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).
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Patent number: 11957189Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 10, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2024Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20230148967Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2023Publication date: May 18, 2023Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
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Patent number: 11576615Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 28, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLCInventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
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Patent number: 11147577Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 19, 2019Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: Applied Orthopedic Design, Inc.Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
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Publication number: 20210045884Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2020Publication date: February 18, 2021Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
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Patent number: 10856992Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 27, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
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Publication number: 20200163623Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2020Publication date: May 28, 2020Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
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Patent number: 10575781Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 24, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC.Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20190336158Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
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Patent number: 10398459Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 4, 2016Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: AOD Holdings LLCInventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
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Patent number: 10368882Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 13, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLCInventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20180255846Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2017Publication date: September 13, 2018Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20180228500Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2017Publication date: August 16, 2018Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20170340282Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2017Publication date: November 30, 2017Inventors: Austin T. Ferro, Thomas D. Ferro, Kyle Boucher, Joseph R. Phillips
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Publication number: 20170312084Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2017Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro
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Publication number: 20160287282Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Thomas D. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips, Austin T. Ferro, Donald J. Lee
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Publication number: 20040060673Abstract: An apparatus and process for solvent pulping of cellulose-containing biomass utilizes at least one steaming vessel, a plug screw feeder or compression screw device, at least one super-atmospheric impregnation vessel, a solvent delignification reactor capable of operating at a pressure of 350 psig or more, and a solvent containing line for introducing solvent-containing liquor at the plug screw feeder outlet or compression screw device outlet. The process and system can also include at least one series connected pressure diffuser and optionally a retention tube downstream of each pressure diffuser to provide sufficient retention time to substantially preclude re-deposition of lignin on the cellulose fibers of the biomass, a blow tank connected to the last of the pressure diffusers and retention tubes, and vessels for multistage alcohol washing.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: April 1, 2004Applicant: ANDRITZ INC.Inventors: Joseph R. Phillips, Brian Greenwood, Bertil C. Stromberg, Thomas Pschorn
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Publication number: 20040050510Abstract: A fiber mat is formed on a screen cylinder of a pressurized fiber filtering device used to filter particles from a liquid stream. The fiber mat is a fine particle filter to remove small particles from the liquid stream. The fiber mat is formed by injecting cellulosic fibers into the liquid stream flowing into the fiber filtering device. These fibers collect on the screen cylinder as the liquid flows through the cylinder. The collection of fibers forms the fine filtering mat.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicant: Andritz Inc.,Inventor: Joseph R. Phillips
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Patent number: 6649068Abstract: A fiber mat is formed on a screen cylinder of a pressurized fiber filtering device used to filter particles from a liquid stream. The fiber mat is a fine particle filter to remove small particles from the liquid stream. The fiber mat is formed by injecting cellulosic fibers into the liquid stream flowing into the fiber filtering device. These fibers collect on the screen cylinder as the liquid flows through the cylinder. The collection of fibers forms the fine filtering mat.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignee: Andritz Inc.Inventor: Joseph R. Phillips
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Patent number: RE39208Abstract: A comminuted cellulosic fibrous material treatment vessel assembly includes a substantially vertical vessel having a top, bottom, and outlet, and through which the material flows in a flow direction. The vessel preferably has a substantially cylindrical wall with at least one diameter-changing transition between the inlet and the outlet. A screen assembly is preferably provided at or just past the transition. The screen assembly comprises one or more annular screen surfaces diverging in the flow direction of the material, the angle of divergence being between about 0.5-10° to the vertical, and preferably substantially continuous. Providing such a screen assembly reduces the radial compression of material thereon, and increases the volume and rate of liquid that can flow through the material and be removed through the screen surface compared to a non-diverging screen surface (that is a right-cylindrical surface).Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2004Date of Patent: August 1, 2006Assignee: Andritz, Inc.Inventors: Jay K. Sheerer, Joseph R. Phillips, Jerry R. Johanson, John Pietrangelo