Patents by Inventor Pamela C. Guzman
Pamela C. Guzman 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: 11951014Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: GrantFiled: March 18, 2020Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: MEDARTIS AGInventors: Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile, Dale Dellacqua, Andrew K. Palmer
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Publication number: 20200261235Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 18, 2020Publication date: August 20, 2020Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gabriel SURMA, Pamela C. GUZMAN, Mary PILE, Dale DELLACQUA, Andrew K. PALMER
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Patent number: 10617529Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2017Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: NEXTREMITY SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile, Dale Dellacqua, Andrew K. Palmer
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Publication number: 20170216043Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Applicant: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile, Dale Dellacqua, Andrew K. Palmer
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Patent number: 9662221Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile, Dale Dellacqua, Andrew K. Palmer
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Patent number: 9603640Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target fusion bones of a lower extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. The targeting instrument providing both distraction and compression to the joint between the target fusion bones. A guide instrument for preparing one of the target fusion bones for fusion thereof. A surgical method for applying compression to the joint between the target fusion bones to facilitate fusion thereof utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide instrument.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Nextremity Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Andrew K. Palmer, Andrew Ariel Brief, Roman Adrian Sibel, Kevin Palmer, Matt Andrew Heilala, Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile
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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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Publication number: 20130331947Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target bones of an upper extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and the fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. A guide clamp for facilitating forming of an implant cavity in adjacent bones for implantation of the fusion implant therein. A surgical method for facilitating fusion of adjacent target bones utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide clamp to reduce space between the adjacent bones such that they at least abut one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: December 12, 2013Applicant: DEL PALMA ORTHOPEDICS, LLCInventors: Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile, Dale Dellacqua, Andrew K. Palmer
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Publication number: 20130325076Abstract: A fusion implant and fusion members for fusing target fusion bones of a lower extremity. The fusion implant including internally threaded apertures of a first thread lead, and fusion members including threading of the first thread lead and threading of a second thread lead that is less than the first thread lead. The fusion implant and a targeting instrument being configured to couple to one another in a predefined orientation. The predetermined orientation resulting in alignment of aspects of the fusion implant with aspects of the targeting instrument. The targeting instrument providing both distraction and compression to the joint between the target fusion bones. A guide instrument for preparing one of the target fusion bones for fusion thereof. A surgical method for applying compression to the joint between the target fusion bones to facilitate fusion thereof utilizing a fusion implant, fusion members, a targeting instrument and a guide instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2012Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: DEL PALMA ORTHOPEDICS, LLCInventors: Andrew K. Palmer, Andrew Ariel Brief, Roman Adrian Sibel, Kevin Palmer, Matt Andrew Heilala, Gabriel Surma, Pamela C. Guzman, Mary Pile
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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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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: 20040030339Abstract: A fracture repair system for engagement with a bone having a condylar portion and a shaft portion is provided. The system includes a plate. The plate includes a head portion and a body portion. The head portion has an internal wall defining a head hole therethrough and is adapted for cooperation with the condylar portion. The body portion has an internal wall defining a body hole through the wall. The system further includes a bushing having a generally spherical exterior surface adapted for cooperation with the head hole and an opposed interior surface defining a passageway through the bushing. The exterior surface of the bushing and the head hole of the plate are configured to permit polyaxial rotation of the bushing within the head hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2003Publication date: February 12, 2004Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Pamela C. Guzman, Dennis A. Stoller, Christopher K. Bremer, Mark A. Fenton, Lawrence B. Bone, Roy W. Sanders
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Publication number: 20030004513Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2002Publication date: January 2, 2003Inventors: Pamela C. Guzman, Michael A. Wack, Dale R. Schulze, Gary W. Knight, Christopher J. Hess, Rudolph H. Nobis, Michael F. Clem, Ronald J. Kolata