Patents by Inventor Michael A. Wack
Michael A. Wack 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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Publication number: 20210259845Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Inventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Patent number: 11033400Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2019Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing LLCInventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Publication number: 20190151106Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2019Publication date: May 23, 2019Inventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Patent number: 10258478Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2017Date of Patent: April 16, 2019Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Publication number: 20180071104Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2017Publication date: March 15, 2018Inventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Patent number: 9844440Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2014Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Michael Francis Kovacs, John M. McDaniel, Nathan A. Winslow, Thomas M. Vanasse, Michael A. Wack
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Publication number: 20160206307Abstract: A system includes a flexible member and a tissue engaging member fixed to the flexible member. The tissue engaging member includes a barb preformed to extend rearward from a distal end of the flexible member at an acute angle relative to the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Kevin T. Stone, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 9271713Abstract: An apparatus can include a tensioning member having a body defining a first bone engaging surface, a second opposite suture receiving surface, and an outer perimeter. First and second suture attachment members can be positioned relative to the second surface and spaced apart from each other, and can be configured to be coupled to a suture. First and second suture engaging members can extend from the second surface and can be positioned in spaced relation to the first and second suture attachment members. Rotation of the tensioning member in a first direction can selectively engage the first and second suture receiving members with the suture, thereby forming a non-linear path of travel of the suture relative to the first and second suture attachment members and suture engaging members and increasing the tension in the suture.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: March 1, 2016Assignee: BIOMET SPORTS MEDICINE, LLCInventors: Gregory J. Denham, Kevin T. Stone, Michael A. Wack
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Publication number: 20160045323Abstract: A glenoid implant is provided and may include a body portion and a stem portion. The stem portion may extend from the body portion along a longitudinal axis. The body portion may include an articular side and a bone-engaging side opposite the articular side. At least a portion of the bone-engaging side may be disposed at a non-parallel angle relative to at least a peripheral edge of the articulation side.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2014Publication date: February 18, 2016Inventors: Michael Francis KOVACS, John M. McDANIEL, Nathan A. WINSLOW, Thomas M. VANASSE, Clinton E. KEHRES, Michael A. Wack
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Patent number: 9237887Abstract: A system includes a flexible member and a tissue engaging member fixed to the flexible member. The tissue engaging member includes a barb preformed to extend rearward from a distal end of the flexible member at an acute angle relative to the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2011Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: BIOMET SPORTS MEDICINE, LLCInventors: Michael A. Wack, Kevin T. Stone, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 8845648Abstract: Apparatus and methods for use in the performance of minimally invasive orthopaedic procedures, including apparatus and methods for use in the performance of such procedures under the visualization of an endoscope, are herein disclosed. Such procedures include a minimally invasive intramedullary nailing procedure, a minimally invasive bone graft harvesting procedure, a minimally invasive pelvic osteotomy procedure, an orthopaedic implant revision procedure, and a minimally invasive percutaneous bone plating procedure.Type: GrantFiled: December 30, 2004Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Pamela C. Guzman, Michael A. Wack, Dale R. Schulze, Gary W. Knight, Christopher J. Hess, Rudolph H. Nobis, Michael F. Clem, Ronald J. Kolata
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Patent number: 8328808Abstract: Apparatus (20, 120, 300) and methods for use in the performance of minimally invasive orthopedic procedures, including apparatus and methods for use in the performance of such procedures under the visualization of an endoscope (22), are herein disclosed. Such procedures include a minimally invasive intramedullary nailing procedure, a minimally invasive bone graft harvesting procedure, a minimally invasive pelvic osteotomy procedure, an orthopedic implant revision procedure, and a minimally invasive percutaneous bone plating procedure.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: December 11, 2012Assignee: Biomet, C.V.Inventors: Pamela C. Guzman, Michael A. Wack, Dale R. Schulze, Gary W. Knight, Christopher J. Hess, Rudolph H. Nobis, Michael F. Clem, Ronald J. Kolata
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Publication number: 20120296345Abstract: A system includes a flexible member and a tissue engaging member fixed to the flexible member. The tissue engaging member includes a barb preformed to extend rearward from a distal end of the flexible member at an acute angle relative to the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2011Publication date: November 22, 2012Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Michael A. Wack, Kevin T. Stone, Gregory J. Denham
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Publication number: 20120059418Abstract: An apparatus can include a tensioning member having a body defining a first bone engaging surface, a second opposite suture receiving surface, and an outer perimeter. First and second suture attachment members can be positioned relative to the second surface and spaced apart from each other, and can be configured to be coupled to a suture. First and second suture engaging members can extend from the second surface and can be positioned in spaced relation to the first and second suture attachment members. Rotation of the tensioning member in a first direction can selectively engage the first and second suture receiving members with the suture, thereby forming a non-linear path of travel of the suture relative to the first and second suture attachment members and suture engaging members and increasing the tension in the suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 14, 2011Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Gregory J. Denham, Kevin T. Stone, Michael A. Wack
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Patent number: 7819877Abstract: A bone plating apparatus includes a handle having extending therefrom a tissue expander for insertion through a skin incision and through the subcutaneous tissue surrounding a fractured bone. A bone plate may be secured to the handle during advancement of the tissue expander so as to deliver the bone plate to a desired location proximate to the fractured bone. Both the tissue expander and the bone plate may be advanced to the desired location proximate to the fractured bone under the visualization of an endoscope. A screw alignment jig is secured to the handle and has a guide hole which aligns with an access hole of the tissue expander. The alignment of the guide hole and the access hole allow for percutaneous screw insertion into the delivered bone plate. A method for plating a fractured bone is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2002Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: BePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Pamela C. Guzmán, Michael A. Wack, Dale R. Schulze, Gary W. Knight, Christopher J. Hess, Rudolph H. Nobis, Michael F. Clem, Ronald J. Kolata
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Publication number: 20090299375Abstract: An instrumentation or targeting guide for use with an orthopedic device, such as an intramedullary nail, for example. The guide includes a guide body having a handle portion and a barrel portion. An intramedullary nail is fixedly securable to the barrel portion via a locking bolt. The barrel portion includes at least one canal configured to receive a catheter, the canal aligned with a corresponding canal in the intramedullary nail. In use, a catheter may be inserted over a guide wire and through both the canal in the barrel portion of the guide body and through the corresponding canal in the intramedullary nail prior to insertion of the intramedullary nail into the intramedullary canal of a long bone. In this manner, the placement of the catheter for delivery of medications within in the intramedullary canal of the long bone is facilitated.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2008Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Austin W. Mutchler
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Publication number: 20090112209Abstract: An intramedullary implantation system includes a nail with a head having a first locking element. A targeting guide includes a tubular body and a bore with first and second open ends. A locking device includes a shaft with a distal end having a non-threaded second locking element such that the locking device has a first angular orientation relative to the tubular body in which the first and second locking elements are engaged to secure the nail to the targeting guide. The locking device has a second angular orientation relative to the tubular body in which the first locking element is disengaged from the second locking element.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2007Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Rebecca Parrott, Michael Kay, Lynn Stanley, Michael Wack, Daniel Buehler
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Publication number: 20080287949Abstract: An intramedullary nail configured for use in a bone, the nail including at least one bore configured to receive a bone screw. The bore includes at least one member configured to engage the threads of the screw to prevent axial motion of the screw within the bore after application. The member may be integrally formed in the bore or may be a separate member added to the bore. The member may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, such as a rectangular shape, circular shape or a triangular shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2007Publication date: November 20, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Michael Keith, Tony Koser, Michael Wack, Michael Cordray, Steve Kitch, Jerry Lower
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Publication number: 20080161820Abstract: A device for locating a site in anatomy for a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2007Publication date: July 3, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Rebecca L. Parrott
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Publication number: 20080154264Abstract: A screw cannula useable with an intramedullary nail system for use with an anatomical structure, such as a femur, for example. The screw cannula may include a groove formed in an exterior surface of the cannula. The groove provides a positive locking mechanism with audible and tactile feedback for a surgeon. The groove additionally provides infinite adjustability of the cannula relative to the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: June 26, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Daniel W. Buehler