Patents by Inventor Guillaume Kerboul
Guillaume Kerboul 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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Patent number: 11076869Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopaedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 3, 2021Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 10500025Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Patent number: 10092301Abstract: An orthopedic reamer connector includes a holder section shaped to allow for connection of an orthopedic reamer, the holder section including a connection surface and two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface, each of the two pairs of holders having a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to the first holder, the first holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees; and a stop section mechanically interlocked with the holder section so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween and including a pair of stops associated with each of the two pairs of holders, each of the pair of stops having a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2017Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 10092420Abstract: An orthopaedic impactor includes an elongate member having an interface end; an impact head connected to the elongate member; an implant interface held at the interface end that is configured to connect to an acetabular cup; and a securing mechanism attached to the elongate member that includes an actuator and a pressing member at least partly covering the implant interface. The pressing member is connected to the actuator and slidable relative to the implant interface. The actuator is configured to slide the pressing member along the implant interface.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: October 9, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, James Truscott
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Patent number: 9931127Abstract: An adjustable rongeur includes a first handle portion pivotally connected to a second handle portion. A shank is connected to the first handle portion at a proximal end of the shank, wherein the shank has a footplate at a distal end thereof. A crossbar is slidably engaged with the shank, wherein the crossbar is connected to the second handle portion, wherein a cutting opening is formed between a distal end of the crossbar and the footplate of the shank. An opening selection actuator is positioned within at least one of the first and second handle portion, wherein the opening selection actuator engages between the first and second handle portions to control a length of the cutting opening.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Specialty Surgical Instrumentation, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Jim Truscott, Stuart Weekes
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Patent number: 9924955Abstract: An orthopedic reamer connector includes a base shaped to allow for connection of an orthopedic reamer having a connection surface and being configured to rotatably connect to a rotary actuator; two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface that each have a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to said first holder. The first holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees. A pair of stops are associated with each of the two pairs of holders. Each pair of stops has a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2014Date of Patent: March 27, 2018Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 9814470Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2014Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20170319312Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Publication number: 20170311959Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopaedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20170303936Abstract: An orthopaedic reamer connector includes a holder section shaped to allow for connection of an orthopaedic reamer, the holder section including a connection surface and two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface, each of the two pairs of holders having a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to the first holder, the first holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders being opposed to each other by about 180 degrees; and a stop section mechanically interlocked with the holder section so as to prevent relative rotation therebetween and including a pair of stops associated with each of the two pairs of holders, each of the pair of stops having a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Patent number: 9744013Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2015Date of Patent: August 29, 2017Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Patent number: 9527194Abstract: A polyaxial tool, including an elongate body defining a first end, a second and a longitudinal axis extending therebetween; the elongate body defining a cavity at the first end; a plurality of arcuate gear teeth circumferentially arranged in the cavity and movable with respect to the elongate body; a socket coupled to the housing and coaxial with the plurality of gear teeth; and a handle coupled to the second end, where an angular position of at least one of the elongate body and handle is adjustable with respect to the plurality of gear teeth.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2011Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James William Truscott, Jose Fernandez
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Patent number: 9456828Abstract: A medical instrument handle assembly, for holding a medical instrument configured for preparing a bone to receive an implant, includes: a housing including a housing pin; an elongate arm including a proximal end; a lever subassembly including a lever body and a lever latch, the lever body being pivotally connected to the proximal end of the elongate arm, the lever body and the lever latch being pivotally connected to one another and thereby being selectively positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position, the first position being when the lever body and the lever latch are clamped about the housing pin, the second position being when the lever body and the lever latch are unclamped relative to the housing pin.Type: GrantFiled: January 18, 2013Date of Patent: October 4, 2016Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott
