Patents by Inventor Brady Woolford

Brady Woolford 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).

  • Publication number: 20230414231
    Abstract: A computer visual guidance system for guiding a surgeon through an arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein the computer visual guidance system is configured to: (i) receive a 2D image of the bony pathology from a source; (ii) automatically analyze the 2D image so as to determine at least one measurement with respect to the bony pathology; (iii) automatically annotate the 2D image with at least one annotation relating to the at least one measurement determined with respect to the bony pathology so as to create an annotated 2D image; and (iv) display the annotated 2D image to the surgeon so as to guide the surgeon through the arthroscopic debridement of the bony pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Brady WOOLFORD, Christopher ZEH
  • Patent number: 11612402
    Abstract: A computer visual guidance system for guiding a surgeon through an arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein the computer visual guidance system is configured to: (i) receive a 2D image of the bony pathology from a source; (ii) automatically analyze the 2D image so as to determine at least one measurement with respect to the bony pathology; (iii) automatically annotate the 2D image with at least one annotation relating to the at least one measurement determined with respect to the bony pathology so as to create an annotated 2D image; and (iv) display the annotated 2D image to the surgeon so as to guide the surgeon through the arthroscopic debridement of the bony pathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian Fouts, Brady Woolford, Christopher Zeh
  • Publication number: 20220265121
    Abstract: According to an aspect, video data taken from an endoscopic imaging device can be used to automatically control a surgical pump for purposes of regulating fluid pressure in an internal area of a patient during an endoscopic procedure. Control of the pump can be based in part on one or more features extracted from video data received from an endoscopic imaging device. The features can be extracted from the video data using a combination of machine learning classifiers and other processes configured to determine the presence of various conditions within the images of the internal area of the patient. Using the one or more extracted features, the system can adjust the inflow and outflow settings of the surgical pump to regulate the fluid pressure of the internal area of the patient commensurate with the needs of the surgery and the patient at any given moment in time during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Cole Kincaid HUNTER, Brady WOOLFORD, Amit A. MAHADIK, Hannes RAU, Wenjing LI, Joel M. ERNST
  • Publication number: 20210169503
    Abstract: A computer visual guidance system for guiding a surgeon through an arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein the computer visual guidance system is configured to: (i) receive a 2D image of the bony pathology from a source; (ii) automatically analyze the 2D image so as to determine at least one measurement with respect to the bony pathology; (iii) automatically annotate the 2D image with at least one annotation relating to the at least one measurement determined with respect to the bony pathology so as to create an annotated 2D image; and (iv) display the annotated 2D image to the surgeon so as to guide the surgeon through the arthroscopic debridement of the bony pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: June 10, 2021
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Brady WOOLFORD, Christopher ZEH
  • Patent number: 10918398
    Abstract: A computer visual guidance system for guiding a surgeon through an arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein the computer visual guidance system is configured to: (i) receive a 2D image of the bony pathology from a source; (ii) automatically analyze the 2D image so as to determine at least one measurement with respect to the bony pathology; (iii) automatically annotate the 2D image with at least one annotation relating to the at least one measurement determined with respect to the bony pathology so as to create an annotated 2D image; and (iv) display the annotated 2D image to the surgeon so as to guide the surgeon through the arthroscopic debridement of the bony pathology.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brian Fouts, Brady Woolford, Christopher Zeh
  • Publication number: 20180228947
    Abstract: An in-joint pump and control device comprising a pump and an in-joint sensor. The pump is configured to convey fluid to a body joint surgical site. The pump has an algorithm associated therewith to make calculations and to assist in controlling the operation of the pump. The in-joint sensor is operatively associated with the pump by at least a communication member. The in-joint sensor comprises a sheath, an integration member attached to the sheath, a pressure sensor connected to the integration member, and a temperature sensor adjacent the sheath. The pressure sensor is adapted to provide pressure information to the pump via the communication member. The temperature sensor is also adapted to provide temperature information to the pump via the communication member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Brady WOOLFORD, Justin SMITH
  • Publication number: 20180140309
    Abstract: A computer visual guidance system for guiding a surgeon through an arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein the computer visual guidance system is configured to: (i) receive a 2D image of the bony pathology from a source; (ii) automatically analyze the 2D image so as to determine at least one measurement with respect to the bony pathology; (iii) automatically annotate the 2D image with at least one annotation relating to the at least one measurement determined with respect to the bony pathology so as to create an annotated 2D image; and (iv) display the annotated 2D image to the surgeon so as to guide the surgeon through the arthroscopic debridement of the bony pathology.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2017
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Brian Fouts, Brady Woolford, Christopher Zeh, Arno Blau, Magnus Hargis, William Kaiser
  • Patent number: 9962472
    Abstract: An in-joint pump and control device comprising a pump and an in-joint sensor. The pump is configured to convey fluid to a body joint surgical site. The pump has an algorithm associated therewith to make calculations and to assist in controlling the operation of the pump. The in-joint sensor is operatively associated with the pump by at least a communication member. The in-joint sensor comprises a sheath, an integration member attached to the sheath, a pressure sensor connected to the integration member, and a temperature sensor adjacent the sheath. The pressure sensor is adapted to provide pressure information to the pump via the communication member. The temperature sensor is also adapted to provide temperature information to the pump via the communication member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brady Woolford, Justin Smith
  • Patent number: 9889246
    Abstract: A pump system including a pump, an inflow cassette and an outflow cassette. The inflow cassette has a damping flexible membrane covering a damping region configured to dampen pressure pulsations in washing fluid passing through the damping region. The pump has a plurality of individually actionable pressing members that can each be individually actuated to pinch one of a plurality of suction tubes of the outflow cassette to at least partially prevent fluid flow through the one of the plurality of the suction tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brady Woolford
  • Patent number: 9854855
    Abstract: An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: NuDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nathan Alder, Cory Tholl, Brady Woolford
  • Publication number: 20170157312
    Abstract: A pump system including a pump, an inflow cassette and an outflow cassette. The inflow cassette has a damping flexible membrane covering a damping region configured to dampen pressure pulsations in washing fluid passing through the damping region. The pump has a plurality of individually actionable pressing members that can each be individually actuated to pinch one of a plurality of suction tubes of the outflow cassette to at least partially prevent fluid flow through the one of the plurality of the suction tubes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventor: Brady WOOLFORD
  • Publication number: 20170095012
    Abstract: An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Applicant: NuDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nathan Alder, Cory Tholl, Brady Woolford
  • Patent number: 9603990
    Abstract: A pump system including a pump, an inflow cassette and an outflow cassette. The inflow cassette has a damping flexible membrane covering a damping region configured to dampen pressure pulsations in washing fluid passing through the damping region. The pump has a plurality of individually actionable pressing members that can each be individually actuated to pinch one of a plurality of suction tubes of the outflow cassette to at least partially prevent fluid flow through the one of the plurality of the suction tubes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 28, 2017
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventor: Brady Woolford
  • Publication number: 20170007750
    Abstract: An in-joint pump and control device comprising a pump and an in-joint sensor. The pump is configured to convey fluid to a body joint surgical site. The pump has an algorithm associated therewith to make calculations and to assist in controlling the operation of the pump. The in-joint sensor is operatively associated with the pump by at least a communication member. The in-joint sensor comprises a sheath, an integration member attached to the sheath, a pressure sensor connected to the integration member, and a temperature sensor adjacent the sheath. The pressure sensor is adapted to provide pressure information to the pump via the communication member. The temperature sensor is also adapted to provide temperature information to the pump via the communication member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Brady WOOLFORD, Justin SMITH
