Patents by Inventor Glen Pierson
Glen Pierson 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: 20200187849Abstract: A device for treating bone in a living body includes (a) comprises an implant configured for attachment to a bone; (b) a first sensor measuring a strain on a first portion of the implant, the first portion of the implant being configured to be mechanically coupled to a weakened portion of a bone when the implant is coupled to the bone in a target position in combination; and (c) a second sensor measuring strain in a non-weakened portion of the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2020Publication date: June 18, 2020Inventors: Carl Deirmengian, George Mikhail, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 10675069Abstract: A device and method for treating a bone includes a bone plate including first and second portions joined to one another via a connecting portion, a rigidity of the connecting portion being less than rigidities of each of the first and second portions in combination with a first sensor mounted on the first portion measuring strain on the first portion and a second sensor mounted on the second portion measuring strain on the second portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 19, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Deirmengian, George Mikhail, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 10595771Abstract: A device for treating bone in a living body includes (a) comprises an implant configured for attachment to a bone; (b) a first sensor measuring a strain on a first portion of the implant, the first portion of the implant being configured to be mechanically coupled to a weakened portion of a bone when the implant is coupled to the bone in a target position in combination; and (c) a second sensor measuring strain in a non-weakened portion of the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2015Date of Patent: March 24, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Deirmengian, George Mikhail, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20200078062Abstract: A bone fixation system is configured to be implanted and secured to a bone so as to stabilize a bone. The bone fixation system includes an implant having a plate portion configured to be secured to a first segment of the bone by a first bone anchor, and a second segment of the bone by a second one anchor. The implant further includes a mesh portion configured to abut a third segment of the bone to prevent movement of the third segment relative to both the first segment and the second segment. The implant defining an outer perimeter defined in part by the plate portion and in part by the mesh portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2019Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Kenneth Kobayashi, Harry Thomas Hall, IV, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20200060830Abstract: A device for containing bone graft material includes an outer sleeve including a first proximal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof and a first distal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof and an inner sleeve connected to the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween, the inner sleeve including a second distal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof in combination with an interstitial mesh extending circumferentially between the inner and outer sleeves to hold graft material in the bone graft collecting space, the interstitial mesh including a third longitudinal split extending along a length thereof so that a distal side of the device may be spread open to open the distal longitudinal slot from the outer sleeve, through the interstitial mesh and the inner sleeve to a space radially within the inner sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: Scott LARSEN, Ross Hamel, Glen Pierson, George Mikhail
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Publication number: 20200015926Abstract: A C-arm, or a mobile intensifier device, is one example of a medical imaging device that is based on X-ray technology. Because a C-arm device can display high-resolution X-ray images in real time, a physician can monitor progress at any time during an operation, and thus can take appropriate actions based on the displayed images. Monitoring the images, however, is often challenging during certain procedures, for instance during procedures in which attention must be paid to the patient's anatomy as well as a medical imaging device display. In an example, a surgical instrument assembly includes a processor, a surgical instrument configured to operate on an anatomical structure, and a display coupled to the processor and attached to the surgical instrument. The display can be configured to display visual information comprising X-ray images generated by a medical imaging device, and depth gauge information generated by a depth gauge coupled to the surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 11, 2018Publication date: January 16, 2020Inventors: Mario Mata, Glen Pierson, Andre Furrer
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Patent number: 10507110Abstract: A device for containing bone graft material includes an outer sleeve including a first proximal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof and a first distal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof and an inner sleeve connected to the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween, the inner sleeve including a second distal longitudinal split extending along a length thereof in combination with an interstitial mesh extending circumferentially between the inner and outer sleeves to hold graft material in the bone graft collecting space, the interstitial mesh including a third longitudinal split extending along a length thereof so that a distal side of the device may be spread open to open the distal longitudinal slot from the outer sleeve, through the interstitial mesh and the inner sleeve to a space radially within the inner sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 2017Date of Patent: December 17, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Larsen, Ross Hamel, Glen Pierson, George Mikhail
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Patent number: 10499966Abstract: A bone fixation system is configured to be implanted and secured to a bone so as to stabilize a bone. The bone fixation system includes an implant having a plate portion configured to be secured to a first segment of the bone by a first bone anchor, and a second segment of the bone by a second one anchor. The implant further includes a mesh portion configured to abut a third segment of the bone to prevent movement of the third segment relative to both the first segment and the second segment. The implant defining an outer perimeter defined in part by the plate portion and in part by the mesh portion.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth Kobayashi, Harry Thomas Hall, IV, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20190350629Abstract: A method for syndesmosis fixation including at least one suture anchor configured to be implanted into bone and at least one suture assembly configured to extend from the suture anchor and about at least a portion of a fibula when the suture anchor is implanted in a tibia on either side of a fibular notch of the tibia. The suture assembly is selectively adjustable from a non-tensioned condition to a tensioned condition to stabilize and reduce the fibula relative to the tibia.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2019Publication date: November 21, 2019Inventors: Scott P. Larsen, Kevin Clancy, Mark Siravo, Glen Pierson, Wamis Singhatat
