Patents by Inventor Joseph R. Phillips

Joseph R. Phillips 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: 12144737
    Abstract: An example implant device includes a base having a surface that mates with bone, and a plurality of tapered protrusions positioned on the base and extending from the surface of the base that mates with bone. A surface of the plurality of tapered protrusions includes a textured surface to increase area for bone growth. An example method for inserting the implant device into bone includes forcing the plurality of tapered protrusions of the implant device into the bone, and securing the implant device in place without cement due to the plurality of tapered protrusions cutting into the bone for fixation of the implant device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
  • Patent number: 12145802
    Abstract: The present application describes an automated inventory control system that comprises a storage device, a sensing system, a data storage, and one or more processors. The storage device includes a plurality of storage locations for storing objects. The sensing system is configured to associate the storage device with a first location and with a second location. The data storage is configured to store configurable data of the storage device. The one or more processors are configured to send configurable data corresponding to the first location to the storage device in response to receiving information associating the storage device with the first location from the sensing system. In response to receiving information associating the storage device with the second location from the sensing system, the one or more processors are configured to send configurable data corresponding to the second location to the storage device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2023
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2024
    Assignee: Snap-On Incorporated
    Inventors: David C. Fly, Matthew J. Lipsey, Preston C. Phillips, Jason Newport, Andrew R. Lobo, Joseph Chwan, Frederick J. Rogers, Sean W. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20240242178
    Abstract: An inventory control system for managing and transporting a subset of tools from a plurality of storage containers. Each of the plurality of storage containers can comprise a plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can store objects, wherein the objects can rest in a tray. Each storage location can comprise at least one image sensing device configured to capture image data of the plurality of storage locations. Each storage location can comprise a data processor configured to receive information representing captured images of the storage locations and data representing the usage or status of the objects associated with the images. The system can further comprise a portable container comprising a plurality of supplemental locations for storing the objects containers. The portable container can be configured to communicate with the plurality of storage locations and configured to reconcile objects shared between the portable container and the plurality of storage containers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2024
    Publication date: July 18, 2024
    Inventors: Frederick J. Rogers, David C. Fly, Preston C. Phillips, Matthew J. Lipsey, Joseph Chwan, Traig E. Born, Gavin T. Pavlick, Cody L. Houston, Andrew R. Lobo, Mark T. Gordon
  • Publication number: 20240180270
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility includes a first surgical glove including an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment includes at least one surgical garment cuff and a sealing device including a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 11957189
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility. The system includes a first surgical glove comprising an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment comprising at least one surgical garment cuff, and a sealing device comprising a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20230148967
    Abstract: Within examples, a surgical device with an embedded sensor system for performing hip replacements is described. This device mitigates fracturing of the mid metaphyseal/diaphyseal region of the femur, and ensures adequate press-fit of the component into the bone. The device relays information regarding forces experienced by the patient's bone to a separate data acquisition device and displays it on an interface. This information is used by the surgeon to determine the force present inside of the patient's bone during broaching, and can then be used to provide better care, and mitigate fractures due to overloading in the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 11576615
    Abstract: Within examples, a surgical device with an embedded sensor system for performing hip replacements is described. This device mitigates fracturing of the mid metaphyseal/diaphyseal region of the femur, and ensures adequate press-fit of the component into the bone. The device relays information regarding forces experienced by the patient's bone to a separate data acquisition device and displays it on an interface. This information is used by the surgeon to determine the force present inside of the patient's bone during broaching, and can then be used to provide better care, and mitigate fractures due to overloading in the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 11147577
    Abstract: A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to be independently operable by the same hand while being held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: Applied Orthopedic Design, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
  • Publication number: 20210045884
    Abstract: An example implant device includes a base having a surface that mates with bone, and a plurality of tapered protrusions positioned on the base and extending from the surface of the base that mates with bone. A surface of the plurality of tapered protrusions includes a textured surface to increase area for bone growth. An example method for inserting the implant device into bone includes forcing the plurality of tapered protrusions of the implant device into the bone, and securing the implant device in place without cement due to the plurality of tapered protrusions cutting into the bone for fixation of the implant device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2020
