Patents by Inventor Gary M. McCarthy

Gary M. McCarthy 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).

  • Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith
    Patent number: 9364276
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith
    Patent number: 9333020
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • Tissue graft anchor assembly and instrumentation for use therewith
    Patent number: 8956395
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • TISSUE GRAFT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20140236183
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • TISSUE GRAFT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20140236231
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • TISSUE GRAFT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20140171983
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
  • TISSUE GRAFT ANCHOR ASSEMBLY AND INSTRUMENTATION FOR USE THEREWITH
    Publication number: 20140172095
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy