Patents by Inventor Paul J. Skavicus
Paul J. Skavicus 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: 10376287Abstract: A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2016Date of Patent: August 13, 2019Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Edward J. Daley, II, Paul J. Skavicus
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Patent number: 10160149Abstract: In an injection molding system a cooling manifold system includes a first manifold disposed adjacent to a second manifold. Supply valves are arranged to selectively pass a coolant from the first manifold respectively to each of a plurality of mold cooling circuits and a plurality of return valves are arranged to selectively pass the coolant from the plurality of mold cooling circuits to the second manifold when one or more of a plurality of return valves is in an open position. Valve pairs associated with a common mold cooling circuit are mechanically linked so that operation of a supply valve and return valve can be concurrently performed from one side of the manifold system without interference from a plurality of hoses attached to the supply and return valves.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 25, 2018Assignee: Plastixs, LLCInventor: Paul J. Skavicus
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Publication number: 20180290362Abstract: In an injection molding system a cooling manifold system includes a first manifold disposed adjacent to a second manifold. Supply valves are arranged to selectively pass a coolant from the first manifold respectively to each of a plurality of mold cooling circuits and a plurality of return valves are arranged to selectively pass the coolant from the plurality of mold cooling circuits to the second manifold when one or more of a plurality of return valves is in an open position. Valve pairs associated with a common mold cooling circuit are mechanically linked so that operation of a supply valve and return valve can be concurrently performed from one side of the manifold system without interference from a plurality of hoses attached to the supply and return valves.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2017Publication date: October 11, 2018Inventor: Paul J. Skavicus
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Publication number: 20170042581Abstract: A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2016Publication date: February 16, 2017Applicants: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Edward J. Daley, II, Paul J. Skavicus
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Patent number: 8833707Abstract: A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2011Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
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Patent number: 8707486Abstract: A surgical support apparatus comprising a surgical boot sized to receive a portion of a limb of a patient therein and a tightening device positioned between a first end and a second end of the surgical boot. The tightening device is configured to apply a clamping force to the portion of the limb of the patient positioned in the surgical boot.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2011Date of Patent: April 29, 2014Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: David E. Chella, Paul J. Skavicus
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Publication number: 20120014621Abstract: A urology drainage bag system has disposable clamps and/or bands that are disposed of along with the disposable urology drape. The drape, clamps, and band may comprise an integrated system for disposal as a unit. In some embodiments, the drape, clamps, and band are assembled together at the time of manufacture and sold as an integrated unit such that assembly of the drape onto the band by the end users at the point of use is not needed. Several plastic molded clamp embodiments are disclosed. Alternative methods and devices for supporting a flexible band and drainage bag relative to an OR table are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Inventors: Sarah M. Steinberg, Paul J. Skavicus, Jesse S. Drake, Mark A. Sutherland, Thomas K. Skripps
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Publication number: 20110197362Abstract: A surgical support apparatus comprising a surgical boot sized to receive a portion of a limb of a patient therein and a tightening device positioned between a first end and a second end of the surgical boot. The tightening device is configured to apply a clamping force to the portion of the limb of the patient positioned in the surgical boot.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Inventors: David E. Chella, Paul J. Skavicus
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Patent number: 7832401Abstract: An apparatus includes a distractor assembly adapted to couple to a leg and capable of providing a distraction load on the leg in both supine and lateral positions of the leg. The assembly is coupled to a surgical table by a ball joint or a universal joint. A method includes coupling a leg to a distractor assembly, positioning the leg in one of a distraction mode and a femoral acetabular impingement mode, and repositioning the leg in the other of the modes without the need for accessing a draped pelvis/thigh region.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2005Date of Patent: November 16, 2010Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Edward J. Daley, II, Paul J. Skavicus
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Patent number: 7337483Abstract: A surgical positioning apparatus can be secured to a floor of an operating room or directly to an operating room table. The surgical positioning apparatus supports a limb of a patient using a telescoping strut mounted on a spherical joint. A disposable cradling device is coupled to the strut to secure the limb in position.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2005Date of Patent: March 4, 2008Assignee: Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Michael Boucher, Kip Van Steenburg, Paul J. Skavicus, David Warburton
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Patent number: RE46032Abstract: A hip distractor includes a pair of distractor members and a support configured to be fastened to a surgical table. The support includes at least two mounts for coupling to a pair of joints that couple the distractor members to the support. Another hip distractor includes a pair of distractor assemblies that are configured to apply a distraction load to a patient. Each of the assemblies includes a joint for coupling the corresponding assembly to a surgical table. The joint permits vertical and horizontal angular adjustment of the corresponding assembly. A method of distracting a hip includes coupling a patient's legs to a pair of distractor assemblies and simultaneously adjusting a vertical angle and a horizontal angle of at least one of the distractor assemblies.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: June 21, 2016Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Allen Medical Systems, Inc.Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Edward J. Daley, Paul J. Skavicus
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Patent number: RE46064Abstract: An apparatus includes a distractor assembly adapted to couple to a leg and capable of providing a distraction load on the leg in both supine and lateral positions of the leg. The assembly is coupled to a surgical table by a ball joint or a universal joint. A method includes coupling a leg to a distractor assembly, positioning the leg in one of a distraction mode and a femoral acetabular impingement mode, and repositioning the leg in the other of the modes without the need for accessing a draped pelvis/thigh region.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2013Date of Patent: July 12, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Paul Alexander Torrie, Edward J. Daley, II, Paul J. Skavicus