Patents by Inventor Kimberly Anne Baker

Kimberly Anne Baker 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).

  • Surgical drill guide system with articulating guide adaptor
    Patent number: 11324523
    Abstract: A drill guide system provides a means of improved tunnel placement accuracy by allowing the drill guide to articulate to seat against the bone being drilled. The drill guide includes an articulating drill guide adapter constructed in four parts: a top cap, a thumbscrew, a lock tab, and a spring mechanism. The drill guide adapter is part of an aimer arm which mates with a handle on the proximal end and an aimer guide on the distal end. The drill guide adaptor allows the aimer guide to articulate relative to an irregular mating surface, allowing for increased area contact between the aimer guide template and bone. Examples of the drill guide adaptor also include a means for locking the aimer guide into place relative to the aimer arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Matthew Dennis Cunningham, Stephen Santangelo, Kimberly Anne Baker
  • SURGICAL DRILL GUIDE SYSTEM WITH ARTICULATING GUIDE ADAPTOR
    Publication number: 20200222066
    Abstract: A drill guide system provides a means of improved tunnel placement accuracy by allowing the drill guide to articulate to seat against the bone being drilled. The drill guide includes an articulating drill guide adapter constructed in four parts: a top cap, a thumbscrew, a lock tab, and a spring mechanism. The drill guide adapter is part of an aimer arm which mates with a handle on the proximal end and an aimer guide on the distal end. The drill guide adaptor allows the aimer guide to articulate relative to an irregular mating surface, allowing for increased area contact between the aimer guide template and bone. Examples of the drill guide adaptor also include a means for locking the aimer guide into place relative to the aimer arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dennis Cunningham, Stephen Santangelo, Kimberly Anne Baker
  • Surgical drill guide system with articulating guide adaptor
    Patent number: 10639048
    Abstract: A drill guide system provides a means of improved tunnel placement accuracy by allowing the drill guide to articulate to seat against the bone being drilled. The drill guide includes an articulating drill guide adapter constructed in four parts: a top cap, a thumbscrew, a lock tab, and a spring mechanism. The drill guide adapter is part of an aimer arm which mates with a handle on the proximal end and an aimer guide on the distal end. The drill guide adaptor allows the aimer guide to articulate relative to an irregular mating surface, allowing for increased area contact between the aimer guide template and bone. Examples of the drill guide adaptor also include a means for locking the aimer guide into place relative to the aimer arm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dennis Cunningham, Stephen Santangelo, Kimberly Anne Baker
  • SURGICAL DRILL GUIDE SYSTEM WITH ARTICULATING GUIDE ADAPTOR
    Publication number: 20180153564
    Abstract: A drill guide system provides a means of improved tunnel placement accuracy by allowing the drill guide to articulate to seat against the bone being drilled. The drill guide includes an articulating drill guide adapter constructed in four parts: a top cap, a thumbscrew, a lock tab, and a spring mechanism. The drill guide adapter is part of an aimer arm which mates with a handle on the proximal end and an aimer guide on the distal end. The drill guide adaptor allows the aimer guide to articulate relative to an irregular mating surface, allowing for increased area contact between the aimer guide template and bone. Examples of the drill guide adaptor also include a means for locking the aimer guide into place relative to the aimer arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Dennis Cunningham, Stephen Santangelo, Kimberly Anne Baker