Patents by Inventor Jennifer E. Shurnas

Jennifer E. Shurnas 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).

  • INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS FOR COMPLETE PLANTAR PLATE REPAIRS
    Publication number: 20130184818
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2012
    Publication date: July 18, 2013
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthrex, Inc., Jennifer E. Shurnas
  • Lispranc repair using suture anchor-button construct
    Patent number: 8221455
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for Lisfranc repair using a suture anchor-button construct. The method includes the steps of drilling a hole in a medial cuneiform and through the second metatarsal base, passing the suture anchor of the suture anchor-button construct through the hole from the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform into the hole in the base of the second metatarsal, screwing the suture anchor into the second metatarsal base, advancing the button of the suture anchor-button construct such that the button rests against the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform, and securing the button against the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2012
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul S. Shurnas, Jennifer E. Shurnas, legal representative, Lewis H. Freed
  • LISPRANC REPAIR USING SUTURE ANCHOR-BUTTON CONSTRUCT
    Publication number: 20110130789
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for Lisfranc repair using a suture anchor-button construct. The method includes the steps of drilling a hole in a medial cuneiform and through the second metatarsal base, passing the suture anchor of the suture anchor-button construct through the hole from the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform into the hole in the base of the second metatarsal, screwing the suture anchor into the second metatarsal base, advancing the button of the suture anchor-button construct such that the button rests against the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform, and securing the button against the medial aspect of the medial cuneiform.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Inventors: Paul Shurnas, Jennifer E. Shurnas, Lewis H. Freed