Patents by Inventor Kian-Ming Wong

Kian-Ming 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).

  • Patent number: 11918266
    Abstract: A wire tensioner tip includes a body having a first extension and a second extension spaced apart to define a ring slot. An engagement body is disposed within the ring receiving slot. The engagement body includes one or more projections configured to engage an outer surface of a ring positioned within the ring receiving slot. A coupling element extends from the body and is configured to couple the body to a wire tensioner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Freddie Lobianco
  • Patent number: 11918251
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of rings. Each ring has a first face, a second face, and at least one slot defined by first and second interior edges of the ring on opposing sides of the slot. The at least one slot penetrates from the first face to the second face. The first face of each ring has a first recess adjacent the slot on the first edge and a second recess adjacent the slot on the second edge. A plurality of posts join each one of the plurality of rings to an adjacent one of the plurality of rings.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chris Robinson, Kian-Ming Wong
  • Publication number: 20240050110
    Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
  • Publication number: 20240041477
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2023
    Publication date: February 8, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Brian Robert THOREN, Shawn McGINLEY
  • Publication number: 20240016504
    Abstract: Disclosed is a method of preparing a tibial intramedullary canal for receiving a tibial implant such as a stem component of a total ankle replacement prosthesis where an extended cavity is prepared in the tibial intramedullary canal by pulling a tibial reamer bit in the proximal direction from the distal end of a tibia into the tibial intramedullary canal by using a flexible neck tooling introduced through the tibial intramedullary canal from a position proximal to the distal end of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: January 18, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Ramon LUNA, Kian-Ming WONG
  • Publication number: 20240000579
    Abstract: A calcaneal prosthesis system includes a body having a dorsal surface, a plantar surface, an anterior surface, and a posterior end. The posterior end has a tuberosity. The anterior surface has at least a concavity or convexity shaped for receiving a cuboid bone or mid-foot bone. The dorsal surface includes a convex or concave surface for engaging a talus bone or distal tibia. An integrally formed intramedullary (IM) nail extends from the dorsal surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Chris ROBINSON
  • Patent number: 11857207
    Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20230389860
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a body having four sides. The body comprises a first base at the first side, a second base at the second side and an elongated extension between the first and second base. The first base defines at least one first hole and the second base defines at least a second hole. The body is sized and configured to be installed above a joint line of a calcaneus and a talus bone and approximately mid-way along a longitudinal axis of a tibia. The first base is configured to receive at least one dowel of a second surgical guide in the at least one first hole and the second base is configured to receive at least one pin sleeve and pin in the second hole. Systems and methods are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: December 7, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Meghan R. KUBACKI, Kian-Ming WONG
  • Publication number: 20230371963
    Abstract: A system is provided that includes a first implant including first and second screw receiving holes having respective first and second longitudinal axes. A second implant includes third and fourth screw receiving holes having respective third and fourth longitudinal axes. At least one drill guide has respective fifth and sixth longitudinal axes. A targeting guide is provided for aligning the drill guides with each of the first and second implants simultaneously, so that the first, third and fifth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other, and the second, fourth and sixth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2023
    Publication date: November 23, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, George AWTREY
  • Patent number: 11819187
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a first guide arm extending from a first end to a second end on a first longitudinal axis. The first guide arm defines a first plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a first guide element therethrough. A second guide arm extends from a first end to a second end on a second longitudinal axis. The second guide arm defines a second plurality of openings sized and configured to receive a second guide element therethrough. A pivot element couples the first end of the first guide arm to the first end of the second guide arm such that an angular distance between the first guide arm and the second guide arm can be adjusted in a first plane.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, Brian Robert Thoren, Shawn McGinley
  • Patent number: 11806027
    Abstract: A system comprises a first implant including first and second screw receiving holes having respective first and second longitudinal axes. A second implant includes third and fourth screw receiving holes having respective third and fourth longitudinal axes. First and second drill guides have respective fifth and sixth longitudinal axes. A targeting guide is provided for aligning the first and second drill guides with each of the first and second implants simultaneously, so that the first, third and fifth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other, and the second, fourth and sixth longitudinal axes lie along a same line as each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2022
