Patents by Inventor Jackson R. Heavener
Jackson R. Heavener 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: 20170238978Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a closed compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. The compression housing is not located on the medial line of the plate, but is peripheral to the medial line, either in the longitudinal or the medial direction of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2017Publication date: August 24, 2017Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Gordon Bennett, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Jackson R. Heavener, Brian Hockett, Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Andrew Leither, Ellen Pokorney, Allison Wright
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Publication number: 20170128111Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2017Publication date: May 11, 2017Applicant: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David A. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Patent number: 9572607Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2015Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David A. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Publication number: 20160354128Abstract: The invention comprises a lateral ankle fusion plate, a jig for use with the fusion plate and a method for ankle fusion of the joints between the tibia, the talus, and the calcaneus. In addition, a separate fusion screw from posterior to anterior through the calcaneal tuberosity into the distal tibia is useful and can be placed using the targeting jig of the invention. The plate includes a C-shaped stirrup portion that wraps the bottom of the calcaneus and is provided with a screw hole for a T-T-C-fusion screw. A C-shaped targeting jig is provided that interfaces with the plate to allow for placement of the calcaneal screw and has an additional attachment for placement of the independent fusion screw so as to avoid impingement with the plate, and plate screws. The invention also relates to a method of surgery that incorporates the use of the plate, the jig and the tibial/talar/calcaneal fusion screw for an arthrodesis of the ankle joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Applicant: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Clifford L. Jeng, Jackson R. Heavener, Mark Myerson, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Thomas San Giovanni
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Patent number: 9421103Abstract: The invention comprises a lateral ankle fusion plate, a jig for use with the fusion plate and a method for ankle fusion of the joints between the tibia, the talus, and the calcaneus. In addition, a separate fusion screw from posterior to anterior through the calcaneal tuberosity into the distal tibia is useful and can be placed using the targeting jig of the invention. The plate includes a C-shaped stirrup portion that wraps the bottom of the calcaneus and is provided with a screw hole for a T-T-C-fusion screw. A C-shaped targeting jig is provided that interfaces with the plate to allow for placement of the calcaneal screw and has an additional attachment for placement of the independent fusion screw so as to avoid impingement with the plate, and plate screws. The invention also relates to a method of surgery that incorporates the use of the plate, the jig and the tibial/talar/calcaneal fusion screw for an arthrodesis of the ankle joint.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Clifford L. Jeng, Jackson R Heavener, Mark Myerson, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Thomas San Giovanni
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Publication number: 20160051334Abstract: A computer assisted surgery (CAS) system and method for preparing an anatomical structure to receive an orthopaedic implant. The method generally involves the steps of determining a contour of the anatomical structure by using the CAS system to acquire a plurality of points on the anatomical structure and provide a best fit approximation of the anatomical structure based on the plurality of points, selecting an implant to replicate the anatomical structure, and preparing the anatomical structure to receive the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 3, 2015Publication date: February 25, 2016Inventors: Jackson R. Heavener, Justin J. May
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Patent number: 9179983Abstract: A computer assisted surgery (CAS) system and method for preparing an anatomical structure to receive an orthopaedic implant. The method generally involves the steps of determining a contour of the anatomical structure by using the CAS system to acquire a plurality of points on the anatomical structure and provide a best fit approximation of the anatomical structure based on the plurality of points, selecting an implant to replicate the anatomical structure, and preparing the anatomical structure to receive the implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2008Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jackson R. Heavener, Justin J. May
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Publication number: 20150272649Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthopedic fastener driver which can be used with a variable angle fixation system, and in particular in which the driver has a variable angle drive tip that is capable of screwing a fastener in an orthopedic plate assembly at a variable angle relative to the drive axis of the driver, and further wherein the driver has a drive mechanism including an interference clutch mechanism that disengages so as to limit the relative depth of the fastener in the plate assembly as to avoid driving the fastener or fastener assembly through the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 11, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Rebecca F. Kocher, Jackson R. Heavener
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Publication number: 20150272639Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a closed compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. The compression housing is not located on the medial line of the plate, but is peripheral to the medial line, either in the longitudinal or the medial direction of the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2015Publication date: October 1, 2015Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Gordon Bennett, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Jackson R. Heavener, Brian Hockett, Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Andrew Leither, Ellen Pokorney, Allison Wright
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Patent number: 9060822Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a closed compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. The compression housing is not located on the medial line of the plate, but is peripheral to the medial line, either in the longitudinal or the medial direction of the plate.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Gordon Bennett, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Jackson R. Heavener, Brian Hockett, Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Andrew Leither, Ellen Pokorney, Allison Wright
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Publication number: 20150164565Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2015Publication date: June 18, 2015Applicant: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David A. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Patent number: 9005255Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. In a further embodiment, the plate also includes a second end with a chamfer for insertion of the plate into bone, and in a still further embodiment, the plate is an MTP plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 14, 2015Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Gordon Bennett, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Jackson R. Heavener, Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Brian Hockett
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Patent number: 8986353Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: Orthohelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener
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Patent number: 8882777Abstract: Instruments for use in resecting, reshaping, and preparing the end of a bone to receive an implant. The instruments may be equipped with indicator devices in the form of light-emitting devices to project an indicator onto the bone. Examples of such instruments may be a cut guide equipped with a built-in cut plane indicator device and a cut plane indicator device for use with existing cut guides. The cut plane indicator device may provide a visual indication or cue on a surface of the bone indicating where the cut plane of the cut guide will intersect the bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2007Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jackson R. Heavener, Shawn E. McGinley, James S. Collins, Kathleen J. Radford, James E. Grimm
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Publication number: 20140107798Abstract: The invention comprises a lateral ankle fusion plate, a jig for use with the fusion plate and a method for ankle fusion of the joints between the tibia, the talus, and the calcaneus. In addition, a separate fusion screw from posterior to anterior through the calcaneal tuberosity into the distal tibia is useful and can be placed using the targeting jig of the invention. The plate includes a C-shaped stirrup portion that wraps the bottom of the calcaneus and is provided with a screw hole for a T-T-C-fusion screw. A C-shaped targeting jig is provided that interfaces with the plate to allow for placement of the calcaneal screw and has an additional attachment for placement of the independent fusion screw so as to avoid impingement with the plate, and plate screws. The invention also relates to a method of surgery that incorporates the use of the plate, the jig and the tibial/talar/calcaneal fusion screw for an arthrodesis of the ankle joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 14, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: CLIFFORD L. JENG, JACKSON R. HEAVENER, MARK MYERSON, BRYAN D. DEN HARTOG, THOMAS SAN GIOVANNI
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Patent number: 8486079Abstract: A method and apparatus for remote alignment of a cut guide. The cut guide may be positioned on a base which is remote from a surgical site and positioned on a docking station. An alignment jig is removably positioned on a bone and is used to provide alignment information to the docking station. The docking station remotely aligns the cut guide relative to the base. Thereafter, the cut guide and base are removed from the docking station and positioned on the bone in place of the alignment jig. A surgical procedure using the cut guide may then be completed.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2008Date of Patent: July 16, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jackson R. Heavener, Sudip Hui, Dale E. Walriven, Jody L. Claypool, Chetan Rangaiah
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Patent number: 8457790Abstract: A robot is characterized by an external measurement device. The robot generates a first point cloud of data. The external measurement device generates a second point cloud of data. These two points clouds are analyzed to determine an accuracy of the robot.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2008Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Lucien Blondel, Jackson R. Heavener
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Publication number: 20120209334Abstract: An orthopedic plate has a first end including a locking screw hole that receives a locking screw and spaced from that hole is a compression housing that extends from the bone-facing side of the plate and which receives a compression screw that forms an angle of from about 10° to about 70° with a longitudinal axis of the plate. In a further embodiment, the plate also includes a second end with a chamfer for insertion of the plate into bone, and in a still further embodiment, the plate is an MTP plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Gordon Bennett, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Jackson R. Heavener, Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Brian Hockett
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Publication number: 20120059385Abstract: The present invention relates to an orthopedic fastener driver which can be used with a variable angle fixation system, and in particular in which the driver has a variable angle drive tip that is capable of screwing a fastener in an orthopedic plate assembly at a variable angle relative to the drive axis of the driver, and further wherein the driver has a drive mechanism including an interference clutch mechanism that disengages so as to limit the relative depth of the fastener in the plate assembly as to avoid driving the fastener or fastener assembly through the plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: ORTHOHELIX SURGICAL DESIGNS, INC.Inventors: Derek S. Lewis, Elizabeth Altenau, Rebecca F. DiLiberto, Jackson R. Heavener
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Publication number: 20110009866Abstract: An orthopedic plate is specifically configured for use in osteotomies, in which part of the plate extends into a portion of a first bone segment and part is external to the cortical surface of an adjacent bone segment to fix the segments to allow them to fuse. The plate has a first end and a second end where the end which is inserted into the bone has a chamfer and a through hole having a hole axis optionally at an oblique angle to the longitudinal axis of the plate, and which can receive a screw, peg or pin. The second end of the plate includes a locking screw hole and optionally including a compression slot extending in a direction toward a screw hole in the opposing end. Optionally, the non-locking hole has a shroud that forms an arc or portion of a cylinder over the hole. A plate driver having a recess that holds the plate is used to insert the plate into the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Applicant: OrthoHelix Surgical Designs, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Johnson, David B. Kay, Jackson R. Heavener