Patents by Inventor Lonnie E. Paulos
Lonnie E. Paulos 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: 11812975Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2021Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED)Inventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20220167993Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2021Publication date: June 2, 2022Applicant: The Lonnie and Shannon Paulos Trust (As Amended and Restated) F/K/A The James Dizikis Trust, DatedInventor: Lonnie E. PAULOS
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Patent number: 11058434Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2018Date of Patent: July 13, 2021Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED)Inventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Patent number: 10786381Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.Type: GrantFiled: January 15, 2017Date of Patent: September 29, 2020Assignee: KNEE X BRACE LLCInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson
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Patent number: 10675166Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2017Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUSTInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson, Jordan Terry
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Patent number: 10575841Abstract: A suture anchor assembly and methods of use will now are disclosed for the repair of human or animal tissue defects. The suture anchor assembly is capable of being inserted into a tissue such as bone while also being able to create an expanded profile when subjected to a retrograde force. This expanded profile anchors the suture anchor assembly into the tissue by a changing of position or shape of elements of the suture anchor assembly relative to other assembly elements and the tissue. Embodiments of the suture anchor assembly and methods are capable of precisely positioning assembly elements in the tissue to effectively repair the defects. Some embodiments of the suture anchor assembly are configured to allow for a tissue suture to be anchored without having to knot the tissue suture.Type: GrantFiled: November 29, 2017Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUSTInventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Patent number: 10548754Abstract: An orthotic brace and brace hinge are disclosed where the brace hinge comprises a multiple hinge elements and at least one hinge element having a magnetic field that provides a magnetic force urging one hinge elements in a pre-determined direction. Embodiments generally utilize magnetic forces to stabilize, influence and/or maintain adjacent joint portions in pre-determined desired relationships and for constraining motion and/or rotation of the joint portions. Through the use of the repelling and attracting forces of magnets, mechanical forces in the brace and brace hinge can be replaced or supplemented to reduce the force put on joint bones, to influence the bones so that the joint is biased into certain positions or to apply different forces through different points of joint flexion. Embodiments of braces with magnetic fields on other brace elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2016Date of Patent: February 4, 2020Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED)Inventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20190240054Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly are provided that utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide dynamic forces on a joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides an offloading force to offload forces put on the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings to give different therapeutic effects. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may further include cross straps to provide training strap features for the wearer. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may provide patella stabilizing features.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 15, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Applicant: KNEE X BRACE LLCInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson, Jordan Terry
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Publication number: 20190090887Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Inventor: Lonnie E. PAULOS
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Patent number: 10172626Abstract: A tissue microfracture apparatus including a housing having a proximal end and a distal end that includes an aperture. The apparatus also includes an elongated member having proximal and distal ends with at least one tissue microfracture spike protruding from the distal end. The member operates cooperatively with the housing to expose a portion of the spike through the aperture. The apparatus also includes a disposing facility between the elongated member and the housing to dispose the spike in a home position within the housing. The disposing facility may be a spring element positioned at either the proximal or distal end of the housing. The elongated member may include a force receiving surface on the proximal end for receiving a force that facilitates exposing the portion of the spike. An exposure limiting facility limits the exposed portion of the spike.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2009Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUSTInventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20170189218Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2017Publication date: July 6, 2017Applicant: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED) F/K/A THE JAMES DIZIKIS TRUSTInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson
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Publication number: 20170143527Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2017Publication date: May 25, 2017Applicant: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED) F/K/A THE JAMES DIZIKIS TRUST, DATEInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson, Jordan Terry
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Patent number: 9554934Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUSTInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson
