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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Patent number: 9232954Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: January 12, 2016Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew Hemstreet, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20150320544Abstract: 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: June 26, 2013Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Stephen Santangleo, Jeffrey Wyman, Konsei Shino
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Publication number: 20150223927Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a needle for attaching a fixator to a soft tissue graft. The needle includes a pointed distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including a suture coupler, the suture coupler including a hook and a pocket formed by the hook, wherein the needle is curved along an entire length of the needle. A fixator for use with the needle and method of fixating a soft tissue graft to a bone is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman, Alfred Rodique Berune, Michael James Perriello, Gary R. McCarthy
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Patent number: 9060768Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a needle for attaching a fixator to a soft tissue graft. The needle includes a pointed distal end and a proximal end, the proximal end including a suture coupler, the suture coupler including a hook and a pocket formed by the hook, wherein the needle is curved along an entire length of the needle. A fixator for use with the needle and method of fixating a soft tissue graft to a bone is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman, Alfred Rodrique Berune, Jr., Michael James Perriello, Gary Robert McCarthy
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Publication number: 20150127012Abstract: In a first embodiment, the present invention includes an instrumentation system for preparing a bone for soft tissue repair, the instrumentation system including a flexible drill pin capable of bending along a curved path; an aimer capable of engaging the flexible pin to bend the flexible pin; and a flexible reamer having a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length, the flexible portion comprising a plurality of laser cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Ran Oren
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Publication number: 20150094763Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 8939980Abstract: A system for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using holes in bone created by retrograde cutting. A rotary cutter, mounted onto an insertion post of a tibial guide, is inserted through an anteromedial portal and the rotary cutter placed on the anatomical origin of an ACL tibial insertion. A drill pin is drilled through the tibia and advanced until it contacts and engages a cannulation in the rotary cutter on the guide. Further rotation of the drill pin disengages the rotary cutter from the guide. The retrograde drill pin is then retracted and simultaneously rotated for retrograde cutting of a socket or tunnel of desired depth in the tibia. A similar system is provided to form a socket or tunnel in the femur except that a femur guide is used in place of the tibial guide.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Reinhold Schmieding, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20140316414Abstract: A flexible reamer for preparing a hole in a tissue includes a shaft that extends along a longitudinal axis between a proximal end and a distal end. The shaft is cannulated through and has a flexible portion along at least a portion of its length. The flexible portion includes a plurality of discrete, interlocking portions. An asymmetric tip at the distal end of the shaft has at least one flute positioned off-axis relative to a longitudinal axis of the flexible reamer.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Mark Steiner, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Raymond West, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew Hemstreet, Ran Oren, Eran Zakai, Elad Rash
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Publication number: 20140316463Abstract: 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: June 30, 2014Publication date: October 23, 2014Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 8840644Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention may include a system for securing soft tissue relative to a bone including a tissue anchor having a substantially planar body having a channel and at least one bore hole; an inserter rod having a longitudinal length and adapted to be positioned within the channel of the tissue anchor; and an engagement structure on at least one of the channel or the inserter rod adapted to removeably affix the tissue anchor to the inserter rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 24, 2011Date of Patent: September 23, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Anthony P. Napolitano, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 8834523Abstract: 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: September 29, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 8821498Abstract: 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: November 18, 2011Date of Patent: September 2, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20140243893Abstract: A deformable or flexible suture anchor having apertures secures a suture to a skeletal structure via holes drilled through the skeletal structure, and passing the suture therethrough. A deformable structure permits the anchor to resiliently deform or bend for passing through an aperture, and resume a size larger than the passed aperture for securement on an opposed side of the aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 26, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Stephen Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman, Matthew E. Koski
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Publication number: 20140194880Abstract: A system for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using holes in bone created by retrograde cutting. A rotary cutter, mounted onto an insertion post of a tibial guide, is inserted through an anteromedial portal and the rotary cutter placed on the anatomical origin of an ACL tibial insertion. A drill pin is drilled through the tibia and advanced until it contacts and engages a cannulation in the rotary cutter on the guide. Further rotation of the drill pin disengages the rotary cutter from the guide. The retrograde drill pin is then retracted and simultaneously rotated for retrograde cutting of a socket or tunnel of desired depth in the tibia. A similar system is provided to form a socket or tunnel in the femur except that a femur guide is used in place of the tibial guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Reinhold Schmieding, Jeffrey Wyman
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Patent number: 8668738Abstract: A method and apparatus for anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) reconstruction using sockets in bone created by retrograde cutting. A retrograde rotary cutter, inserted onto an insertion post of a tibial guide, is inserted through an anteromedial portal and the rotary cutter placed on the anatomical origin of an ACL tibial insertion. A retrograde drill pin, guided by a drill guide, is drilled through the tibia until it contacts the rotary cutter. Once the cutter is disengaged from the guide and securely engaged in the retrograde drill pin, the retrograde drill pin is retracted for retrograde cutting of a socket of desired depth in the tibia.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2006Date of Patent: March 11, 2014Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.Inventors: Reinhold Schmieding, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20130268010Abstract: 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 4, 2012Publication date: October 10, 2013Inventors: Stephen Anthony Santangelo, Jeffrey Wyman, Neil J. Etherington, Pascal Boileau
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Publication number: 20130147599Abstract: A system for controlling devices in an emergency system, the system having one or more emergency notification devices and a control device. The emergency notification devices have one or more outputs and are capable of using the one or more outputs for both emergency notification and non-emergency purposes. The control device is used for controlling the outputs of the emergency notification devices, and is wirelessly coupled to the emergency notification devices.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2011Publication date: June 13, 2013Applicant: UTC FIRE & SECURITY AMERICAS CORPORATION, INC.Inventors: Donald Becker, Marty (Martin) Camins, Morris Stoops, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20130131740Abstract: 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: November 18, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Konsei Shino, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20130085527Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Michael Charles Ferragamo, Jeffrey Wyman
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Publication number: 20130085512Abstract: An assembly for meniscal repair including a first tissue fixation member configured to secure a meniscal tissue, a suture anchor having a proximal end, a distal end, a central axis defined therethrough, an eyelet on the proximal end of the suture anchor, and a textured outer surface, and a first suture configured to be coupled to the first tissue fixation member and configured to be received through the eyelet of the suture anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 3, 2011Publication date: April 4, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Michael Charles Ferragamo, Stephen Anthony Santangelo