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Patent number: 10441210Abstract: A device for treating bone in a living body includes (a) comprises an implant configured for attachment to a bone; (b) a first sensor measuring a strain on a first portion of the implant, the first portion of the implant being configured to be mechanically coupled to a weakened portion of a bone when the implant is coupled to the bone in a target position in combination; and (c) a second sensor measuring strain in a non-weakened portion of the bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2010Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Carl Deirmengian, George Mikhail, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 10292822Abstract: A device for containing bone graft material includes a mesh outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of an outer surface of a target bone. The outer sleeve includes a longitudinal slot extending along a length thereof. The device also includes a mesh inner sleeve connected to an interior surface of the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween. The inner sleeve is sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of a medullary canal of the target bone. In addition, the device includes an interstitial mesh extending radially away from an exterior surface of the inner sleeve toward an interior surface of the outer sleeve to hold graft material in the bone graft collecting space.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2018Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Scott Larsen, Ross Hamel, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20190117283Abstract: A bone fixation system is configured to be implanted and secured to a bone so as to stabilize a bone. The bone fixation system includes an implant having a plate portion configured to be secured to a first segment of the bone by a first bone anchor, and a second segment of the bone by a second one anchor. The implant further includes a mesh portion configured to abut a third segment of the bone to prevent movement of the third segment relative to both the first segment and the second segment. The implant defining an outer perimeter defined in part by the plate portion and in part by the mesh portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 24, 2017Publication date: April 25, 2019Inventors: Kenneth Kobayashi, Harry Thomas Hall, IV, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20190083178Abstract: A C-arm, or a mobile intensifier device, is one example of a medical imaging device that is based on X-ray technology. Because a C-arm device can display high-resolution X-ray images in real time, a physician can monitor progress at any time during an operation, and thus can take appropriate actions based on the displayed images. Monitoring the images, however, is often challenging during certain procedures, for instance during procedures in which attention must be paid to the patient's anatomy as well as a medical imaging device display. In an example, a surgical instrument assembly includes a processor, a surgical instrument configured to operate on an anatomical structure, and a display coupled to the processor and attached to the surgical instrument. The display can be configured to display visual information comprising X-ray images generated by a medical imaging device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2017Publication date: March 21, 2019Inventors: Mario MATA, Glen PIERSON, George MIKHAIL, Scott LARSEN
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Publication number: 20190038214Abstract: In one example, a sensor is configured to be implanted into a patient's body. The sensor has at least one sensing element, a measurement device in communication with the at least one sensing element, and an internal wireless communicator in communication with the measurement device. The at least one sensing element includes a resistor, and the measurement device includes a capacitor. The measurement device measures a discharge time of the capacitor through the resistor so as to generate a measurement value that is proportional to a value of an anatomical property of the anatomical body, such as strain, that is observed by the sensor. The internal wireless communicator wirelessly communicates the measurement value through skin of the patient to an external wireless communicator situated outside of the patient's body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2018Publication date: February 7, 2019Inventors: George Mikhail, Filip Leszko, Glen Pierson, Brett Ivan Wakley, Arun Venkatasubramanian, Rosti Lemdiasov
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Publication number: 20180214235Abstract: A device for measuring blind holes formed through a bone includes (a) a first elongated rod including a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end including an increased diameter abutment extending radially outward therefrom, the abutment including a proximal surface formed to contact a portion of the bone adjacent a distal opening of the blind hole to assume a locked configuration with the bone and (b) a second elongated rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Alberto Fernandez DELL'OCA, Glen PIERSON
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Publication number: 20180168812Abstract: A device for containing bone graft material includes a mesh outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of an outer surface of a target bone. The outer sleeve includes a longitudinal slot extending along a length thereof. The device also includes a mesh inner sleeve connected to an interior surface of the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween. The inner sleeve is sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of a medullary canal of the target bone. In addition, the device includes an interstitial mesh extending radially away from an exterior surface of the inner sleeve toward an interior surface of the outer sleeve to hold graft material in the bone graft collecting space.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Scott LARSEN, Ross HAMEL, Glen PIERSON
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Patent number: 9949796Abstract: A device for measuring blind holes formed through a bone includes (a) a first elongated rod including a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end including an increased diameter abutment extending radially outward therefrom, the abutment including a proximal surface formed to contact a portion of the bone adjacent a distal opening of the blind hole to assume a locked configuration with the bone and (b) a second elongated rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 9925046Abstract: A device for containing bone graft material includes a mesh outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of an outer surface of a target bone. The outer sleeve includes a longitudinal slot extending along a length thereof. The device also includes a mesh inner sleeve connected to an interior surface of the outer sleeve via at least one strut so that a bone graft collecting space is defined therebetween. The inner sleeve is sized and shaped to correspond to a profile of a medullary canal of the target bone. In addition, the device includes an interstitial mesh extending radially away from an exterior surface of the inner sleeve toward an interior surface of the outer sleeve to hold graft material in the bone graft collecting space.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Scott Larsen, Ross Hamel, Glen Pierson
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Publication number: 20180000527Abstract: A device and method for treating a bone includes a bone plate including first and second portions joined to one another via a connecting portion, a rigidity of the connecting portion being less than rigidities of each of the first and second portions in combination with a first sensor mounted on the first portion measuring strain on the first portion and a second sensor mounted on the second portion measuring strain on the second portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2017Publication date: January 4, 2018Inventors: Carl DEIRMENGIAN, George MIKHAIL, Glen PIERSON
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Patent number: 9848923Abstract: A locking tack for attaching a bone fixation device to a bone includes (a) an elongated body including a distal portion formed of a weldable material and sized to be received within a bore through a portion of a target bone and a proximal portion which, when the distal portion is in a desired position within a target bone, extends out of the bone; (b) a channel extending longitudinally through the elongated body from a proximal end thereof to a channel distal end within the distal portion of the elongated body; and (c) an engaging feature at a distal end of the channel configured to engage an extraction mechanism so that forces applied to the extraction mechanism are transmitted to the distal end of the elongated body.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2010Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Mark Siravo, Glen Pierson, Charles West