Patents by Inventor Joel L. Boyd

Joel L. Boyd 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: 9833260
    Abstract: A specialized obturator that has a curved configuration designed specifically for entry through the anterior joint and out the back of the knee in the ideal position for a posterior portal. The curved obturator is shaped to avoid intact knee ligaments and femoral condyles. The obturator is provided with an eyelet located at the tip and may be employed with a cannula similar to a PassPort™ Button cannula, but with one or more sutures placed through the “neck” behind the collar. A standard “inside-out” cannula may be used as well, but dimensioned for the specialized obturator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2017
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Jolly, Joel L. Boyd, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Patent number: 9622775
    Abstract: A specialized obturator that has a curved configuration designed specifically for entry through the anterior joint and out the back of the knee in the ideal position for a posterior portal. The curved obturator is shaped to avoid intact knee ligaments and femoral condyles. The obturator is provided with an eyelet located at the tip and may be employed with a cannula similar to a PassPort™ Button cannula, but with one or more sutures placed through the “neck” behind the collar. A standard “inside-out” cannula may be used as well, but dimensioned for the specialized obturator.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2017
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Jolly, Joel L. Boyd, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Publication number: 20160331404
    Abstract: A specialized obturator that has a curved configuration designed specifically for entry through the anterior joint and out the back of the knee in the ideal position for a posterior portal. The curved obturator is shaped to avoid intact knee ligaments and femoral condyles. The obturator is provided with an eyelet located at the tip and may be employed with a cannula similar to a PassPort™ Button cannula, but with one or more sutures placed through the “neck” behind the collar. A standard “inside-out” cannula may be used as well, but dimensioned for the specialized obturator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: November 17, 2016
    Inventors: Jacob A. JOLLY, Joel L. BOYD, Ricardo ALBERTORIO
  • Publication number: 20160140319
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 4, 2016
    Publication date: May 19, 2016
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd
  • Patent number: 9230057
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20140162242
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2014
    Publication date: June 12, 2014
    Applicant: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd
  • Publication number: 20140114367
    Abstract: A specialized obturator that has a curved configuration designed specifically for entry through the anterior joint and out the back of the knee in the ideal position for a posterior portal. The curved obturator is shaped to avoid intact knee ligaments and femoral condyles. The obturator is provided with an eyelet located at the tip and may be employed with a cannula similar to a PassPort™ Button cannula, but with one or more sutures placed through the “neck” behind the collar. A standard “inside-out” cannula may be used as well, but dimensioned for the specialized obturator.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacob A. Jolly, Joel L. Boyd, Ricardo Albertorio
  • Patent number: 8678979
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P. M. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd
  • Patent number: 6872187
    Abstract: Orthoses with microprocessor control placed around the joint of a patient are used to perform and to monitor isometric, range-of-motion, proprioception and isotonic exercises of the joint. A variety of improved hardware elements result in an orthosis that is easier to use and interacts more efficiently with the controller to allow the monitoring of a greater range of motions while holding down cost and provide suitable accurate evaluation of the exercises. Efficient ways of programming the exercises, monitoring the exercises and evaluating the exercise provide a comprehensive program for the rehabilitation of an injured or weakened joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 25, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 29, 2005
    Assignee: IZEX Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: John G. Stark, Duane P.M. Oyen, Thomas Bybee, Arthur M. Lohmann, Joel L. Boyd