Patents by Inventor Matthew C. Sucec

Matthew C. Sucec 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).

  • BONE CLIP WITH RESILIENT ARM FOR PROXIMAL COMPRESSION
    Publication number: 20220183680
    Abstract: Devices and methods for stabilizing bone. The devices and methods may provide a more balanced proximal and distal compression when stabilizing bone. An exemplary device may comprise a staple member including a bridge connecting a first leg to a second leg. The device also may comprise a resilient arm elongated between a fixed end and a free end, and projecting from the first leg and/or from an end region of the bridge adjoining the first leg. At least a portion of the resilient arm intermediate the fixed and free ends may be inwardly adjacent and spaced from an upper region of the first leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2022
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Andrew W. Seykora, Matthew C. Sucec, Brandon Wedam
  • Bone clip with resilient arm for proximal compression
    Patent number: 11278277
    Abstract: Devices and methods for stabilizing bone. The devices and methods may provide a more balanced proximal and distal compression when stabilizing bone. An exemplary device may comprise a staple member including a bridge connecting a first leg to a second leg. The device also may comprise a resilient arm elongated between a fixed end and a free end, and projecting from the first leg and/or from an end region of the bridge adjoining the first leg. At least a portion of the resilient arm intermediate the fixed and free ends may be inwardly adjacent and spaced from an upper region of the first leg.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 22, 2022
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Andrew W. Seykora, Matthew C. Sucec, Brandon Wedam
  • BONE CLIP WITH RESILIENT ARM FOR PROXIMAL COMPRESSION
    Publication number: 20200229813
    Abstract: Devices and methods for stabilizing bone. The devices and methods may provide a more balanced proximal and distal compression when stabilizing bone. An exemplary device may comprise a staple member including a bridge connecting a first leg to a second leg. The device also may comprise a resilient arm elongated between a fixed end and a free end, and projecting from the first leg and/or from an end region of the bridge adjoining the first leg. At least a portion of the resilient arm intermediate the fixed and free ends may be inwardly adjacent and spaced from an upper region of the first leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 23, 2020
    Applicant: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Andrew W. SEYKORA, Matthew C. SUCEC, Brandon WEDAM
  • BONE CONNECTOR WITH PIVOTABLE JOINT
    Publication number: 20140114365
    Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a bone connector with a pivotable joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 30, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Matthew C. Sucec, Thomas C. Tuller
  • Bone connector with pivotable joint
    Patent number: 8617227
    Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a bone connector with a pivotable joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Matthew C. Sucec, Thomas C. Tuller
  • BONE CONNECTOR WITH PIVOTABLE JOINT
    Publication number: 20110224738
    Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a bone connector with a pivotable joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2011
    Publication date: September 15, 2011
    Applicant: ACUMED LLC
    Inventors: Matthew C. Sucec, Thomas C. Tuller
  • Bone connector with pivotable joint
    Patent number: 7951198
    Abstract: System, including methods, apparatus, and kits, for connecting bones and/or bone portions using a bone connector with a pivotable ball and socket joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 31, 2011
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Matthew C. Sucec, Thomas C. Tuller
  • Orthopedic traction tower system
    Patent number: 7771378
    Abstract: An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a distal end of a patient's limb, and a joint that movably connects the base and the tower arm such that the tower arm can be positioned for surgical access and/or for applying different types of traction, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2010
    Assignee: Acumed Sports Medicine, LLC
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Price, Matthew C. Sucec, William B. Geissler
  • Orthopedic traction tower system
    Patent number: 7131955
    Abstract: An orthopedic traction tower system, and components thereof, for use in surgery, fracture repair, and/or radiography. The traction tower system may include a base for receiving the proximal end of a patient's limb, a tower arm for applying tractive forces to a distal end of a patient's limb, and a joint that movably connects the base and the tower arm such that the tower arm can be positioned for surgical access and/or for applying different types of traction, among others.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2006
    Inventors: Geoffrey M. Price, Matthew C. Sucec, William B. Geissler