Patents by Inventor George Matthew AWTREY
George Matthew AWTREY 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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Surgical system and methods for stabilization and fixation of fractures, joints, and reconstructions
Patent number: 11931020Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 2, 2020Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael Carlo, III, George Matthew Awtrey, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard -
Publication number: 20230404582Abstract: A method to remove a memory metal orthopedic staple from that is implanted in a bone repair site is disclosed. The orthopedic staple is in its relaxed state and the method includes (a) attaching an inserter tool/cartridge assembly to the orthopedic staple's bridge portion; (b) actuating the inserter tool to change the orthopedic staple from its relaxed state to its insertion state in which the two legs of the orthopedic staple are substantially parallel to each other; and (c) removing the orthopedic staple from the bone repair site.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Vinay D. Patel, George Matthew Awtrey, Robert Michael Carlo
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Patent number: 11712254Abstract: A wedge osteotomy method inserts a first wire into a first bone of the foot, distal from tissue to be removed. A second wire is inserted into a second bone, so the tissue to be removed is distal from the second wire. A cut guide is pivoted about the first wire, until a first axis of the cut guide is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide has a slot perpendicular to the first axis for guiding a cutter to cut bone, while the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide is then pivoted about the second wire, until the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the talus, and bone is cut through the slot, to form a second planar cut into or through bone material.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2020Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: George Matthew Awtrey, Vinay D. Patel, Scott A. Armacost, Mary McCombs-Stearnes
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Publication number: 20230181184Abstract: Stabilization device embodiments for use in orthopedic procedures to couple to target areas of tissue. Stabilization devices described can be used to fuse, fix, provide a preselected spacing, and/or provide a preselected compression to target areas during use. Stabilization devices can be coupled to target areas using alignment elements such as pins, k-wires, and/or screws.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2022Publication date: June 15, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Robert Michael CARLO, III
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Publication number: 20230077222Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2021Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: George Matthew AWTREY
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Publication number: 20230052337Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael CARLO, III, George Matthew AWTREY
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Publication number: 20220395308Abstract: A device includes a first arm and a second arm. The first arm includes a first arm body that extends from a first end to a second end and a guide. The guide is rotatably coupled to the second end of the first arm body and is configured to be coupled to a first bone. The second arm includes a second arm body extending from a first end to a second end and is coupled to the first arm body such that it is rotatable with respect to the first arm body. The second arm is configured to engage a second bone. In use, rotation of the second arm body with respect to the first arm body changes the distance between the first bone and the second bone and rotation of the guide with respect to the first arm body rotates the first bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2021Publication date: December 15, 2022Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Robert Michael CARLO, III, Zachary KORMAN
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SURGICAL SYSTEM AND METHODS FOR STABILIZATION AND FIXATION OF FRACTURES, JOINTS, AND RECONSTRUCTIONS
Publication number: 20220117593Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 2, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael CARLO, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD -
Publication number: 20220079627Abstract: A bone anchor includes a flexible strand defining a first adjustable loop and a friction knot coupled to a proximal end of the first adjustable loop. The friction knot is configured to allow adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a first configuration and is configured to prevent adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a second configuration. A knot capsule includes a body defining an internal knot cavity. The friction knot and a portion of the first adjustable loop are positioned within the internal knot cavity. The internal knot cavity defines one or more impingement surfaces configured to maintain the friction knot in a fixed position within the internal knot cavity when the friction knot is in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Jon Pope MOSELEY, Samuel W. APICELLI
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Publication number: 20220079602Abstract: A cut guide includes a first face and an opposed second face. The cut guide further includes a first aperture and a second aperture extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool in cutting a bone. The cut guide further includes a first hole extending through the cut guide from the first face to the second face. The cut guide further includes a second hole extending through the cut guide. A central axis of the second hole is oriented at an acute angle to the second face. The first and second holes are configured to receive a wire to position the guide against the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Lewis Pearce BRANTHOVER, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Zachary KORMAN, Robert Michael CARLO, III
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Publication number: 20220054171Abstract: An apparatus for correcting bunion deformity includes an elongated member, a first arm member extending from a first end to a second end, a second arm member, and a rotation guide. The first arm member has an arm axis and is coupled to the first end of the elongated member so that the arm axis extends in an orthogonal direction from the elongated member. The second arm member includes an attachment portion configured to translatably engage the elongated member and an extension extending in the same orthogonal direction as the first arm member. The rotation guide is coupled to the first arm member such that the rotation guide is configured to rotate with respect to the first arm member about a rotation axis, the rotation guide defining a bore having a longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2020Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Robert Michael CARLO, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Daniel Edward FREE
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Patent number: 11229456Abstract: A bone anchor includes a flexible strand defining a first adjustable loop and a friction knot coupled to a proximal end of the first adjustable loop. The friction knot is configured to allow adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a first configuration and is configured to prevent adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a second configuration. A knot capsule includes a body defining an internal knot cavity. The friction knot and a portion of the first adjustable loop are positioned within the internal knot cavity. The internal knot cavity defines one or more impingement surfaces configured to maintain the friction knot in a fixed position within the internal knot cavity when the friction knot is in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2016Date of Patent: January 25, 2022Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: George Matthew Awtrey, Jon Pope Moseley, Samuel W. Apicelli
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Publication number: 20210085346Abstract: A wedge osteotomy method inserts a first wire into a first bone of the foot, distal from tissue to be removed. A second wire is inserted into a second bone, so the tissue to be removed is distal from the second wire. A cut guide is pivoted about the first wire, until a first axis of the cut guide is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide has a slot perpendicular to the first axis for guiding a cutter to cut bone, while the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide is then pivoted about the second wire, until the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the talus, and bone is cut through the slot, to form a second planar cut into or through bone material.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2020Publication date: March 25, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Vinay D. PATEL, Scott A. ARMACOST, Mary MCCOMBS-STEARNES
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Patent number: 10888340Abstract: A wedge osteotomy method inserts a first wire into a first bone of the foot, distal from tissue to be removed. A second wire is inserted into a second bone, so the tissue to be removed is distal from the second wire. A cut guide is pivoted about the first wire, until a first axis of the cut guide is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide has a slot perpendicular to the first axis for guiding a cutter to cut bone, while the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide is then pivoted about the second wire, until the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the talus, and bone is cut through the slot, to form a second planar cut into or through bone material.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2018Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: George Matthew Awtrey, Vinay D. Patel, Scott A. Armacost, Mary McCombs-Stearnes
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Publication number: 20190254713Abstract: A bone anchor includes a flexible strand defining a first adjustable loop and a friction knot coupled to a proximal end of the first adjustable loop. The friction knot is configured to allow adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a first configuration and is configured to prevent adjustment of the first adjustable loop in a second configuration. A knot capsule includes a body defining an internal knot cavity. The friction knot and a portion of the first adjustable loop are positioned within the internal knot cavity. The internal knot cavity defines one or more impingement surfaces configured to maintain the friction knot in a fixed position within the internal knot cavity when the friction knot is in the second configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2016Publication date: August 22, 2019Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Jon Pope MOSELEY, Samuel W. APICELLI
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Publication number: 20180317942Abstract: A wedge osteotomy method inserts a first wire into a first bone of the foot, distal from tissue to be removed. A second wire is inserted into a second bone, so the tissue to be removed is distal from the second wire. A cut guide is pivoted about the first wire, until a first axis of the cut guide is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide has a slot perpendicular to the first axis for guiding a cutter to cut bone, while the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide is then pivoted about the second wire, until the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the talus, and bone is cut through the slot, to form a second planar cut into or through bone material.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventors: George Matthew AWTREY, Vinay D. PATEL, Scott A. ARMACOST, Mary MCCOMBS-STEARNES
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Patent number: 10039559Abstract: A wedge osteotomy method inserts a first wire into a first bone of the foot, distal from tissue to be removed. A second wire is inserted into a second bone, so the tissue to be removed is distal from the second wire. A cut guide is pivoted about the first wire, until a first axis of the cut guide is parallel with a longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide has a slot perpendicular to the first axis for guiding a cutter to cut bone, while the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the first metatarsal. The cut guide is then pivoted about the second wire, until the first axis is aligned with the longitudinal axis of the talus, and bone is cut through the slot, to form a second planar cut into or through bone material.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2015Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: George Matthew Awtrey, Vinay D. Patel, Scott A Armacost, Mary McCombs-Stearnes
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Patent number: 9993242Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
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Publication number: 20170143327Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: May 25, 2017Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
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Publication number: 20170135691Abstract: A suture management device comprises a first body portion comprising a first post and a second post having a predetermined spacing. A second body portion is releasably coupled to the first body portion. A shaft extends distally from the first body portion. A suture anchor is releasably coupled to a distal end of the shaft. At least one suture extends proximally from the suture anchor along an outer surface of the shaft. The at least one suture is configured to be wrapped around the first and second posts to maintain the suture in a fixed position when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion. The proximal end of the suture is coupled to the second body portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: May 18, 2017Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford, George Matthew Awtrey, Brian Robert Thoren