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).
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Patent number: 12336744Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 30, 2025Date of Patent: June 24, 2025Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Stephen A Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
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Publication number: 20250169862Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2025Publication date: May 29, 2025Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
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Publication number: 20250169863Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2025Publication date: May 29, 2025Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
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Patent number: 12295628Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 1, 2019Date of Patent: May 13, 2025Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
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Patent number: 12251315Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 23, 2022Date of Patent: March 18, 2025Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG SMITH, NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE LIMITEDInventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Patent number: 12042192Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 10, 2022Date of Patent: July 23, 2024Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLCInventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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Publication number: 20240108364Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Inventors: Murray Penner, Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer
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Publication number: 20220273452Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 23, 2022Publication date: September 1, 2022Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Patent number: 11369481Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 18, 2020Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Publication number: 20220160408Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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Patent number: 11266451Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 16, 2020Date of Patent: March 8, 2022Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLCInventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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Publication number: 20200305940Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2020Publication date: October 1, 2020Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
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Publication number: 20200276025Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Patent number: 10653528Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: May 19, 2020Assignee: Integra LifeSciences CorporationInventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Publication number: 20200138491Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2019Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
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Publication number: 20190029838Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: January 31, 2019Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Patent number: 10166110Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2017Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Integra LifeSciences CorporationInventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Publication number: 20170181861Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2017Publication date: June 29, 2017Inventors: Lance Terrill, Shawn Roman, Timothy R. Daniels, Christopher F. Hyer, Selene G. Parekh, David I. Pedowitz
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Patent number: D859653Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: PARAGON 28, INC.Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Gregory Charles Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer, Terrence Michael Philbin, Laura Z. Brinker
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Patent number: D884169Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 12, 2020Assignee: Paragon 28, INC.Inventors: Kyle James Hartson, Gregory Charles Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer, Terrence Michael Philbin, Laura Z. Brinker