Patents by Inventor Christopher A Gray

Christopher A Gray 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).

  • SNAP-ON REAMER CONNECTOR
    Publication number: 20240225665
    Abstract: A reamer adapter may include a main body having a recess and a plurality of slots communicating with the recess. The reamer adapter may include at least a first spring coupled to the main body and positioned in one of the plurality of slots. The first spring can be configured to engage a cross-member of a reamer head and force the cross-member to engage with a part of the main body that forms the one of the plurality of slots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2024
    Publication date: July 11, 2024
    Inventors: Joshua Clements, Christopher A Gray
  • Rasp handle adapter
    Patent number: 12016576
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rasp adapters, rasp systems, and method of use thereof. The rasp adapter can include a body and a retention element. The body can define a body cavity, a handle opening, and a trunnion bore. The retention element can be located within the body cavity and can include a knuckle and a heal. The knuckle can be located proximate to and movable into and out of the trunnion bore. The heal can be located proximate the handle opening. Movement of the retention element due to a force applied to the heal can cause movement of the retention element and movement of the knuckle into the trunnion bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2024
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Clements, James S. Collins, Christopher A Gray
  • RASP HANDLE ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20230181198
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rasp adapters, rasp systems, and method of use thereof. The rasp adapter can include a body and a retention element. The body can define a body cavity, a handle opening, and a trunnion bore. The retention element can be located within the body cavity and can include a knuckle and a heal. The knuckle can be located proximate to and movable into and out of the trunnion bore. The heal can be located proximate the handle opening. Movement of the retention element due to a force applied to the heal can cause movement of the retention element and movement of the knuckle into the trunnion bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2023
    Publication date: June 15, 2023
    Inventors: Joshua Clements, James S. Collins, Christopher A. Gray
  • Rasp handle adapter
    Patent number: 11602359
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rasp adapters, rasp systems, and method of use thereof. The rasp adapter can include a body and a retention element. The body can define a body cavity, a handle opening, and a trunnion bore. The retention element can be located within the body cavity and can include a knuckle and a heal. The knuckle can be located proximate to and movable into and out of the trunnion bore. The heal can be located proximate the handle opening. Movement of the retention element due to a force applied to the heal can cause movement of the retention element and movement of the knuckle into the trunnion bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2023
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua Clements, James S. Collins, Christopher A Gray
  • RASP HANDLE ADAPTER
    Publication number: 20210228219
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are rasp adapters, rasp systems, and method of use thereof. The rasp adapter can include a body and a retention element. The body can define a body cavity, a handle opening, and a trunnion bore. The retention element can be located within the body cavity and can include a knuckle and a heal. The knuckle can be located proximate to and movable into and out of the trunnion bore. The heal can be located proximate the handle opening. Movement of the retention element due to a force applied to the heal can cause movement of the retention element and movement of the knuckle into the trunnion bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Inventors: Josh Clements, James S. Collins, Christopher A Gray