Patents by Inventor Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong 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: 20220265288Abstract: A cut guide includes a body having a first face and an opposed second face. The first face of the body defines first and second apertures, a first fixation hole, and an attachment hole. The first and second apertures are configured to guide a surgical tool, and the first fixation hole extends through the cut guide from the first face to the second face and is configured to receive a wire to position the cut guide against a bone. The attachment hole is configured to attach the cut guide to another component. A system including the cut guide and methods of using the system also are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Johnny McGEE
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Publication number: 20210228381Abstract: A system includes a cutting guide and a cutting template. The cutting guide has a body including a plurality of sides that together define a cavity that is accessible via an opening defined by a first side of the plurality of sides. A second side of the plurality of sides defines at least two elongate slots. The second side is disposed adjacent to the first side and at a distance from an opposed third side. Each of the at least two slots is in communication with the cavity and disposed at a different location along the second side. The cutting template has a body defining at least one elongate slot. The cutting template is configured to be engaged with the cutting guide such that the at least one elongate slot of the cutting template aligns with at least one of the at least two elongate slots of the cutting guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20210153881Abstract: A drill guide assembly having an elongated body is configured with a first and second arm members extending from the elongated body. The second arm member is configured and adapted to be longitudinally movable along the elongated body towards and away from the first arm member for reducing fractured bones for repair. A guide housing provided on the second arm member is fitted with a removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is provided with a longitudinal bore for guiding a guide wire or a drill bit for drilling into the bones.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2021Publication date: May 27, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Vernon R. HARTDEGEN
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Patent number: 11007068Abstract: A system includes a cutting guide and a cutting template. The cutting guide has a body including a plurality of sides that together define a cavity that is accessible via an opening defined by a first side of the plurality of sides. A second side of the plurality of sides defines at least two elongate slots. The second side is disposed adjacent to the first side and at a distance from an opposed third side. Each of the at least two slots is in communication with the cavity and disposed at a different location along the second side. The cutting template has a body defining at least one elongate slot. The cutting template is configured to be engaged with the cutting guide such that the at least one elongate slot of the cutting template aligns with at least one of the at least two elongate slots of the cutting guide.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 10918400Abstract: A drill guide assembly having an elongated body is configured with a first and second arm members extending from the elongated body. The second arm member is configured and adapted to be longitudinally movable along the elongated body towards and away from the first arm member for reducing fractured bones for repair. A guide housing provided on the second arm member is fitted with a removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is provided with a longitudinal bore for guiding a guide wire or a drill bit for drilling into the bones.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen
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Patent number: 10736676Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Brian Thoren, Ramon Luna, Christine Petteys, Joseph Woodard, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20190133614Abstract: A drill guide assembly having an elongated body is configured with a first and second arm members extending from the elongated body. The second arm member is configured and adapted to be longitudinally movable along the elongated body towards and away from the first arm member for reducing fractured bones for repair. A guide housing provided on the second arm member is fitted with a removable sleeve. The removable sleeve is provided with a longitudinal bore for guiding a guide wire or a drill bit for drilling into the bones.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Vernon R. HARTDEGEN
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Publication number: 20180318109Abstract: A system includes a cutting guide and a cutting template. The cutting guide has a body including a plurality of sides that together define a cavity that is accessible via an opening defined by a first side of the plurality of sides. A second side of the plurality of sides defines at least two elongate slots. The second side is disposed adjacent to the first side and at a distance from an opposed third side. Each of the at least two slots is in communication with the cavity and disposed at a different location along the second side. The cutting template has a body defining at least one elongate slot. The cutting template is configured to be engaged with the cutting guide such that the at least one elongate slot of the cutting template aligns with at least one of the at least two elongate slots of the cutting guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: November 8, 2018Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 10045862Abstract: A system includes a cutting guide and a cutting template. The cutting guide has a body including a plurality of sides that together define a cavity that is accessible via an opening defined by a first side of the plurality of sides. A second side of the plurality of sides defines at least two elongate slots. The second side is disposed adjacent to the first side and at a distance from an opposed third side. Each of the at least two slots is in communication with the cavity and disposed at a different location along the second side. The cutting template has a body defining at least one elongate slot. The cutting template is configured to be engaged with the cutting guide such that the at least one elongate slot of the cutting template aligns with at least one of the at least two elongate slots of the cutting guide.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2015Date of Patent: August 14, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 10022138Abstract: A Lisfranc injury between a second metatarsal and medial cuneiform is repaired by gaining access to the injury site and placing two arm members of a novel drill guide around the two neighboring bones at the injury site, drilling a guide wire through the two bones guided by the drill guide to a desired depth, and measuring the depth of the guide wire for determining proper length for a bone screw for securing the two bones.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen
