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).

  • Patent number: 11039916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Publication number: 20190216594
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2019
    Publication date: July 18, 2019
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 10278807
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 9848978
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY MITEK, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
  • Publication number: 20170042663
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 9486307
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Publication number: 20160089231
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 3, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
  • Patent number: 9226816
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
  • Publication number: 20150119984
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2015
    Publication date: April 30, 2015
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 8956410
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan Cauldwell
  • Publication number: 20140379082
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2014
    Publication date: December 25, 2014
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
  • Patent number: 8834538
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 16, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Yufu Li, Joan M. Sullivan, Gregory R. Whittaker, J. Jenny Yuan
  • Patent number: 8449584
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
  • Patent number: 8435293
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 8317863
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 27, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan Cauldwell, Lisa M. Donnelly
  • Publication number: 20110087283
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
  • Patent number: 7875064
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2011
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Edwin C. Bartlett, Karl S. Reese, Steven D. Muller, Paul J. Ares
  • Publication number: 20100161055
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: DePuy Mitek, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Patent number: 7699893
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 20, 2010
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell
  • Publication number: 20080161806
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2008
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.
    Inventors: Lisa M. Donnelly, Nathan S. Cauldwell