Patents by Inventor Paul Thomas Slagle

Paul Thomas Slagle 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).

  • Patent number: 10716603
    Abstract: Various modular implants and modular implant systems are disclosed herein, as are methods of implanting the same. The modular implant systems can include modular implants that are stacked on each other to define a modular implant system, which in an example can be used to replace or augment a void in bone. The modular implants can interact with an intramedullary implant to, for instance, assist with a fusion procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Frank A Liporace, Dan Dziadosz, Jordan Grossman, Jordi Asuncion Marquez, Paul Thomas Slagle, George J Haidukewych, David Thordarson
  • Patent number: 10675067
    Abstract: A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Patent number: 10582956
    Abstract: Various modular implants and modular implant systems are disclosed herein, as are methods of implanting the same. The modular implant systems can include modular implants that are stacked on each other to define a modular implant system, which in an example can be used to replace or augment a void in bone. The modular implants can interact with an intramedullary implant to, for instance, assist with a fusion procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Frank A Liporace, Dan Dziadosz, Jordan Grossman, Jordi Asuncion Marquez, Paul Thomas Slagle, George J Haidukewych, David Thordarson
  • Patent number: 10299830
    Abstract: A clamping assembly for an external fixation system, comprising a clamp body having an opening for receiving a bone fixation member; a pivotably rotatable locking arm associated with the clamp body, the locking arm being configured to provisionally hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body; and a cam arm coupled to the locking arm, the cam arm being pivotably rotatable towards the clamp body to definitively hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2019
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffery Cresina, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Patent number: 10172646
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamp. The clamp can include a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a lever. The first clamp member can include a first gripping surface. The second clamp member can include a second gripping surface. The lever can be connected to the first clamp member and can define a cam located proximate the first clamp member. The lever can be pivotable between a first position and a second position. A transition from the first position to the second position can cause the cam to move the second clamp member towards the first clamp member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 8, 2019
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Publication number: 20180235678
    Abstract: Various modular implants and modular implant systems are disclosed herein, as are methods of implanting the same. The modular implant systems can include modular implants that are stacked on each other to define a modular implant system, which in an example can be used to replace or augment a void in bone. The modular implants can interact with an intramedullary implant to, for instance, assist with a fusion procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Frank A. Liporace, Dan Dziadosz, Jordan Grossman, Jordi Asuncion Marquez, Paul Thomas Slagle, George J. Haidukewych, David Thordarson
  • Publication number: 20180193068
    Abstract: A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 10, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Patent number: 9895178
    Abstract: A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2018
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: William Scott Van Dyke, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Publication number: 20160310177
    Abstract: A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2016
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Van Dyke, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Publication number: 20160287290
    Abstract: A clamping assembly for an external fixation system, comprising a clamp body having an opening for receiving a bone fixation member; a pivotably rotatable locking arm associated with the clamp body, the locking arm being configured to provisionally hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body; and a can arm coupled to the locking arm, the cam arm being pivotably rotatable towards the clamp body to definitively hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: October 6, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffery Cresina, Paul Thomas Slagle
  • Publication number: 20160270822
    Abstract: Disclosed is an external fixation system. The external fixation system can comprise a ring frame, a strut, and a pivot housing connecting the strut to the ring frame. The pivot housing can comprise a first compression member, a second compression member, and a post assembly. The first compression member can be attached to the ring frame. The second compression member can be spaced from the first compression member and attached to the first compression member. The post assembly can be connected to the strut via an attachment post protruding from a spherical component and passing through the first compression member. The spherical component can be compressed between the first compression member and the second compression member to retain the post assembly in a fixed position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Jeffery Cresina, Paul Thomas Slagle, Kevin T. Stone, Jacy C. Hoeppner
  • Publication number: 20160199098
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a clamp. The clamp can include a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a lever. The first clamp member can include a first gripping surface. The second clamp member can include a second gripping surface. The lever can be connected to the first clamp member and can define a cam located proximate the first clamp member. The lever can be pivotable between a first position and a second position. A transition from the first position to the second position can cause the cam to move the second clamp member towards the first clamp member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventor: Paul Thomas Slagle