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Patent number: 9993267Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a fixator body having a first part and a second part that are connected by a joint and having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough. A first pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the first part and a second pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the second part. A first and second pin-holders are received within and threadably engage the internally threaded bore of the first part and the second part, respectively, and are configured to removably hold a first and second sets of one or more bone fixation pins extending through the first and second pairs of opposed longitudinally extending slots, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: June 12, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Orsak, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20180146993Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian THOREN, Ramon LUNA, Christine PETTEYS, Joseph WOODARD, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Patent number: 9877753Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2016Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian Thoren, Ramon Luna, Christine Petteys, Joseph Woodard, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 9717529Abstract: An orthopedic system includes a universal joint. The universal joint includes a ball from which a stem extends, a housing, and a connecting piece. The housing includes a first portion and a second portion that together define a spherical internal volume that is sized and configured to receive the ball therein. The first portion defines a first opening through which at least one of a portion of the ball or a portion of the stem extends, and the second portion defining a second opening therethrough. The connecting piece includes a first threaded stem portion, a second threaded stem portion, and a middle portion disposed between the first and second threaded stem portions. The first threaded stem portion is sized and configured to be received within the second opening defined by the second portion and to contact the ball to generate a frictional interference to lock the universal joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2015Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20170042577Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a fixator body having a first part and a second part that are connected by a joint and having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough. A first pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the first part and a second pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the second part. A first and second pin-holders are received within and threadably engage the internally threaded bore of the first part and the second part, respectively, and are configured to removably hold a first and second sets of one or more bone fixation pins extending through the first and second pairs of opposed longitudinally extending slots, respectively.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward ORSAK, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Publication number: 20170035475Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian THOREN, Ramon LUNA, Christine PETTEYS, Joseph WOODARD, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Publication number: 20170020538Abstract: A Lisfranc injury between a second metatarsal and medial cuneiform is repaired by gaining access to the injury site and placing two arm members of a novel drill guide around the two neighboring bones at the injury site, drilling a guide wire through the two bones guided by the drill guide to a desired depth, and measuring the depth of the guide wire for determining proper length for a bone screw for securing the two bones.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Vernon R. HARTDEGEN
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Patent number: 9498273Abstract: An implant kit has an adapter having a first end, a second end, and a longitudinal axis extending from the first and to the second end, wherein the first end is configured for removably receiving and engaging an implant and the second end is configured for removably coupling to a driver shaft of an implant driving tool, and an implant preloaded into the first end of the adapter, the implant having an elongated threaded portion; and a blade portion extending from the elongated threaded portion, and having two serrated edges, wherein the blade portion is received in the first end of the adapter and the elongated threaded portion of the implant is coaxially aligned with the longitudinal axis of the adapter.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Brian Thoren, Ramon Luna, Christine Petteys, Joseph Woodard, Daniel McCormick, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 9492199Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a fixator body having a first part and a second part that are connected by a joint and having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough. A first pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the first part and a second pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots is provided in the second part. A first and second pin-holders are received within and threadably engage the internally threaded bore of the first part and the second part, respectively, and are configured to removably hold a first and second sets of one or more bone fixation pins extending through the first and second pairs of opposed longitudinally extending slots, respectively.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2015Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Orsak, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 9463034Abstract: A Lisfranc injury between a second metatarsal and medial cuneiform is repaired by gaining access to the injury site and placing two arm members of a novel drill guide around the two neighboring bones at the injury site, drilling a guide wire through the two bones guided by the drill guide to a desired depth, and measuring the depth of the guide wire for determining proper length for a bone screw for securing the two bones.Type: GrantFiled: May 13, 2014Date of Patent: October 11, 2016Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen