Patents by Inventor Brian Robert Thoren

Brian Robert Thoren 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: 20240074769
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20240041477
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Brian Robert THOREN, Shawn McGINLEY
  • Patent number: 11819187
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Brian Robert Thoren, Shawn McGinley
  • Publication number: 20230248530
    Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2023
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Erin MULLER, Brian Robert THOREN, Paul LUTTRELL, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, David B. KAY, Anthony PERERA
  • Publication number: 20230218322
    Abstract: In one aspect, an implant configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section comprises an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The ex-tramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes a first fastener aperture configured to eceive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The intramedullary portion and the extramedullary portion are coupled such that the extramedullary portion is rotatable with respect to the intramedullary portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2020
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 11660201
    Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary Korman, Erin Muller, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Bryan D. Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera
  • Publication number: 20230000502
    Abstract: A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Joel Vernois, David Redfern
  • Publication number: 20220361894
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: November 17, 2022
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Brian Robert THOREN
  • Patent number: 11439412
    Abstract: A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Joel Vernois, David Redfern
  • Patent number: 11432826
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20220096100
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Brian Robert THOREN, Shawn McGINLEY
  • Patent number: 11229443
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Brian Robert Thoren, Shawn McGinley
  • Publication number: 20210251639
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20210219994
    Abstract: A tool includes a burr having a first shaft configured for rotation or oscillation. The burr has a plurality of cutting edges at a first end of the burr. The first shaft has a central longitudinal passage extending from the first end to a second end of the first shaft. A camera is mounted adjacent the first end of the first shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Dean J. NACHTRAB, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20210212704
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2019
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Brian Robert THOREN, Shawn McGINLEY
  • Patent number: 11006967
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Paul Luttrell, Brian Robert Thoren, Erin Muller, Terrance W. Strohkirch, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20210030451
    Abstract: An implant configured to attach a first bone to a second bone includes an intramedullary portion, an extramedullary portion, and an intermediate portion. The intramedullary portion includes a longitudinal axis and an intramedullary fastener hole extending therethrough. The extramedullary portion is configured for contact with the second bone and includes a bone facing surface configured to abut a surface of the second bone. The bone facing surface is spaced apart from the longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion further includes an extramedullary fastener hole extending therethrough. The intermediate portion extends between the intramedullary and extramedullary portions and has a compression fastener hole extending therethrough having a compression fastener hole axis. The compression fastener hole axis is disposed at an oblique angle with respect to the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Brian Robert THOREN
  • Publication number: 20200330109
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Brian Robert THOREN
  • Patent number: 10729453
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20200129304
    Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2018
    Publication date: April 30, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Erin MULLER, Brian Robert THOREN, Paul LUTTRELL, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, David B. KAY, Anthony PERERA