Patents by Inventor Christopher B. Carr

Christopher B. Carr 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: 20240159938
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a sealed ophthalmic product or kit, comprising a package comprising a sealed compartment comprising at least one sterile silicone hydrogel contact lens and a buffered packaging solution having a low pH.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Frank Neely, Kevin P. McCabe, Christopher Chad Harrell, Emily B. Carr
  • Publication number: 20230310165
    Abstract: An insert for use in a knee prosthesis is disclosed. In one embodiment, the insert includes a medial compartment and a lateral compartment. The medial compartment includes a top surface having a concave surface or curve with a more posterior sulcus and increased anterior lip. The lateral compartment includes a top surface having at least a segment or portion with a convex surface or curve. Thus arranged, the insert is arranged and configured to provide improved stability for varying grades of PCL deficiencies compared to existing inserts that have a mid-line sulcus and lateral convexity. In addition, the insert provides improved lateral posterior translation compared to existing designs with a concave or flat lateral articulation that lack a lateral posterior convexity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: October 5, 2023
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Nathaniel M. Lenz
  • Publication number: 20230277337
    Abstract: An exemplary trial component is configured to be attached to a resected bone having a resection surface, and includes a body portion and a sliding fastening mechanism movably coupled to the body portion. The body portion has an articular surface, a bone-facing surface, and at least one drill guide extending through the articular surface and the bone-facing surface. The sliding fastening mechanism includes at least one post extending beyond the bone-facing surface, and the post is operable to engage the resection surface to retain the position of the sliding fastening mechanism relative to the bone. When attached to the bone, the trial component is structured to selectively retain the position of the body portion relative to the bone, and to selectively permit adjustment of the position of the body portion relative to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2023
    Publication date: September 7, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Christopher R. Cyko, Dean Hughes, Jason S. Jordan
  • Patent number: 11684493
    Abstract: An exemplary trial component is configured to be attached to a resected bone having a resection surface, and includes a body portion and a sliding fastening mechanism movably coupled to the body portion. The body portion has an articular surface, a bone-facing surface, and at least one drill guide extending through the articular surface and the bone-facing surface. The sliding fastening mechanism includes at least one post extending beyond the bone-facing surface, and the post is operable to engage the resection surface to retain the position of the sliding fastening mechanism relative to the bone. When attached to the bone, the trial component is structured to selectively retain the position of the body portion relative to the bone, and to selectively permit adjustment of the position of the body portion relative to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Christopher R. Cyko, Dean Hughes, Jason S. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20210282941
    Abstract: An exemplary trial component is configured to be attached to a resected bone having a resection surface, and includes a body portion and a sliding fastening mechanism movably coupled to the body portion. The body portion has an articular surface, a bone-facing surface, and at least one drill guide extending through the articular surface and the bone-facing surface. The sliding fastening mechanism includes at least one post extending beyond the bone-facing surface, and the post is operable to engage the resection surface to retain the position of the sliding fastening mechanism relative to the bone. When attached to the bone, the trial component is structured to selectively retain the position of the body portion relative to the bone, and to selectively permit adjustment of the position of the body portion relative to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Christopher R. Cyko, Dean Hughes, Jason S. Jordan
  • Patent number: 11045332
    Abstract: An exemplary trial component is configured to be attached to a resected bone having a resection surface, and includes a body portion and a sliding fastening mechanism movably coupled to the body portion. The body portion has an articular surface, a bone-facing surface, and at least one drill guide extending through the articular surface and the bone-facing surface. The sliding fastening mechanism includes at least one post extending beyond the bone-facing surface, and the post is operable to engage the resection surface to retain the position of the sliding fastening mechanism relative to the bone. When attached to the bone, the trial component is structured to selectively retain the position of the body portion relative to the bone, and to selectively permit adjustment of the position of the body portion relative to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Christopher R. Cyko, Dean Hughes, Jason S. Jordan
  • Publication number: 20190167449
    Abstract: An exemplary trial component is configured to be attached to a resected bone having a resection surface, and includes a body portion and a sliding fastening mechanism movably coupled to the body portion. The body portion has an articular surface, a bone-facing surface, and at least one drill guide extending through the articular surface and the bone-facing surface. The sliding fastening mechanism includes at least one post extending beyond the bone-facing surface, and the post is operable to engage the resection surface to retain the position of the sliding fastening mechanism relative to the bone. When attached to the bone, the trial component is structured to selectively retain the position of the body portion relative to the bone, and to selectively permit adjustment of the position of the body portion relative to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2017
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher B. Carr, Christopher R. Cyko, Dean Hughes, Jason S. Jordan