Patents by Inventor Ian Trail

Ian Trail 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: 9060762
    Abstract: An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Colleran, Ian Trail, Stefan Gabriel, Justin Dye, George Sikora
  • Publication number: 20110152928
    Abstract: An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2010
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis Colleran, Ian Trail, Stefan Gabriel, Justin Dye, George Sikora
  • Publication number: 20060276903
    Abstract: A medical procedure for use in connection with a patient suffering from cuff tear arthropathy is disclosed. The medial procedure includes providing a humeral prosthesis having a prosthetic head component, wherein (i) the prosthetic head component includes a glenoid-bearing portion and an acromion-bearing portion, and (ii) the glenoid-bearing portion and the acromion-bearing portion define an outer bearing surface, and (iii) the outer bearing surface extends in a medial/lateral direction across a radial distance D, and (iii) D?190°. The medical procedure further includes implanting the humeral prosthesis in the patient so that the acromion-bearing portion contacts and bears directly against a natural acromion of the patient during abduction of an arm of the patient that possesses the humerus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian Maroney, Ian Trail
  • Publication number: 20060264936
    Abstract: Systems and methods for bone fixation are disclosed. A fixation system can have a planar fixation device and a laterally-fixed fixation apparatus. The planar fixation device can have a planar surface and at least one opening having side walls defining an at least generally cylindrical shape. The laterally-fixed fixation apparatus can have an at least generally cylindrical shaped head portion having outer wall sections at least partially surrounding a central hollow area. The head portion can have an inner bottom surface. An expander hub is provided in the fixation apparatus for positioning at least partially within the central hollow area of the head portion and can be seated at least partially on the inner bottom surface of the head portion. The expander hub is rotatable to force the outer wall sections of the head portion outwardly for engaging and locking the fixation apparatus in place in the opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2005
    Publication date: November 23, 2006
    Inventors: Jason Partin, Robert Ball, Ian Trail
  • Publication number: 20050033426
    Abstract: Hemi joint replacements for the base of the first metacarpal of the CMC joint are provided which can effectively restore and reestablish functional joint mechanics while preserving the soft tissues that contribute to joint stability and function. The implants have a unique head shape with a saddle-like articular surface that is shaped somewhat similar to a conventional bicycle seat. A set of four proportionately larger and smaller implants allows a surgeon to choose the appropriately sized prosthesis for implantation in respect of the metacarpal osteotomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2004
    Publication date: February 10, 2005
    Inventors: William Ogilvie, Charles Mumme, Ian Trail
  • Publication number: 20030120309
    Abstract: An anchor includes an anchor body configured to be retained within base tissue. The anchor body includes a unidirectional mechanism to selectively restrict passage of a flexible member through the anchor. The flexible member includes a loop to enable attachment of candidate tissue to base tissue without the use of knots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 27, 2002
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Dennis Colleran, Ian Trail, Stefan Gabriel, Justin Dye, George Sikora