Patents by Inventor Joseph Ryan WOODARD

Joseph Ryan WOODARD 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).

  • Publication number: 20220313287
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a body defining an opening sized and configured to receive a first bone portion therein, a displacement tip coupled to a first end of the body, the displacement tip sized and configured for insertion into a medullary canal of a second bone portion, and a deployable retention block configured to be transitioned from a first position to a second position. The deployable retention block is configured to maintain the first bone portion in a predetermined position when the deployable retention block is in the second position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2022
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Patent number: 11439412
    Abstract: A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Joel Vernois, David Redfern
  • Patent number: 11432826
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20220211396
    Abstract: A system includes an instrument and a distractor. The instrument includes a shaft extending from a first end to a second end and defining a first axis between the first end and the second end. The instrument further includes a first gear coupled to the first end of the shaft. The instrument further includes a second gear enmeshed with the first gear. The instrument further includes a reamer coupled to the second gear. Rotation of the shaft about the first axis causes rotation of the reamer about a second axis that is non-parallel with the first axis. The distractor includes a first arm defining a first passage and a second arm defining a second passage, each configured to receive a pin. The distractor further includes a retainer configured to engage the instrument to retain the instrument in position. The distance between the first passage and the second passage is adjustable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2020
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH
  • Publication number: 20220133339
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Publication number: 20220117593
    Abstract: In various embodiments, a targeting guide is disclosed. The targeting guide includes a handle defining a targeting hole and a targeting tower configured to be coupled to the handle. The targeting tower defines at least a first guide hole and a second guide hole. Each of the first and second guide holes are sized and configured to receive a respective first guide pin and second guide pin therethrough. The first and second guide pins are configured to indicate alignment of a k-wire inserted through the targeting hole defined by the handle. Methods of using a targeting guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 2, 2020
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Robert Michael CARLO, III, George Matthew AWTREY, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Publication number: 20210290251
    Abstract: A guide for a bone cut comprises a guide base having an inner wall defining an opening. The inner wall has a plurality of detents distributed around the opening. The guide base has a proximal surface adapted to contact a skin of a person. An inner collar has one or more spring loaded devices extending outward from the inner collar in opposite directions. The inner collar is mountable with the spring loaded devices fitting within one or more of the plurality of detents. The inner collar has an inner wall defining a bore for receiving a cutting tool. The inner collar is configured to pivot the cutting tool about an axis, for cutting a bone. The axis lies along or parallel to a line along which the spring loaded devices lie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul LUTTRELL, Erin MULLER, Daniel E. FREE, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Publication number: 20210259716
    Abstract: A targeting guide is disclosed includes a handle extending substantially along a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal handle defines one or more burr holes extending from a first side of the handle to a second side of the handle. A head is coupled to a distal end of the longitudinal handle. The head defines a plurality of guide holes sized and configured to receive a k-wire therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Daniel E. FREE, Brian THOREN, Jason EDIE, Andy LEITHER, David KAY, Anthony PERERA, Bryan DENHARTOG, David REDFERN, Joel VERNOIS
  • Publication number: 20210251639
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 19, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Erin MULLER, Terrance W. STROHKIRCH, Gary W. LOWERY
  • Publication number: 20210219994
    Abstract: A tool includes a burr having a first shaft configured for rotation or oscillation. The burr has a plurality of cutting edges at a first end of the burr. The first shaft has a central longitudinal passage extending from the first end to a second end of the first shaft. A camera is mounted adjacent the first end of the first shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 27, 2018
    Publication date: July 22, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Paul LUTTRELL, Brian Robert THOREN, Dean J. NACHTRAB, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Patent number: 11051831
    Abstract: A guide for a bone cut comprises a guide base having an inner wall defining an opening. The inner wall has a plurality of detents distributed around the opening. The guide base has a proximal surface adapted to contact a skin of a person. An inner collar has one or more spring loaded devices extending outward from the inner collar in opposite directions. The inner collar is mountable with the spring loaded devices fitting within one or more of the plurality of detents. The inner collar has an inner wall defining a bore for receiving a cutting tool. The inner collar is configured to pivot the cutting tool about an axis, for cutting a bone. The axis lies along or parallel to a line along which the spring loaded devices lie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Paul Luttrell, Erin Muller, Daniel E. Free, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jesse G. Moore
  • Patent number: 11006967
    Abstract: An instrument for use in cartilage removal comprises an elongate body having a first end and a longitudinal axis having a longitudinal direction. A cartilage removal portion is coupled to the elongate body at the first end. The cartilage removal portion includes a plurality of serrated blades substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis and adapted for removing material while moving in the longitudinal direction. Each serrated blade has a centroid located along the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 18, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Paul Luttrell, Brian Robert Thoren, Erin Muller, Terrance W. Strohkirch, Gary W. Lowery
  • Publication number: 20210077162
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Erin MULLER, Andy J. LEITHER, David B. KAY, Bryan D. DEN HARTOG, Anthony PERERA, Priya PRASAD, Gary W. LOWERY, Joseph Ryan WOODARD
  • Patent number: 10881436
    Abstract: An implant comprises a unitary body including an intramedullary portion connected to an extramedullary portion. The unitary body is configured to attach a first bone section to a second bone section. The intramedullary portion has a first longitudinal axis, and is configured for insertion into the first bone section. The intramedullary portion includes at least one first fastener aperture having an aperture axis oriented obliquely relative to the first longitudinal axis. The extramedullary portion is configured to abut a surface of the second bone section and includes at least one second fastener aperture disposed to transversely receive a bone fastener inserted in the second bone section. The extramedullary portion has a second longitudinal axis offset from, the first longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Erin Muller, Andy J. Leither, David B. Kay, Bryan D. Den Hartog, Anthony Perera, Priya Prasad, Gary W. Lowery, Joseph Ryan Woodard
  • Publication number: 20200330109
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Brian Robert THOREN
  • Patent number: 10729453
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren
  • Publication number: 20200237387
    Abstract: A guide for a bone cut comprises a guide base having an inner wall defining an opening. The inner wall has a plurality of detents distributed around the opening. The guide base has a proximal surface adapted to contact a skin of a person. An inner collar has one or more spring loaded devices extending outward from the inner collar in opposite directions. The inner collar is mountable with the spring loaded devices fitting within one or more of the plurality of detents. The inner collar has an inner wall defining a bore for receiving a cutting tool. The inner collar is configured to pivot the cutting tool about an axis, for cutting a bone. The axis lies along or parallel to a line along which the spring loaded devices lie.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul LUTTRELL, Erin MULLER, Daniel E. FREE, Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Jesse G. MOORE
  • Patent number: 10653432
    Abstract: A guide for a bone cut comprises a guide base having an inner wall defining an opening. The inner wall has a plurality of detents distributed around the opening. The guide base has a proximal surface adapted to contact a skin of a person. An inner collar has one or more spring loaded devices extending outward from the inner collar in opposite directions. The inner collar is mountable with the spring loaded devices fitting within one or more of the plurality of detents. The inner collar has an inner wall defining a bore for receiving a cutting tool. The inner collar is configured to pivot the cutting tool about an axis, for cutting a bone. The axis lies along or parallel to a line along which the spring loaded devices lie.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul Luttrell, Erin Muller, Daniel E. Free, Joseph Ryan Woodard, Jesse G. Moore
  • Publication number: 20200060698
    Abstract: A targeting guide includes a body defining a first guide hole sized and configured to receive a guide sleeve therethrough. The first guide hole extends through the body on a first axis. An alignment arm extends between a first end and a second end. The first end is coupled to the body. A tip extends from the second end of the alignment arm. A free end of the tip is aligned with the first axis of the first guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan Woodard, Brian Robert Thoren, Paul Luttrell, Joel Vernois, David Redfern
  • Publication number: 20200060690
    Abstract: A guidance system comprises a first guide configured to be detachably mounted to a first portion of a bone. The first guide has a first axis for alignment with a longitudinal axis of the first portion of the bone. A second guide is mountable on the first guide. The second guide is slidably translatable in a transverse direction relative to the first axis. A third guide is mountable on the second guide. The third guide is selectively positionable along a curved path extending at least part way around the longitudinal axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2018
    Publication date: February 27, 2020
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Brian Robert THOREN