Patents by Inventor Paul Smirthwaite
Paul Smirthwaite 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: 10398424Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2015Date of Patent: September 3, 2019Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 10188523Abstract: A first prosthetic ankle component (10) comprising: a first bearing surface (12) configured to engage a second bearing surface (22) of a second prosthetic ankle component (20); and a protrusion (16) or slot (26) on the first bearing surface, the protrusion or slot being configured to engage a respective slot (26) or protrusion (16) in the second bearing surface of the second prosthetic ankle component, wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured such that the interaction with the respective slot or protrusion permits the first and second prosthetic ankle components to slide with respect to one another in an interface plane defined by the interface between the first and second bearing surfaces, and wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured to restrict the first and second prosthetic ankle components moving away from one another in a direction with a component perpendicular to the interface plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2017Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventor: Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20170216041Abstract: A first prosthetic ankle component (10) comprising: a first bearing surface (12) configured to engage a second bearing surface (22) of a second prosthetic ankle component (20); and a protrusion (16) or slot (26) on the first bearing surface, the protrusion or slot being configured to engage a respective slot (26) or protrusion (16) in the second bearing surface of the second prosthetic ankle component, wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured such that the interaction with the respective slot or protrusion permits the first and second prosthetic ankle components to slide with respect to one another in an interface plane defined by the interface between the first and second bearing surfaces, and wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured to restrict the first and second prosthetic ankle components moving away from one another in a direction with a component perpendicular to the interface plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventor: Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9655734Abstract: A first prosthetic ankle component (10) comprising: a first bearing surface (12) configured to engage a second bearing surface (22) of a second prosthetic ankle component (20); and a protrusion (16) or slot (26) on the first bearing surface, the protrusion or slot being configured to engage a respective slot (26) or protrusion (16) in the second bearing surface of the second prosthetic ankle component, wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured such that the interaction with the respective slot or protrusion permits the first and second prosthetic ankle components to slide with respect to one another in an interface plane defined by the interface between the first and second bearing surfaces, and wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured to restrict the first and second prosthetic ankle components moving away from one another in a direction with a component perpendicular to the interface plane.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2013Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventor: Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9445823Abstract: A guiding tool (2) is disclosed comprising a tool body (4) that defines a reference plane of the tool (2); an alignment member (10) that carries a guide surface (74); and an adjustment means acting between the tool body (4) and the alignment member (10) to direct rotational adjustment of the alignment member (10) with respect to the tool body (4).Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20160074087Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Patent number: 9138332Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2011Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignee: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20150057761Abstract: A first prosthetic ankle component (10) comprising: a first bearing surface (12) configured to engage a second bearing surface (22) of a second prosthetic ankle component (20); and a protrusion (16) or slot (26) on the first bearing surface, the protrusion or slot being configured to engage a respective slot (26) or protrusion (16) in the second bearing surface of the second prosthetic ankle component, wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured such that the interaction with the respective slot or protrusion permits the first and second prosthetic ankle components to slide with respect to one another in an interface plane defined by the interface between the first and second bearing surfaces, and wherein the protrusion or slot is further configured to restrict the first and second prosthetic ankle components moving away from one another in a direction with a component perpendicular to the interface plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2013Publication date: February 26, 2015Applicant: Biomet UK Healthcare LimitedInventor: Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20130190765Abstract: An alignment tool (2) for a joint is provided comprising a reference member 4 that defines a reference plane R and a distraction member (6). The distraction member (6) comprises first and second distraction arms (70, 72), each of which is independently moveable with respect to the reference member (4) along a movement axis M. The movement axes M, M of the first and second distraction arms (70, 72) are substantially parallel. A kit of parts is also provided comprising an alignment tool (2), a drill guide (200) and a cutting guide (300).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: BIOMET UK HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite
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Publication number: 20130190766Abstract: A guiding tool (2) is disclosed comprising a tool body (4) that defines a reference plane of the tool (2); an alignment member (10) that carries a guide surface (74); and an adjustment means acting between the tool body (4) and the alignment member (10) to direct rotational adjustment of the alignment member (10) with respect to the tool body (4).Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2011Publication date: July 25, 2013Applicant: BIOMET UK HEALTHCARE LIMITEDInventors: Nick Harris, Paul James Kistle, Paul Smirthwaite