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Publication number: 20160135817Abstract: An adjustable rongeur includes a first handle portion pivotally connected to a second handle portion. A shank is connected to the first handle portion at a proximal end of the shank, wherein the shank has a footplate at a distal end thereof. A crossbar is slidably engaged with the shank, wherein the crossbar is connected to the second handle portion, wherein a cutting opening is formed between a distal end of the crossbar and the footplate of the shank. An opening selection actuator is positioned within at least one of the first and second handle portion, wherein the opening selection actuator engages between the first and second handle portions to control a length of the cutting opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Jim Truscott, Stuart Weekes
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Publication number: 20160135818Abstract: An orthopaedic reamer connector includes a base shaped to allow for connection of an orthopaedic reamer having a connection surface and being configured to rotatably connect to a rotary actuator; two pairs of holders associated with the connection surface that each have a first holder and a second holder that forms an acute angle relative to said first holder. The first holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees and the second holders are opposed to each other by about 180 degrees. A pair of stops are associated with each of the two pairs of holders. Each pair of stops has a first stop associated with the first holder and a second stop associated with the second holder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20160135963Abstract: An orthopaedic impactor includes an elongate member having an interface end; an impact head connected to the elongate member; an implant interface held at the interface end that is configured to connect to an acetabular cup; and a securing mechanism attached to the elongate member that includes an actuator and a pressing member at least partly covering the implant interface. The pressing member is connected to the actuator and slidable relative to the implant interface. The actuator is configured to slide the pressing member along the implant interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2014Publication date: May 19, 2016Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, James Truscott
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Patent number: 9220542Abstract: A polyaxial driver system for inserting and setting the angular orientation of an implant includes an elongated component and a distal component. The elongated component extends along a main axis and includes an elongated tubular sheath and an elongated shaft disposed within the tubular sheath. The distal component is pivotally connected to a distal end of the elongated shaft and includes a tubular body extending along the main axis and a spherical head dimensioned to fit and move freely within the tubular body. A proximal end of the elongated shaft includes a first set of outer threads and a proximal end of the elongated tubular sheath includes inner threads shaped and dimensioned to engage the first set of outer threads of the elongated shaft. Rotating the elongated tubular sheath clockwise or counter-clockwise moves the elongated shaft forward or backward along the main axis, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2012Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: TECOMET, INCInventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James William Truscott, Stuart G. Weekes
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Publication number: 20150335335Abstract: The present invention provides an orthopedic reamer handle that includes a reamer portion configured to transmit torque to a reamer head, a driver portion connected to the reamer portion that is configured to receive and transmit torque from a driver, and a drive train connecting the reamer portion to the driver portion to transmit torque from the driver portion to the reamer portion. The drive train includes a first drive shaft that defines a first axis and is connected to the driver portion at a first end and to a first intermediate connector at a second end. An offsetting member is connected to a second intermediate end of the first intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the first axis and defines a second axis. The offsetting member connects to the reamer portion via a second intermediate connector at an acute angle relative to the second axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2014Publication date: November 26, 2015Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
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Publication number: 20150122682Abstract: A medical device tray for carrying a plurality of medical devices includes: a base made of a substantially rigid material, the base forming at least one base through-hole that has an associated visual indicator; and a covering affixed to the base, the covering being made of a material which is softer than the substantially rigid material of the base and substantially transparent, the covering forming at least one covering through-hole, the at least one base through-hole and the at least one covering through-hole cooperating to form at least one medical device tray through-hole configured for directly supporting a respective one of the plurality of medical devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
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Publication number: 20140207200Abstract: A medical instrument handle assembly, for holding a medical instrument configured for preparing a bone to receive an implant, includes: a housing including a housing pin; an elongate arm including a proximal end; a lever subassembly including a lever body and a lever latch, the lever body being pivotally connected to the proximal end of the elongate arm, the lever body and the lever latch being pivotally connected to one another and thereby being selectively positionable relative to one another between a first position and a second position, the first position being when the lever body and the lever latch are clamped about the housing pin, the second position being when the lever body and the lever latch are unclamped relative to the housing pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: Symmetry Medical, Inc.Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, Jim Truscott