Patents by Inventor Robert Devaney

Robert Devaney 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: 20170367741
    Abstract: A delivery device delivers a compression plate to a fracture line in a bone. The delivery device includes a body that retains the compression plate in a strained condition, the body including a proximal end, a distal end, and a first beam. The delivery device also includes a cover plate attached to and moveable relative to the body, the cover plate including a second beam. A space is defined between the first beam and the second beam that receives the compression plate. The delivery device also includes a compression clip that retains the compression plate in the space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Zachary Day, Chris Powell
  • Publication number: 20170367827
    Abstract: An orthopedic medical implant, implant part or surgical instrument includes a metallic body having a metal or a metal alloy. The metallic body includes a sub-surface that is a thermal diffused boron carbide layer, and the metallic body is void of an additive layer onto a surface of the metallic body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170347999
    Abstract: A staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically stretchable; a first leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; said first and second legs being connected to said bridge so that they are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; such that when said bridge is elastically strained into an elongated condition, and said first and second legs are elastically strained so that they extend substantially parallel to one another, and said first and second legs are disposed in appropriate holes on opposing sides of a fracture line, and when the strain on said staple is thereafter released, compression will be provided across the fracture line by both said bridge and said first and second legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170319247
    Abstract: An intramedullary device includes a central bridge region having a first end and a second end. The intramedullary device also includes a bone engaging feature at both the first end and the second end. At least one of the bone engaging features includes a first barb and a second barb which, in an unbiased condition, flare outwardly from a longitudinal axis of the central bridge region and which are capable of being elastically constrained to a constrained condition such that the first end of the central bridge region may be advanced into a hole in a first bone fragment when the first barb and second barb are elastically constrained. The first barb and second barb are prevented from being withdrawn from the hole in the first bone fragment when the first barb and the second barb are not constrained. The intramedullary device i) is cannulated, ii) generates a compressive load, and iii) comprises nitinol.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170318881
    Abstract: Textiles and garments comprising shape memory materials are disclosed herein. Such garments can include intimate apparel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Matthew Palmer
  • Publication number: 20170311948
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Dan Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • Publication number: 20170311946
    Abstract: A staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically stretchable; a first leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; said first and second legs being connected to said bridge so that they are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; such that when said bridge is elastically strained into an elongated condition, and said first and second legs are elastically strained so that they extend substantially parallel to one another, and said first and second legs are disposed in appropriate holes on opposing sides of a fracture line, and when the strain on said staple is thereafter released, compression will be provided across the fracture line by both said bridge and said first and second legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: November 2, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170304076
    Abstract: A device promotes osseointegration between two adjacent vertebrae. The device includes a spacer fabric having a top layer, a bottom layer, and intermediate filler fibers connecting the top layer and the bottom layer. The spacer fabric is capable of expanding to fill a gap between two adjacent vertebrae.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170303978
    Abstract: A rigid fixation system and methods of treatment are disclosed herein to facilitate healing of diseased or damaged tissue by maintaining compression between bone fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2017
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Patent number: 9724138
    Abstract: Apparatus for securing a first bone fragment to a second bone fragment, said apparatus comprising: a fusion device, said fusion device comprising: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a first bone-engaging feature formed on said shaft at a first location, said first bone-engaging feature comprising at least one barb which, in its unbiased condition, flares outwardly from the longitudinal axis of said shaft and which is capable of being elastically constrained to a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shaft, such that said first end of said shaft may be advanced into a hole in the first bone fragment when said at least one barb is elastically constrained to a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shaft but is prevented from being withdrawn from the hole in the first bone fragment when said at least one barb is in its unbiased condition; and a second bone-engaging feature formed on said shaft at a second location, said second bone-engaging feature c
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2017
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20170056229
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a novel superelastic nickel-titanium (Nitinol or NiTi) splint/orthotic that maximizes the ability to slowly correct toe deformities by utilizing the viscoelastic properties of the bone. The superelastic Nitinol digital deformity orthotic is safe, can gradually correct digit curves, and ultimately results in better toe alignments compared to contemporary static splints or surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20160213412
    Abstract: A compression screw comprising: a shaft capable of being stretched, the shaft having a proximal end and a distal end, the proximal end of the shaft comprising a bone-engaging feature and the distal end of the shaft comprising a distal screw thread, and the proximal end of the shaft comprising a drive feature for turning the shaft; wherein inserting the compression screw into bone across a fracture line generates a force, and wherein the force generates a stress in the shaft that causes the shaft to stretch to less than its elastic limit; and wherein, after the shaft is inserted into a bone, the shaft attempts to foreshorten to its original un-stretched condition, thereby generating and maintaining compression across the fracture line.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2016
    Publication date: July 28, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Kaitlyn Nealon, Robert Devaney, Matthew Fonte
  • Publication number: 20160199060
    Abstract: Apparatus for generating, applying and maintaining compression to a site in a human or animal body, the apparatus comprising: a staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically bendable; a first leg connected to the bridge by a first hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to the bridge by a second hinge region configured to be elastically bendable; wherein the first hinge region comprises a first hole configured to mate with a first element of a delivery device and the second hinge region comprises a second hole configured to mate with a second element of a delivery device; and wherein the first and second legs are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; whereby, when the staple is mounted to a delivery device so that the first hole of the first hinge region mates with a first element of a delivery device and the second hole of the second hinge region mates with a second element of a delivery device, and when the delivery device applies a
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2016
    Publication date: July 14, 2016
    Inventors: Daniel Morgan, Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon, Alexander DelMonaco
  • Publication number: 20150257801
    Abstract: Apparatus for providing compression within a body, the apparatus comprising: a compression plate comprising first and second opposing regions connected together by at least one elastic bridge member, wherein the at least one elastic bridge member has a non-linear configuration when it is in its unbiased condition but is capable of being elastically deformed to a more linear configuration upon the application of force to the at least one elastic bridge member, and at least one opening formed in each of the first and second opposing regions, wherein the at least one opening in each of the first and second opposing regions is configured to receive a fastener; such that the openings in the first and second opposing regions are separated by a first distance when the at least one elastic bridge member is in its non-linear configuration, and openings in the first and second opposing regions are separated by a second distance when the at least one elastic bridge member is in its more linear configuration, and further
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • Publication number: 20150230843
    Abstract: A method for applying compression to bone, the method comprising: providing a shape memory material device; deforming the shape memory material device using the superelastic properties of the shape memory material device so that the shape memory material device generates a stress level which is at or above the upper plateau of the mechanical hysteresis curve of the shape memory material device; allowing the shape memory material device to recover a portion of its deformation so that the shape memory material device generates a stress level which is substantially at the lower plateau of the mechanical hysteresis curve of the shape memory material device; mechanically constraining the shape memory material device; deploying the shape memory material device so that the shape memory material device is in association with bone; and releasing the mechanical constraint so that the shape memory material device applies compression to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2015
    Publication date: August 20, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20150134014
    Abstract: A compression screw system, said compression screw system comprising: a compression screw comprising a shaft, a screw thread formed on said shaft at a distal location, and a bone-engaging feature formed on said shaft at a proximal location, wherein at least a portion of said shaft disposed between said screw thread and said bone-engaging feature is capable of being stretched; and a holding element connectable to said compression screw for releasably holding said at least a portion of said shaft in a stretched condition.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Ragheb El Khaja, Andrew Sennett, Matthew Fonte
  • Publication number: 20150133940
    Abstract: A staple comprising: a bridge configured to be elastically stretchable; a first leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; and a second leg connected to said bridge and configured to be elastically bendable; said first and second legs being connected to said bridge so that they are angled toward one another when they are in an unstrained state; such that when said bridge is elastically strained into an elongated condition, and said first and second legs are elastically strained so that they extend substantially parallel to one another, and said first and second legs are disposed in appropriate holes on opposing sides of a fracture line, and when the strain on said staple is thereafter released, compression will be provided across the fracture line by both said bridge and said first and second legs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20150073413
    Abstract: Apparatus for securing a first bone fragment to a second bone fragment, said apparatus comprising: a fusion device, said fusion device comprising: a shaft having a first end and a second end; a first bone-engaging feature formed on said shaft at a first location, said first bone-engaging feature comprising at least one barb which, in its unbiased condition, flares outwardly from the longitudinal axis of said shaft and which is capable of being elastically constrained to a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shaft, such that said first end of said shaft may be advanced into a hole in the first bone fragment when said at least one barb is elastically constrained to a position substantially parallel to the longitudinal axis of said shaft but is prevented from being withdrawn from the hole in the first bone fragment when said at least one barb is in its unbiased condition; and a second bone-engaging feature formed on said shaft at a second location, said second bone-engaging feature c
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2014
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew Palmer, Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney
  • Publication number: 20140304877
    Abstract: Body armor comprising a projectile-resistant outer layer and an energy-absorbing inner layer, wherein the energy-absorbing inner layer comprises a superelastic three dimensional construct.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Matthew Fonte, Robert Devaney, Matthew Palmer