Patents by Inventor Brian FOUTS

Brian FOUTS 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: 20210259774
    Abstract: A method for guiding bone removal during a surgical procedure includes receiving a two-dimensional image of at least a portion of a joint during the surgical procedure, determining an alignment of a pre-generated three-dimensional model of the at least a portion of the joint with the two-dimensional image based on one or more features in the two-dimensional image that are associated with the at least a portion of the joint, wherein the pre-generated three-dimensional model comprises a representation of planned bone removal, generating an overlay image based on the determined alignment, the overlay image comprising an overlay of at least a portion of the representation of planned bone removal on the two-dimensional image, and displaying the overlay image to guide bone removal during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Ruth GODBEY, Christopher ZEH, Ulrich HOFFMANN
  • Publication number: 20210236368
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to table mount for mounting a touchscreen device to a surgical table. The table mount includes a clamp configured to releasably secure the table mount to the table, a first arm rotatably connected to the clamp and configured to extend vertically from the surgical table, a second arm rotatably connected to the first arm, and a touchscreen device docking assembly rotatably connected to the second arm and configured to hold a touchscreen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Lauren THOMAS, Nick GERWE, Ruben CARDENAS
  • 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
  • Publication number: 20200253805
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to table mount for mounting a touchscreen device to a surgical table. The table mount includes a clamp configured to releasably secure the table mount to the table, a first arm rotatably connected to the clamp and configured to extend vertically from the surgical table, a second arm rotatably connected to the first arm, and a touchscreen device docking assembly rotatably connected to the second arm and configured to hold a touchscreen device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Lauren THOMAS, Nick GERWE, Ruben CARDENAS
  • Publication number: 20200253667
    Abstract: Disclosed are computer visual guidance systems for guiding surgeons through arthroscopic debridement of bony pathologies, including by automatically generating annotations relating to characteristics of bony pathology in an image. The annotation may be generated in accordance with a determination as to whether a femoral head of the bony pathology is endospherical or exospherical. The annotation may be generated in accordance with a mathematical model created based on anatomies of subjects other than the patient. Further disclosed is a user interfaces for guiding a surgeon through arthroscopic debridement of a bony pathology, wherein intraoperative images are displayed simultaneously with a preoperative plan comprising interactive three-dimensional models of an anatomical feature of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2020
    Publication date: August 13, 2020
    Applicant: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Christopher ZEH, Ruth GODBEY
  • Publication number: 20190038305
    Abstract: Surgical tool systems and methods of use thereof for performing endoscopic surgical procedures, which systems include a handpiece and a surgical accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece. The surgical accessory has a distal end which defines a cutting head incorporating two different types of tissue-treating areas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2018
    Publication date: February 7, 2019
    Inventors: Conrad SMITH, Brian FOUTS, Sunny JAY, Bryan DEENY
  • Publication number: 20170106199
    Abstract: A pump and pump controller which uses an algorithm to quickly achieve and maintain a stable plasma field in a surgical site are provided. The algorithm calculates an electrical characteristic value to determine if the suction rate by the pump should be increased or decreased to achieve a stable plasma field. A method of using such a pump and pump controller is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 20, 2017
    Inventors: Brady L. WOOLFORD, Brian FOUTS
  • Publication number: 20160106453
    Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which includes a powered handpiece and a surgical cutting accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece. The cutting accessory incorporates a cutting head for resecting tissue and a suction arrangement at the distal end of the cutting accessory closely adjacent the cutting head which suction arrangement serves to evacuate tissue from the surgical site and additionally serves as a cleaning mechanism for the surgical cutting accessory. The accessory additionally incorporates a bearing arrangement for supporting the cutting element as same rotates within the housing element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: Bryan G. DEENY, James M. HAYES, Brian FOUTS
  • Publication number: 20140277040
    Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which includes a powered handpiece and a cutting accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece and incorporates a cutting head configuration which provides both aggressive tissue resection and a smooth-cut finish on treated tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: James M. HAYES, Brian FOUTS
  • Publication number: 20140277041
    Abstract: A surgical tool arrangement for performing endoscopic surgical procedures which includes a powered handpiece and a cutting accessory which detachably connects to the handpiece. The cutting accessory has a distal end which defines a cutting head incorporating a suction arrangement directly adjacent the cutting features thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Kevin MANLEY, Brian FOUTS, Bryan G. DEENY, James M. HAYES
  • Publication number: 20140051928
    Abstract: An arrangement for surgery including a hub and a cannula assembly connected thereto. The cannula assembly defines a first fully enclosed chamber extending substantially along a length of the cannula assembly, with the first fully enclosed chamber being coextensive with a head central passage of the hub such that a first tool is configured to extend through the hub and the first fully enclosed chamber. The cannula assembly defining a second fully enclosed chamber that extends along only a portion of the length of the cannula assembly and spaced from the hub. The second fully enclosed chamber having an entrance and an exit being spaced from the hub for allowing a second surgical tool to extend through the second fully enclosed chamber without also passing through the hub or the first fully enclosed chamber. The first fully enclosed chamber and the second fully enclosed chamber being substantially parallel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Daniel E. COOPER
  • Publication number: 20130060084
    Abstract: An access and positioning arrangement for use during an endoscopic surgical procedure in which a pair of surgical tools are utilized, such as an endoscopic imaging device for providing an image of the surgical site and a surgical instrument for manipulating tissue at the surgical site. The arrangement includes a housing for positioning over a surgical portal defined in the patient through which the surgical site is accessed, which housing defines first and second channels which receive the respective surgical tools so that the tools can be maintained in a fixed orientation relative to one another within the surgical site and so that the tools can be readily positioned in the correct positions relative to one another at the surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Inventors: Brian FOUTS, Daniel E. Cooper, Reid Cover, Michael Baycura