Patents by Inventor Jennifer GUILFORD

Jennifer GUILFORD 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: 9993242
    Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
  • Publication number: 20170143327
    Abstract: A suture management device includes a handle defining a first elongate channel. The first elongate channel extends about a longitudinal circumference of the handle. A shaft extends distally from the handle. A suture anchor is coupled to a distal end of the shaft. A suture is configured to extend from the suture anchor proximally along the shaft and into the first elongate channel defined by the handle. A door integrally can be formed with the handle. The suture extends into an area between the door and the handle. The door is configured to maintain tension on the suture when in a closed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2015
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, George Matthew Awtrey, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford
  • Publication number: 20170135691
    Abstract: A suture management device comprises a first body portion comprising a first post and a second post having a predetermined spacing. A second body portion is releasably coupled to the first body portion. A shaft extends distally from the first body portion. A suture anchor is releasably coupled to a distal end of the shaft. At least one suture extends proximally from the suture anchor along an outer surface of the shaft. The at least one suture is configured to be wrapped around the first and second posts to maintain the suture in a fixed position when the first body portion is coupled to the second body portion. The proximal end of the suture is coupled to the second body portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Lewis Pearce Branthover, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jennifer Guilford, George Matthew Awtrey, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20170056190
    Abstract: A subtalar implant includes a body having a sidewall defining an outer perimeter of the body. The sidewall defines an inner volume. A porous material is disposed within the inner volume. The porous material has a porosity configured to promote bone ingrowth. The porosity of the porous material can be about 30% to about 70% by volume. The sidewall can include a smooth surface configured to prevent bone ingrowth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2015
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Jennifer GUILFORD, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Chris ROBINSON
  • Publication number: 20170049576
    Abstract: An implant includes a body having a cylindrical portion extending from a first end to a second end, a first nub extending from the first end, and a second nub extending from the second end. The body includes an inner layer, a middle layer, and an outer layer. The inner layer has a first length extending from a tip of the first nub to a tip of the second nub, and has a first central axis collinear with a central longitudinal axis of the implant. The outer layer has a second length extending from the first end to the second end, has a second central axis collinear with the central longitudinal axis, and provides an outer surface of the implant. The middle layer comprises a porous material disposed between the inner layer and the outer layer. The inner layer and at least one portion of the middle layer provide the two nubs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Jennifer GUILFORD, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Chris ROBINSON, Jon Pope MOSELEY, Bruce COHEN, Robert ANDERSON, Chris HYER, Thomas LEE