Patents by Inventor Brian Thoren

Brian 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: 20250114111
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Patent number: 12207830
    Abstract: A system and method for use when forming an osteotomy that rely upon an arrangement of surgical instruments with a targeting guide having a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis, with one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough. The arrangement allows accurate adjustment of the surgical instruments in relation to the bones targeted for the osteotomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Publication number: 20250009368
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2024
    Publication date: January 9, 2025
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Patent number: 12121247
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Publication number: 20240245413
    Abstract: A system and method for use when forming an osteotomy that rely upon an arrangement of surgical instruments with a targeting guide having a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis, with one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough. The arrangement allows accurate adjustment of the surgical instruments in relation to the bones targeted for the osteotomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Patent number: 11937833
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Publication number: 20230389943
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Patent number: 11779360
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Patent number: 11751892
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Publication number: 20230064691
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2022
    Publication date: March 2, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Patent number: 11504139
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Daniel E. Free, Brian Thoren, Jason Edie, Andy Leither, David Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Denhartog, David Redfern, Joel Vernois
  • Publication number: 20220133339
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Publication number: 20210259716
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Publication number: 20210052308
    Abstract: A trajectory guide is provided for determining the trajectory of a compression screw relative to a previously implanted screw located within an orthopaedic plate. The guide is adapted to releasably position a drill guide in spaced-apart relation to an orthopaedic plate having previously implanted first screws such that the guide defines a trajectory for a compression screw that is nonintersecting with the first screws.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian THOREN, Wesley REED, Thomas CRAMER, Gary LOWERY, Shannon CUMMINGS
  • Publication number: 20200375637
    Abstract: An orthopedic device configured for use as a compressor or a distractor is provided. The device has two arm members and a locking sleeve for securely holding an elongated pin is attached to each of the two arm members. The locking sleeve are hingeably connected to the outer end of each of the two arm members by a biaxial hinge block, wherein the biaxial hinge block is configured to allow the locking sleeve to swivel in two different directions about two orthogonally oriented axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2020
    Publication date: December 3, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian THOREN, Daniel McCORMICK, Wesley REED, Thomas CRAMER, Gary LOWERY, David HARNESS
  • Patent number: 10736676
    Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Brian Thoren, Ramon Luna, Christine Petteys, Joseph Woodard, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
  • Patent number: 10631900
    Abstract: An orthopedic device configured for use as a compressor or a distractor is provided. The device has two arm members and a locking sleeve for securely holding an elongated pin is attached to each of the two arm members. The locking sleeve are hingeably connected to the outer end of each of the two arm members by a biaxial hinge block, wherein the biaxial hinge block is configured to allow the locking sleeve to swivel in two different directions about two orthogonally oriented axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 28, 2020
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Thoren, Daniel McCormick, Wesley Reed, Thomas Cramer, Gary Lowery, David Harness
  • Patent number: 10278828
    Abstract: A toe bone implant for correction of toe bone deformities is provided. The toe bone implant includes a first portion having a socket portion. The toe bone implant also includes a second portion having a ball portion operatively connected to the socket portion. The toe bone implant is implanted in a joint such that the ball portion is configured to rotate a predetermined amount respective to the socket portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Elizabeth Sander, Christine M. Petteys, Brian Thoren
  • Publication number: 20180250024
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2016
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Publication number: 20180146993
    Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 31, 2018
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian THOREN, Ramon LUNA, Christine PETTEYS, Joseph WOODARD, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG