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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Patent number: 9408635Abstract: The present invention discloses an orthopedic external fixation device, an orthopedic external fixation system, and method of assembling the orthopedic external fixation device. The orthopedic external fixation device may include first and second jaws each including respective arms, a floating circular jaw disposed between the first and second jaws and defining first and second channels with the first and second jaws respectively, a plurality of pins and biasing members configured to distance the circular jaw from the first and second jaws, and a locking assembly. The first and second channels may each be configured to receive one of an embedding member or a bar of the external fixation system. The locking assembly may be at least partially received within apertures defined by the first, second, and circular jaws and may be configured to lock the first, second, and circular jaws.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20150265313Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2015Publication date: September 24, 2015Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20150250501Abstract: 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: May 20, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: James Edward ORSAK, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Patent number: 9066756Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: May 16, 2013Date of Patent: June 30, 2015Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20140249537Abstract: 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: May 13, 2014Publication date: September 4, 2014Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG, Vernon R. HARTDEGEN
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Patent number: 8764763Abstract: 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, measuring the depth of the guide wire to determine the proper length for a bone screw for securing the two bones, drilling a cannulated drill bit into the two bones to a drill depth using the guide wire as a guide, and threading a bone screw into the two bones.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2012Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen
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Publication number: 20140081267Abstract: 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 15, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward ORSAK, Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Publication number: 20140046326Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2013Publication date: February 13, 2014Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming Kevin Wong
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Patent number: 8585702Abstract: An orthopedic device for fixating bone parts includes a set of one or more bone fixation pins for engaging a bone piece, an elongated fixator body having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough, a pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots in the fixator body, and a pin-holder received within the fixator body and configured to removably hold the set of one or more bone fixation pins. The pin-holder is longitudinally movable within the fixator body for controlling the position of the set of bone fixation pins within the fixator body. The fixator body also can be configured to removably hold a second set of one or more bone fixation pins at a location fixed along the fixator body.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Orsak, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 8545501Abstract: A system for preparing a bone implant includes a chisel and a cutting guide. The chisel includes a handle includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end. A chisel head is connected to the distal end of the handle. The chisel head includes a stop and a blade distally extending from the stop. The stop defines a notch. A mushroom head radially extends from the proximal end of the handle. The cutting guide has a body defining a cavity and a plurality of slots. The cavity is sized and configured to receive a bone implant. The plurality of slots are each sized and configured to receive the blade of the chisel.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2008Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20130226191Abstract: 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: March 14, 2013Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: 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: 8454604Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2012Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20120303028Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2012Publication date: November 29, 2012Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 8313492Abstract: 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: May 29, 2009Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen
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Patent number: 8257353Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2010Date of Patent: September 4, 2012Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20120029575Abstract: An orthopedic device for fixating bone parts includes a set of one or more bone fixation pins for engaging a bone piece, an elongated fixator body having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough, a pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots in the fixator body, and a pin-holder received within the fixator body and configured to removably hold the set of one or more bone fixation pins. The pin-holder is longitudinally movable within the fixator body for controlling the position of the set of bone fixation pins within the fixator body. The fixator body also can be configured to removably hold a second set of one or more bone fixation pins at a location fixed along the fixator body.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 12, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Orsak, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Patent number: 8057473Abstract: An orthopedic device for fixating bone parts includes a set of one or more bone fixation pins for engaging a bone piece, an elongated fixator body having an internally threaded bore extending longitudinally therethrough, a pair of opposed longitudinally extending slots in the fixator body, and a pin-holder received within the fixator body and configured to removably hold the set of one or more bone fixation pins. The pin-holder is longitudinally movable within the fixator body for controlling the position of the set of bone fixation pins within the fixator body. The fixator body also can be configured to removably hold a second set of one or more bone fixation pins at a location fixed along the fixator body.Type: GrantFiled: October 31, 2008Date of Patent: November 15, 2011Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: James Edward Orsak, Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20110208187Abstract: A telescopically adjustable strut for use with orthopedic external fixators has a first end and a second end and includes a universal-hinged connector provided at each of the first and second ends for connecting the strut to orthopedic external fixator base members. The universal-hinged connector is configured and adapted for pivoting the strut relative to the base members and to lock the universal-hinged connector at a desired angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2010Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong
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Publication number: 20100100097Abstract: A system for preparing a bone implant includes a chisel and a cutting guide. The chisel includes a handle includes an elongate body having a distal end and a proximal end. A chisel head is connected to the distal end of the handle. The chisel head includes a stop and a blade distally extending from the stop. The stop defines a notch. A mushroom head radially extends from the proximal end of the handle. The cutting guide has a body defining a cavity and a plurality of slots. The cavity is sized and configured to receive a bone implant. The plurality of slots are each sized and configured to receive the blade of the chisel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2008Publication date: April 22, 2010Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventor: Kian-Ming (Kevin) WONG
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Publication number: 20090306675Abstract: 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: May 29, 2009Publication date: December 10, 2009Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Kian-Ming (Kevin) Wong, Vernon R. Hartdegen