Patents by Inventor Kevin P. Knox

Kevin P. Knox 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: 20250114208
    Abstract: Provided is an improved humeral head assembly for a shoulder prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2024
    Publication date: April 10, 2025
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Kevin P. KNOX
  • Patent number: 12232969
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2025
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Shawn M. Gargac, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Kevin P. Knox
  • Publication number: 20250057659
    Abstract: An instrument to insert a humeral anchor includes a handle including a shaft extending from a first end to a second end; a manual grip at the first end configured to rotate the shaft; and a humeral anchor grip at the second end, wherein the handle is configured to actuate the humeral anchor grip between a first configuration to apply a radially outward force to an interior surface of the humeral anchor and a second configuration to separate the humeral anchor grip from the interior surface of the humeral anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2024
    Publication date: February 20, 2025
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Pierric DERANSART, Christopher K. BADE, William J. SLONE, Robert J. BALL, Gilles WALCH, Pascal BOILEAU, George S. ATHWAL, Jon JP WARNER, Robert Z. TASHJIAN, Jay D. KEENER, Shawn M. GARGAC, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, David R. STUMP, Alexander Paul WOLFE, Kevin P. KNOX
  • Patent number: 12208014
    Abstract: Provided is an improved humeral head assembly for a shoulder prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2025
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Kevin P. Knox
  • Publication number: 20240423807
    Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2024
    Publication date: December 26, 2024
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Brian M. STRZELECKI, Shawn M. GARGAC, Brian C. HODOREK, Pierric DERANSART, Jean-Emmanuel CARDON, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER
  • Patent number: 12167966
    Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a first end, a second end, and an interior surface extending between the first end and the second end. The interior surface can be disposed about a recess disposed between the first end and the second end. The recess can be configured to secure a coupling of a shoulder articular body directly to the interior surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Pierric Deransart, Christopher K. Bade, William J. Slone, Robert J. Ball, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Jon JP Warner, Robert Z. Tashjian, Jay D. Keener, Shawn M. Gargac, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Kevin P. Knox
  • Patent number: 12109121
    Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
  • Publication number: 20240307187
    Abstract: A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Publication date: September 19, 2024
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Kevin P. KNOX, Thomas Bradley EDWARDS
  • Publication number: 20240252323
    Abstract: Provided is an improved humeral head assembly for a shoulder prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 1, 2024
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Kevin P. KNOX
  • Publication number: 20240245521
    Abstract: A prosthesis assembly including a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2024
    Publication date: July 25, 2024
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Shawn M. GARGAC, Markus SCHEIBEL
  • Patent number: 12023253
    Abstract: A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
  • Patent number: 11974925
    Abstract: A stemless humeral anchor (10) includes a first end (12) configured to be embedded in a proximal portion of a humerus and a second end (14); a mating portion (16) for an articular component; a transversely extending collar (20); and a rotation control feature (22, 22A) for resisting rotation when the stemless humeral anchor is implanted. A void filling protrusion (24) can extend circumferentially from rotation control feature and can include a porous shell (26), in which a void filling component (28) can be disposed. The rotation control feature can comprise arms. One or more arms (22A) can have a larger radial extent than the others (22). A prosthesis assembly includes a base member (104) that has a helical structure (224) and one or more pathways (300). The pathway is accessible from a proximal end and is directed distally through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Shawn M. Gargac, Markus Scheibel
  • Patent number: 11931264
    Abstract: A humeral head assembly is provided that includes an articular body and a coupler. The articular body includes a coupling portion disposed on a side of the articular body opposite an articular surface. The coupling portion includes a continuous zone of eccentricity adjustment. The coupler portion optionally includes one or more than one discrete position site. The coupler includes a first portion and a second portion opposite the first portion. The first portion is configured to mate with the coupling portion and the second portion is configured to mate with another member of a joint prosthesis. A coupling portion with the continuous range of eccentricity adjustment can be provided on a bone anchor and the eccentricity of another component can be selected by motion of a coupler, such as a tray for reverse humeral assemblies, along the coupling portion of the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Michael C. Nelson, David R. Stump
  • Patent number: 11925563
    Abstract: Provided is a method of assembling an articular component of a prosthetic shoulder joint. The method includes: engaging an end of a coupler of a joint implant with a coupling portion of another component of the joint implant; providing relative rotation between the end of the coupler and the coupling portion of the other component of the joint implant along a continuous range of rotational positions while the end is engaged with the coupling portion of the other component of the joint implant; selecting an amount of eccentricity corresponding to a position within the continuous range of rotational position; and securing the other component of the joint implant to the end of the coupler at the selected amount of eccentricity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Kevin P. Knox
  • Publication number: 20230380980
    Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Brian M. STRZELECKI, Shawn M. GARGAC, Brian C. HODOREK, Pierric DERANSART, Jean-Emmanuel CARDON, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER
  • Patent number: 11766335
    Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
  • Publication number: 20230190480
    Abstract: The present disclosure are directed toward an articular assembly configured to be coupled with a bone anchor. The articular assembly may include an articular body having a first end and a second end with an articular surface disposed on or adjacent to the first end. The articular body may include a bone anchor interface disposed between the first end and the second end of the articular body. The bone anchor interface may include a channel formed in a circumferential surface of the articular body, a locking member disposed in the channel, and/or a deflectable portion disposed between the locking member and the second end of the articular body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: June 22, 2023
    Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Alexander Paul WOLFE, David R. STUMP, Kevin P. KNOX, Vincent GABORIT, Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Pierric DERANSART
  • Patent number: D1058810
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2023
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2025
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac
  • Patent number: D1060676
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac, Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump
  • Patent number: D1060677
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2023
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2025
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac