Patents by Inventor David N. Garras

David N. Garras 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: 20240016522
    Abstract: The present invention provides an intramedullary nail implant system in which the nail body includes drive components which provide for independent compression on medial lateral screws to compress the interface between the tibia and talus, and in the sub-talar joint between the talus and calcaneus. An outrigger is provided which functions as a drill guide and helps to stabilize the construct and create and hold compression during the surgical procedure and a surgical method is provided which uses the system to achieve ankle fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Inventors: Kevin STAMP, Dustin DUCHARME, David N. Garras, Justin Michael KANE, Andrew LEITHER
  • Patent number: 11382674
    Abstract: The present application relates to repair systems, and more particularly to fifth metatarsal repair systems and methods of use. The repair systems described herein can include a fixation device with a threaded section. The repair systems described herein can include one or more grippers designed to be deflected outward to grip the sidewalls of an intramedullary canal of the fifth metatarsal. The repair systems described herein can include an end cap. The end cap can include a fastener including thread designed to engage the threaded section of the fixation device. The end cap can include a cap designed to move relative to the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2022
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen Riddle McDaniel, Alexander Carlo Buscaglia, Kyle Edward Lappin, Samuel Bruce Adams, Jr., Brian John Burgess, David N. Garras
  • Publication number: 20200015866
    Abstract: The present application relates to repair systems, and more particularly to fifth metatarsal repair systems and methods of use. The repair systems described herein can include a fixation device with a threaded section. The repair systems described herein can include one or more grippers designed to be deflected outward to grip the sidewalls of an intramedullary canal of the fifth metatarsal. The repair systems described herein can include an end cap. The end cap can include a fastener including thread designed to engage the threaded section of the fixation device. The end cap can include a cap designed to move relative to the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2019
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen Riddle McDaniel, Alexander Carlo Buscaglia, Kyle Edward Lappin, Samuel Bruce Adams, JR., Brian John Burgess, David N. Garras
  • Patent number: 10463408
    Abstract: The present application relates to repair systems, and more particularly to fifth metatarsal repair systems and methods of use. The repair systems described herein can include a fixation device with a threaded section. The repair systems described herein can include one or more grippers designed to be deflected outward to grip the sidewalls of an intramedullary canal of the fifth metatarsal. The repair systems described herein can include an end cap. The end cap can include a fastener including thread designed to engage the threaded section of the fixation device. The end cap can include a cap designed to move relative to the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Stephen Riddle McDaniel, Alexander Carlo Buscaglia, Kyle Edward Lappin, Samuel B. Adams, Brian John Burgess, David N. Garras
  • Publication number: 20180092674
    Abstract: The present application relates to repair systems, and more particularly to fifth metatarsal repair systems and methods of use. The repair systems described herein can include a fixation device with a threaded section. The repair systems described herein can include one or more grippers designed to be deflected outward to grip the sidewalls of an intramedullary canal of the fifth metatarsal. The repair systems described herein can include an end cap. The end cap can include a fastener including thread designed to engage the threaded section of the fixation device. The end cap can include a cap designed to move relative to the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Stephen Riddle McDaniel, Alexander Carlo Buscaglia, Kyle Edward Lappin, Samuel B. Adams, Brian John Burgess, David N. Garras