Patents by Inventor David W. Rister

David W. Rister 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: 11925562
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Publication number: 20240074864
    Abstract: An insert (240) arranged and configured for use in a dual mobility acetabular implant (100) is disclosed. The insert includes a plurality of chamfers (260, 262, 264) arranged and configured to contact the femoral neck (172) and/or head (170) of a femoral implant (175). The insert includes a plurality of chamfers such as, for example, two or three chamfers to define a plurality of differently arranged contact surfaces for contacting the femoral component to accommodate a variety of different femoral component configurations and/or impingement conditions in order to reduce contact stress between the insert and the femoral component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventor: David W. Rister
  • Publication number: 20240065846
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides an additively manufactured resurfacing implant (100) configured for use in a resurfacing surgery in which one or more porous regions (130) are provided at an internal fixation surface of a resurfacing head (110) of the resurfacing implant. In various embodiments, the additively manufactured resurfacing implant comprises one or more substantially nonporous regions that correspond to the resurfacing head and a stem (120) of the resurfacing implant and one or more porous regions that are positioned on an internal surface of the resurfacing head. The present disclosure also provides an intermediate constructions and an additive manufacturing process for forming such a resurfacing implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2022
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Mouhsin Ahmed El-Chafei, David W. Rister, Jason Sells, Dongyu Zang
  • Patent number: 11517441
    Abstract: Prostheses, acetabular apparatuses, and methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, an acetabular apparatus includes an acetabular cup, a pre-assembled liner and flange construct, and a dual mobility bearing (e.g., a dual articulating femoral head component and insert). In one embodiment, the pre-assembled liner and flange construct may be coupled together by a band coupled to the flanges, the band being arranged and configured to be pressed onto an outer surface of a liner. The pre-assembled liner and flange construct being arranged and configured to accept the dual mobility bearing so that it is freely rotatable relative thereto during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited, Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey J. Shea, David W. Rister
  • Publication number: 20220280304
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Patent number: 11369475
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Patent number: 11173045
    Abstract: A trial medical instrument for aligning an acetabular component, comprising: a first portion configured to fit within a patient's acetabulum; and a second portion extending from the first portion; wherein the second portion extends from the first portion in a direction that mimics a shape formed by a femoral implant component coupled with an acetabular implant component when a femur to which the femoral implant component is coupled is in a position relative to an acetabulum to which the acetabular implant component is coupled that is near an extent of a typical range of motion of the femur. As used herein, the phrase “extent of a typical range of motion” describes typical angular displacements of a femur as usually limited by patient anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, John Clausen, M. Scott Elliott, David L. Evans, Kevin W. Belew, David W. Rister, Phillip E. Frederick, Russell Walter
  • Publication number: 20210338299
    Abstract: Apparatuses for mounting medical aid devices to anatomical structures and methods of use are disclosed. Mounting apparatuses may include femoral clamps or clamps configured to be affixed to other bone structures. Mounting apparatuses may include a pair of opposing arms configured to be compressed around a portion of a bone structure via a clamping force provided by a clamping assembly to affix the mounting apparatus to the bone structure. Clamping assemblies may include a magnetically-actuated clamping assembly, a mechanically-actuated clamping assembly, or a spring-actuated clamping assembly. A magnetically-actuated clamping assembly may generate a clamping force via alignment of magnetic fields within the clamping apparatus. A mechanically-actuated clamping assembly may generate a clamping force via a linkage-tensioning system, a rack-and-pinion system, or a lever-locking system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 4, 2021
    Inventors: Mouhsin El-Chafei, David W. Rister, Michael D. Hollandsworth, JR., Daniel Cook, Jeffrey Lee, Ashley A. Roakes
  • Patent number: 11013604
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Publication number: 20210137687
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 13, 2021
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Publication number: 20210077262
    Abstract: Prostheses, acetabular apparatuses, and methods of use are disclosed. In some embodiments, an acetabular apparatus includes an acetabular cup, a pre-assembled liner and flange construct, and a dual mobility bearing (e.g., a dual articulating femoral head component and insert). In one embodiment, the pre-assembled liner and flange construct may be coupled together by a band coupled to the flanges, the band being arranged and configured to be pressed onto an outer surface of a liner. The pre-assembled liner and flange construct being arranged and configured to accept the dual mobility bearing so that it is freely rotatable relative thereto during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. Limited
    Inventors: Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey J. Shea, David W. Rister
  • Publication number: 20200008957
    Abstract: A trial medical instrument for aligning an acetabular component, comprising: a first portion configured to fit within a patient's acetabulum; and a second portion extending from the first portion; wherein the second portion extends from the first portion in a direction that mimics a shape formed by a femoral implant component coupled with an acetabular implant component when a femur to which the femoral implant component is coupled is in a position relative to an acetabulum to which the acetabular implant component is coupled that is near an extent of a typical range of motion of the femur. As used herein, the phrase “extent of a typical range of motion” describes typical angular displacements of a femur as usually limited by patient anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, John Clausen, M. Scott Elliot, David L. Evans, Kevin W. Belew, David W. Rister, Phillip E. Fredrick, Russell Walter
  • Patent number: 10463506
    Abstract: A trial medical instrument for aligning an acetabular component, comprising: a first portion configured to fit within a patient's acetabulum; and a second portion extending from the first portion; wherein the second portion extends from the first portion in a direction that mimics a shape formed by a femoral implant component coupled with an acetabular implant component when a femur to which the femoral implant component is coupled is in a position relative to an acetabulum to which the acetabular implant component is coupled that is near an extent of a typical range of motion of the femur. As used herein, the phrase “extent of a typical range of motion” describes typical angular displacements of a femur as usually limited by patient anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2019
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, John Clausen, M. Scott Elliott, David L. Evans, Kevin W. Belew, David W. Rister, Phillip E. Frederick, Russell Walter
  • Publication number: 20190254827
    Abstract: A modular acetabular cup assembly includes an acetabular cup, and a liner seated in the cup. The cup includes an end face, an apex opposite the end face, and a central axis extending between the apex and a center point of the end face. The liner includes an articular surface having a center of rotation which defines a pivot point of the acetabular cup assembly. In certain embodiments, the pivot point is laterally offset from the center point such that the end face is located between the pivot point and the apex.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2017
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: David W. Rister, Stephen J. Lee, Jeffrey Lee
  • Publication number: 20160081819
    Abstract: A trial medical instrument for aligning an acetabular component, comprising: a first portion configured to fit within a patient's acetabulum; and a second portion extending from the first portion; wherein the second portion extends from the first portion in a direction that mimics a shape formed by a femoral implant component coupled with an acetabular implant component when a femur to which the femoral implant component is coupled is in a position relative to an acetabulum to which the acetabular implant component is coupled that is near an extent of a typical range of motion of the femur. As used herein, the phrase “extent of a typical range of motion” describes typical angular displacements of a femur as usually limited by patient anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, John Clausen, M. Scott Elliott, David L. Evans, Kevin W. Belew, David W. Rister, Phillip E. Frederick, Russell Walter