    Publication date: February 18, 2021
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
  • Patent number: 10856992
    Abstract: An example implant device includes a base having a surface that mates with bone, and a plurality of tapered protrusions positioned on the base and extending from the surface of the base that mates with bone. A surface of the plurality of tapered protrusions includes a textured surface to increase area for bone growth. An example method for inserting the implant device into bone includes forcing the plurality of tapered protrusions of the implant device into the bone, and securing the implant device in place without cement due to the plurality of tapered protrusions cutting into the bone for fixation of the implant device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
  • Publication number: 20200163623
    Abstract: Within examples, a surgical device with an embedded sensor system for performing hip replacements is described. This device mitigates fracturing of the mid metaphyseal/diaphyseal region of the femur, and ensures adequate press-fit of the component into the bone. The device relays information regarding forces experienced by the patient's bone to a separate data acquisition device and displays it on an interface. This information is used by the surgeon to determine the force present inside of the patient's bone during broaching, and can then be used to provide better care, and mitigate fractures due to overloading in the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2020
    Publication date: May 28, 2020
    Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 10575781
    Abstract: Within examples, a surgical device with an embedded sensor system for performing hip replacements is described. This device mitigates fracturing of the mid metaphyseal/diaphyseal region of the femur, and ensures adequate press-fit of the component into the bone. The device relays information regarding forces experienced by the patient's bone to a separate data acquisition device and displays it on an interface. This information is used by the surgeon to determine the force present inside of the patient's bone during broaching, and can then be used to provide better care, and mitigate fractures due to overloading in the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2020
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC.
    Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20190336158
    Abstract: A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to be independently operable by the same hand while being held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Publication date: November 7, 2019
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
  • Patent number: 10398459
    Abstract: A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to the independently operable by the same hand while being held.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: AOD Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
  • Patent number: 10368882
    Abstract: A bone removing device. The device includes a gearing mechanism and a bone removing device housing containing the gearing mechanism. A first non-oscillating surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism and a first oscillating rasping surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism. When the gearing mechanism of the bone removing device is operated, the first oscillating rasping surface is oscillated. The first non-oscillating surface may comprise a rasping surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180255846
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility. The system includes a first surgical glove comprising an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment comprising at least one surgical garment cuff, and a sealing device comprising a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180228500
    Abstract: A bone removing device. The device includes a gearing mechanism and a bone removing device housing containing the gearing mechanism. A first non-oscillating surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism and a first oscillating rasping surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism. When the gearing mechanism of the bone removing device is operated, the first oscillating rasping surface is oscillated. The first non-oscillating surface may comprise a rasping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170340282
    Abstract: Within examples, a surgical device with an embedded sensor system for performing hip replacements is described. This device mitigates fracturing of the mid metaphyseal/diaphyseal region of the femur, and ensures adequate press-fit of the component into the bone. The device relays information regarding forces experienced by the patient's bone to a separate data acquisition device and displays it on an interface. This information is used by the surgeon to determine the force present inside of the patient's bone during broaching, and can then be used to provide better care, and mitigate fractures due to overloading in the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2017
    Publication date: November 30, 2017
    Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170312084
    Abstract: An example implant device includes a base having a surface that mates with bone, and a plurality of tapered protrusions positioned on the base and extending from the surface of the base that mates with bone. A surface of the plurality of tapered protrusions includes a textured surface to increase area for bone growth. An example method for inserting the implant device into bone includes forcing the plurality of tapered protrusions of the implant device into the bone, and securing the implant device in place without cement due to the plurality of tapered protrusions cutting into the bone for fixation of the implant device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
  • Publication number: 20160287282
    Abstract: A single-handed meniscal biter instrument for probing and resecting meniscal tissue. The instrument includes a main body configured to be held by one hand and a cutting mechanism coupled to the main body and configured to be operable by the same hand while held. The instrument also includes an extendable probe coupled to the main body, wherein the probe is configured to the independently operable by the same hand while being held.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee