Patents by Inventor Carl F. Livorsi

Carl F. Livorsi 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: 20190083113
    Abstract: A method and instruments to assemble an orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto
  • Publication number: 20190083106
    Abstract: A method and instruments to assemble a femoral orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto
  • Publication number: 20190083112
    Abstract: An orthopaedic system and method to assemble an orthopaedic prosthesis is disclosed. The system may also include prosthetic trial components, which may be used to size and select the components of the orthopaedic prosthesis. The system may include components of the orthopaedic prosthesis such as, for example, a prosthetic femoral component, a prosthetic tibial component, a prosthetic stem component, and a prosthetic sleeve component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2017
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Megan Wallace, Carl F. Livorsi, Jeremy Oden, Gregory S. Meadows, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Brock, Anthony J. Webb, Craig S. Tsukayama, Karen N. Moeller, Richard C. Ditto
  • Publication number: 20180296229
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral
  • Patent number: 10010333
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÀRL
    Inventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral
  • Patent number: 10010329
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a femur includes attaching a proximal end of an intramedullary adaptor to an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, securing a distal end of an intramedullary adaptor to a base cutting block, inserting the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal using the base cutting block, and positioning the base cutting block on a distal end of the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sordelet, Chad E. Derf, Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Phillip G. Withee
  • Publication number: 20170333209
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Joseph G. Wyss, Travis D. Bennett, Chadd W. Clary, Rebecca L. Chaney, Daniel E. Lashure
  • Publication number: 20170333210
    Abstract: An orthopaedic joint replacement system is shown and described. The system includes a number of prosthetic components configured to be implanted into a patient's knee. The system also includes a number of surgical instruments configured for use in preparing the bones of the patient's knee to receive the implants. A method or technique for using the surgical instruments to prepare the bones is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Daniel E. Lashure, Craig S. Tsukayama, Kyle R. Flakne, Rebecca L. Chaney, Nathan C. Reeder, Carl F. Livorsi, Joseph G. Wyss, Chadd W. Clary, Travis D. Bennett
  • Publication number: 20170238940
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a femur includes attaching a proximal end of an intramedullary adaptor to an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, securing a distal end of an intramedullary adaptor to a base cutting block, inserting the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal using the base cutting block, and positioning the base cutting block on a distal end of the femur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sordelet, Chad E. Derf, Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Phillip G. Withee
  • Patent number: 9730706
    Abstract: A method of using an orthopedic surgical instrument assembly that includes an instrument handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. A depth stop is configured to removably couple to the instrument handle. When the broach and femoral stem trial are advanced into a medullary canal of a patient's femur, a substantially planar proximal surface of the depth stop is configured to engage the distal surface of the femur, determining the depth of the broach in the medullary canal. The proximal surface of the depth stop is parallel to the joint line, defining an oblique angle to the anatomical axis of the femur. The depth stop may be attached to the instrument handle at a number of positions to control the depth of the broach. The assembly may include a spacer plate removably coupled to the depth stop that distalizes the broach in the medullary canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi, Peter J. James
  • Publication number: 20170135705
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a system handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. The system handle includes a clamp lever and a release lever both pivotally coupled to the system handle, and a leaf spring connecting the clamp lever and the release lever. When the release lever is moved from an unclamped position to a clamped position, the leaf spring is put in tension, and the clamp lever engages a flange of the broach, securing the broach to the system handle. Methods of assembling the system handle are described and claimed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2017
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Patent number: 9554810
    Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument assembly includes a system handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. The system handle includes a clamp lever and a release lever both pivotally coupled to the system handle, and a leaf spring connecting the clamp lever and the release lever. When the release lever is moved from an unclamped position to a clamped position, the leaf spring is put in tension, and the clamp lever engages a flange of the broach, securing the broach to the system handle. Methods of assembling the system handle are described and claimed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Craig S. Tsukayama, Rebecca L. Chaney, William R. Macumber, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi
  • Patent number: 9480482
