Patents by Inventor Ronald Mark Gillies

Ronald Mark Gillies 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).

  • Orthopaedic redressing device
    Patent number: 11331133
    Abstract: A redressing device (100) for redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) comprising: a grinding member (110) adapted to engage the tapered portion (12); an adjustable guide element (130) for defining, at least in part, the degree of redressing required for said tapered portion (12) by a user; and a drive shaft (120) for driving movement of said grinding member (110). A device for retaining debris produced during redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (12), a surgical kit for redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) and a method of redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2022
    Assignee: MEDICAL DEVICE RESEARCH AUSTRALIA PTY LTD
    Inventors: Ronald Mark Gillies, Simon Collins
  • ORTHOPAEDIC REDRESSING DEVICE
    Publication number: 20190151004
    Abstract: A redressing device (100) for redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) comprising: a grinding member (110) adapted to engage the tapered portion (12); an adjustable guide element (130) for defining, at least in part, the degree of redressing required for said tapered portion (12) by a user; and a drive shaft (120) for driving movement of said grinding member (110). A device for retaining debris produced during redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (12), a surgical kit for redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) and a method of redressing a tapered portion (12) of an orthopaedic implant (10) are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2017
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Applicant: MatOrtho Limited
    Inventors: Ronald Mark Gillies, Simon Collins
  • Orthopaedic safety system
    Patent number: 8790278
    Abstract: An orthopaedic device for generating one or more strain signals representative of the strain in a bone in response to a force applied to the bone. The device includes an encircling member (11) for encircling the bone of a subject and a sensor member (13) connected thereto, the sensor member including a strain sensor (14). In a preferred embodiment the strain sensor comprises one or more bridging members configured to break when subjected to a particular strain.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2014
    Assignee: Silesco Pty Ltd
    Inventors: William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane McCarthy Donohoo
  • Orthopaedic Safety System
    Publication number: 20110264009
    Abstract: An orthopaedic device for generating one or more strain signals representative of the strain in a bone in response to a force applied to the bone. The device includes an encircling member (11) for encircling the bone of a subject and a sensor member (13) connected thereto, the sensor member including a strain sensor (14). In a preferred embodiment the strain sensor comprises one or more bridging members configured to break when subjected to a particular strain.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Applicant: Silesco Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane McCarthy Donohoo
  • Method of treating a stiffened blood vessel
    Patent number: 7981103
    Abstract: A method of treating a stiffened blood vessel (2) is disclosed. The method comprises at least substantially encasing a portion of the blood vessel (2) with an elastic membrane (6) formed of biocompatible material such the membrane (6) engages the blood vessel (2) to thereby reduce the diameter of the blood vessel (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2011
    Assignee: Aortic Wrap Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael O'Rourke, William Walsh, Jim Iliopoulos, Alberto Pompeo Avolio, Ronald Mark Gillies, Peter Walsh
  • Implantable Joint Prosthesis
    Publication number: 20090093887
    Abstract: An implantable joint prosthesis configured such that it does not squeak during movements of a subject. The joint prosthesis includes a means to modify the dynamic response of parts of the prosthesis such the response is not audible to the human ear.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Publication date: April 9, 2009
    Applicant: Silesco Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: William Lindsay Walter, Ronald Mark Gillies, Shane Donohoo