Patents by Inventor Elizabeth J. Sander

Elizabeth J. Sander 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: 20170246003
    Abstract: A revision implant component comprising a body having a plurality of screw holes and a tapered head configured to engage a talar dome component of a multi-component ankle prosthesis. A surgical method is disclosed which includes creating an incision in a patient, exposing a multi-component ankle prosthesis implanted in a patient, disassembling at least one component of the multi-component ankle prosthesis, affixing a revision implant component to non-damaged bone using screws, and coupling the revision implant component to a talar dome of the multi-component ankle prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. SANDER
  • Patent number: 9622871
    Abstract: A revision implant component comprising a body having a plurality of screw holes and a tapered head configured to engage a talar dome component of a multi-component ankle prosthesis. A surgical method is disclosed which includes creating an incision in a patient, exposing a multi-component ankle prosthesis implanted in a patient, disassembling at least one component of the multi-component ankle prosthesis, affixing a revision implant component to non-damaged bone using screws, and coupling the revision implant component to a talar dome of the multi-component ankle prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Sander
  • Publication number: 20170007416
    Abstract: An implant is disclosed including first and second blade portions comprising a plurality of serrated edges and an engagement portion connecting first and second blade portions, wherein the first and second blade portions are aligned along a common axis extending away from the engagement portion and both the first and second blade portions have a taper terminating at a point. In some embodiments, engagement portion is formed from a flexible or semi-flexible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2014
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. SANDER, Christine M. PETTEYS
  • Publication number: 20160338841
    Abstract: A bone implant is disclosed. The implant comprises a body having a bone contact surface and an articulation surface. A first flange extends longitudinally from the bone contact surface. The flange defines a first screw hole configured to receive a targeted screw therethrough. The targeted screw couples the implant to a bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. SANDER
  • Publication number: 20160135821
    Abstract: A guided punch is disclosed. The guided punch generally comprises a strike cap comprising a strike surface, a punch comprising a distal cutting edge, and a guide rod. The strike cap defines a first cavity therein. The punch defines a second cavity therein in communication with the first cavity. The guide rod is located within the first and second cavities and extends a predetermined distance beyond the distal cutting edge of the punch. The strike cap and the punch are moveable relative to the guide rod.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. SANDER, Robert M. HOWLES
  • Publication number: 20160051369
    Abstract: A revision implant component comprising a body having a plurality of screw holes and a tapered head configured to engage a talar dome component of a multi-component ankle prosthesis. A surgical method is disclosed which includes creating an incision in a patient, exposing a multi-component ankle prosthesis implanted in a patient, disassembling at least one component of the multi-component ankle prosthesis, affixing a revision implant component to non-damaged bone using screws, and coupling the revision implant component to a talar dome of the multi-component ankle prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Sander
  • Publication number: 20160051267
    Abstract: The present subject matter relates to a geared instrument. The geared instrument is configured to translate rotation about a first axis to rotation about a second axis. The geared instrument comprises a handle configured to rotate about the first axis. A translation gear is configured to couple to the handle. A stem is coupled to the translation gear and rotates in unison with the translation gear. The translation gear is configured to translate the rotation of the handle about the first axis to rotation of the stem about the second axis. The stem is configured to couple to a modular head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2014
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventor: Elizabeth J. Sander