Patents by Inventor Roy Sanders
Roy Sanders 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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Patent number: 8187275Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: GrantFiled: December 21, 2007Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ferrante, Angie Mines, Anthony H. James, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders
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Patent number: 8182517Abstract: A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed.Type: GrantFiled: October 30, 2008Date of Patent: May 22, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Sixto, Jr., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Sravanthi Avuthu, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Scott Steinmann
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Patent number: 8105326Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2009Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ferrante, Angie Mines, Anthony H. James, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders
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Patent number: 7892264Abstract: A fixation device for reduction and fixation of fractures of the talus bone of the foot includes a thin titanium alloy plate having a lower wing configured for attachment to the lateral aspect of the talus and an upper wing configured for attachment to the dorsal aspect of the talus. The plate includes a substantially perpendicular or right angle bend between the lower and upper wings. In one embodiment, each wing includes three screw holes arranged in a generally triangular pattern. Two holes on each plate are situated in tabs and the center of the plate has a reduced width so that the plate presents a minimal profile. One of the tabs on the upper wing is bent away from the lower wing at a pre-determined angle so that the wing conforms to the shape of the talus. In an alternative embodiment, the upper wing includes a step portion between the lower wing and the bent tab and carrying one screw hole. In this embodiment, the bent tab is generally elongated with one or two screw holes disposed along its length.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Roy Sanders, Priya Prasad, Chris Bremer
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Patent number: 7883509Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and a compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2007Date of Patent: February 8, 2011Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ferrante, Angie Mines, Anthony H. James, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders
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Publication number: 20090209961Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2009Publication date: August 20, 2009Inventors: Joseph FERRANTE, Angie Mines, Anthony H. James, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders
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Publication number: 20090143825Abstract: A distal tibia plating system includes anterolateral and medial plates. The anterolateral plate includes a shaft with both threaded first fastener holes and compression slots along its length. The head includes a first row of four threaded fastener holes arranged transversely to the longitudinal axis, a non-threaded compression screw hole, and a plurality of distal tabs. Each tab includes a ring with a single threaded fastener hole and a bridge that couples the ring to the distal end of the plate. The bridge is configured to bend preferentially in a desired direction and to allow tab removal. The medial plate is a low profile plate including a shaft and a relatively enlarged distal head. Several fasteners can be used with the plates. A plate holder is provided to maneuver the plates subcutaneously.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2007Publication date: June 4, 2009Inventors: Robert Graham, Cesare Cavallazzi, Marcus Bourda, G. Mark Lindsay, Edward Mebarak, Roy Sanders
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Publication number: 20090125069Abstract: A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Robert Sixto, JR., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Jose Luis Francese, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Scott Steinmann
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Publication number: 20090118769Abstract: A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Robert Sixto, JR., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Jose Luis Francese, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Scott Steinmann
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Publication number: 20090118768Abstract: A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Robert Sixto, JR., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Jose Luis Francese, Kyle B. Thomas, Sravanthi Avuthu, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Scott Steinmann
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Publication number: 20090118770Abstract: A system for the internal fixation of a fractured bone of an elbow joint of a patient includes at least one bone plate, each bone plate having a plurality of holes and generally configured to fit an anatomical surface of the fractured bone. The at least one plate is adapted to be customized to the shape of a patient's bone. The system also includes a plurality of fasteners including at least one locking fastener for attaching the bone plate to the bone. At least one of the holes is a threaded hole. Guides for plate benders, drills, and/or K-wires can be pre-assembled to the threaded holes, and the locking fastener can lock into any of the threaded holes after the guides are removed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 30, 2008Publication date: May 7, 2009Inventors: Robert Sixto, JR., Juergen A. Kortenbach, Sravanthi Avuthu, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Scott Steinmann