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming Wong, George Awtrey
  • Publication number: 20230346567
    Abstract: A talar implant includes a post projecting from a superior surface of the plate and includes at least one threaded hole. A talar dome having an inferior surface is configured to face the plate and an opening in the inferior surface is shaped to receive the post. The talar dome includes at least one through hole having a threaded surface and a groove. The groove has a larger outer diameter than the threaded surface. At least one fastener is configured to engage the threaded hole of the post and the threaded surface of the through hole. The at least one fastener has a groove that is aligned with the groove of the through hole when the fastener is inserted in the talar dome and the post. At least one clip is configured to engage the groove of the through hole of the talar dome and the groove of the fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham K. DHILLON
  • Publication number: 20230346395
    Abstract: A system and method fare provided for preparing the distal tibia in an ankle replacement via an extra-medullary jig. An extra-medullary jig or C-bracket is positioned on the tibia with a registration reference and positioned with respect to a resection in the distal tibia via an anterior mounting block which is independent of the surface of the tibia. The mounting block allows the adjustment of the stem cartridge with respect to the registration reference such that the stem cartridge is properly aligned within the resection. The C-bracket is further attached to the tibia via an adjustable proximal alignment arm which attaches to a pin embedded in the proximal tibia. The C-bracket aligns the tibia, foot and ankle and the trajectory of the reamer, and is universal with respect to the left and right ankle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2023
    Publication date: November 2, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Meghan R. KUBACKI, Kian-Ming WONG, Steven L. HADDAD
  • Patent number: 11752001
    Abstract: A talar implant includes a post projecting from a superior surface of the plate and includes at least one threaded hole. A talar dome having an inferior surface is configured to face the plate and an opening in the inferior surface is shaped to receive the post. The talar dome includes at least one through hole having a threaded surface and a groove. The groove has a larger outer diameter than the threaded surface. At least one fastener is configured to engage the threaded hole of the post and the threaded surface of the through hole. The at least one fastener has a groove that is aligned with the groove of the through hole when the fastener is inserted in the talar dome and the post. At least one clip is configured to engage the groove of the through hole of the talar dome and the groove of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham K. Dhillon
  • Patent number: 11690636
    Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20230070584
    Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
  • Publication number: 20230056984
    Abstract: A device includes a plurality of rings. Each ring has a first face, a second face, and at least one slot defined by first and second interior edges of the ring on opposing sides of the slot. The at least one slot penetrates from the first face to the second face. The first face of each ring has a first recess adjacent the slot on the first edge and a second recess adjacent the slot on the second edge. A plurality of posts join each one of the plurality of rings to an adjacent one of the plurality of rings.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2022
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Jason EDIE
  • Publication number: 20230034361
    Abstract: A surgical tool includes a handle and a trial section coupled to the handle by an engagement section. The trial section includes an upper surface and a lower surface. The upper surface has a shape that corresponds to an upper surface of an implant. The trial section defines a first slot extending from the upper surface to the lower surface and inwardly from a first side. A second slot extends from the upper surface to the lower surface and inwardly from a second side.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2021
    Publication date: February 2, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Meghan KUBACKI, Braham K. DHILLON, Kian-Ming WONG
  • Publication number: 20230025511
    Abstract: An orthopedic device is disclosed that includes a threaded elongated shaft having a length, a regular polygon cross-section, and a longitudinal axis defined therethrough, wherein the elongated shaft having side surfaces extending over the length of the elongated shaft wherein each side surface corresponds to each of the sides of the regular polygon cross-section; and a pair of clamps releasably clamped on to the threaded elongated shaft, wherein each of the clamps is configured for holding up to two bone fixation pins in an orientation that is non-parallel with the longitudinal axis of the elongated shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 9, 2020
    Publication date: January 26, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Kian-Ming WONG, Freddie LOBIANCO, Jeffrey LOVELAND, Mario CALA, Robert BRARENS
  • Publication number: 20230018466
    Abstract: A surgical guide includes a body defining a first access port and a second access port. The first access port extends on a first longitudinal access parallel with a first edge of the body and the second access port extends on a second longitudinal access positioned non-parallel with respect to each edge of the body. At least one coupling arm extends from the body. The at least one coupling arm defines at least one fixation aperture sized and configured to receive a fixation element through.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2021
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Joseph Ryan WOODARD, Kian-Ming WONG