Patents by Inventor Hill Hastings

Hill Hastings 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: 11917510
    Abstract: One or more Bluetooth® low energy (BLE) beacons in communication with a remote server that provides check in capabilities and payment capabilities may be installed at a location. The BLE beacons may connect with a user's mobile device when the user enters the location and allow the user to check in to the location and authorize payments to be made at the location. Once the user is checked in to the location, the user may be provided with additional functionality, benefits, offers, and applications related to the location and facilitated by the check in. Further, the user may be pre-checked in into a next location when the user is at a current location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: PAYPAL, INC.
    Inventors: Kent Griffin, John Hastings Granbery, Hill Ferguson, David Marcus, Michael Charles Todasco
  • Patent number: 10231839
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. For example, the prosthesis can achieve a different size condylar replacement, a selected offset, a selected articulation, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2019
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Kevin T. Stone, Thomas J. Graham, Hill Hastings, Nicholas J. Katrana, Nathan A. Winslow
  • Patent number: 9301674
    Abstract: A tissue retractor generally includes a pair of arms that are pivotally coupled to each other and each have a finger grip portion on a first end and a working portion arranged on an opposite second end. Each of the second ends comprises an elongated shaft that extends along an axis. A pair of paddles each having a planar engagement body and a mounting portion are pivotally coupled to a corresponding elongated shaft. The paddles are selectively rotatable around the respective axes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel D. Fritzinger, Hill Hastings
  • Patent number: 8585768
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. For example, the prosthesis can achieve a different size condylar replacement, a selected offset, a selected articulation, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian K Berelsman, Kevin T Stone, Russell M Parrott, Hill Hastings, Thomas J Graham
  • Publication number: 20130123581
    Abstract: A tissue retractor generally includes a pair of arms that are pivotally coupled to each other and each have a finger grip portion on a first end and a working portion arranged on an opposite second end. Each of the second ends comprises an elongated shaft that extends along an axis. A pair of paddles each having a planar engagement body and a mounting portion are pivotally coupled to a corresponding elongated shaft. The paddles are selectively rotatable around the respective axes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Daniel D. Fritzinger, Hill Hastings
  • Publication number: 20100179661
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. For example, the prosthesis can achieve a different size condylar replacement, a selected offset, a selected articulation, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2009
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Kevin T. Stone, Thomas J. Graham, Hill Hastings, Nicholas J. Katrana, Nathan A. Winslow
  • Publication number: 20080033566
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Inventors: Brian Berelsman, Kevin Stone, Thomas Graham, Hill Hastings
  • Patent number: 7247170
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint kit that is particularly well suited for an elbow. In each of the various embodiments, the prosthetic joint kit transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, being structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2007
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Thomas J Graham, Brian K Berelsman, Hill Hastings, Kevin T Stone
  • Publication number: 20060173546
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result. For example, the prosthesis can achieve a different size condylar replacement, a selected offset, a selected articulation, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: August 3, 2006
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian Berelsman, Kevin Stone, Russell Parrott, Hill Hastings, Thomas Graham
  • Publication number: 20030208276
    Abstract: A prosthetic joint kit that is particularly well suited for an elbow. In each of the various embodiments, the prosthetic joint kit transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, being structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Kevin T. Stone, Thomas J. Graham, Hill Hastings