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Patent number: 7527627Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2004Date of Patent: May 5, 2009Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Joseph Ferrante, Angie Mines, Anthony H. James, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders
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Publication number: 20080281330Abstract: PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a perforating pin and equipment for perforation with which an accurate piercing region and piercing direction of a guiding pin can be easily specified at the neck of the femur or its surroundings and an advancing situation of the perforating pin can be confirmed when the perforating pin is pierced.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2006Publication date: November 13, 2008Inventors: Joseph M. Ferrante, N. Kelley Grusin, Angela B. Mines, Thomas Anthony Russell, Roy Sanders, James K. Rains, Darin Gerlach
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Patent number: 7410488Abstract: The present invention relates to a nail and fastener assembly for use in providing a stable construct for optimal fixation of the hindfoot and to methods for implanting the nail and fastener assembly. One embodiment of the nail and fastener assembly provides additional fixation, for example, in the form of one or more threaded bores, to hold the fasteners in a fixed position. Another embodiment provides angled bores to allow multi-planar and multi-axial implantation of the fasteners. In some instances, the fasteners may cross one or more articulating surfaces of the foot. For example, the fastener may traverse one or more of the calcaneo-cuboid and the talo-calcaneal articulating surfaces to aid in more secure stabilization of the hindfoot.Type: GrantFiled: February 18, 2005Date of Patent: August 12, 2008Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Si Janna, William Stewart, Roy Sanders
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Publication number: 20080188853Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 21, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Inventors: Joseph FERRANTE, Angie MINES, Anthony H. JAMES, Thomas A. RUSSELL, Roy SANDERS
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Patent number: 7344538Abstract: A fixation device for fixation and/or fusion of the bones and joints of the mid-foot includes a plate having a plurality of screw holes for attachment of the plate around the perimeter of the fusion site. Four screw holes are positioned at the corners of the plate and two screw holes are located at the opposite sides and mid-length of the plate. Four additional screw holes are defined at the interior of the plate to increase the number of points of attachment of the plate to the bones of the mid-foot or to increase the ability to stabilize multiple bone segments in the case of a difficult mid-foot fracture. The plate includes a plurality of cut-outs defined between or interior of the screw holes.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2005Date of Patent: March 18, 2008Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Mark Myerson, Priya Prasad, Roy Sanders, Chris Bremer
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Publication number: 20080004623Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are disclosed for treating fractures. The systems, devices and methods may include one or both of an implant, such as an intramedullary nail, and a fastening assembly, such as a lag screw and a compression screw assembly. The implant in some embodiments has a proximal section with a transverse aperture and a cross-section that may be shaped to more accurately conform to the anatomical shape of cortical bone and to provide additional strength and robustness in its lateral portions, preferably without requiring significant additional material. The fastening assembly may be received to slide, in a controlled way, in the transverse aperture of the implant. In some embodiments, the engaging member and the compression device are configured so that the compression device interacts with a portion of the implant and a portion of the engaging member to enable controlled movement between the first and second bone fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2007Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventors: Joseph Ferrante, Angie Mines, Anthony James, Thomas Russell, Roy Sanders
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Patent number: RE39995Abstract: A minimally invasive reaming assembly for creating an entry portal into the canal of a bone and for providing a working channel in which to ream the canal of a bone. The assembly includes a sleeve, a housing and an inner reamer. The sleeve is an elongated cylindrically-shaped hollow sleeve that has a proximal and a distal end, with the distal end having a plurality of cutting blades. The housing is attached to the sleeve and is generally cylindrical in shape and it has a top portion, a bottom portion and a through bore. The top portion includes a releasable locking mechanism for engaging the inner reamer within the housing. The inner reamer has an elongated cannulated body and proximal and distal ends. The distal end has a rotatable reaming head and the proximal end has a drill shaft and a connector for connection to a drill. A portion of the body includes an annular collar with a tab for engaging a notch in the housing.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2001Date of Patent: January 1, 2008Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: John Pepper, Thomas A. Russell, Roy Sanders, Christopher E. Johnson
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Patent number: D594123Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.Inventors: George J. Haidukewych, Roy Sanders, David M. Huebner, Cesare Cavallazzi
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Patent number: D594124Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2008Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.Inventors: David M. Huebner, Michael Wich, Roy Sanders, Marcus Bourda, Edward Mebarak