Patents by Inventor Richard Lunn
Richard Lunn 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: 11786432Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, systems and methods for protecting a patient's groin area and better redistributing forces while distracting the patient's hip. These generally involve anatomically correct protective pad and/or a winged protective cup which be used in conjunction with one another or independently. The anatomically correct protective pad may include a groin-facing portion including a recess for housing/protecting a patient's genital region. The pad may further include opposing thigh-facing portions configured to align with the inner thighs of the and better distribute forces (e.g., distraction forces) away from the groin region and longitudinally across a surface area of the inner thighs. The winged protective cup may include a saddle or winged configuration including opposing wings extending from a cup portion and also configured to distribute forces away from the groin region and longitudinally across a surface area of the inner thighs.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2017Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Samuel Clifton Willimon, Richard Lunn, Timothy Young
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Publication number: 20190105213Abstract: Disclosed herein are apparatus, systems and methods for protecting a patient's groin area and better redistributing forces while distracting the patient's hip. These generally involve anatomically correct protective pad and/or a winged protective cup which be used in conjunction with one another or independently. The anatomically correct protective pad may include a groin-facing portion including a recess for housing/protecting a patient's genital region. The pad may further include opposing thigh-facing portions configured to align with the inner thighs of the and better distribute forces (e.g., distraction forces) away from the groin region and longitudinally across a surface area of the inner thighs. The winged protective cup may include a saddle or winged configuration including opposing wings extending from a cup portion and also configured to distribute forces away from the groin region and longitudinally across a surface area of the inner thighs.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2017Publication date: April 11, 2019Inventors: Samuel Clifton Willimon, Richard Lunn, Lisa Donnelly, Marie Lotto, Timothy Young
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Publication number: 20170020514Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 6, 2016Publication date: January 26, 2017Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Patent number: 9486205Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2015Date of Patent: November 8, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Patent number: 9345467Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and an insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity. The insertion member includes a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body. A method of tissue repair and other anchor assemblies are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2008Date of Patent: May 24, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk, Thomas C. May, Steven Astorino
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Publication number: 20150150551Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Patent number: 8974494Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a combination of a cannulated body having a distal end and a proximal end, a plug including a top portion configured for engagement with the proximal end of the body and a bottom portion coupled to the top portion, a first portion disposed on the bottom portion of the plug, a second portion disposed on the bottom portion of the plug, and a spring located between the first and second portions for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20140364905Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor system. The anchor system includes an anchor including a threaded outer portion and a non-threaded outer portion and a plug disposed within the anchor, the plug comprising a distal portion, a proximal portion, the proximal portion comprising a threaded portion and a coupling portion, and a through hole, wherein an inner surface of the threaded outer portion is shaped to interface with a portion of a delivery device and an inner surface of the non-threaded outer portion includes threads for engagement with threads on the threaded portion of the plug. A delivery device for use with the anchor system is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2012Publication date: December 11, 2014Applicant: Smith & Newphew ,Inc,Inventor: Richard Lunn
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Patent number: 8372124Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor. The anchor includes an outer member including a body having an inner cavity, wherein the inner cavity includes a proximal portion configured for receipt of a delivery device and a distal portion having area of increased diameter. The anchor also includes an inner member coupled to the outer member, wherein the inner member includes a proximal portion having a projection configured for receipt in the area of increased diameter and a distal portion having a transverse through hole. A delivery device and method for tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 12, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20100152773Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a composite anchor. The anchor includes a cannulated proximal portion having a threaded outer surface and a distal portion coupled to the proximal portion, the distal portion including a top portion, a bottom portion, and a through hole, wherein the top portion is configured to be disposed within the cannulation of the proximal portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2009Publication date: June 17, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk
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Publication number: 20100016869Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a surgical device including a shaft having an outer member and an inner member slidably received within the outer member, a handle coupled to the shaft, and a means for providing movement to the inner member coupled to the inner member. A method of tissue repair is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: David A. Paulk, Paul L. Salvas, Richard Lunn
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Publication number: 20090112270Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity and an insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity. The insertion member includes a body having a proximal end portion and a flat distal end portion, and a head coupled to the proximal end portion of the body. A method of tissue repair and other anchor assemblies are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2008Publication date: April 30, 2009Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lunn, David A. Paulk, Thomas C. May, Stevan Astorino