Patents by Inventor Kyle B Thomas

Kyle B Thomas 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: 11207085
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2021
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20190247064
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Publication date: August 15, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 10271862
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20180250023
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9962173
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20170164960
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9579113
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9414851
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella drill guide having a first bracket, a second bracket coupled to the first bracket and moveable relative to the first bracket. The second bracket includes a drill plate having a plurality of guide holes defined therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventors: Maja Kecman, Richard A. Hartshorn, Edward H. Goodwin, Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, Duncan G. Young, Lisa M. Stroux
  • Patent number: 9408701
    Abstract: A reusable orthopedic instrument includes a reusable orthopedic trial having a first outer surface and a second outer surface that is opposite the first outer surface. A notch is formed in each side of the orthopedic instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Thomas E. Wogoman
  • Publication number: 20150359546
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Major
  • Patent number: 9204969
    Abstract: A reusable orthopaedic instrument includes a reusable orthopedic trial having a first outer surface and a second outer surface that is opposite the first outer surface. The second outer surface includes a plurality of sidewalls extending outwardly therefrom to form a cavity. A drain hole is formed in the second outer surface at a location within the cavity. The drain hole extends through the reusable orthopaedic trial from the second outer surface to the first outer surface. Further, the second outer surface slopes downwardly from the plurality of sidewalls toward the drain hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventor: Kyle B. Thomas
  • Patent number: 9113915
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Major
  • Publication number: 20150216543
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella drill guide having a first bracket, a second bracket coupled to the first bracket and moveable relative to the first bracket. The second bracket includes a drill plate having a plurality of guide holes defined therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: August 6, 2015
    Inventors: Maja Kecman, Richard A. Hartshorn, Edward H. Goodwin, Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, Duncan G. Young, Lisa M. Stroux
  • Patent number: 9095356
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes a tibial base trial adapted to be positioned on a surgically-prepared proximal end of a patient's tibia, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument engaged with a lower surface of the tibial base trial, and a fastener configured to pivot relative to the tibial base trial. The fastener is configured to engage with the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument to removably couple the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument to the tibial base trial.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: DEPUY (IRELAND)
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd Kilpela, Ryan C. Keefer, Lisa M. Major
  • Patent number: 9028501
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly includes an attachment device, an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, and a cutting block. The attachment device includes a housing, a rail extending outwardly from the housing, and a mounting frame positioned on the rail that is configured to slide relative to the housing along the rail. The intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument is removably coupled to the housing, and the cutting block is removably coupled to the mounting frame.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Major
  • Patent number: 8986306
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a patella for implantation of a patella prosthetic component is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, J. Bohannon Mason, Peter F. M. Choong, Mark W. Pagnano, Thomas P. Vail, Raymond E. Randle, James T. Caillouette, David C. Pollock, Jeffrey B Waffensmith, Matthew V Leyden
  • Patent number: 8979854
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument assembly including a handle and a plurality of surgical tools configured to be selectively coupled with the handle. The handle includes a housing and a lever moveably coupled to the housing. Each surgical tool of the plurality of surgical tools includes a first clamping element and a second clamping element configured to move relative to the first clamping element. The second clamping element is configured to be coupled to the lever such that moving the lever relative to the housing advances the second clamping element toward the first clamping element to clamp a bone of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 17, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, Olen J. Borkholder, Kent B. Whitton, Duncan G. Young, Rusty T. Meier, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Matthew V. Leyden
  • Patent number: 8968321
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument that includes a patella resection guide is disclosed. The patella resection guide includes a body having a substantially planar upper surface that defines a patella cutting guide surface and a first jaw having a first tooth, and a second jaw positioned opposite the first jaw. The second jaw is movable relative to the first jaw and includes a second tooth extending toward the first tooth that defines an axis along which the second jaw is moveable relative to the first jaw. The patella cutting guide surface defines a resection plane that extends through a patient's patella when the patella is positioned between the first jaw and the second jaw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, J. Bohannon Mason, Peter F. M. Choong, Mark W. Pagnano, Thomas P. Vail, Raymond E. Randle, James T. Caillouette, David C. Pollock, Jeffrey B. Waffensmith, Matthew V. Leyden
  • Patent number: 8951262
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella drill guide having a first bracket, a second bracket coupled to the first bracket and moveable relative to the first bracket. The second bracket includes a drill plate having a plurality of guide holes defined therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Maja Kecman, Richard A. Hartshorn, Edward H. Goodwin, Abraham P. Wright, Kyle B. Thomas, Duncan G. Young, Lisa M. Stroux
  • Patent number: 8821501
    Abstract: A patella resection assembly comprises a patella resection guide and a stylus. The patella resection guide has bone-gripping members on two movable arms and a saw guide surface. The stylus is pivotably mounted to the arms of the resection guide and has a free end received in the slot in the resection guide. The arms of the patella resection guide are movable to a variety of positions with different distances between the bone-gripping members while the stylus is in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Maja Kecman, Kyle B. Thomas, Richard A. Hartshorn, Edward H. Goodwin