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Publication number: 20160367391Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the brace assembly further comprise adjusting facilities to accommodate different joints, different size wearers of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson, Jordan Terry
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Patent number: 9522076Abstract: An orthotic brace and brace hinge where the brace comprises two hinge elements operably connected and at least one hinge element having a magnetic field that provides a magnetic force urging one of the hinge elements in a pre-determined direction. Embodiments of the present invention generally utilize magnetic forces to stabilize, influence and/or maintain adjacent joint portions in pre-determined desired relationships and for constraining motion and/or rotation of the joint portions. Through the use of the repelling and attracting forces of magnets, mechanical forces in the brace and brace hinge can be replaced or supplemented to reduce the force put on joint bones, to influence the bones so that the joint is biased into certain positions or to apply different forces through different points of joint flexion. Embodiments of braces with magnetic fields on other brace elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUSTInventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Patent number: 9445804Abstract: A suture anchor assembly and methods of use will now are disclosed for the repair of human or animal tissue defects. The suture anchor assembly is capable of being inserted into a tissue or bone while also being able to create an expanded profile when subjected to a retrograde force. This expanded profile anchors the assembly into the tissue or bone by a changing of position of elements of the assembly relative to other assembly elements. Embodiments of the suture anchor assembly and methods are capable of precisely positioning assembly elements in the tissue or bone to effectively repair the defects. Some embodiments of the suture anchor assembly may include pliable buttons. And some embodiments of the suture anchor assembly may also include buttons made of bioabsorbable or resorbable materials.Type: GrantFiled: February 26, 2012Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED)Inventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Patent number: 9364333Abstract: Methods and systems for transosseous access and repair of joint surface are disclosed wherein one embodiment of the method comprises inserting a reaming rod through a bone tunnel positioned perpendicular to a first joint surface, connecting a reaming blade to the reaming rod, reaming the first joint surface with the reaming blade and removing the reaming blade and the reaming rod. In some embodiments, the reaming blade is configured to be inserted into the joint through an arthroscopic access portal. In some embodiments, an implant system comprises an implant anchor and an implant surface cap and the implant anchor is adapted to couple with a fixation element to anchor the implant anchor in a bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 21, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: The Lonnie and Shannon Paulos TrustInventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Patent number: 8939924Abstract: An orthotic brace and brace hinge are disclosed where the brace hinge comprises a first hinge element operably connected to a second hinge element, at least one hinge element having a magnetic field whereby the magnetic field provides a magnetic force urging one hinge elements in a pre-determined direction. Embodiments of the present invention generally utilize magnetic forces to stabilize, influence and/or maintain adjacent joint portions in pre-determined desired relationships and for constraining motion and/or rotation of the joint portions. Through the use of the repelling and attracting forces of magnets, mechanical forces in the brace and brace hinge can be replaced or supplemented to reduce the force put on joint bones, to influence the bones so that the joint is biased into certain positions or to apply different forces through different points of joint flexion. Embodiments of braces with magnetic fields on other brace elements are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2010Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: The Lonnie and Shannon Paulos TrustInventor: Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20140343472Abstract: Example embodiments of the brace assembly utilize an elastic cross strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to provide progressive resistance to the extension, flexion or other movement of body parts about the joint. In some embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a progressive resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Some embodiments of the assembly may be able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Some embodiments of the brace assembly may be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports. Some embodiments of the mounting facilities may have through holes.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Applicant: THE LONNIE AND SHANNON PAULOS TRUST (AS AMENDED AND RESTATED) F/K/A THE JAMES DIZIKIS TRUSTInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson
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Patent number: 8852133Abstract: Embodiments of the hyperextension brace assembly utilize a cross-strap attached to mounting facilities about a joint to limit the extension of limbs about the joint. The cross-strap assembly is positioned from a cross origin behind the joint to attachment points on upper and lower mounting facilities on the upper and lower limbs and provides an opposing tensile force that limits the extension of mounting facilities and the limbs. In embodiments for a knee joint, the brace assembly provides a resisting force to resist hyperextension of the knee. Embodiments of the assembly are able to accommodate different joints, different size wearer's of the assembly and different tension settings such as for athletes during competition. Embodiments of the brace can be used bilaterally and can be made without metal bracing to comply with the requirements of some sports.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2009Date of Patent: October 7, 2014Assignee: The Lonnie and Shannon Pavlos TrustInventors: Lonnie E. Paulos, Kim A. Nelson