged with the elongated portion of the nozzle and further includes a plurality of flaps extending radially outwardly from its first portion. A method for restricting injection of a substance into a cavity within a bone with a plug is also provided. The method includes the steps of injecting the substance into the cavity and ejecting the plug into the cavity simultaneously with the injecting step.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2004
    Publication date: September 15, 2005
    Inventors: Roy Wiley, Jayme Isham, Bernard Morrey, Steven Stump
  • Publication number: 20050049710
    Abstract: Systems, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for replacing a portion of an articulating bone surface with a surface region of a partial prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2004
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventors: Shawn O'Driscoll, Bernard Morrey
  • Publication number: 20040153016
    Abstract: A multi-functional brace for a joint includes a releasable locking mechanism that allows the brace to be set for static stretch of the joint in either flexion or extension, and a range of motion assembly that allows for free movement of the joint through its natural axis over a controlled range of motion when the locking mechanism is released.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2003
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Applicant: Aircast, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Salmon, Dan Ueda, Robert Joachim, Mario Turchi, David C. Hargrave, Bernard Morrey, Shawn O'Driscoll, Robert Adams