Patents by Inventor Kelley Grusin
Kelley Grusin 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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Publication number: 20240115299Abstract: A targeting system is disclosed. In use, the targeting system is configured to target (e.g., aim, locate, etc.) a fastener opening in a bone plate, more particularly, a variable angled fastener opening formed in a periphery of a periprosthetic bone plate. In one embodiment, the targeting system includes an alignment guide including a plurality of combo-slots for targeting a plurality of openings formed in the periprosthetic bone plate. In addition, the targeting system includes a plug configured to be positioned within the combo-slots formed in the alignment guide. In use, positioning the plug into the combo-slot formed in the alignment guide transforms the combo-slot into a substantially circular hole or opening with a predefined trajectory aligned with one of the variable angled openings formed in the periphery of the periprosthetic bone plate thereby defining a trajectory from the alignment guide to the variable angled opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Stephen Louie, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sandy Todd Strachan, William M. Ricci
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Patent number: 11918235Abstract: A tissue protection sleeve for use in trauma surgery is disclosed. In various embodiments, the tissue protection sleeve includes an inner sleeve with a first end portion, a second end portion, a longitudinal axis, and a bore extending there through, and an outer sleeve at least partially surrounding and coupled to the inner sleeve, wherein the tissue protection sleeve is capable of flexing or bending without collapsing the bore. In some embodiments, the inner sleeve may include a number of distinct geometries to provide sufficient structural rigidity, whilst still allowing the inner sleeve to bend. Additionally, a tissue protection sleeve handle may be coupled to the tissue protection sleeve to allow for manipulation of the tissue protection sleeve. In certain embodiments, pin guide holes or channels may be used to secure the tissue protection sleeve to a patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG, SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITEDInventors: Oliver Streit, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Henry B. Faber
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Patent number: 11911074Abstract: A strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2020Date of Patent: February 27, 2024Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Pte. Limited Smith, Nephew Orthopaedic.; AGInventors: Charles Heotis, Johnny Mason, Andrew Noblett, Paul Bell, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Joseph Ferrante
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Patent number: 11642156Abstract: An orthopedic instrument for manipulating (e.g., compressing or distracting) one or more patient's bone fragments is disclosed. In one embodiment, the orthopedic instrument includes forceps having first and second arms and first and second handles, respectively. Each arm including a coupling mechanism for selectively engaging removable tips or bell housings. Each tip or bell housing including a first end arranged and configured to mate with a fastener hole or opening formed in a bone plate, a second end arranged and configured to receive a head portion of a bone fastener, and an intermediate portion arranged and configured to couple to the coupling mechanism of the first and second arms. In addition, the orthopedic instrument may include a force sensing mechanism or gauge arranged and configured to measure an amount of force being applied across the bone fracture.Type: GrantFiled: December 9, 2021Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignees: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC., SMITH & NEPHEW ORTHOPAEDICS AG, SMITH & NEPHEW ASIA PACIFIC PTE. LIMITEDInventors: Charles R. Bennett, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Publication number: 20220233222Abstract: An orthopedic implant including an outer surface and at least one opening extending through the outer surface for receiving a fastener for coupling the implant to a patients bone or bone portion/fragment. The opening including a plurality of fins circumferentially disposed about the opening for engaging threads formed on a head portion of the fastener to secure the fastener to the implant. The plurality of fins being arranged and configured in first and second vertically spaced rows of fins. At least one of the fins including a different configuration, property, etc. relative to at least one of the other plurality of fins. In one embodiment, each of the first and second fins in a vertically stacked relationship includes a different configuration from the other of the first and second fins in that stack. In one embodiment, the different configuration includes a different length, a different thickness, or a combination thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: July 28, 2022Inventors: Ramprasad Papannagari, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Rick Graber, Joseph Ferrante
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Publication number: 20220183730Abstract: An orthopedic instrument for manipulating (e.g., compressing or distracting) one or more patient's bone fragments is disclosed. In one embodiment, the orthopedic instrument includes forceps having first and second arms and first and second handles, respectively. Each arm including a coupling mechanism for selectively engaging removable tips or bell housings. Each tip or bell housing including a first end arranged and configured to mate with a fastener hole or opening formed in a bone plate, a second end arranged and configured to receive a head portion of a bone fastener, and an intermediate portion arranged and configured to couple to the coupling mechanism of the first and second arms. In addition, the orthopedic instrument may include a force sensing mechanism or gauge arranged and configured to measure an amount of force being applied across the bone fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2021Publication date: June 16, 2022Inventors: Charles R. Bennett, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Publication number: 20220071662Abstract: A strut measurement and feedback device and corresponding systems and methods for use with an external fixator are disclosed. The strut measurement and feedback device can be attached to a strut of an external fixator. The strut measurement and feedback device can confirm that the strut measurement and feedback device is attached to a proper strut to be adjusted. The strut measurement and feedback device can provide real-time feedback to an individual as the length of the strut is being adjusted to ensure the length adjustment complies with a prescription for the length of the strut. As a result, a patient can more effectively comply with the prescription as adjustments to the strut are made over time, thereby improving the likelihood of successful bone alignment.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 29, 2020Publication date: March 10, 2022Inventors: Charles Heotis, Johnny Mason, Andrew Noblett, Paul Bell, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Joseph Ferrante
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Publication number: 20210386908Abstract: An orthopaedic implant comprising a titanium substrate having silver deposited thereon, wherein the silver is operable to be eluted at a rate of at least 0.25 ?g/cm2 24 h-1, for at least 14 consecutive days, in use. The invention also extends to a method of producing an orthopaedic implant and use of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Darren Wilson, John Rose, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Patent number: 11135339Abstract: An orthopaedic implant comprising a titanium substrate having silver deposited thereon, wherein the silver is operable to be eluted at a rate of at least 0.25 ?g/cm2 24h-1, for at least 14 consecutive days, in use. The invention also extends to a method of producing an orthopaedic implant and use of the same.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2017Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Darren Wilson, John Rose, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Patent number: 11096726Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Publication number: 20200282108Abstract: An orthopaedic implant comprising a titanium substrate having silver deposited thereon, wherein the silver is operable to be eluted at a rate of at least 0.25 ?g/cm2 24h-1, for at least 14 consecutive days, in use. The invention also extends to a method of producing an orthopaedic implant and use of the same.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2017Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Darren Wilson, John Rose, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Publication number: 20190282279Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Patent number: 10357292Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Patent number: 10172654Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for limiting compression of a fracture imposed by a lag screw of a fixation system that includes a fixation device, a lag screw and a compression screw. The disclosed devices, systems and methods prevent over-compression of a fracture by a lag screw caused by over rotation of the compression screw. Specifically, implementations of a lag screw driver and a compression screw driver are provided whereby an engagement between the lag screw driver and compression screw driver prevents any further lateral movement of the lag screw, thereby providing a complete stop to further advancement of the lag screw and any additional compression.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2010Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Kohsuke Watanabe, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Patent number: 9775649Abstract: A system (1010, 1110) for identifying a landmark is disclosed. The system includes a field generator (1016, 1116) for generating a magnetic field, an orthopedic implant (1030, 1130) located within the magnetic field, the implant having at least one landmark (1028, 1128), a removable probe (1029, 1129) with a first magnetic sensor (1026, 1126), a landmark identifier (1016, 1116) with a second magnetic sensor (1020, 1120) and a processor (1012, 1112) for comparing sensor data from the first and second sensor and using the set distance to calculate the position of the landmark identifier relative to the at least one landmark. The system allows for blind targeting of one or more landmarks.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2011Date of Patent: October 3, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Gene Edward Austin, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Charles C. Heotis
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Patent number: 9763598Abstract: A field generator for use in a surgical targeting system is disclosed. The field generator includes a mounting structure including elements that are configured to receive components of an electromagnetic field generator. The elements are disposed on the mounting structure at locations and orientations relative to each other. The field generator includes at least one covering formed over the mounting structure, wherein, in use, the locations and orientations of the elements relative to each other remain substantially unaltered after exposure to one or more sterilization processes.Type: GrantFiled: November 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 19, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Publication number: 20170035469Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Patent number: 9492210Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Nmi Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Publication number: 20160058321Abstract: A field generator for use in a surgical targeting system is disclosed. The field generator includes a mounting structure including elements that are configured to receive components of an electromagnetic field generator. The elements are disposed on the mounting structure at locations and orientations relative to each other. The field generator includes at least one covering formed over the mounting structure, wherein, in use, the locations and orientations of the elements relative to each other remain substantially unaltered after exposure to one or more sterilization processes.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2015Publication date: March 3, 2016Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
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Patent number: 9192399Abstract: A field generator for use in a surgical targeting system is disclosed. The field generator includes a mounting structure including elements that are configured to receive components of an electromagnetic field generator. The elements are disposed on the mounting structure at locations and orientations relative to each other. The field generator includes at least one covering formed over the mounting structure, wherein, in use, the locations and orientations of the elements relative to each other remain substantially unaltered after exposure to one or more sterilization processes.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2014Date of Patent: November 24, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin