Patents by Inventor Gordon I. Groh

Gordon I. Groh 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: 10888438
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2021
    Assignee: Encore Medical, LP
    Inventor: Gordon I Groh
  • Publication number: 20180193167
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventor: Gordon I. GROH
  • Patent number: 9918853
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 20, 2018
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL LP
    Inventor: Gordon I Groh
  • Publication number: 20160095722
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventor: Gordon I. GROH
  • Patent number: 9241723
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, LP
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
  • Publication number: 20150190130
    Abstract: A surgical anchor configured to engage soft tissue within a bone cavity defined by a bottom surface and a side surface includes a main body having an exterior surface, a proximal end, and opposing distal end; a tissue capture portion disposed proximate the distal end of the main body; a handle engagement portion disposed proximate the proximate end of the main body; and at least one anchoring member protruding from the exterior surface of the main body. The handle engagement portion is configured to operably engage an insertion handle. The tissue capture portion includes at least one tissue engaging member adapted to secure soft tissue between the anchor and the bottom surface of the bone cavity. At least a portion of the exterior surface of the main body is adapted to secure soft tissue between the anchor and the side surface of the bone cavity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2015
    Publication date: July 9, 2015
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
  • Publication number: 20130267960
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2013
    Publication date: October 10, 2013
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
  • Patent number: 8480677
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
  • Publication number: 20100217399
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for use in a replacing a joint having a prepared bone surface. A base plate system according to one embodiment includes a base plate comprising a plurality of locking screw holes defined therethrough and first and second opposing surfaces, wherein the second surface is configured to be positioned adjacent to the prepared bone surface. The system also includes a central peg extending outwardly from the second surface of the base plate and configured to engage the prepared bone surface and a plurality of locking screws configured to be inserted within a respective locking screw hole and engage the prepared bone surface. In addition, the system includes a plurality of locking washers disposed within a respective locking screw hole and configured to receive a respective locking screw and lock the locking screw at a desired angle with respect to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh
  • Publication number: 20100217337
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention provide systems and methods for treating a proximal humeral fracture. A system according to one embodiment includes a longitudinal member configured to be received within the humeral shaft. The system includes a jig assembly configured to be coupled to the longitudinal member, wherein the jig assembly includes at least one hole defined therethrough that is configured to guide placement of at least one hole in the humeral shaft, and wherein the hole formed in the humeral shaft is configured to align with at least one hole in the humeral implant such that the jig assembly is configured to locate the position of the humeral implant in the humeral shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2010
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Inventor: Gordon I. Groh