Patents by Inventor John Albert Slusarz, JR.
John Albert Slusarz, JR. 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: 20230190263Abstract: A suture transport system is disclosure for placing a flexible member along a tunnel, the system including a means of transporting a flexible member along a tunnel from a first opening in the tunnel through to a second opening at an opposite end of the tunnel, such that the flexible member extends from both the first and second opening. The system also includes a means of capturing a portion of the flexible member at the second opening, to inhibit the flexible member from retracting into the tunnel second opening. The means of capturing includes an aperture for capturing the portion of the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Mason Bettenga, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Pascal Boileau, John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Publication number: 20230157703Abstract: Apparatus and methods are disclosed for determining and placing a first bony segment in relation with a second bony segment, both segments belonging to the same bone, including cutting said bone partially, to separate it into the first and second bony segment. The two bony segments are linked together by a bony hinge and placing the two boney segments in relation to each other may include distracting both bony segments around said hinge. The hinge may be configured to allow distraction of both bony segments around a single degree of freedom of the hinge and accommodate corrections in two substantially orthogonal planes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2021Publication date: May 25, 2023Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Dennis Colleran, Miles Malone, John Albert Slusarz, Jr., Jason Hamilton, Jacob Mercer, Rebecca Holmberg
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Patent number: 11589860Abstract: A suture transport system is disclosure for placing a flexible member along a tunnel, the system including a means of transporting a flexible member along a tunnel from a first opening in the tunnel through to a second opening at an opposite end of the tunnel, such that the flexible member extends from both the first and second opening. The system also includes a means of capturing a portion of the flexible member at the second opening, to inhibit the flexible member from retracting into the tunnel second opening. The means of capturing includes an aperture for capturing the portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte, LimitedInventors: Mason Bettenga, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Pascal Boileau, John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210022728Abstract: A suture transport system is disclosure for placing a flexible member along a tunnel, the system including a means of transporting a flexible member along a tunnel from a first opening in the tunnel through to a second opening at an opposite end of the tunnel, such that the flexible member extends from both the first and second opening. The system also includes a means of capturing a portion of the flexible member at the second opening, to inhibit the flexible member from retracting into the tunnel second opening. The means of capturing includes an aperture for capturing the portion of the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Mason Bettenga, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Pascal Boileau, John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Patent number: 10765420Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a surgical instrument for manipulating suture. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an instrument for passing suture through tissue. There is described a surgical instrument having a shaft and a handle connected to the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is formed from a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a tip distal to the tubular member. The shaft also includes a distal portion having an opening in a sidewall, proximal to the tip. The opening is in communication with the lumen through a side channel. The instrument further includes a suture snare, the snare being slidably receivable within the lumen and side channel, and movable between extended and retracted positions for capturing suture.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, Paul Alexander Torrie, Timothy Young, John Albert Slusarz, Jr., Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Amanda Simard
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Patent number: 10575980Abstract: In some implementations, a boot includes an outer shell having a first side and a second side located opposite the first side. The boot may include a retention strap. The boot may include a first one-way tensioning device coupled to the first side of the outer shell, where the first one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a first direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the first direction. The boot may include a second one-way tensioning device coupled to the second side of the outer shell, where the second one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a second direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2016Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Patent number: 9913710Abstract: A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael James Perriello, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, Jr., Steven Mark Bowman, John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20170056234Abstract: In some implementations, a boot includes an outer shell having a first side and a second side located opposite the first side. The boot may include a retention strap. The boot may include a first one-way tensioning device coupled to the first side of the outer shell, where the first one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a first direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the first direction. The boot may include a second one-way tensioning device coupled to the second side of the outer shell, where the second one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a second direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2016Publication date: March 2, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Publication number: 20170042533Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a surgical instrument for manipulating suture. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an instrument for passing suture through tissue. There is described a surgical instrument having a shaft and a handle connected to the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is formed from a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a tip distal to the tubular member. The shaft also includes a distal portion having an opening in a sidewall, proximal to the tip. The opening is in communication with the lumen through a side channel. The instrument further includes a suture snare, the snare being slidably receivable within the lumen and side channel, and movable between extended and retracted positions for capturing suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2015Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, Paul Alexander Torrie, Timothy Young, John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Patent number: 9510970Abstract: In some implementations, a boot includes an outer shell having a first side and a second side located opposite the first side. The boot also includes a retention strap, a first one-way tensioning device, and a second one-way tensioning device. The first one-way tensioning device is coupled to the first side of the outer shell, and the first one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a first direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the first direction. The second one-way tensioning device is coupled to the second side of the outer shell, and the second one-way tensioning device is configured to allow movement of the retention strap in a second direction and to restrain movement of the retention strap opposite the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20160058550Abstract: A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Inventors: Michael James Perriello, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, JR., Steven Mark Bowman, John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Patent number: 9204959Abstract: A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2012Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Michael James Perriello, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, Jr., Steven Mark Bowman, John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150122268Abstract: A method includes placing a patient's foot in a boot comprising a cam buckle, a pad, and a retention strap. The retention strap is placed over the top of the foot, and the pad is arranged relative to the top of the foot. Pressing on the pad positions the foot within the boot. While pressing on the pad, tension is applied on the retention strap to advance the retention strap through the cam buckle. The cam buckle is configured to automatically limit movement of the retention strap through the cam buckle when tension on the retention strap is released. Tension on the retention strap is released to cause the cam buckle to impede the retention strap from receding through the cam buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2015Publication date: May 7, 2015Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Patent number: 8944065Abstract: A method includes placing a patient's foot in a boot comprising a cam buckle, a pad, and a retention strap. The retention strap is placed over the top of the foot, and the pad is arranged relative to the top of the foot. Pressing on the pad positions the foot within the boot. While pressing on the pad, tension is applied on the retention strap to advance the retention strap through the cam buckle. The cam buckle is configured to automatically limit movement of the retention strap through the cam buckle when tension on the retention strap is released. Tension on the retention strap is released to cause the cam buckle to impede the retention strap from receding through the cam buckle.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: February 3, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Publication number: 20140283845Abstract: A method includes placing a patient's foot in a boot comprising a cam buckle, a pad, and a retention strap. The retention strap is placed over the top of the foot, and the pad is arranged relative to the top of the foot. Pressing on the pad positions the foot within the boot. While pressing on the pad, tension is applied on the retention strap to advance the retention strap through the cam buckle. The cam buckle is configured to automatically limit movement of the retention strap through the cam buckle when tension on the retention strap is released. Tension on the retention strap is released to cause the cam buckle to impede the retention strap from receding through the cam buckle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2013Publication date: September 25, 2014Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Publication number: 20130204367Abstract: A tissue graft suspension device includes a platform member, a graft connecting element coupled to the platform member such that a portion of the graft connecting element forms a loop for attachment to a tissue graft, and an enclosure member coupled to the loop of the graft connecting element and configured to enclose a biologic material. The enclosure member defines an opening configured to receive the biologic material. The graft connecting element and the enclosure member are configured such that, during use, the tissue graft is coupled to the loop and in contact with the enclosure member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Michael James Perriello, Alfred Rodrigue Berube, JR., Steven Mark Bowman, John Albert Slusarz, JR.