Patents by Inventor Gregory A. Alfonso
Gregory A. Alfonso 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: 20230020951Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide and anchor deployment assembly with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end, a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, and a sliding inserter movably connected to the elongated body and configured to move between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated body. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the distal end to a position between the distal and proximal ends. The second channel extends at an angle relative to the first channel and intersects the first channel at a convergence area at the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: CONMED CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Gregory A. Alfonso, Matthew C. Summitt, Robert A. Rofman
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Publication number: 20220354683Abstract: A traction tower trap assembly with straps and finger traps that are easily adjustable and releasable. The traction tower assembly includes straps for parts of the arm, such as the patient's bicep or forearm, and finger traps to traction parts of the arm and fingers for surgical procedures. The forearm traction tower assembly includes a tower having first and second sides. The tower is connected to a base plate with a first and second slots extending partially therethrough. The assembly includes a strap made of a length of material attached to first and second adjustment mechanisms. The first adjustment mechanism is slidable within the first slot of the base plate and the second adjustment mechanism is slidable within the second slot of the base plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2020Publication date: November 10, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory Alfonso, Robert Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Thien Vu, Jennifer Hicks, Brenda Yantzer
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Publication number: 20220346769Abstract: A soft suture anchor construct is provided for placement in or against tissue or bone. The anchor includes an all-suture anchor having two ends positioned in a first direction in a pre-deployment configuration. In a deployed configuration, the two ends are positioned in a second direction different from the first direction. The suture anchor construct also includes a filament passing through the anchor at a plurality of passing locations, where the filament changes direction at least once along the direction of the longitudinal axis of the anchor and forms at least one slack line. In the pre-deployment configuration, the filament extends a first length between adjacent passing locations, and in the deployed configuration, the filament extends a second length between adjacent passing locations. The second length is shorter than the first length. The suture anchor construct may be deployed in a bone hole with an inserter, anchor driver, or other deployment device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: November 3, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Alfonso, Matthew C. Summitt, Robert A. Rofman
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Patent number: 11471173Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide and anchor deployment assembly with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end, a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, and a sliding inserter movably connected to the elongated body and configured to move between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated body. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the distal end to a position between the distal and proximal ends. The second channel extends at an angle relative to the first channel and intersects the first channel at a convergence area at the distal end.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2018Date of Patent: October 18, 2022Assignee: CONMED CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Gregory A. Alfonso, Matthew C. Summitt, Robert A. Rofman
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Publication number: 20220287727Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end of the elongated body, and a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end at an angle relative to the first channel. The first channel and the second channel intersect at a convergence area at the distal end. A drill bit is movable in a slidable manner within the second channel, and a driver loaded with a suture anchor is movable in a slidable manner within the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2022Publication date: September 15, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Rofman, Erika T. Calvert, Peter Miller
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Patent number: 11395647Abstract: A soft suture anchor construct is provided for placement in or against tissue or bone. The anchor includes an all-suture anchor having two ends positioned in a first direction in a pre-deployment configuration. In a deployed configuration, the two ends are positioned in a second direction different from the first direction. The suture anchor construct also includes a filament passing through the anchor at a plurality of passing locations, where the filament changes direction at least once along the direction of the longitudinal axis of the anchor and forms at least one slack line. In the pre-deployment configuration, the filament extends a first length between adjacent passing locations, and in the deployed configuration, the filament extends a second length between adjacent passing locations. The second length is shorter than the first length. The suture anchor construct may be deployed in a bone hole with an inserter, anchor driver, or other deployment device.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2017Date of Patent: July 26, 2022Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Alfonso, Matthew C. Summitt, Robert A. Rofman
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Publication number: 20220192680Abstract: A microfracture device for creating small holes in a bone. The microfracture device includes a handle having a body extending along a central longitudinal axis with a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft connected to the distal end of the body, the shaft having a distal tip; wherein the distal tip extends at first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a sliding mechanism slidably engaged with a surface of the body and moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the sliding mechanism further comprises a striking surface extending therefrom, wherein the striking surface is positioned at a second angle to the central longitudinal axis that is at least substantially similar to the first angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2022Publication date: June 23, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt
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Patent number: 11344321Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end of the elongated body, and a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end at an angle relative to the first channel. The first channel and the second channel intersect at a convergence area at the distal end. A drill bit is movable in a slidable manner within the second channel, and a driver loaded with a suture anchor is movable in a slidable manner within the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2020Date of Patent: May 31, 2022Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Rofman, Erika T. Calvert, Peter Miller
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Patent number: 11304708Abstract: A microfracture device for creating small holes in a bone. The microfracture device includes a handle having a body extending along a central longitudinal axis with a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft connected to the distal end of the body, the shaft having a distal tip; wherein the distal tip extends at first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a sliding mechanism slidably engaged with a surface of the body and moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the sliding mechanism further comprises a striking surface extending therefrom, wherein the striking surface is positioned at a second angle to the central longitudinal axis that is at least substantially similar to the first angle.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2019Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory Alfonso, Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt
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Publication number: 20220079798Abstract: A traction tower assembly and traction tower scale. The traction tower assembly includes a tower assembly including a first tower having a first side surface and a second tower having a second side surface positioned adjacent to the first side surface, wherein the second tower is movable with respect to the first tower in a first direction and in a second direction; and an elongated arm assembly attached to and extending from the tower assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2020Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory Alfonso, Robert Thibodeau, Matthew Summitt, Thien Vu, Brenda Yantzer
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Publication number: 20220031348Abstract: A surgical cutting device for cutting and removing cartilage from a diseased area. The surgical cutting device includes an elongated shaft having a proximal portion and a distal portion connected between a proximal end and a distal end. A central longitudinal axis extends through the elongated shaft. The proximal portion has a first diameter and the distal portion has a second diameter. The first diameter being larger than the second diameter. The cutting device also includes a cutting tip at the distal end of the elongated shaft. The cutting tip extends along a second axis at an angle relative to the central longitudinal axis and includes a curved blade. The curved blade includes an inner wall extending to a base of the cutting tip.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Randall Viola, Gregory Alfonso, Matthew Summitt, Robert Thibodeau
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Publication number: 20220015779Abstract: A multi-axis drill guide assembly for precise drilling and guidewire placement. The drill guide assembly includes a guide arm having a first end and a second end with a curved slot extending from the first end toward the second end. The drill guide assembly also includes a curved guide extension arm having a first end and a second end. The first end of the curved guide extension arm is slidable within the curved slot of the guide arm. The drill guide assembly additionally has a probe arm rotatably connected to the second end of the guide arm. The probe arm is rotatable to a position that is non-planar relative to the guide arm. A drill guide is attached to the second end of the curved guide extension arm and extends along a first axis. A probe is attached to the probe arm and extends along a second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2019Publication date: January 20, 2022Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Christopher Carson
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Publication number: 20210386438Abstract: A drill guide for controlling the first metacarpal while maintaining the proper trajectory of the drill. The drill guide includes a guide rail having an elongated shaft and a guide body with an aperture extending therethrough. The aperture is configured to receive the elongated shaft of the guide rail. The drill guide also includes a distal ring connected to the elongated shaft. A spike and a hook are both attached to the distal ring and extend therefrom. The hook and the spike extend from opposing positions along the distal ring. A trigger end of the guide body has a trigger that, when actuated, allows the guide body to slide along the guide rail in a proximal direction. A drilling end of the guide body has a rotatable drill bullet extending distally therefrom. The drill bullet includes a pair of arms lined with teeth for engaging the first metacarpal.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2019Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A Thibodeau, Gregory A Alfonso, Matthew C Summitt, Joaquim Casanas
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Publication number: 20210330315Abstract: A suture backstop system for loading an all-suture backstop on a suspension system in a bone tunnel. The suture backstop system has a backstop with a first and second end both extending in a distal direction. The system includes a first passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a first loop is created in the first passing longitudinal element and extends from the first end of the backstop. Similarly, the system also includes a second passing longitudinal element woven through the backstop such that a second loop is created in the second passing longitudinal element and extends from the second end of the backstop. The first and second passing longitudinal elements are attached to a distal end of a handle. The first and second ends of the backstop are positioned in a first direction in an undeployed configuration and positioned in a second direction, different from the first direction, in a deployed configuration.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: October 28, 2021Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory Alfonso, Matthew Summitt, Robert Thibodeau
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Publication number: 20210007731Abstract: A suture anchor driver with a tensioning mechanism. The suture anchor driver has a handle with a proximal end and a distal end. The handle has a recess with a shaft extending centrally therefrom. The suture anchor driver has a detent ring and a spool. The detent ring has a central aperture and one or more projections. The spool has a central aperture and is rotatable between first and second configurations. The spool has a plurality of protrusions extending from its side. The shaft extends through the central apertures in the detent ring and spool such that the projections of the detent ring are adjacent the protrusions extending from the spool. In the first configuration, one of the projections extends between two of the protrusions. In the second configuration, one of the projections is aligned with one of the protrusions.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: January 14, 2021Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Giuseppe Lombardo, Grady Breslich, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Thibodeau
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Publication number: 20200222064Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end of the elongated body, and a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end at an angle relative to the first channel. The first channel and the second channel intersect at a convergence area at the distal end. A drill bit is movable in a slidable manner within the second channel, and a driver loaded with a suture anchor is movable in a slidable manner within the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Rofman, Erika T. Calvert, Peter Miller
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Publication number: 20200155177Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide and anchor deployment assembly with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end, a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end, and a sliding inserter movably connected to the elongated body and configured to move between the proximal and distal ends of the elongated body. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the distal end to a position between the distal and proximal ends. The second channel extends at an angle relative to the first channel and intersects the first channel at a convergence area at the distal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2018Publication date: May 21, 2020Applicant: CONMED CORPORATIONInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Gregory A. Alfonso, Matthew C. Summitt, Robert A. Rofman
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Patent number: 10631884Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end of the elongated body, and a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end at an angle relative to the first channel. The first channel and the second channel intersect at a convergence area at the distal end. A drill bit is movable in a slidable manner within the second channel, and a driver loaded with a suture anchor is movable in a slidable manner within the first channel.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 28, 2020Assignee: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Rofman, Erika T. Calvert, Peter Miller
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Publication number: 20190290294Abstract: A microfracture device for creating small holes in a bone. The microfracture device includes a handle having a body extending along a central longitudinal axis with a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft connected to the distal end of the body, the shaft having a distal tip; wherein the distal tip extends at first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a sliding mechanism slidably engaged with a surface of the body and moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the sliding mechanism further comprises a striking surface extending therefrom, wherein the striking surface is positioned at a second angle to the central longitudinal axis that is at least substantially similar to the first angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2019Publication date: September 26, 2019Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Gregory Alfonso, Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt
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Publication number: 20180344330Abstract: A multi-barrel drill guide with an elongated body extending along a longitudinal axis having a proximal end and a distal end, an elongated distal guide tube attached to and extending from the distal end of the elongated body, and a handle extending from the elongated body between the proximal end and the distal end. The elongated body has a first channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end and a second channel extending from the proximal end to the distal end at an angle relative to the first channel. The first channel and the second channel intersect at a convergence area at the distal end. A drill bit is movable in a slidable manner within the second channel, and a driver loaded with a suture anchor is movable in a slidable manner within the first channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2017Publication date: December 6, 2018Applicant: Conmed CorporationInventors: Robert A. Thibodeau, Matthew C. Summitt, Gregory A. Alfonso, Robert A. Rofman, Erika T. Calvert