Patents by Inventor Julian Ferreira

Julian Ferreira 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).

  • Adapter for a surgical reamer driver
    Patent number: 9173663
    Abstract: An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Clive Ryall, Julian Ferreira
  • ADAPTER FOR A SURGICAL REAMER DRIVER
    Publication number: 20130253520
    Abstract: An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Symmetry Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Clive Ryall, Julian Ferreira
  • Adapter for a surgical reamer driver
    Patent number: 8439920
    Abstract: An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2013
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Clive Ryall, Julian Ferreira
  • Adapter driver for orthopaedic reamer
    Patent number: 8323284
    Abstract: An adapter for a crossbar surgical reamer having a base with an interface for connecting with another style of reamer such as a crossbar reamer. Intersecting axially facing recesses are provided on the end of the base for connection with a crossbar type of reamer. A pair of grips are pivotally mounted on the base and urged to a closed position by a cross spring to releasably hold the crossbar reamer within the recesses for installation and removal substantially in an axial direction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventor: Julian Ferreira
  • ADAPTER DRIVER FOR ORTHOPAEDIC REAMER
    Publication number: 20090082772
    Abstract: An adapter for a crossbar surgical reamer having a base with an interface for connecting with another style of reamer such as a crossbar reamer. Intersecting axially facing recesses are provided on the end of the base for connection with a crossbar type of reamer. A pair of grips are pivotally mounted on the base and urged to a closed position by a cross spring to releasably hold the crossbar reamer within the recesses for installation and removal substantially in an axial direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventor: Julian Ferreira
  • ADAPTER FOR A SURGICAL REAMER DRIVER
    Publication number: 20090078096
    Abstract: An adapter for a surgical reamer driver having one of a crossbar and a crossbridge reamer driver. The adapter includes a base having an interface for connecting with one of the crossbar and crossbridge reamer drivers. The adapter further includes at least one recess on the opposite end of the base opening in an axial direction. The recess is configured to receive a reamer of a style unlike the given style interface. A pair of hooks or tabs resiliently hold the reamer in place in the recesses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2008
    Publication date: March 26, 2009
    Inventors: Clive Ryall, Julian Ferreira