Patents by Inventor Matt A. Heilala

Matt A. Heilala 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).

  • Apparatus and Method for Aiming a Surgical Tool
    Publication number: 20130289573
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2013
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn M. Weinraub
  • Apparatus and method for aiming a surgical tool
    Patent number: 8491599
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: Lower Extremity Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn Weinraub
  • Apparatus and Method for Aiming a Surgical Tool
    Publication number: 20100160925
    Abstract: An easy to use mechanical apparatus intended for aiming a surgical tool is provided. Embodiments of the apparatus offer movement in multiple planes while guaranteeing, given proper placement of the leading end of a locator tool at a target, that the leading end of a second tool be placed at precisely the same target. Methods of using the apparatus as well as kits including the apparatus are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 24, 2010
    Applicant: LOWER EXTREMITY INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Matt A. Heilala, Avery B. Munoz, John S. Steinberg, Glenn Weinraub