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).

  • Publication number: 20150141811
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
  • Patent number: 8945147
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2015
    Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Northern Digital Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Stefan R. Kirsch
  • Patent number: 8939978
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as an engaging member and a compression member. The stabilizing structure in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the stabilizing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Kohsuke Watanabe, N. Kelley Grusin
  • Patent number: 8784425
    Abstract: Systems (10, 110, 1010, 1110) for identifying landmarks (31, 131, 1028, 1128) on orthopedic implants (30, 130, 1024, 1124) are disclosed. The systems (10, 110, 1010, 1110) include a field generator (16, 116, 1016, 1116) for generating a magnetic field and an orthopedic implant (30, 130, 1024, 1124) located within the magnetic field. The implant (30, 130, 1024, 1124) includes at least one landmark (31, 131, 1028, 1128), an optional removable probe (1029, 1129) and a first magnetic sensor (32, 132, 1026, 1126).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Henry B. Faber, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, Tobias Schwägli, William M. Ricci
  • Patent number: 8739801
    Abstract: A system (10, 110) for identifying a landmark is disclosed. The system includes a field generator (16, 116) for generating a magnetic field, an orthopaedic implant (30, 130) located within the magnetic field, the implant having at least one landmark (31) and a first magnetic sensor (32) spaced apart from the landmark, a landmark identifier (18, 118) with a second magnetic sensor (20, 120) and a processor (12, 112) 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: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: James K. Rains, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Gene Edward Austin, Henry B. Faber, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Tobias Schwägli, William M. Ricci
  • Patent number: 8715283
    Abstract: A fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 for a fractured bone having at least two bone fragments is disclosed. The fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 includes an orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71, an engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 adapted to gain purchase in at least one bone fragment, and means for applying a force to the engaging member such that the at least two bone fragments are placed in compression and prevented from rotating relative to the orthopaedic implant. The engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 is disposed relative to the orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71. The orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71 may take the form of an intramedullary device, a compression plate, or a deployable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: David L. Brumfield, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Gene E. Austin
  • Patent number: 8628531
    Abstract: A controlled removable fracture-reducing assembly (10) for reducing a bone fracture. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a controlled removable fracture reducing assembly (10) includes an implant (12), a reducer (14), a buttress (16), and a locking device (18) that engage a proximal bone fragment (2) and a distal bone fragment (4). The implant (12) is secured to the distal bone fragment (4) by the locking device (18). The buttress (16) engages the implant (12) through an opening (30). The reducer (14) contains a compressing screw (24) that applies a force (60) on the buttress (16), reducing the fracture. According to another embodiment of the invention, the reducer (114) contains a cam mechanism (124) which applies a force (186) on the buttress (116), which does not engage the implant (112), that pushes the proximal bone fragment (102) to reduce the fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Gene Edward Austin
  • Patent number: 8628532
    Abstract: A controlled removable fracture-reducing assembly for reducing a bone fracture. According to one embodiment, a controlled removable fracture reducing assembly includes an implant, a reducer, a buttress, and a locking device that engage a proximal bone fragment and a distal bone fragment. The implant is secured to the distal bone fragment by the locking device. The buttress engages the implant through an opening. The reducer contains a compressing screw that applies a force on the buttress, reducing the fracture. According to another embodiment, the reducer contains a cam mechanism which applies a force on the buttress, which does not engage the implant, that pushes the proximal bone fragment to reduce the fracture. According to another embodiment, the reducer is a jacking mechanism that pushes the proximal bone fragment while pulling the implant and distal fragment to reduce the fracture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2014
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Gene Edward Austin
  • Patent number: 8449544
    Abstract: Treating fractures using one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture having a non-circular cross-section that may be shaped to selectively constrain the fastening assembly within the transverse aperture. Two or more components of the fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant, and to cooperate to resist a force moment applied thereto. Without the presence of one of the components, such as the lag screw, another component, such as the compression screw may not resist a force moment applied thereto.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20120271309
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 10, 2010
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Kohsuke Watanabe, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20120101361
    Abstract: A system (1010, 1110) for identifying a landmark is disclosed. The system includes a field generator (1016, 1116) for generating a magnetic field, an orthopaedic 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: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: James K. Rains, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Gene Edward Austin, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Charles C. Heotis
  • Publication number: 20120059376
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: March 8, 2012
    Applicant: 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
  • Publication number: 20110238121
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as an engaging member and a compression member. The stabilizing structure in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the stabilizing structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Kohsuke Watanabe, N. Kelley Grusin
  • Patent number: 7918853
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures and other bone maladies. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of a stabilizing structure, such as an implant, bone plate, or other device and a fastening assembly, such as an engaging member and a compression member. The stabilizing structure in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the stabilizing structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2011
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Kohsuke Watanabe, N. Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20100331843
    Abstract: Treating fractures using one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture having a non-circular cross-section that may be shaped to selectively constrain the fastening assembly within the transverse aperture. Two or more components of the fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant, and to cooperate to resist a force moment applied thereto. Without the presence of one of the components, such as the lag screw, another component, such as the compression screw may not resist a force moment applied thereto.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2009
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20100274256
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Hoa La Wilhelm, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20100249852
    Abstract: A fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 for a fractured bone having at least two bone fragments is disclosed. The fracture fixation system 10, 20, 30, 40, 50, 58, 70 includes an orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71, an engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 adapted to gain purchase in at least one bone fragment, and means for applying a force to the engaging member such that the at least two bone fragments are placed in compression and prevented from rotating relative to the orthopaedic implant. The engaging member 12, 22, 32, 43, 45, 52, 62, 72 is disposed relative to the orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71. The orthopaedic implant 11, 21, 31, 41, 51, 60, 71 may take the form of an intramedullary device, a compression plate, or a deployable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2007
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: David L. Brumfield, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Gene E. Austin
  • Publication number: 20100152566
    Abstract: A system (10, 110) for identifying a landmark is disclosed. The system includes a field generator (16, 116) for generating a magnetic field, an orthopaedic implant (30, 130) located within the magnetic field, the implant having at least one landmark (31) and a first magnetic sensor (32) spaced apart from the landmark, a landmark identifier (18, 118) with a second magnetic sensor (20, 120) and a processor (12, 112) 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: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2008
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: James K. Rains, Nicholas S. Ritchey, Gene Edward Austin, Henry B. Faber, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Tobias Schwägli, William M. Ricci
  • Patent number: 7655009
    Abstract: An intramedullary nail for treating fractures of a bone includes a body having a head, an intermediate portion and a distal tip. At least one transverse opening for receiving a screw is provided in the body. The opening comprises an insert adapted to receive the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: N. Kelley Grusin
  • Publication number: 20090048598
    Abstract: A controlled removable fracture-reducing assembly (10) for reducing a bone fracture. According to one embodiment of the present invention, a controlled removable fracture reducing assembly (10) includes an implant (12), a reducer (14), a buttress (16), and a locking device (18) that engage a proximal bone fragment (2) and a distal bone fragment (4). The implant (12) is secured to the distal bone fragment (4) by the locking device (18). The buttress (16) engages the implant (12) through an opening (30). The reducer (14) contains a compressing screw (24) that applies a force (60) on the buttress (16), reducing the fracture. According to another embodiment of the invention, the reducer (114) contains a cam mechanism (124) which applies a force (186) on the buttress (116), which does not engage the implant (112), that pushes the proximal bone fragment (102) to reduce the fracture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2007
    Publication date: February 19, 2009
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc
    Inventors: Nicholas S. Ritchey, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Gene Edward Austin