Patents by Inventor Evan Langdale
Evan Langdale 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: 11931083Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11826060Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2021Date of Patent: November 28, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Olivia Schuler, Gabrielle Zingalis, Evan Langdale, Peter Evans
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Publication number: 20230200867Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2023Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20230190345Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Evan Langdale, David R. Jansen, Malcolm Smith, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry C. Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11617606Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, David R. Jansen, Malcolm Smith, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry C. Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11612422Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods of bone stabilization. The bone stabilization system includes a bone plate having an upper surface and a lower surface configured to be in contact with bone, the bone plate having an opening extending from the upper surface to the lower surface. The opening is configured to receive a fastener, which may be either a locking fastener or a compression fastener. The locking fastener has a threaded head portion configured to engage and lock to the bone plate, and the compression fastener is configured to dynamically compress the bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2020Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Henry Rutledge, James A. Gault, Andrew Davison, Barclay Davis, Kevin Gahman
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Publication number: 20220400977Abstract: A measuring device and methods of use for measuring a section of a bowel of a patient. The measuring device includes a tubular section having a longitudinal axis and at least one wing normally projecting outward transverse to the longitudinal axis. The tubular section is configured for mounting on a conventional or robotic laparoscopic grasper adjacent the grasper's movable jaws. The at least one wing is are pivotable to a closed position so that grasper with the measuring device mounted thereon can be inserted through a conventional trocar, whereupon the at least one wing projects outward transversely to the longitudinal axis. The at least one wing is of a predetermined length to serve as a measurement tool enabling a surgeon to measure off a desired length of the bowel.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Inventors: Evan Langdale, Christopher L. Radl, Steven Moulden, Tahlia Detweiler
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Publication number: 20220240991Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, JR., Stephanie Wolfe
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Publication number: 20220160409Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 10, 2022Publication date: May 26, 2022Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, JR., Peter Evans
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Patent number: 11331128Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: May 17, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical Inc.Inventors: Gabrielle Zingalis, Peter Evans, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Andrew Davison, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Stephanie Wolfe
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Publication number: 20220142686Abstract: An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Evan Langdale, Stephanie Wolfe, Peter Evans, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20220096135Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Evan Langdale, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Henry Rutledge, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20220096101Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially proximal humeral stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis and an enlarged head portion extending from the elongated portion. The stabilization system may include an intramedullary nail having an upper portion and a lower portion extending from the upper portion, the upper portion and the lower portion including a plurality of holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and/or one or more of the plurality of holes in the intramedullary nail and into the bone. The plate and nail may each be used alone or in combination together to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a humerus.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Evan Langdale, Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Thomas Shinn, Barclay Davis
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Patent number: 11278332Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr., Peter Evans
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Patent number: 11259848Abstract: An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Stephanie Wolfe, Peter Evans, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20220047308Abstract: An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventors: Evan Langdale, Stephanie Wolfe, Peter Evans, Barclay Davis
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Publication number: 20220031373Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially volar distal radius stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion, an enlarged head portion, and a transition region connecting the elongated portion to the enlarged head portion, and the plate including a plurality of through holes. A plurality of fasteners may be configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and into the bone. The plate may be used to stabilize a fracture in a long bone, such as a radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 20, 2021Publication date: February 3, 2022Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, JR.
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Publication number: 20220008089Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for locking a drill guide into a polyaxial hole while maintaining the form and function of the polyaxial hole are provided herein. In some embodiments, the drill guide includes a hollow outer body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and having a slot disposed proximate the proximate end, wherein the distal end is configured as a reverse collet having a plurality of prongs; an inner body having a central channel extending therethrough; and a lever coupled to the inner body through the slot, wherein the slot is shaped such that rotation of the lever results in motion along a central axis of the drill guide, and wherein a distal end of the inner body is configured to prevent radially inward deflection of the plurality of prongs when the inner body is in a lowermost position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2021Publication date: January 13, 2022Inventors: Olivia Schuler, Gabrielle Zingalis, Evan Langdale, Peter Evans
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Publication number: 20210393305Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for bone stabilization, especially ulna head stabilization. The stabilization system may include a bone plate having an elongated portion extending along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The bone plate defines a plurality of through holes extending through the elongated portion. A plurality of fasteners are configured to extend through one or more of the plurality of through holes in the bone plate and configured to secure the bone plate to the bone. The proximal end of the elongate portion has an arcuate configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2021Publication date: December 23, 2021Inventors: Andrew Davison, Stephanie Wolfe, Evan Langdale, Joseph DePaul, Barclay Davis, Gabrielle Zingalis, Michelle Gray, David Laird, Jr.
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Patent number: 11202663Abstract: An intramedullary nail implant for positioning in a bone having a head and a shaft defining an intramedullary canal. The implant includes a distal portion having a shaft extending along a central axis and configured for positioning within the intramedullary canal. A proximal portion extends proximally from the distal portion. The proximal portion defines a contact surface which extends at least in part medially of the central axis such that it is configured to extend within a medial portion of the bone head. A method of implanting the nail is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Globus Medical, Inc.Inventors: Evan Langdale, Stephanie Wolfe, Peter Evans, Barclay Davis