Patents by Inventor Richard M. Lunn

Richard M. 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).

  • Publication number: 20230404568
    Abstract: The technology includes an anchor assembly for tissue repair having an open helical coil sleeve and a tip structure. The tip structure includes an aperture for passing a suture and a suture capture member for capturing a suture. The technology also includes an anchor driver for installing an anchor into bone. The anchor driver includes an outer shaft and a sleeve advancement member for advancing the sleeve as well as an inner shaft and a suture capture advancement member for advancing the suture capture member. The technology also includes a system for tissue repair having an anchor assembly and an anchor driver for installing the anchor assembly into bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2023
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Arai, Matthew Edwin Koski, Mark Edwin Housman, Richard M. Lunn
  • Patent number: 11826037
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez, Scott A. Sigman
  • Publication number: 20230329696
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steve W. Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew E. Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark E. Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Patent number: 11723650
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steve W. Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew Edwin Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark Edwin Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Patent number: 11696751
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Linh Tuong Nguyen, Paul S. Vincuilla, Richard M. Lunn, Mark E. Housman, Matthew E. Koski, Roland F. Gatturna, David A. Paulk
  • Patent number: 11672521
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2023
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez
  • Patent number: 11607211
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2023
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steven William Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew Edwin Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark Edwin Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Patent number: 11419599
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2022
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20220142636
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2022
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steve W. Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew E. Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark E. Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Publication number: 20220110623
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2021
    Publication date: April 14, 2022
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steve W. Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew E. Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark E. Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Publication number: 20210228201
    Abstract: The technology includes an anchor assembly for tissue repair having an open helical coil sleeve and a tip structure. The tip structure includes an aperture for passing a suture and a suture capture member for capturing a suture. The technology also includes an anchor driver for installing an anchor into bone. The anchor driver includes an outer shaft and a sleeve advancement member for advancing the sleeve as well as an inner shaft and a suture capture advancement member for advancing the suture capture member. The technology also includes a system for tissue repair having an anchor assembly and an anchor driver for installing the anchor assembly into bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2021
    Publication date: July 29, 2021
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Arai, Matthew Edwin Koski, Mark Edwin Housman, Richard M. Lunn
  • Patent number: 11013508
    Abstract: The technology includes an anchor assembly for tissue repair having an open helical coil sleeve and a tip structure. The tip structure includes an aperture for passing a suture and a suture capture member for capturing a suture. The technology also includes an anchor driver for installing an anchor into bone. The anchor driver includes an outer shaft and a sleeve advancement member for advancing the sleeve as well as an inner shaft and a suture capture advancement member for advancing the suture capture member. The technology also includes a system for tissue repair having an anchor assembly and an anchor driver for installing the anchor assembly into bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2021
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Arai, Matthew Edwin Koski, Mark Edwin Housman, Richard M. Lunn
  • Publication number: 20210121169
    Abstract: An assembly includes a flexible fixation member, a suture, and a delivery device. The fixation member includes a body with two terminal ends. A suture passes through the flexible fixation member at various points along a length of the body such that portions of the fixation member are slidable relative to the suture and configurable to form a cluster within a surgical site. The delivery device includes a tubular member, an elongated inserter, and a trigger. The elongated inserter is slidably disposed within the tubular member. The inserter has a forked distal end configured to receive a portion of the flexible fixation member and the suture. The trigger is finger-engagable and fixedly coupled to the proximal end of the inserter. It is configured to advance and retract the inserter relative to the tubular member. The trigger includes a retention member for retaining a proximal end portion of the suture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2020
    Publication date: April 29, 2021
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Geoffrey I. Karasic, Brett A. McKenzie, Steven William Astorino, Richard M. Lunn, Matthew Edwin Koski, Tatsuya Arai, Mark Edwin Housman, Roland F. Gatturna
  • Publication number: 20200337690
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Linh Tuong Nguyen, Paul S. Vincuilla, Richard M. Lunn, Mark E. Housman, Matthew E. Koski, Roland F. Gatturna, David A. Paulk
  • Publication number: 20200305861
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Mehemet A. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez, Scott A. Sigman
  • Patent number: 10765420
    Abstract: The present disclosure concerns a surgical instrument for manipulating suture. In particular, the present disclosure relates to an instrument for passing suture through tissue. There is described a surgical instrument having a shaft and a handle connected to the proximal end of the shaft. The shaft is formed from a tubular member having a proximal end and a distal end, with a lumen extending between the proximal and distal ends, and a tip distal to the tubular member. The shaft also includes a distal portion having an opening in a sidewall, proximal to the tip. The opening is in communication with the lumen through a side channel. The instrument further includes a suture snare, the snare being slidably receivable within the lumen and side channel, and movable between extended and retracted positions for capturing suture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard M. Lunn, Paul Alexander Torrie, Timothy Young, John Albert Slusarz, Jr., Geoffrey Ian Karasic, Amanda Simard
  • Patent number: 10743855
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an anchor assembly. The anchor assembly includes an anchor defining a cavity and an opening to the cavity; and a headless insertion member configured for arrangement within the anchor cavity, the insertion member including a body having a threaded proximal portion, a non-threaded distal portion, and a cannulation extending a partial length of the insertion member. Other anchor assemblies, anchors, and delivery devices are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Linh Tuong Nguyen, Paul S. Vincuilla, Richard M. Lunn, Mark E. Housman, Matthew E. Koski, Roland F. Gatturna, David A. Paulk
  • Patent number: 10709435
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez, Scott A. Sigman
  • Publication number: 20200155143
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a suture anchor. The suture anchor includes a body having a proximal end and a distal end, the body including threads along at least a partial length of the body and at least one through hole, the threads including a profile such that the threads located near the distal end of the body include a first shape and the threads located near the proximal end of the body include a second shape different from the first shape. Delivery devices and anchor dilators are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: May 21, 2020
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Housman, Paul Steven Vincuilla, Richard M. Lunn, Julie Kennelly Tripodi, Paul Leo Salvas, Roland Francis Gatturna
  • Publication number: 20200146672
    Abstract: Meniscal repair devices, systems, and methods are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Mehmet Z. Sengun, David B. Spenciner, Richard M. Lunn, Joseph Hernandez