Patents by Inventor David B. Kay
David B. Kay 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: 11974935Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2022Date of Patent: May 7, 2024Assignee: RUBBER CITY BRACING COMPANY LLCInventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Publication number: 20240090927Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey JOHNSON, David B. KAY, Jackson R. HEAVENER
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Publication number: 20240024001Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2023Publication date: January 25, 2024Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Erin MULLER, Andy J. LEITHER, David B. KAY, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Anthony PERERA, Priya PRASAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
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Patent number: 11864803Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2022Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Patent number: 11826273Abstract: The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is a network of interlinking elastomeric bands that extend radially from a hub member to support a joint in tension but provide for controlled hinging about an axis defined through the hub member. In particular, the brace is provided for an ankle.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: RUBBER CITY BRACING COMPANY LLCInventors: Dustin Ducharme, Annunziato Amendola, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera, Brian Milliff, Patrick Brown
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Patent number: 11813003Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 1, 2020Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Erin Muller, Andy J. Leither, David B. Kay, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Anthony Perera, Priya Prasad, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard
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Publication number: 20230248530Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Erin MULLER, Brian Robert THOREN, Paul LUTTRELL, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, David B. KAY, Anthony PERERA
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Patent number: 11690747Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: RUBBER CITY BRACING COMPANY LLCInventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Publication number: 20230190506Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Publication number: 20230172645Abstract: An orthopedic implant is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the implant extends into an intramedullary portion of a first bone segment and a plate portion is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The body of the implant has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the implant, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the implant includes a plate portion with at least two offset screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2023Publication date: June 8, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: David B. KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DEN HARTOG, Dustin DUCHARME
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Patent number: 11660201Abstract: An implant having a unitary body includes an intramedullary portion and an extramedullary portion. The intramedullary portion is sized and structured to be received within an intramedullary canal of a first bone and defines a longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion includes a surface defining an axis that is disposed at an angle with respect to the longitudinal axis. An aperture defined along the extramedullary portion is sized and configured to receive a fastener therein for coupling the extramedullary portion of the implant to a second bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2018Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Zachary Korman, Erin Muller, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Bryan D. Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera
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Patent number: 11617672Abstract: The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is a network of interlinking elastomeric bands that extend radially from a hub member to support a joint in tension but provide for controlled hinging about an axis defined through the hub member. In particular, the brace is provided for an ankle.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2017Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: RUBBER CITY BRACING COMPANY LLCInventors: Dustin Ducharme, Annunziato Amendola, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera, Brian Milliff, Patrick Brown
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Publication number: 20230091998Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2022Publication date: March 23, 2023Inventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Patent number: 11607331Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2022Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: RUBBER CITY BRACING COMPANY LLCInventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Patent number: 11596457Abstract: An orthopedic implant is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the implant extends into an intramedullary portion of a first bone segment and a plate portion is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The body of the implant has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the implant, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the implant includes a plate portion with at least two offset screws.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: David B. Kay, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, Dustin Ducharme
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Publication number: 20220313467Abstract: The invention comprises an elastomeric athletic or orthopedic brace, support for a joint complex and is a network of interlinking elastomeric bands that extend radially from a hub member having a section of reduced rigidity to support a joint in tension but provide for controlled hinging about an axis defined through the hub member. In particular, the brace is provided for an ankle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2022Publication date: October 6, 2022Inventors: Dustin Ducharme, Annunziato Amendola, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Anthony Perera, Brian Milliff, Patrick Brown
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Publication number: 20220280322Abstract: A rear-entry ankle brace includes an elastomeric component defining an inside elbow channel configured to span an ankle joint. A channel opening extends the length of the elastomeric component for direct insertion on top of a leg. One or more leg straps are used to adjustably tension first and second rear edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the lower leg. Two foot straps are used to adjustably tension first and second bottom edges of the channel opening toward one another and secure the brace to the mid-foot. The foot straps overlap on the bottom to define a plantar surface of the brace and cross over each other on the topside of the elastomeric component and are secured to a leg strap. A pair of stabilizing stirrups optionally are included on the inside surfaces of the elastomeric component and receive the malleoli.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2022Publication date: September 8, 2022Inventors: Annunziato Amendola, Anthony Perera, Bryan Den Hartog, David B. Kay, Nicholas Gomez, Ian D. Kovacevich, Nouphone J. Bansasine
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Publication number: 20220249142Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey JOHNSON, David B. KAY, Jackson R. HEAVENER
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Publication number: 20220233221Abstract: There is disclosed devices and methods for providing continuous bone compression for bone healing which includes a bone plate that is secured to bone segments to be fused by a first cannulated bone screw and a second cannulated bone screw. A first elastic loop is fixed to the first and second bone screw in a first plane and a second elastic element is fixed to the first and second bone screws in one or more second planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: David B. KAY, Ian KAY, Andrew Leither
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Publication number: 20220226029Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a closed compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. The compression housing is not located on the medial line of the plate, but is peripheral to the medial line, either in the longitudinal or the medial direction of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 6, 2022Publication date: July 21, 2022Applicant: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Jackson R. HEAVENER, Jeffrey JOHNSON, David B. KAY