Patents by Inventor Gene E. Austin
Gene E. Austin 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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Publication number: 20230386631Abstract: Methods and devices for implementation of a health care prescription. Some devices may dynamically monitor information from a patient device. Some embodiments may dynamically provide instructions to patient devices to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices based on the information from a patient device. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2023Publication date: November 30, 2023Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Johnny R. Mason
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Patent number: 11728019Abstract: Methods and devices for implementation of a health care prescription. Some devices may dynamically monitor information from a patient device. Some embodiments may dynamically provide instructions to patient devices to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices based on the information from a patient device. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Johnny R. Mason
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Patent number: 11600368Abstract: Methods and devices for implementation of a health care prescription. Some devices may dynamically monitor information from a patient device. Some embodiments may dynamically provide instructions to patient devices to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices based on the information from a patient device. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Johnny R. Mason
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Publication number: 20220093228Abstract: Methods and devices for implementation of a health care prescription. Some devices may dynamically monitor information from a patient device. Some embodiments may dynamically provide instructions to patient devices to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices based on the information from a patient device. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2021Publication date: March 24, 2022Inventors: Gene E. Austin, John R. Mason
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Publication number: 20200357501Abstract: Methods and devices for implementation of a health care prescription. Some devices may dynamically monitor information from a patient device. Some embodiments may dynamically provide instructions to patient devices to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices based on the information from a patient device. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Gene E. Austin, John R. Mason
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Patent number: 9585755Abstract: Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more of biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures.Type: GrantFiled: May 27, 2015Date of Patent: March 7, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: John Rose, James K. Rains, William D. Patterson, Mark T. Lewis, Gene E. Austin
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Publication number: 20160324562Abstract: An orthopedic driver instrument including a metal injection molded driver bit having an overall bit length, and a plastic injection molded handle having an overall handle length at least twice the overall bit length, the handle including a gripping portion and an elongate shaft portion over molded about a shank portion of the driver bit. A method of producing an orthopedic driver instrument is also provided including forming a metallic driver bit using a metal injection molding process, and forming a plastic handle using a plastic injection molding process, wherein the plastic handle has a gripping portion and an elongate shaft portion, and the plastic injection molding process comprises over molding the elongate shaft portion of the plastic handle about a shank portion of the metallic driver bit. In some embodiments, the overall length of the plastic handle is at least twice the overall length of the metallic driver bit.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2014Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Gene E. Austin
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Publication number: 20160092651Abstract: Methods and devices for providing instructions to treat and for treating patients through the use of medical devices are provided. Some embodiments treat musculoskeletal conditions by providing for alignment of bones by use of bone alignment devices in accordance with instructions provided through a prescription. Other embodiments may facilitate or provide revised prescriptions in response to treatment conditions. Embodiments may also provide effective ways of communicating prescription and compliance information between patients and health care providers.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Gene E. Austin, John R. Mason
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Publication number: 20150250593Abstract: Orthopedic fracture repair implants, systems and methods are disclosed. Implants include one or more of biocompatible sleeves and struts. The implants, systems and methods are applied to bone fractures, such as segmentation fractures.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: John Rose, James K. Rains, William D. Patterson, Mark T. Lewis, Gene E. Austin
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Patent number: 8992581Abstract: A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James
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Patent number: 8715283Abstract: A fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 for a fractured bone having at least two bone fragments is disclosed. The fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 includes an orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71, an engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 adapted to gain purchase in at least one bone fragment, and means for applying a force to the engaging member such that the at least two bone fragments are placed in compression and prevented from rotating relative to the orthopaedic implant. The engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 is disposed relative to the orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71. The orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71 may take the form of an intramedullary device, a compression plate, or a deployable material.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David L. Brumfield, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Gene E. Austin
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Publication number: 20120109216Abstract: A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James
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Publication number: 20100249852Abstract: A fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 for a fractured bone having at least two bone fragments is disclosed. The fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 includes an orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71, an engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 adapted to gain purchase in at least one bone fragment, and means for applying a force to the engaging member such that the at least two bone fragments are placed in compression and prevented from rotating relative to the orthopaedic implant. The engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 is disposed relative to the orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71. The orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71 may take the form of an intramedullary device, a compression plate, or a deployable material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2007Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: David L. Brumfield, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Gene E. Austin
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Publication number: 20090312803Abstract: A system for fixation of bone, including a bone plate with an opening comprising threads made of a first material and a fastener with a head at least partially comprising a polymeric material that is softer than the first material. In some embodiments, when the fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the polymeric material on the head of the fastener and secure the fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening. The first opening additionally accepts a fastener with a substantially spherical head for compression of a fracture, or a fastener with a threaded head that engages with the threads of the threaded opening. In some embodiments the first opening includes a substantially frustoconical-shaped top portion. In other embodiments there may be a second opening that is either non-threaded or comprises a plurality of protruding fins.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2009Publication date: December 17, 2009Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James