Patents by Inventor Robert S. Gorab

Robert S. Gorab 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).

  • Patella drill guide and trial surgical instrument
    Patent number: 11925365
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited Company
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wallace, Jennifer B. Wyant, Richard S. Jones, David S. Barrett, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab, Rusty T. Meier
  • ORTHOPAEDIC FRICTION PLATE
    Publication number: 20220323125
    Abstract: Disclosed are devices, systems and related surgical methods for improving the fixation and/or durability of bone implants and/or components thereof for fracture fixation and/or other orthopedic procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2022
    Publication date: October 13, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew DUFFIN, Vance GARDNER, Robert S. GORAB, Carlos A. PRIETTO, Edward QUILLIGAN
  • PATELLA DRILL GUIDE AND TRIAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20200214725
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2020
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Matthew S. Wallace, Jennifer B. Wyant, Richard S. Jones, David S. Barrett, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab, Rusty T. Meier
  • Patella drill guide and trial surgical instrument
    Patent number: 9554813
    Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Jennifer B. Clever, Matthew S. Wallace, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab, Rusty T. Meier
  • Method of using a trialing system for a knee prosthesis
    Patent number: 8951301
    Abstract: A method of assembling a surgical instrument includes selecting a tibial bearing surface trial component, orienting a shim relative to the tibial bearing surface trial component, and securing the shim to the tibial bearing surface trial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy (Ireland)
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wogoman, Jon M. Edwards, Duncan G. Young, Liam T. Dower, Rusty T. Meier, David W. Waite, II, Rebecca L. Chaney, Michael J. Rock, Matthew S. Wallace, Scott M. Thomas, Robert S. Gorab
  • PATELLA DRILL GUIDE AND TRIAL SURGICAL INSTRUMENT
    Publication number: 20140094820
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument includes a patella trial and drill guide that may be used to both perform a surgical trial of the patellofemoral joint and guide the surgeon in drilling a number of anchor holes in the patella of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2012
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Inventors: Jennifer B. Clever, Matthew S. Wallace, Michael J. Rock, Abraham P. Wright, Olen J. Borkholder, Robert S. Gorab
  • METHOD OF USING A TRIALING SYSTEM FOR A KNEE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20130006376
    Abstract: A method of assembling a surgical instrument includes selecting a tibial bearing surface trial component, orienting a shim relative to the tibial bearing surface trial component, and securing the shim to the tibial bearing surface trial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Thomas E. Wogoman, Jon M. Edwards, Duncan G. Young, Liam T. Dower, Rusty T. Meier, David W. Waite, II, Rebecca L. Chaney, Michael J. Rock, Matthew S. Wallace, Scott M. Thomas, Robert S. Gorab