Patents by Inventor Christopher Wilkinson

Christopher Wilkinson 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: 20230372017
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide technologies related to adaptive surgeon-specific instrumentation, unique preparatory tools and procedures for bone resection and implant devices, and systems for selection of implantation preparatory tools for implantation procedures. The embodiments described herein may, for example, be utilized in connection with knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Bilal Imad Ismail, Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Publication number: 20230285084
    Abstract: A method for optimizing a knee arthroplasty surgical procedure includes receiving pre-operative data comprising (i) anatomical measurements of the patient, (ii) soft tissue measurements of the patient's anatomy, and (iii) implant parameters identifying an implant to be used in the knee arthroplasty surgical procedure. An equation set is selected from a plurality of pre-generated equation sets based on the pre-operative data. During the knee arthroplasty surgical procedure, patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values are generated and displayed using an optimization process. The optimization process includes collecting intraoperative data from one or more surgical tools of a computer-assisted surgical system, and using the intraoperative data and the pre-operative data to solve the equation set, thereby yielding the patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values. A visualization is then provided of the patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values on the displays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2023
    Publication date: September 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian W. MCKINNON, Ruxandra Cristiana MARINESCU TANASOCA, Randy C. WINEBARGER, William L. BOWERS, JR., James Bennett WIEBE, III, Nathaniel Milton LENZ, Zachary Christopher WILKINSON, Sean M. HADDOCK, Ryan Lloyd LANDON, Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Paul Alexander TORRIE
  • Patent number: 11744644
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide technologies related to adaptive surgeon-specific instrumentation, unique preparatory tools and procedures for bone resection and implant devices, and systems for selection of implantation preparatory tools for implantation procedures. The embodiments described herein may, for example, be utilized in connection with knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Bilal Imad Ismail, Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Patent number: 11707286
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11690682
    Abstract: Alignment precision technology, in which a system accesses image data of a bone to which a reference marker array is fixed. The system generates a three-dimensional representation of the bone and the reference markers, defines a coordinate system for the three-dimensional representation, and determines locations of the reference markers relative to the coordinate system. The system accesses intra-operative image data that includes the bone and a mobile marker array that is attached to an instrument used in a surgical procedure. The system co-registers the intra-operative image data with the three-dimensional representation by matching the reference markers included in the intra-operative image data to the locations of the reference markers. The system determines locations of the mobile markers in the co-registered image and determines a three-dimensional spatial position and orientation of the instrument relative to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Ryan Lloyd Landon, Brian William McKinnon
  • Patent number: 11684423
    Abstract: A method for optimizing a knee arthroplasty surgical procedure includes receiving pre-operative data comprising (i) anatomical measurements of the patient, (ii) soft tissue measurements of the patient's anatomy, and (iii) implant parameters identifying an implant to be used in the knee arthroplasty surgical procedure. An equation set is selected from a plurality of pre-generated equation sets based on the pre-operative data. During the knee arthroplasty surgical procedure, patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values are generated and displayed using an optimization process. The optimization process includes collecting intraoperative data from one or more surgical tools of a computer-assisted surgical system, and using the intraoperative data and the pre-operative data to solve the equation set, thereby yielding the patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values. A visualization is then provided of the patient-specific kinetic and kinematic response values on the displays.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2023
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Brian W. McKinnon, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca, Randy C. Winebarger, William L. Bowers, Jr., James Bennett Wiebe, III, Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Sean M. Haddock, Ryan Lloyd Landon, Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz, Paul Alexander Torrie
  • Patent number: 11642141
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing knee arthroplasty including but not limited to bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty are provided. Methods and devices for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are also provided. These methods and devices, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2022
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20220241080
    Abstract: Certain embodiments generally provide an improved tibial base member comprising keel portions that allow one or both cruciate ligaments to be preserved. Other embodiments provide improved lateral and/or medial inserts having a mesial lip that helps relieve and or prevent impingement between the femoral component and the tibial eminence. Other embodiments provide improved femoral components having various chamfers to provide additional clearance with respect to the tibial eminence and posterior cruciate ligament without decreasing bone coverage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Richard Michael Smith, Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Brian William McKinnon, Abraham Biglari Salehi, Jonathan Kirk Nielsen, Michael D. Ries, Gerald J. Jerry
