Patents by Inventor Mark A. Wise

Mark A. Wise 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: 10792167
    Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a housing, a first arm extending outside the housing and a linkage assembly housed by the housing and connected to the first arm. Movement of the linkage assembly inside the housing is linked to movement of the first arm outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 6, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Rudraksh Khosla, Mark A. Wise
  • Publication number: 20180228624
    Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a housing, a first arm extending outside the housing and a linkage assembly housed by the housing and connected to the first arm. Movement of the linkage assembly inside the housing is linked to movement of the first arm outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2018
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Rudraksh KHOSLA, Mark A. WISE
  • Patent number: 9925066
    Abstract: A surgical assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing, a first arm extending outside the housing and a linkage assembly housed by the housing and connected to the first arm. Movement of the linkage assembly inside the housing is linked to movement of the first arm outside of the housing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Rudraksh Khosla, Mark A. Wise
  • Patent number: 9283017
    Abstract: A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T Ward, Mark A Wise
  • Publication number: 20150051606
    Abstract: A surgical assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a housing, a first arm extending outside the housing and a linkage assembly housed by the housing and connected to the first arm. Movement of the linkage assembly inside the housing is linked to movement of the first arm outside of the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Rudraksh KHOSLA, Mark A. WISE
  • Patent number: 8394106
    Abstract: A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Ward, Mark A. Wise
  • Publication number: 20120191212
    Abstract: A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Ward, Mark A. Wise
  • Patent number: 8172851
    Abstract: A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Ward, Mark A. Wise
  • Publication number: 20110288649
    Abstract: An introduction instrument for inserting a liner into an acetabular shell is disclosed. The instrument includes a suction device which may be selectively released once the liner is appropriately situated in the acetabular shell. Such selective release prevents disruption of the positioning of the liner and/or the acetabular shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2010
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Adam R. Ratzel, Mark A. Wise
  • Publication number: 20090265009
    Abstract: A shroud for protecting exterior portions of a prosthetic implant from adhesive and a method for utilizing the same. The shroud includes a hub, a rim, and at least one bridge connecting the hub and the rim. The rim of the shroud may be sized to cover substantially the same area as a guard of the implant. The method of utilizing the shroud involves securing the shroud to the prosthetic implant. A quantity of adhesive is provided, and the prosthetic implant is secured thereto. The shroud is removed from the implant, and then the guard is secured to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2008
    Publication date: October 22, 2009
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan T. Ward, Mark A. Wise