  • Patent number: 9532610
    Abstract: An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: NuDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nathan Alder, Cory Tholl, Brady Woolford
  • Patent number: 9511184
    Abstract: A surgical pump system arrangement receives an inflow cassette and provides fluid flow to a surgical site in a joint of a patient. The arrangement calculates load coefficients for a pressure loss curve based on an identified inflow cannula and an identified endoscope utilized therewith. The arrangement determines if the cannula is disposed at a surgical site and if adequate fluid flow is provided. Further, the arrangement determines if the inflow cannula and endoscope are properly identified. The arrangement integrates with an identified or unidentified surgical device to adjust pump operation when the surgical device is operating. The arrangement maps actuators disposed on a surgical handpiece or footswitch to control operation of the pump system, including providing suction to an outflow path of a surgical device that is not operating. The arrangement also determines when an inflow pump cassette is not properly inserted into the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brady Woolford, Jesse Smith, Nikolai Chernyy, Andrew Hamel, Michael Hilldoerfer, Steffan Benamou
  • Patent number: 9492071
    Abstract: An in-joint pump and control device comprising a pump and an in-joint sensor. The pump is configured to convey fluid to a body joint surgical site. The pump has an algorithm associated therewith to make calculations and to assist in controlling the operation of the pump. The in-joint sensor is operatively associated with the pump by at least a communication member. The in-joint sensor comprises a sheath, an integration member attached to the sheath, a pressure sensor connected to the integration member, and a temperature sensor adjacent the sheath. The pressure sensor is adapted to provide pressure information to the pump via the communication member. The temperature sensor is also adapted to provide temperature information to the pump via the communication member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brady Woolford, Justin Smith
  • Publication number: 20160151557
    Abstract: A surgical pump system arrangement receives an inflow cassette and provides fluid flow to a surgical site in a joint of a patient. The arrangement calculates load coefficients for a pressure loss curve based on an identified inflow cannula and an identified endoscope utilized therewith. The arrangement determines if the cannula is disposed at a surgical site and if adequate fluid flow is provided. Further, the arrangement determines if the inflow cannula and endoscope are properly identified. The arrangement integrates with an identified or unidentified surgical device to adjust pump operation when the surgical device is operating. The arrangement maps actuators disposed on a surgical handpiece or footswitch to control operation of the pump system, including providing suction to an outflow path of a surgical device that is not operating. The arrangement also determines when an inflow pump cassette is not properly inserted into the pump.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Brady WOOLFORD, Jesse SMITH, Nikolai CHERNYY, Andrew HAMEL, Michael HILLDOERFER, Steffan BENAMOU
  • Patent number: 9289110
    Abstract: A surgical pump system arrangement receives an inflow cassette and provides fluid flow to a surgical site in a joint of a patient. The arrangement calculates load coefficients for a pressure loss curve based on an identified inflow cannula and an identified endoscope utilized therewith. The arrangement determines if the cannula is disposed at a surgical site and if adequate fluid flow is provided. Further, the arrangement determines if the inflow cannula and endoscope are properly identified. The arrangement integrates with an identified or unidentified surgical device to adjust pump operation when the surgical device is operating. The arrangement maps actuators disposed on a surgical handpiece or footswitch to control operation of the pump system, including providing suction to an outflow path of a surgical device that is not operating. The arrangement also determines when an inflow pump cassette is not properly inserted into the pump.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2016
    Assignee: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: Brady Woolford, Jesse Smith, Nikolai Chernyy, Andrew Hamel, Michael Hilldoerfer, Steffan Benamou
  • Publication number: 20140201884
    Abstract: An inflation system includes a bladder incorporated into an article of outdoor gear or apparel. The bladder is incorporated into the article of outdoor gear and apparel so as to provide insulation to a user. The inflation system includes a gas canister that includes a reservoir of dry gas. A valve mechanism allows the dry gas to be used to selectively inflate and deflate the bladder to provide a desired amount of insulation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 24, 2014
    Applicant: NuDown, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Nathan Alder, Cory Tholl, Brady Woolford