Patents by Inventor Grant D Foy

Grant D Foy 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).

  • Surgical instrument adaptor
    Patent number: 9451999
    Abstract: A surgical instrument adaptor comprises a member that defines a longitudinal axis. The member is configured for connection to an image guide that is configured to generate a signal representative of a position of a surgical instrument. The member extends between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of an actuator. The second end includes a second mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of the surgical instrument. Systems and methods are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William A. Rezach, Nicholas M. Benson, Grant D. Foy, Thomas V. McGahann
  • SURGICAL INSTRUMENT ADAPTOR
    Publication number: 20150105833
    Abstract: A surgical instrument adaptor comprises a member that defines a longitudinal axis. The member is configured for connection to an image guide that is configured to generate a signal representative of a position of a surgical instrument. The member extends between a first end and a second end. The first end includes a first mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of an actuator. The second end includes a second mating part configured for releasable engagement with a mating part of the surgical instrument. Systems and methods are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 10, 2013
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Joshua W. Simpson, William A. Rezach, Nicholas M. Benson, Grant D. Foy, Thomas V. MCGahann
  • Connector and method
    Patent number: 8317837
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for securing linear elements relative to one another. In some embodiments, medical implant linear elements are secured in a connector by forcing one or both of the linear elements against at least another member such as a tapered member or wedge. The secured linear elements may include rods, posts, screws, hooks, bars, bolts, or other members.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William A Rezach, Ryan R Davis, Grant D Foy
  • Connector and Method
    Publication number: 20110196425
    Abstract: Embodiments of the invention include a device and method for securing linear elements relative to one another. In some embodiments, medical implant linear elements are secured in a connector by forcing one or both of the linear elements against at least another member such as a tapered member or wedge. The secured linear elements may include rods, posts, screws, hooks, bars, bolts, or other members.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: William A. Rezach, Ryan R. Davis, Grant D. Foy