Patents by Inventor Lisa M. Donnelly
Lisa M. Donnelly 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: 11039916Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: March 27, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Publication number: 20190216594Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2019Publication date: July 18, 2019Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 10278807Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2016Date of Patent: May 7, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 9848978Abstract: A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.Type: GrantFiled: December 3, 2015Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: DEPUY MITEK, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
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Publication number: 20170042663Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 9486307Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Publication number: 20160089231Abstract: A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 3, 2015Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
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Patent number: 9226816Abstract: A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2014Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
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Publication number: 20150119984Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2015Publication date: April 30, 2015Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 8956410Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan Cauldwell
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Publication number: 20140379082Abstract: A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2014Publication date: December 25, 2014Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
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Patent number: 8834538Abstract: A method of replacing an ACL with a graft. The method provides for the drilling bone tunnels in a femur and a tibia. A replacement graft is provided having first and second ends. A biodegradable composite screw is provided. The screw is made from a biodegradable polymer and a bioceramic or a bioglass. At least one end of the graft is secured in a bone tunnel using the biodegradable composite screw.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
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Patent number: 8449584Abstract: A bone anchor is provided that can toggle in two planes for secure anchorage within a bone cavity. The bone anchor includes an oblique suture channel configured such that a suture strand extending through the bone anchor can be tensioned to toggle the bone anchor inside the bone cavity. The suture strand can be located on the same side of the anchor body to maximize the area of the anchor surface which engages bone, resulting in increased engagement into bone and resistance to tensile forces.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2010Date of Patent: May 28, 2013Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
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Patent number: 8435293Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2008Date of Patent: May 7, 2013Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 8317863Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLCInventors: Nathan Cauldwell, Lisa M. Donnelly
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Publication number: 20110087283Abstract: A bone anchor is provided that can toggle in two planes for secure anchorage within a bone cavity. The bone anchor includes an oblique suture channel configured such that a suture strand extending through the bone anchor can be tensioned to toggle the bone anchor inside the bone cavity. The suture strand can be located on the same side of the anchor body to maximize the area of the anchor surface which engages bone, resulting in increased engagement into bone and resistance to tensile forces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
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Patent number: 7875064Abstract: A bone anchor is provided that can toggle in two planes for secure anchorage within a bone cavity. The bone anchor includes an oblique suture channel configured such that a suture strand extending through the bone anchor can be tensioned to toggle the bone anchor inside the bone cavity. The suture strand can be located on the same side of the anchor body to maximize the area of the anchor surface which engages bone, resulting in increased engagement into bone and resistance to tensile forces.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 25, 2011Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
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Publication number: 20100161055Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2010Publication date: June 24, 2010Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Patent number: 7699893Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: April 20, 2010Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
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Publication number: 20080161806Abstract: A radially expandable sheath is provided having a substantially closed distal end with at least two sidewalls extending proximally therefrom and defining a central lumen. Each sidewall can have a substantially concave outer surface adapted to seat a graft member, and each side wall is at least partially separated by a longitudinally oriented slot that extends from a proximal end along a substantial length of each sidewall. The slot preferably terminates at a position just proximal to the distal end. The device can also include a sheath expander that is adapted to be disposed in the central lumen of the radially expandable sheath and that is configured to flex the sidewalls to radially expand the sheath so as to fix a graft member within a bone tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell