Patents by Inventor Christopher F. Hyer

Christopher F. Hyer 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).

  • Patent number: 12336744
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2025
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen A Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Publication number: 20250169862
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Publication number: 20250169863
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Patent number: 12295628
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2025
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Patent number: 12251315
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2025
    Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG SMITH, NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE LIMITED
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Patent number: 12042192
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2024
    Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20240108364
    Abstract: Multi-function targeting guides for minimally invasive 1st metatarso-phalangeal (MTP) joint fusion or arthrodesis configured to be positioned with a superficial anatomy-based surface match to establish precise positioning for surgical cuts, drilling, burring, and orthopedic screw affixation. Surgical apparatuses, namely bone reamers, reamer guides, burr sleeves, and positioners to assist in the joint fusion procedure. Methods of using the multi-functional targeting guides and surgical apparatus in conducting a MTP arthrodesis procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Inventors: Murray Penner, Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20220273452
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Patent number: 11369481
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Publication number: 20220160408
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Patent number: 11266451
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20200305940
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20200276025
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Patent number: 10653528
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Publication number: 20200138491
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Publication number: 20190029838
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2018
    Publication date: January 31, 2019
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Patent number: 10166110
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 1, 2019
    Assignee: Integra LifeSciences Corporation
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Publication number: 20170181861
    Abstract: A total ankle replacement prosthesis may comprise a tibial implant, a talar implant, and an intermediate implant. The intermediate implant may fixedly attach to the tibial implant and may articulate with respect to the talar implant. The intermediate implant may have unequal front and back angular extent, so as to discourage a particular direction of subluxation, and a kit may be provided containing various such intermediate implants. Various features may be provided in regard to dovetails, fins, recesses, the placement of fins and pegs, and the shape of the perimeter of the tibial implant. Recesses may allow a surgical blade to slice a latch off of an already-installed intermediate implant, in order to allow its removal from the tibial implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2017
    Publication date: June 29, 2017
    Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
  • Patent number: D859653
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Gregory Charles Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer, Terrence Michael Philbin, Laura Z. Brinker
  • Patent number: D884169
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2020
    Assignee: Paragon 28, INC.
    Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Gregory Charles Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer, Terrence Michael Philbin, Laura Z. Brinker