Patents by Inventor Pascal Boileau
Pascal Boileau 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: 20240148413Abstract: Various embodiments and methods for improved joint repair are disclosed. At least some of the embodiments may include an adjustable loop construct with at least one anchor. At least some of the embodiments may include an all-suture anchor. At least some of the embodiments may include an adjustable loop construct with a locking passage. Embodiments may implement a method that reduces or avoids material removal from the bones of the joint. Embodiments may include means to reduce elongation of the repair over time.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 4, 2022Publication date: May 9, 2024Inventors: Nehal Patel, Mark Housman, Marc Balboa, Benjamin Hall, Jon-Paul Rogers, Matthew Koski, Pascal Boileau
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Publication number: 20240122718Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2023Publication date: April 18, 2024Applicant: TORNIERInventors: Pascal BOILEAU, Jean-Emmanuel CARDON, Bertrand CLAIZERGUES, Vincent COULANGE, Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Vincent GABORIT
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Publication number: 20240108472Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: TORNIER SASInventors: Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR., Pascal BOILEAU, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART
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Publication number: 20240091029Abstract: A system for guiding a glenoid prosthesis is disclosed. The system includes a glenoid guide that includes: a guide feature; at least three arms having a first end coupled with the guide feature and a second end disposed away from the guide feature; at least three peripheral pegs, each peripheral peg extending from the second end of a corresponding arm and includes an engagement surface configured to engage the scapula of the patient; and a strut extending laterally from the guide feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 8, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Tornier SASInventors: Pierric Deransart, Emmanuel Francois Marie Lizee, Delphine Claire Michelle Henry, Jean Chaoui, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau
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Patent number: 11890201Abstract: The invention concerns a prosthesis comprising: a stem part comprising: a rod, configured for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a diaphyseal fragment of a fractured long bone, for securing the stem part to the diaphyseal fragment, and an epiphyseal end, fixedly secured to the rod by means of at least one linker leg of the stem part, so that a gap is formed between the epiphyseal end and the rod along said at least one linker leg; and an implant distinct from the stem part and comprising: an internal part located at least partially within the gap, and at least one fastener for fastening epiphyseal fragments of the fractured long bone to the stem part, said at least one fastener being secured to the internal part.Type: GrantFiled: August 10, 2020Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Bertrand Claizergues, Vincent Coulange, Benjamin Dassonville, Vincent Gaborit
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Patent number: 11877933Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2021Date of Patent: January 23, 2024Assignee: TORNIER SASInventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
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Publication number: 20240008994Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed herein relate to stemmed and stemless humeral anchors, and implanting tools for use in shoulder arthroplasty procedures. For example, the humeral anchor can include a distal shaft portion, a proximal portion, and a metaphyseal portion connecting the distal shaft portion and the proximal portion. The distal shaft portion can include multiple apertures configured to receive a screw or one or more plugs. The proximal portion can include a stem face configured to be removably attached to an implanting tool or to couple to an anatomic insert or a reverse insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2023Publication date: January 11, 2024Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Gilles HENRY, Vincent GABORIT, Vincent COULANGE, George ATHWAL, Pascal BOILEAU, Christopher CHUINARD, Philippe CLAVERT, Luc FAVARD, James D. KELLY, II, François SIRVEAUX
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Publication number: 20230414379Abstract: Methods of implanting a prosthesis to repair a joint include exposing a first bone of the joint; resecting an end portion of the first bone to form a resected end defining a resection plane; forming a concavity in the resected end portion of the first bone using a shaping tool, the concavity extending at least through a full hemispherical arc; selecting a diameter of the prosthesis to be implanted; and implanting a prosthesis having the selected diameter in the concavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2023Publication date: December 28, 2023Applicant: Tornier SASInventors: Michel HASSLER, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART, Lucile FERRAND, Pascal BOILEAU
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Publication number: 20230404566Abstract: Methods of joint repair employing sutures and attached fixation devices are discussed. For example, a bone block graft procedure (e.g., Latarjet) is discussed which employs fixation devices to secure contact between graft surfaces of two bones. A suture construct, including a continuous suture loop routed through a first fastener, is secured to a first bone. Looped ends of the suture loop are passed through passageways formed in the two bones. The looped suture ends are further routed through a second fastener. The second fastener is mounted to the second bone and a sliding knot, formed in the looped suture ends, is advanced into contact with the second fastener. The suture is further tensioned using a tensioner device to secure the two bones together.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: December 21, 2023Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Mason James Bettenga, Christoph Haessig, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Oliver Streit, Stephen Anthony Santangelo
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Publication number: 20230397999Abstract: Various apparatus and methods for implanting glenoid prostheses are disclosed. In various embodiments, a kit for shoulder surgery can include a partial reaming guide having a patient-matched surface shaped to conform to a scapula of a patient, the partial reaming guide configured to limit glenoid reaming about a reaming axis to only a portion of a glenoid; and an anchor peg channel guide having a patient-matched surface shaped to conform to a portion of the glenoid, the anchor peg channel guide having a channel offset from the reaming axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 23, 2023Publication date: December 14, 2023Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Pierric Deransart, William J. Slone, Robert J. Ball, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Jon J.P. Warner, Robert Z. Tashjian, Jay D. Keener, Charles L. Penninger, Ryan D. Koepke, Matthew Victor Kartholl, Marine Godelu, Douglas Charles Garman
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Patent number: 11786235Abstract: Methods of joint repair employing sutures and attached fixation devices are discussed. For example, a bone block graft procedure (e.g., Latarjet) is discussed which employs fixation devices to secure contact between graft surfaces of two bones. A suture construct, including a continuous suture loop routed through a first fastener, is secured to a first bone. Looped ends of the suture loop are passed through passageways formed in the two bones. The looped suture ends are further routed through a second fastener. The second fastener is mounted to the second bone and a sliding knot, formed in the looped suture ends, is advanced into contact with the second fastener. The suture is further tensioned using a tensioner device to secure the two bones together.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Mason James Bettenga, Christoph Haessig, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Oliver Streit, Stephen Anthony Santangelo
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Patent number: 11779471Abstract: Various apparatus and methods for implanting glenoid prostheses are disclosed. In various embodiments, a method for performing shoulder surgery can include guiding a guide pin into the glenoid surface along a reaming axis. A partial reaming guide can be placed in contact with the glenoid surface over the guide pin. A reamer can be guided over the guide pin to ream the glenoid surface. The reamer can be further advanced over the guide pin until the reamer contacts the partial reaming guide, whereby such contact limits reaming to only a portion of the glenoid surface.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2021Date of Patent: October 10, 2023Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Pierric Deransart, William J. Slone, Robert J. Ball, Gilles Walch, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Jon J. P. Warner, Robert Z. Tashjian, Jay D. Keener, Charles L. Penninger, Ryan D. Koepke, Matthew Victor Kartholl, Marine Godelu, Douglas Charles Garman
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Patent number: 11771568Abstract: Methods of implanting a prosthesis to repair a joint include displacing a first bone from the joint formed by an intersection between the first bone and a second bone. An end portion of the first bone is resected to define a resected end. A concavity is formed into the resected end using a shaping tool. The bone is compacted to form a support layer lining the concavity. The prosthesis is implanted in the concavity against the support layer without attaching the prosthesis to the support layer. The joint is reformed with the prosthesis such that the prosthesis remains unattached to the support layer and the first and second bones articulate about the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: TORNIER SASInventors: Michel Hassler, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart, Lucile Ferrand, Pascal Boileau
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Patent number: 11712232Abstract: Methods of joint repair employing sutures and attached fixation devices are discussed. For example, a bone block graft procedure (e.g., Latarjet) is discussed which employs fixation devices to secure contact between graft surfaces of two bones. A suture construct, including a continuous suture loop routed through a first fastener, is secured to a first bone. Looped ends of the suture loop are passed through passageways formed in the two bones. The looped suture ends are further routed through a second fastener. The second fastener is mounted to the second bone and a sliding knot, formed in the looped suture ends, is advanced into contact with the second fastener. The suture is further tensioned using a tensioner device to secure the two bones together.Type: GrantFiled: July 28, 2021Date of Patent: August 1, 2023Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Mason James Bettenga, Christoph Haessig, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Oliver Streit, Stephen Anthony Santangelo
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Publication number: 20230190263Abstract: A suture transport system is disclosure for placing a flexible member along a tunnel, the system including a means of transporting a flexible member along a tunnel from a first opening in the tunnel through to a second opening at an opposite end of the tunnel, such that the flexible member extends from both the first and second opening. The system also includes a means of capturing a portion of the flexible member at the second opening, to inhibit the flexible member from retracting into the tunnel second opening. The means of capturing includes an aperture for capturing the portion of the flexible member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Mason Bettenga, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Pascal Boileau, John Albert Slusarz, JR.
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Patent number: 11642223Abstract: An inserter includes a first end, a second end, and a body extending between the first end and the second end. A first impacting surface is disposed at the first end, and a second impacting surface is disposed adjacent to the second end. An interface disposed at the second end and is configured to engage an implant. The first impacting surface is configured to direct a first impacting force along the body of the inserter in a first direction, and the second impacting surface is configured to direct a second impacting force along the body in a second direction that is different from the first direction. Methods of use also are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2022Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, David R. Stump, Alexander Paul Wolfe, Anne Marie Schlamb, Markus Scheibel, Pascal Boileau, George S. Athwal, Gilles Walch, Jon J P Warner, Philippe Collin, Jay D. Keener, Robert Z. Tashjian, R. Sean Churchill, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
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Patent number: 11589860Abstract: A suture transport system is disclosure for placing a flexible member along a tunnel, the system including a means of transporting a flexible member along a tunnel from a first opening in the tunnel through to a second opening at an opposite end of the tunnel, such that the flexible member extends from both the first and second opening. The system also includes a means of capturing a portion of the flexible member at the second opening, to inhibit the flexible member from retracting into the tunnel second opening. The means of capturing includes an aperture for capturing the portion of the flexible member.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte, LimitedInventors: Mason Bettenga, Dirk Wunderle, Alexander Iwan Seidl, Pascal Boileau, John Albert Slusarz, Jr.
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Patent number: 11547572Abstract: A method of forming a shoulder prosthesis includes resecting an end portion of a humerus to form a resected end of the humerus and a resected portion separated from the humerus, the resected portion having an outer convex surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the resected portion is processed to include a concave articular surface. The outer convex surface of the resected portion is implanted in the resected end of the humerus. An implant having a convex articular surface is secured to a glenoid. The concave articular surface of the resected portion is articulated with the convex articular surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2015Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: TORNIER SASInventors: Gilles Walch, Yves-Alain Ratron, Irene Ferrari, Pascal Boileau
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Publication number: 20230000508Abstract: An example physical targeting tool includes a main body defining a channel configured to receive a tool, the channel having a longitudinal axis; a first physical targeting feature attached to the main body; and a second physical targeting feature attached to the main body, wherein the first physical targeting feature and the second physical targeting feature are displaced along the longitudinal axis of the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 20, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Sergii Poltaretskyi, Pascal Boileau
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Publication number: 20220409197Abstract: A suspension fixation device includes a first fastener assembled to an adjustable loop of suture. The second fastener has a slot configured to allow the second fastener to be assembled to the suture loop once the suture loop has been passed through a drill hole. The second fastener further comprises a suture bridge formed through a post of the fastener for housing the suture loop while the slot is configured to prohibit the suture loop from migrating back out of the suture bridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2020Publication date: December 29, 2022Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Alexander I. Seidl, Dirk Wunderle, Mason J. Bettenga, Jeffrey Wyman