    Abstract: A method for performing an orthopedic surgical procedure on a femur includes attaching a proximal end of an intramedullary adaptor to an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, securing a distal end of an intramedullary adaptor to a base cutting block, inserting the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal using the base cutting block, and positioning the base cutting block on a distal end of the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sordelet, Chad E. Derf, Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Phillip G. Withee
  • Publication number: 20160278941
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum includes a surgical tool configured to be coupled to the acetabular prosthetic component, and a gravity-based position indicator removably coupled to the surgical tool. The position indicator includes a first marking indicating a first position of the acetabular prosthetic component, and a second marking indicating a second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 29, 2016
    Inventors: Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Rod G. Cameron
  • Patent number: 9358130
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument for positioning an acetabular prosthetic component in a patient's surgically-prepared acetabulum includes a surgical tool configured to be coupled to the acetabular prosthetic component, and a gravity-based position indicator removably coupled to the surgical tool. The position indicator includes a first marking indicating a first position of the acetabular prosthetic component, and a second marking indicating a second position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral, Rod G. Cameron
  • Publication number: 20160089160
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods are provided for ligament repair procedures, and can be used to establish a location and trajectory for forming a bone tunnel in bone. One exemplary embodiment of a surgical guide for using in a ligament repair procedure includes a guide arm and a carriage that can be selectively locked along the guide arm to define an angle of the bone tunnel. The guide arm also defines a location of a distal end of the bone tunnel. In some embodiments the carriage is configured to have a bullet side-loaded into it, and the bullet can be used to define a location of a proximal end of the bone tunnel. The present disclosure also provides for a gage that limits the distance a drill pin that drills the bone tunnel can travel. A variety of other, devices, systems, and methods are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2014
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Lauren Ardito, Gary Fernandes, Michael S. Varieur, Kevin J. Zylka, Scott Presbrey, Carl F. Livorsi, Francisco A. Amaral
  • Publication number: 20160015399
    Abstract: A method of using an orthopedic surgical instrument assembly that includes an instrument handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. A depth stop is configured to removably couple to the instrument handle. When the broach and femoral stem trial are advanced into a medullary canal of a patient's femur, a substantially planar proximal surface of the depth stop is configured to engage the distal surface of the femur, determining the depth of the broach in the medullary canal. The proximal surface of the depth stop is parallel to the joint line, defining an oblique angle to the anatomical axis of the femur. The depth stop may be attached to the instrument handle at a number of positions to control the depth of the broach. The assembly may include a spacer plate removably coupled to the depth stop that distalizes the broach in the medullary canal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2015
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi, Peter J. James
  • Publication number: 20160008010
    Abstract: A method for performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a femur includes attaching a proximal end of an intramedullary adaptor to an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, securing a distal end of an intramedullary adaptor to a base cutting block, inserting the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal using the base cutting block, and positioning the base cutting block on a distal end of the femur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2015
    Publication date: January 14, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sordelet, Chad E. Derf, Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Phillip G. Withee
  • Patent number: 9138238
    Abstract: A method for performing an orthopaedic surgical procedure on a femur includes attaching a proximal end of an intramedullary adaptor to an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, securing a distal end of an intramedullary adaptor to a base cutting block, inserting the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal using the base cutting block, and positioning the base cutting block on a distal end of the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventors: Benjamin J. Sordelet, Chad E. Derf, Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Carl F. Livorsi, Phillip G. Withee
  • Patent number: 9113918
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes an instrument handle configured to clamp a broach and femoral stem trial assembly. A depth stop is configured to removably couple to the instrument handle. When the broach and femoral stem trial are advanced into a medullary canal of a patient's femur, a substantially planar proximal surface of the depth stop is configured to engage the distal surface of the femur, determining the depth of the broach in the medullary canal. The proximal surface of the depth stop is parallel to the joint line, defining an oblique angle to the anatomical axis of the femur. The depth stop may be attached to the instrument handle at a number of positions to control the depth of the broach. The assembly may include a spacer plate removably coupled to the depth stop that distalizes the broach in the medullary canal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Rebecca L. Chaney, Craig S. Tsukayama, Janelle M. Lubensky, Duncan G. Young, Jonathan C. Lee, Jeffrey M. Walcutt, Francisco A. Amaral, Carl F. Livorsi, Peter J. James