Patents by Inventor Robert M. Howles
Robert M. Howles 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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Publication number: 20240050108Abstract: A system that provides a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position. The first radiopaque object has a length that corresponds to a length of a second prosthesis component. When the surgical alignment system is positioned for use on a patient, the first radiopaque object identifies a location at which a first resection of a first bone is to be performed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
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Publication number: 20240050110Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2023Publication date: February 15, 2024Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
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Patent number: 11864778Abstract: A system that provides a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position. The first radiopaque object has a length that corresponds to a length of a second prosthesis component. When the surgical alignment system is positioned for use on a patient, the first radiopaque object identifies a location at which a first resection of a first bone is to be performed. The second radiopaque object has a profile that corresponds to a profile of a first prosthesis component for installation on a second bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
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Patent number: 11857207Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2022Date of Patent: January 2, 2024Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
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Publication number: 20230329875Abstract: In some embodiments, a revision implant includes a body extending between a first planar surface and a second planar surface and a head extending from the first planar surface of the body. The head is configured to couple the revision implant to at least one additional component of a multi-component prosthesis. At least one coupling mechanism is configured to couple the body to a first bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Braham K. DHILLON, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Ramon LUNA
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Patent number: 11766270Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: August 3, 2021Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
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Patent number: 11701133Abstract: A surgical alignment system is provided that includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
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Patent number: 11696773Abstract: A guided punch is disclosed. The guided punch generally comprises a strike cap comprising a strike surface, a punch comprising a distal cutting edge, and a guide rod. The strike cap defines a first cavity therein. The punch defines a second cavity therein in communication with the first cavity. The guide rod is located within the first and second cavities and extends a predetermined distance beyond the distal cutting edge of the punch. The strike cap and the punch are moveable relative to the guide rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Elizabeth J. Phelps, Robert M. Howles
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Patent number: 11690636Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
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Publication number: 20230070584Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2022Publication date: March 9, 2023Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
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Patent number: 11529152Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2020Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
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Publication number: 20220133337Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
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Publication number: 20210378687Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
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Publication number: 20210378690Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2021Publication date: December 9, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
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Publication number: 20210369288Abstract: A position adjustment device having a tool holder is locked to at least two pins projecting from respective anterior facing locations near a distal end of a tibia of a patient. The position adjustment device is adjusted. The position adjustment device is locked with the tool holder at first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The distal end of the tibia is resectioned with a tool positioned on the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tool is removed from the tool holder. A tibia trial is placed on the resectioned tibia using the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tibia trial has a size and shape of a tibial tray of an ankle replacement system.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2021Publication date: December 2, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna, Robert M. Howles
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Publication number: 20210361300Abstract: Various surgical devices and methods are disclosed herein. Also disclosed is multi-component prosthesis, which can be used as an ankle prosthesis. One of the disclosed surgical alignment systems includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
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Patent number: 11147569Abstract: A cutting guide and base are provided for use during a total ankle replacement surgical procedure. The cutting guide base includes a slot, a first set of holes and a second set of holes. The first set of holes are positioned along a first flange that extends away from the slot. The second set of holes are positioned along a second flange extending from the slot with a slit included along a wall defining the slot. A method of use of the cutting guide and base is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2018Date of Patent: October 19, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles
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Patent number: 11134964Abstract: A device comprises a base. A support is attached to the base. The support is shaped to receive a calf of a person and adapted to receive a wire or pin for securing a tibia of a person. A foot plate is attachable to the base. The foot plate has a plurality of attached members. The members are configured for receiving at least a first wire or pin to fix a foot of the person relative to the foot plate while the foot plate is oriented normal to a superior-inferior direction of the foot. The foot plate is rotatable relative to the base while the foot plate is attached to the base.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2016Date of Patent: October 5, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
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Patent number: 11116521Abstract: A position adjustment device having a tool holder is locked to at least two pins projecting from respective anterior facing locations near a distal end of a tibia of a patient. The position adjustment device is adjusted. The position adjustment device is locked with the tool holder at first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The distal end of the tibia is resectioned with a tool positioned on the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tool is removed from the tool holder. A tibia trial is placed on the resectioned tibia using the tool holder, while the tool holder is in the first coordinates in the proximal-distal and medial-lateral directions. The tibia trial has a size and shape of a tibial tray of an ankle replacement system.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2019Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna, Robert M. Howles
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Patent number: 11116524Abstract: A surgical alignment system includes a guide arm, a ratchet arm frame configured to be coupled slidably to the guide arm, a ratchet arm configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm frame, and a sagittal sizing guide body configured to be coupled to the ratchet arm. The sagittal sizing guide body includes a first radiopaque object disposed at a first position and a second radiopaque object disposed at a second position that is spaced apart from the first position.Type: GrantFiled: May 17, 2018Date of Patent: September 14, 2021Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz