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).

  • Publication number: 20240050108
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20240050110
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
  • Patent number: 11864778
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Patent number: 11857207
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20230329875
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Braham K. DHILLON, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Ramon LUNA
  • Patent number: 11766270
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
  • Patent number: 11701133
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Patent number: 11696773
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Elizabeth J. Phelps, Robert M. Howles
  • Patent number: 11690636
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 4, 2023
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20230070584
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2022
    Publication date: March 9, 2023
    Applicant: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
  • Patent number: 11529152
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Publication number: 20220133337
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 5, 2022
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20210378687
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20210378690
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel E. FREE, Robert M. HOWLES, Elizabeth J. PHELPS, Kian-Ming WONG, Braham DHILLON
  • Publication number: 20210369288
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2021
    Publication date: December 2, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna, Robert M. Howles
  • Publication number: 20210361300
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Braham K. Dhillon, Gary W. Lowery
  • Patent number: 11147569
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles
  • Patent number: 11134964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel E. Free, Robert M. Howles, Elizabeth J. Phelps, Kian-Ming Wong, Braham Dhillon
  • Patent number: 11116521
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: WRIGHT MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Shawn E. McGinley, Braham K. Dhillon, Ramon Luna, Robert M. Howles
  • Patent number: 11116524
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2021
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Shawn McGinley, Robert M. Howles, Daniel E. Free, Vinay D. Patel, Ramon Luna, Matthew D. Schultz