Patents by Inventor Jon Andrew Harmon

Jon Andrew Harmon 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).

  • Systems and methods for using polyaxial plates
    Patent number: 8940028
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bone fixation assembly that can provide polyaxial fixation. The polyaxial fixation may be provided by fins that protrude from an opening in a bone plate or fins that protrude from a fastener head.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Jon Andrew Harmon, Sied W. Janna, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Timothy J. Petteys
  • Systems and methods for using polyaxial plates
    Patent number: 8382807
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide plates for treating periarticular fractures or other non-full body weight bearing applications that combine polyaxial fixation with a low profile and enhanced contouring that more closely conforms to bone. Such plates can be designed to achieve buttressing effect and/or to be used in a reinforcement mode. Other features can be combined with these. Such plates can be created for use on bone sites such as on a tibia, fibula, metatarsal, calcaneous, other foot bone, humerus, radius, ulna, spinal, maxillofacial, as well as sites on other bones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Jon Andrew Harmon, Timothy J. Petteys, Thomas Anthony Russell, Paul Tornetta, William Ricci
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR USING POLYAXIAL PLATES
    Publication number: 20090143824
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a bone fixation assembly that can provide polyaxial fixation. The polyaxial fixation may be provided by fins that protrude from an opening in a bone plate or fins that protrude from a fastener head.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 25, 2006
    Publication date: June 4, 2009
    Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Jon Andrew Harmon, Sied W. Janna, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Timothy J. Petteys
  • Systems and methods for using polyaxial plates
    Publication number: 20080300637
    Abstract: Certain embodiments of the invention provide plates for treating periarticular fractures or other non-full body weight bearing applications that combine polyaxial fixation with a low profile and enhanced contouring that more closely conforms to bone. Such plates can be designed to achieve buttressing effect and/or to be used in a reinforcement mode. Other features can be combined with these. Such plates can be created for use on bone sites such as on a tibia, fibula, metatarsal, calcaneous, other foot bone, humerus, radius, ulna, spinal, maxillofacial, as well as sites on other bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2008
    Publication date: December 4, 2008
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Jon Andrew Harmon, Timothy J. Petteys, Thomas Anthony Russell, Paul Tornetta, William Ricci