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).
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Publication number: 20220071771Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2021Publication date: March 10, 2022Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20220031464Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2018Publication date: February 3, 2022Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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Patent number: 11197764Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: December 14, 2021Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20210378831Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Publication number: 20210307918Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Applicant: TORNIER, INC.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
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Patent number: 11129724Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member (104) that has a helical structure (224) 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 (108) that has a support member and an arm (110) I/O 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: GrantFiled: June 22, 2017Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Publication number: 20210228372Abstract: An articular component is provided that includes an articular body having an articular surface, a bone anchor, a coupling portion, and a coupler. The bone anchor includes a distal end configured to be lodged in a bone and a proximal face. The coupling portion includes a recessed area in the articular body disposed between the articular surface and the distal end of the bone anchor. The coupler includes a first portion configured to mate with the coupling portion at a selected rotational position, and a second portion opposite the first portion, wherein the second portion is configured to couple, directly or indirectly, the articular body with the bone anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: TORNIER, INC.Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Michael C. NELSON, David R. STUMP
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Publication number: 20200214845Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2018Publication date: July 9, 2020Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Shawn M. Gargac, Markus Scheibel
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Publication number: 20200146834Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
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Publication number: 20200121467Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: April 23, 2020Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
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Patent number: 10456264Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Tornier, Inc.Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20190175354Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and a cylindrical member opposite the helical structure. The cylindrical member is configured for direct connection with a reverse insert of a reverse shoulder assembly. The cylindrical member is configured for direct connection with a reverse insert spacer in some embodiments. The reverse insert can be inserted into a space defined at least in part by a wall of the cylindrical member and an inferior wall of the of the base member. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The base member also can include one or more pathways. The pathway(s) 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.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2018Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Shawn M. Gargac, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Philippe Collin, George S. Athwal
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Publication number: 20190159906Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member (104) that has a helical structure (224) 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 (108) that has a support member and an arm (110) I/O 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: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2017Publication date: May 30, 2019Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Publication number: 20180280152Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: October 4, 2018Inventors: Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20160324648Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 24, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
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Patent number: 8914101Abstract: An implantable medical device and associated methods monitor thoracic fluid status and discriminate thoracic fluid conditions. Intrathoracic impedance is measured along multiple intrathoracic measurement vectors using implanted electrodes. A map of thoracic conductivity is computed using the measured intrathoracic impedances. A thoracic fluid condition is detected in response to the computed map.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.Inventors: Douglas A. Hettrick, Shantanu Sarkar, Todd M. Zielinksi, Kevin P. Knox
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Publication number: 20100113962Abstract: An implantable medical device and associated methods monitor thoracic fluid status and discriminate thoracic fluid conditions. Intrathoracic impedance is measured along multiple intrathoracic measurement vectors using implanted electrodes. A map of thoracic conductivity is computed using the measured intrathoracic impedances. A thoracic fluid condition is detected in response to the computed map.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 6, 2010Inventors: Douglas A. Hettrick, Shantanu Sarkar, Todd M. Zielinksi, Kevin P. Knox
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Patent number: D938034Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2020Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Austin Wyatt Mutchler, Shawn M. Gargac, Alexander Paul Wolfe, David R. Stump