Patents by Inventor James Truscott

James Truscott 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: 10500025
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2019
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
  • Patent number: 10092301
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
  • Patent number: 10092420
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2018
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, James Truscott
  • Patent number: 9924955
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
  • Publication number: 20170319312
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
  • Publication number: 20170303936
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
  • Patent number: 9744013
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier
  • Patent number: 9422143
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present disclosure include a collapsible system for depressing a button on a device, such as a smoke detector, that is out of reach. The system may include a generally cylindrically-shaped handle having an inner portion and a proximal end and a distal end, a plurality of extendable segments configured to telescope outwardly from the inner portion of the handle through the distal end of the handle, the plurality of extendable segments including a distal-most segment, and a tip rotatably attached to the distal-most segment of the plurality of extendable segments. The tip may have a concave portion configured to accommodate at least a portion of the device button when in contact with the device button.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2016
    Inventor: James Truscott
  • Publication number: 20160135818
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Stuart Weekes, James Truscott, Guillaume Kerboul
  • Publication number: 20160135963
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2014
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Applicant: SYMMETRY MEDICAL, INC.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, Stuart Weekes, James Truscott
  • Publication number: 20150122682
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: May 7, 2015
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Guillaume Kerboul, James Truscott, Benjamin Dassonville, Antoine Warocquier