Patents by Inventor Dean J. Nachtrab

Dean J. Nachtrab 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: 20230218325
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2023
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. NACHTRAB, David G. REYNOLDS, Paul M. STEMNISKI, Julia C. ALSPAUGH
  • Patent number: 11653960
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Patent number: 11628003
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Patent number: 11490936
    Abstract: A resection guide includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has a first bone engagement structure and defines a first plurality of holes. The second body portion has a second bone engagement structure and defines a second plurality of holes. The first body portion and the second body portion are operable to separate a first anatomical structure of a patient and a second anatomical structure of the patient. A cutting guide defines at least one guide aperture that is operable for guiding a cutting tool for use in resecting a portion of the second anatomical structure of the patient. The cutting guide is positionable relative to the first body portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Patent number: 11471202
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20220226031
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. NACHTRAB, David G. REYNOLDS, Paul M. STEMNISKI, Julia C. ALSPAUGH
  • Publication number: 20220202458
    Abstract: A resection guide includes a first body portion and a second body portion. The first body portion has a first bone engagement structure and defines a first plurality of holes. The second body portion has a second bone engagement structure and defines a second plurality of holes. The first body portion and the second body portion are operable to separate a first anatomical structure of a patient and a second anatomical structure of the patient. A cutting guide defines at least one guide aperture that is operable for guiding a cutting tool for use in resecting a portion of the second anatomical structure of the patient. The cutting guide is positionable relative to the first body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2022
    Publication date: June 30, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Patent number: 11317954
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2022
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20210219994
    Abstract: A tool includes a burr having a first shaft configured for rotation or oscillation. The burr has a plurality of cutting edges at a first end of the burr. The first shaft has a central longitudinal passage extending from the first end to a second end of the first shaft. A camera is mounted adjacent the first end of the first shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Dean J. NACHTRAB, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20200060836
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20200060697
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20200060739
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh
  • Publication number: 20200046412
    Abstract: A system includes a first spacer sized and configured to be received within a resected bone space of a first bone and a second spacer sized and configured to be coupled to a second bone. The first spacer and the second spacer each include a body extending between a bone contacting surface and a coupling surface. At least one shim is positioned between the first and second spacers. The shim includes a body extending between a first coupling surface and a second coupling surface. The first spacer, the second spacer, and the at least one shim position the first and second bones in a predetermined alignment. An adjustable guide including a guide adapter and a guide body is configured to couple to the first spacer and is adjustable on a first axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2019
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Dean J. Nachtrab, David G. Reynolds, Paul M. Stemniski, Julia C. Alspaugh