  • Publication number: 20220211395
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing knee arthroplasty including but not limited to bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty are provided. Methods and devices for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are also provided. These methods and devices, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11317930
    Abstract: Methods and devices for performing knee arthroplasty including but not limited to bicruciate retaining knee arthroplasty are provided. Methods and devices for preparing a proximal tibia for a tibial implant are also provided. These methods and devices, in at least some embodiments and uses, facilitate decreasing the complexity of knee arthroplasty procedures such as bicruciate retaining procedures while maintaining, if not improving on, the safety, accuracy and/or effectiveness of such procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11298140
    Abstract: A patient-matched cutting block including a surface or point contact features adapted to at least partially conform to or reference a patient specific anatomy. The cutting block having guide slots configured for guiding the movement of cutting tools relative to the patient specific anatomy or features configured to mate to and guide standard cutting guides relative to patient specific anatomy in order to form plateau and eminence resections of the patient specific anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Brian W. McKinnon, David Timothy Mehl, Luke Andrew Gibson, Scott Kennedy Laster
  • Publication number: 20220022966
    Abstract: Alignment precision technology, in which a system accesses image data of a bone to which a reference marker array is fixed. The system generates a three-dimensional representation of the bone and the reference markers, defines a coordinate system for the three-dimensional representation, and determines locations of the reference markers relative to the coordinate system. The system accesses intra-operative image data that includes the bone and a mobile marker array that is attached to an instrument used in a surgical procedure. The system co-registers the intra-operative image data with the three-dimensional representation by matching the reference markers included in the intra-operative image data to the locations of the reference markers. The system determines locations of the mobile markers in the co-registered image and determines a three-dimensional spatial position and orientation of the instrument relative to the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 12, 2021
    Publication date: January 27, 2022
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher WILKINSON, Ryan Lloyd LANDON, Brian William MCKINNON
  • Patent number: 11166767
    Abstract: Alignment precision technology, in which a system accesses image data of a bone to which a reference marker array is fixed. The system generates a three-dimensional representation of the bone and the reference markers, defines a coordinate system for the three-dimensional representation, and determines locations of the reference markers relative to the coordinate system. The system accesses intra-operative image data that includes the bone and a mobile marker array that is attached to an instrument used in a surgical procedure. The system co-registers the intra-operative image data with the three-dimensional representation by matching the reference markers included in the intra-operative image data to the locations of the reference markers. The system determines locations of the mobile markers in the co-registered image and determines a three-dimensional spatial position and orientation of the instrument relative to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Ryan Lloyd Landon, Brian William McKinnon
  • Publication number: 20210338334
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Brian W. MCKINNON, Ruxandra Cristiana MARINESCU TANASOCA, Randy C. WINEBARGER, William L. BOWERS, JR., James Bennett WIEBE, III, Nathaniel Milton LENZ, Zachary Christopher WILKINSON, Sean M. HADDOCK, Ryan Lloyd LANDON
  • Publication number: 20210322031
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2021
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher WILKINSON
  • Patent number: 11090120
    Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian W. McKinnon, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca, Randy C. Winebarger, William L. Bowers, Jr., James Bennett Wiebe, III, Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Sean M. Haddock, Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Patent number: 11076872
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Publication number: 20210205018
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present application provide technologies related to adaptive surgeon-specific instrumentation, unique preparatory tools and procedures for bone resection and implant devices, and systems for selection of implantation preparatory tools for implantation procedures. The embodiments described herein may, for example, be utilized in connection with knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2021
    Publication date: July 8, 2021
    Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Bilal Imad Ismail, Ryan Lloyd Landon
  • Patent number: 11045213
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson
  • Patent number: 11039844
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for implanting arthroplasty devices. Some embodiments include designs that allow for use of x-ray images as the only images used to fully and accurately preoperatively and intraoperatively size and align arthroplasty device components and prepare all necessary tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson