Patents by Inventor Gregory C. Berlet

Gregory C. Berlet 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: 11957596
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Armacost, Sach Combs, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet
  • Publication number: 20240074865
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and + realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Jeremy H. Morgan, Murray J. Penner
  • Publication number: 20240065850
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and + realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventor: Gregory C. Berlet
  • Publication number: 20240065685
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Jeremy H. Morgan, Murray J. Penner
  • Publication number: 20240065841
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Murray J. Penner
  • Publication number: 20240065849
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Murray J. Penner
  • Publication number: 20240065740
    Abstract: Devices, systems and methods for surgical treatment of mid-foot disorders such as osteoarthritis, spacing disorders, or alignment disorders, including mid-foot arthroplasty devices and systems for the 2nd and 3rd tarsometatarsal (TMT) joint, implants for post-osteotomy spacing and realignment, arthroplasty articular implants, dowel grafts for TMT arthrodesis or fusion, dowel grafts for navicular cuneiform (NC) arthrodesis, dowel grafts for intercuneiform arthrodesis, and/or locking dowels for joint fusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Applicant: Apex Orthopedics, LLC
    Inventors: Gregory C. Berlet, Stephen A. Brigido, Murray J. Penner
  • Patent number: 11903574
    Abstract: A method includes forming a bone tunnel through a first bone and a second bone and inserting a flexible construct through the bone tunnel. The flexible construct includes a first anchoring element and a second anchoring element coupled by at least one flexible strand defining an adjustable loop. The at least one flexible strand includes a first end extending from the first anchoring element in an opposite direction from the adjustable loop. A length of the adjustable loop is adjusted to position the first bone and the second bone in a selected spacing. The first end of the at least one flexible strand is coupled to a tissue section using a third anchoring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse G. Moore, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20230225876
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2023
    Publication date: July 20, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. ARMACOST, Sach COMBS, Murray John PENNER, Bruce E. COHEN, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Gregory C. BERLET
  • Patent number: 11642224
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Armacost, Sach Combs, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet
  • Publication number: 20220160408
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2022
    Publication date: May 26, 2022
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Patent number: 11266451
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: CrossRoads Extremity Systems, LLC
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20210290221
    Abstract: A method includes forming a bone tunnel through a first bone and a second bone and inserting a flexible construct through the bone tunnel. The flexible construct includes a first anchoring element and a second anchoring element coupled by at least one flexible strand defining an adjustable loop. The at least one flexible strand includes a first end extending from the first anchoring element in an opposite direction from the adjustable loop. A length of the adjustable loop is adjusted to position the first bone and the second bone in a selected spacing. The first end of the at least one flexible strand is coupled to a tissue section using a third anchoring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse G. Moore, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen
  • Patent number: 11051799
    Abstract: A method includes forming a bone tunnel through a first bone and a second bone and inserting a flexible construct through the bone tunnel. The flexible construct includes a first anchoring element and a second anchoring element coupled by at least one flexible strand defining an adjustable loop. The at least one flexible strand includes a first end extending from the first anchoring element in an opposite direction from the adjustable loop. A length of the adjustable loop is adjusted to position the first bone and the second bone in a selected spacing. The first end of the at least one flexible strand is coupled to a tissue section using a third anchoring element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jesse G. Moore, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20200305940
    Abstract: A modular bone fixation implant includes a center post having exterior bone engaging features and configured to be implanted within a bone. The center post includes an aperture at an outer end of the center post. One or more interchangeable modular components may be placed within the bone and anchored to the aperture of the center post. Interchangeable modular components may include staples, bone plates, and spacers, each having at least a first end including a post engaging arm sized and shaped to seat within an interlocking feature of the aperture. A locking screw is provided to anchor all components to the center post when the interchangeable modular components have been placed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Chad Hollis, Vernon Hartdegen, Daniel Sayger, Daniel J. Triplett, Gregory C. Berlet, Christopher F. Hyer
  • Publication number: 20200297502
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. ARMACOST, Sach COMBS, Murray John PENNER, Bruce E. COHEN, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Gregory C. BERLET
  • Patent number: 10709566
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Scott A. Armacost, Sach Combs, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet
  • Publication number: 20200138491
    Abstract: A device for use in orthopedic procedures involving the alignment and fixation of bone. The device includes a body having a bone facing surface, an opposing surface, a lateral surface being disposed between the bone facing surface and the opposing surface and a longitudinal axis extending through the bone facing surface and the opposing surface. The body defines a pin hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a bone fastener hole extending through the body from the bone facing surface to the opposing surface, a tool hole extending at least partially through the body and an alignment index for positioning the body relative to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2019
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Stephen A. Brigido, Christopher F. Hyer, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray J. Penner, Jeffrey D. Sander
  • Publication number: 20190069890
    Abstract: A method includes forming a bone tunnel through a first bone and a second bone and inserting a flexible construct through the bone tunnel. The flexible construct includes a first anchoring element and a second anchoring element coupled by at least one flexible strand defining an adjustable loop. The at least one flexible strand includes a first end extending from the first anchoring element in an opposite direction from the adjustable loop. A length of the adjustable loop is adjusted to position the first bone and the second bone in a selected spacing. The first end of the at least one flexible strand is coupled to a tissue section using a third anchoring element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2018
    Publication date: March 7, 2019
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jesse G. Moore, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen
  • Publication number: 20180318097
    Abstract: An implant includes a curved first plate section having a curvature about a longitudinal axis extending in a longitudinal direction. The first plate section has a first hole and a second hole. The first hole and the second hole are positioned to receive respective bone screws for attaching the implant to a first curved surface of a bone having a syndesmosis. A second plate section extends continuously from the first plate section. The second plate section has at least a third hole that is positioned to be offset from the first hole and the second hole in a direction that is anterior or posterior from the first hole and the second hole in a case where the longitudinal axis is aligned along a superior-inferior direction. The third hole is configured to receive at least one screw or at least one button for holding a suture at a position offset from the first line segment hole and the second hole in the anterior or posterior direction, for reducing the syndesmosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 4, 2017
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott A. ARMACOST, Sach Combs, Murray John Penner, Bruce E. Cohen, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Gregory C. Berlet