Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Wyman
Jeffrey Wyman 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: 20180049757Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to instrumentation that facilitate coracoid-glenoid fixation in Latarjet procedures. For example, a single instrument, a coracoid resection tool, may be provided/utilized to prepare a coracoid bone graft for size, flatness, and hole drilling. A glenoid drill guide may further be provided/utilized that uses sized offsets for placement of the coracoid graft flush with the glenoid. Further embodiments of the disclosure are directed to corresponding methods that employ this instrumentation. For example, a surgeon may employs the coracoid resection tool as a guide to plane the inferior coracoid surface that will serve as the coracoid graft surface. The coracoid resection tool may further guide the placement of coracoid holes along the length of the coracoid and orient the holes approximately perpendicular to the planed coracoid graft surface. For example a proximal coracoid hole may be positioned towards the proximal end (i.e.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2016Publication date: February 22, 2018Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Mason J. Bettenga, Stephen A. Santangelo, Nikhil N. Verma, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 9877736Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2015Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Dan Ellis, Graham Smith, Ettore Taverna
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Patent number: 9795398Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrument for use in preparing a femur for soft tissue repair or reconstruction, including a cannulated, curved guide tool having a cannulated body extending to a distal tip and a plane defined by a longitudinal axis of the cannulated body and distal tip; and a flange secured to the distal tip and extending from the distal tip in a direction transverse from the distal tip, the flange having a first curve along at least a portion of the flange and a degree of tilt, relative to the plane, along at least a portion of the flange.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2011Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20170143471Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an assembly for fixing a ligament in bone. The assembly includes a suspension member and an implant having a mechanism for fixedly receiving the suspension member and at least partially suspending the suspension member and the received bone graft within the implant, allowing for bony in-growth. A method of fixing a ligament in bone is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Stephen Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20170143474Abstract: A bone block assembly including a bone block having a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis defined therethrough, and a hole formed therethrough, and a threaded screw having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first eyelet formed on the proximal end of the threaded screw, the threaded screw configured to be received within the hole of the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is, at least partially, exposed on the proximal end of the bone block when the threaded screw is fully engaged with the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is configured to receive a suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 9636100Abstract: An assembly and method for reattaching tissue to bone from which the tissue had detached including a tissue fixation member will with a narrow cross section and a suture securely attached to the fixation member, the fixation member being configured to secure the detached tissue, a suture anchor fixable in bone at the region of reattachment, the anchor having an eyelet, the anchor including a textured outer surface, the suture having a free end passable through the eyelet to enable the detached tissue to be drawn into engagement with the bone at the region of reattachment.Type: GrantFiled: October 3, 2011Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Stephen Santangelo
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Publication number: 20170112625Abstract: Methods for arthroscopic bone graft for anterior inferior glenohumeral instability repair are disclosed. The method includes providing a bone graft not attached to soft tissue. Respective passageways are formed through the bone graft and a patient's glenoid. A first implant is further provided, where the first implant is secured to a first end of a suture. The first implant is positioned on the cortical side of the bone graft and the cancellous surface of the bone graft is urged into contact with the anterior surface of the glenoid. A second implant is provided, including an eyelet extending there through. The second end of the suture is inserted through the eyelet of the second implant. The second implant is further placed in contact with the posterior surface of the glenoid. Subsequently, the second end of the suture is secured to the second implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: April 27, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ettore Taverna, Jeffrey Wyman, Stephen A Santangelo
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Patent number: 9629707Abstract: A tissue graft attachment device includes a platform member including a leading edge and a trailing edge connected to the leading edge by a pair of sides. The platform member defines a pair of slots extending along a longitudinal axis passing between the leading edge and the trailing edge, and an opening between the pair of slots and the leading edge. The device includes a first suture passing through the opening, a second suture passing through one of the slots, and an attachment member passing through the pair of slots to form a loop. A method for attaching a tissue graft includes providing the tissue graft attachment device, forming a bone tunnel, pulling on the first suture to pull the platform member through the bone tunnel, and pulling on the second suture to position the platform member on the bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2014Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 9629706Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an assembly for fixing a ligament in bone. The assembly includes a suspension member and an implant having a mechanism for fixedly receiving the suspension member and at least partially suspending the suspension member and the received bone graft within the implant, allowing for bony in-growth. A method of fixing a ligament in bone is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 26, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Stephen Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 9592114Abstract: A bone block assembly including a bone block having a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis defined therethrough, and a hole formed therethrough, and a threaded screw having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first eyelet formed on the proximal end of the threaded screw, the threaded screw configured to be received within the hole of the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is, at least partially, exposed on the proximal end of the bone block when the threaded screw is fully engaged with the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is configured to receive a suture.Type: GrantFiled: January 11, 2016Date of Patent: March 14, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20160346028Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a first guidewire and a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop. The locking component has a hole formed therethrough, in which the hole of the locking component is configured to receive the suture, and may be tethered to a suture by knots engaging a counterbore at opposed ends of a bore defined by the hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2016Publication date: December 1, 2016Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jon-Paul Rogers, Timothy P. Callahan, Jeffrey Wyman, Graham Smith, Daniel B. Ellis, Ettore Taverna
