Patents by Inventor John T. Capo

John T. Capo 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).

  • Intramedullary fixation assembly and devices and methods for installing the same
    Patent number: 9451971
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending between the ends. The curved body of the fixation member has a radius of curvature configured to extend through the medullary canal regardless of the long bone anatomy. Fasteners fix the fixation member to the bone fragments and are guided by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide body defining openings configured to guide the fasteners through openings defined in the fixation member and into the bone fragments. A fixation end of the guide body includes a pair of opposing, converging surfaces that are configured to engage in a positive fit with an exposed end of the fixation member accessible through the side aperture in the first fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2016
    Assignee: Agilent Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark J. Warburton, Robert M. Fencl, John T. Capo, Virak Tan, Aaron C. Smith
  • Guide assembly for intramedullary fixation and method of using the same
    Patent number: 8034056
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending between the ends. The curved body of the fixation member has a radius of curvature configured to extend through the medullary canal regardless of the long bone anatomy. Fasteners fix the fixation member to the bone fragments and are guided by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide body defining openings configured to guide the fasteners through openings defined in the fixation member and into the bone fragments. A fixation end of the guide body includes a pair of opposing, converging surfaces that are configured to engage in a positive fit with an exposed end of the fixation member accessible through the side aperture in the first fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Fencl, Mark J. Warburton, John T. Capo, Virak Tan, Aaron C. Smith
  • GUIDE ASSEMBLY FOR INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION AND METHOD OF USING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090292292
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending between the ends. The curved body of the fixation member has a radius of curvature configured to extend through the medullary canal regardless of the long bone anatomy. Fasteners fix the fixation member to the bone fragments and are guided by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide body defining openings configured to guide the fasteners through openings defined in the fixation member and into the bone fragments. A fixation end of the guide body includes a pair of opposing, converging surfaces that are configured to engage in a positive fit with an exposed end of the fixation member accessible through the side aperture in the first fragment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2009
    Publication date: November 26, 2009
    Inventors: Robert M. Fencl, Mark J. Warburton, John T. Capo, Virak Tan, Aaron C. Smith
  • Guide assembly for intramedullary fixation and method of using the same
    Patent number: 7588577
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending between the ends. The curved body of the fixation member has a radius of curvature configured to extend through the medullary canal regardless of the long bone anatomy. Fasteners fix the fixation member to the bone fragments and are guided by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide body defining openings configured to guide the fasteners through openings defined in the fixation member and into the bone fragments. A fixation end of the guide body includes a pair of opposing, converging surfaces that are configured to engage in a positive fit with an exposed end of the fixation member accessible through the side aperture in the first fragment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 15, 2009
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert M. Fencl, Mark J. Warburton, John T. Capo, Virak Tan, Aaron C. Smith
  • INTRAMEDULLARY FIXATION ASSEMBLY AND DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INSTALLING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20090157079
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation assembly usable with different long bone types and a guide assembly for guiding deployment of the intramedullary fixation assembly. The intramedullary fixation assembly includes a fixation member that has ends and a curved body extending between the ends. The curved body of the fixation member has a radius of curvature configured to extend through the medullary canal regardless of the long bone anatomy. Fasteners fix the fixation member to the bone fragments and are guided by a guide assembly. The guide assembly includes a guide body defining openings configured to guide the fasteners through openings defined in the fixation member and into the bone fragments. A fixation end of the guide body includes a pair of opposing, converging surfaces that are configured to engage in a positive fit with an exposed end of the fixation member accessible through the side aperture in the first fragment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 18, 2009
    Inventors: Mark J. Warburton, Robert M. Fencl, John T. Capo, Virak Tan, Aaron C. Smith