Patents by Inventor Brian Gerard Donley

Brian Gerard Donley 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).

  • Intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 9615870
    Abstract: A method for applying compression to a joint includes providing an intramedullary fixation assembly having a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly and a lag screw member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. Medullary canals are drilled in a first and second bone and the medullary canals are reamed. The proximal screw member is inserted into the first bone and a drill is used create a dorsal hole in the first bone. The lag screw member is slideably coupled to the dorsal hole and to the proximal screw member and into the second medullary canal. A torque is applied to the lag screw member to apply compression to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: EXTREMITY MEDICAL, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Lawrence Kiefer, Brian Gerard Donley, Brian Adams
  • INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION ASSEMBLY AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20150223856
    Abstract: A method for applying compression to a joint includes providing an intramedullary fixation assembly having a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly and a lag screw member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. Medullary canals are drilled in a first and second bone and the medullary canals are reamed. The proximal screw member is inserted into the first bone and a drill is used create a dorsal hole in the first bone. The lag screw member is slideably coupled to the dorsal hole and to the proximal screw member and into the second medullary canal. A torque is applied to the lag screw member to apply compression to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2015
    Publication date: August 13, 2015
    Applicant: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Lawrence Kiefer, Brian Gerard Donley, Brian Adams
  • Fixation System, An Intramedullary Fixation Assembly and Method of Use
    Publication number: 20150173811
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2014
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Applicant: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 9017329
    Abstract: A method for applying compression to a joint includes providing an intramedullary fixation assembly having a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly and a lag screw member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. Medullary canals are drilled in a first and second bone and the medullary canals are reamed. The proximal screw member is inserted into the first bone and a drill is used create a dorsal hole in the first bone. The lag screw member is slideably coupled to the dorsal hole and to the proximal screw member and into the second medullary canal. A torque is applied to the lag screw member to apply compression to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2015
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Lawrence Kiefer, Brian Gerard Donley, Brian Adams
  • Fixation system, an intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 8920476
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Fixation system, an intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 8920453
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes an optional cannulated threaded screw member having a plurality of threads on an external surface of the threaded screw member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Extremity Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris DiGiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Fixation system, an intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Patent number: 8313487
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: Extremity Medical LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley
  • Intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Publication number: 20110118739
    Abstract: A method for applying compression to a joint includes providing an intramedullary fixation assembly having a proximal screw member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly and a lag screw member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly. Medullary canals are drilled in a first and second bone and the medullary canals are reamed. The proximal screw member is inserted into the first bone and a drill is used create a dorsal hole in the first bone. The lag screw member is slideably coupled to the dorsal hole and to the proximal screw member and into the second medullary canal. A torque is applied to the lag screw member to apply compression to the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Lawrence Kiefer, Brian Gerard Donley, Brian Adams
  • Fixation system, an intramedullary fixation assembly and method of use
    Publication number: 20100256639
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly for bone fusion includes a first member positioned at a proximal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the first member includes a plurality of first and second retaining screws, and a second member positioned at a distal end of the intramedullary fixation assembly, where the second member includes a plurality of third and fourth retaining screws. The first member is slideably coupled to the second member and provides for an interference fit with the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Jeff Tyber, Jamy Gannoe, Chris Digiovanni, Brian Gerard Donley