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Patent number: 9445857Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a first guidewire and a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop. The locking component has a hole formed therethrough, in which the hole of the locking component is configured to receive the suture, and may be tethered to a suture by knots engaging a counterbore at opposed ends of a bore defined by the hole.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jon-Paul Rogers, Timothy P. Callahan, Jeffrey Wyman, Graham Smith, Daniel B. Ellis, Ettore Taverna
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Publication number: 20160249905Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Daniel Ellis, Graham Smith, Ettore Taverna
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Publication number: 20160235457Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for a bone screw and self-retaining driver. The system includes a mechanism that enables a bone screw to be rigidly attached to a screwdriver for manipulation and transfer of bone fragments and grafts to a fixation site, such as during surgery. The system includes a cannulated bone screw that has a drive connection that engages with a drive structures of a screwdriver. The bone screw also includes a structural connector that securely attaches to or receives an internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver. The internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver can rotate and slide independent of an outer shaft of screwdriver. Accordingly, the internal shaft of the screwdriver can rigidly connect with the bone screw enabling applied torque to the screwdriver to be transferred to the bone screw, without the bone screw falling off of the drive connection.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Anthony Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman, Neil J. Etherington, Pascal Boileau
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Patent number: 9387025Abstract: Techniques disclosed herein include systems and methods for a bone screw and self-retaining driver. The system includes a mechanism that enables a bone screw to be rigidly attached to a screwdriver for manipulation and transfer of bone fragments and grafts to a fixation site, such as during surgery. The system includes a cannulated bone screw that has a drive connection that engages with a drive structures of a screwdriver. The bone screw also includes a structural connector that securely attaches to or receives an internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver. The internal shaft or rod of the screwdriver can rotate and slide independent of an outer shaft of screwdriver. Accordingly, the internal shaft of the screwdriver can rigidly connect with the bone screw enabling applied torque to the screwdriver to be transferred to the bone screw, without the bone screw falling off of the drive connection.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2012Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Anthony Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman, Neil J. Etherington, Pascal Boileau
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Publication number: 20160157842Abstract: A surgical instrument for use during arthroscopic surgery comprising an elongated member, a handle, a tool disposed at the opposite end from the handle of the elongated member, and a reflecting member disposed along the elongated member and configured to reflect a line of sight of an arthroscope during arthroscopic surgery. Methods of using the surgical instrument, and a sterilizable kit comprising one or more surgical instruments, are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2014Publication date: June 9, 2016Inventors: Peter Kurzweil, Jeffrey Wyman, Stephen Santangelo, Oliver Streit
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Publication number: 20160120640Abstract: A bone block assembly including a bone block having a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis defined therethrough, and a hole formed therethrough, and a threaded screw having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first eyelet formed on the proximal end of the threaded screw, the threaded screw configured to be received within the hole of the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is, at least partially, exposed on the proximal end of the bone block when the threaded screw is fully engaged with the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is configured to receive a suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 11, 2016Publication date: May 5, 2016Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 9320557Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2011Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Dan Ellis, Graham Smith, Ettore Taverna
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Publication number: 20160081733Abstract: A surgical assembly, the assembly including a first guidewire, a second guidewire, in which each of the first guidewire and the second guidewire are configured to be received by a bone block, a first suture loop, a second suture loop, a first locking component, and a second locking component, in which the first locking component is coupled to the first suture loop and the second locking component is coupled to the second suture loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2015Publication date: March 24, 2016Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Dan Ellis, Graham Smith, Ettore Taverna
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Patent number: 9289284Abstract: A bone block assembly including a bone block having a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis defined therethrough, and a hole formed therethrough, and a threaded screw having a proximal end, a distal end, and a first eyelet formed on the proximal end of the threaded screw, the threaded screw configured to be received within the hole of the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is, at least partially, exposed on the proximal end of the bone block when the threaded screw is fully engaged with the bone block. The first eyelet of the threaded screw is configured to receive a suture.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2014Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman