Patents by Inventor Jeffery Tolonen

Jeffery Tolonen 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).

  • Hip obturator and method for atraumatic hip access
    Patent number: 10849649
    Abstract: An obturator provides access to a joint through a capsule surrounding the joint. A distal end of the obturator has a first distal location with a first width dimension and a second distal location with a second width dimension, wherein the second distal location is proximal to the first distal location and the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. A retractable blade can extend from the obturator to be exposed between the first distal location and the second distal location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Cleveland, Bethany F. Grant, Jeffery Tolonen
  • HIP OBTURATOR AND METHOD FOR ATRAUMATIC HIP ACCESS
    Publication number: 20160256192
    Abstract: An obturator provides access to a joint through a capsule surrounding the joint. A distal end of the obturator has a first distal location with a first width dimension and a second distal location with a second width dimension, wherein the second distal location is proximal to the first distal location and the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. A retractable blade can extend from the obturator to be exposed between the first distal location and the second distal location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin Cleveland, Bethany F. Grant, Jeffery Tolonen
  • Method for atraumatic hip access
    Patent number: 9364260
    Abstract: An obturator provides access to a joint through a capsule surrounding the joint. A distal end of the obturator has a first distal location with a first width dimension and a second distal location with a second width dimension, wherein the second distal location is proximal to the first distal location and the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. A retractable blade can extend from the obturator to be exposed between the first distal location and the second distal location.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Benjamin Cleveland, Bethany F. Grant, Jeffery Tolonen
  • Suture passer with expelling mechanism
    Patent number: 9089322
    Abstract: A suture passing mechanism is disclosed having an elongated delivery member and a suture capture fitting at a distal end of the delivery member. The suture capture fitting includes a recess for receiving a length of suture. The recess is bounded by a proximal wall and a lateral opening leads therein. An expeller at the recess is adapted to expel suture out of the recess through the lateral opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: David B. Spenciner, Justin M. Piccirillo, Jeffery Tolonen
  • HIP OBTURATOR AND METHOD FOR ATRAUMATIC HIP ACCESS
    Publication number: 20130317437
    Abstract: An obturator provides access to a joint through a capsule surrounding the joint. A distal end of the obturator has a first distal location with a first width dimension and a second distal location with a second width dimension, wherein the second distal location is proximal to the first distal location and the second width dimension greater than the first width dimension. A retractable blade can extend from the obturator to be exposed between the first distal location and the second distal location.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 28, 2013
    Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin Cleveland, Bethany F. Grant, Jeffery Tolonen