Patents by Inventor Gary W. Lowery

Gary W. Lowery 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: 11931020
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Michael Carlo, III, George Matthew Awtrey, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard
  • Publication number: 20240074800
    Abstract: Provided are tibia stem components of ankle replacement prosthesis that are designed to engage dense tibia bone to reduce implant migration over long term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Gary W. LOWERY, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20240074769
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20240024001
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2023
    Publication date: January 25, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Andy J. LEITHER, David B. KAY, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Anthony PERERA, Priya PRASAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Patent number: 11813003
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin Muller, Andy J. Leither, David B. Kay, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Anthony Perera, Priya Prasad, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard
  • Patent number: 11766270
    Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20230013727
    Abstract: Disclosed are bone screw drill targeting guides and methods for using such targeting guides that are useful in surgical procedures for correcting hallux valgus deformity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Zachary KORMAN, Paul LUTTRELL, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Gary W. LOWERY, Peter George MANGONE
  • Publication number: 20220313287
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a body defining an opening sized and configured to receive a first bone portion therein, a displacement tip coupled to a first end of the body, the displacement tip sized and configured for insertion into a medullary canal of a second bone portion, and a deployable retention block configured to be transitioned from a first position to a second position. The deployable retention block is configured to maintain the first bone portion in a predetermined position when the deployable retention block is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20220280307
    Abstract: Provided are tibia stem components of ankle replacement prosthesis that are designed to engage dense tibia bone to reduce implant migration over long term.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2022
    Publication date: September 8, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Steven L. HADDAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20220117593
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Michael CARLO, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20210361300
    Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
  • Patent number: 11103257
    Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20210251639
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Patent number: 11006967
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Paul Luttrell, Brian Robert Thoren, Erin Muller, Terrance W. Strohkirch, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20210077162
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Andy J. LEITHER, David B. KAY, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Anthony PERERA, Priya PRASAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20210045756
    Abstract: A cutting guide includes a body extending between an upper surface and a lower surface and defined by a perimeter. The cutting guide further includes a guide foot having a contact surface. A guide element is pivotably coupled to the body. A handle extends from a first end to a second end. The first end is configured to be coupled to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2019
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Beniamin ZAKHARY, Gary W. LOWERY, Jerry W. WEST
  • Patent number: 10881436
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin Muller, Andy J. Leither, David B. Kay, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Anthony Perera, Priya Prasad, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard
  • Publication number: 20200046377
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Publication date: February 13, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20190125418
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Andy J. LEITHER, David B. KAY, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Anthony PERERA, Priya PRASAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20190053840
    Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2018
    Publication date: February 21, 2019
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery