Patents by Inventor Ryan A. Lloyd
Ryan A. Lloyd 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: 20160368718Abstract: There is provided a conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, there is provided a conveyor system that includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2016Publication date: December 22, 2016Inventors: Albert John KLEINIKKINK, Donald James MOWAT, Ryan Lloyd Willis Arthur SCOTT
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Publication number: 20160302870Abstract: Alignment precision technology, in which a system accesses image data of a bone to which a reference marker array is fixed. The system generates a three-dimensional representation of the bone and the reference markers, defines a coordinate system for the three-dimensional representation, and determines locations of the reference markers relative to the coordinate system. The system accesses intra-operative image data that includes the bone and a mobile marker array that is attached to an instrument used in a surgical procedure. The system co-registers the intra-operative image data with the three-dimensional representation by matching the reference markers included in the intra-operative image data to the locations of the reference markers. The system determines locations of the mobile markers in the co-registered image and determines a three-dimensional spatial position and orientation of the instrument relative to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 7, 2015Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Ryan Lloyd Landon, Brian William McKinnon
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Patent number: 9428347Abstract: A conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, a conveyor system includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: ATS AUTOMATION TOOLING SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Albert John Kleinikkink, Donald James Mowat, Ryan Lloyd Willis Arthur Scott
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Patent number: 9364372Abstract: Safety glasses verification methods and devices are described herein. One method in accordance with the present disclosure includes capturing an RGB image of an individual, capturing an infrared (IR) image of the individual, and verifying safety glasses are being worn by the individual based on the RGB image and the IR image.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2012Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Scott McCloskey, Ryan A. Lloyd
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Patent number: 9301846Abstract: There are provided various embodiments of medical instruments to perform knee surgery. In one embodiment a finned platform for mounting a cutting block is provided. The finned platform can be used on either a femur or tibia to allow for the proper cuts when performing a knee surgery. In another embodiment, a tibial trial is shown having a fin. The fin is useful to reinforce the bone to reduce the risk of fracture during bone preparation. In another embodiment, a reamer is provided having a plurality of cutting flutes. It may be desirable to utilize a guide with the reamer to allow the reamer to cut a noncircular portion of the tibial bone. In yet another embodiment, a plurality of fixation pegs are provided on the tibial implant to allow for easy removal of such implant if a revision surgery becomes necessary.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2011Date of Patent: April 5, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20150223900Abstract: Patient specific implant technology, in which an outline representation of a portion of an outer surface of a periphery of a bone volume is determined and the outline representation is used in operations related to implant matching. In addition, an instrument may be made to match a perimeter shape of a Patient Specific Knee Implant with features for locating holes in a distal femur such that posts or lugs in a femoral implant locate the femoral implant centered medial-laterally within an acceptable degree of precision to prevent overhang of either the side of the femoral implant over the perimeter of the distal femur bone resections. Further, a two-dimensional outline representation may be segmented into segments that correspond to resection cuts used in fitting an implant on a portion of a bone and operations related to implant matching may be performed based on the segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2013Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: James Bennett Wiebe, III, Ryan Lloyd Landon, Brian William McKinnon, Randy C. Winebarger, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca, Roger Ryan Dees, Jr., William L. Bowers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20150027860Abstract: There is provided a conveyor system including: a track comprising a first magnetic element; and a moving element comprising a second magnetic element for interacting with the track to provide a magnetic force that retains the moving element on the track; wherein absent the magnetic force, the moving element is released from the track. In another aspect, there is provided a conveyor system that includes: a track having at least one guide rail; and a moving element; wherein a magnetic force controls movement of the moving element in a direction of travel and the magnetic force supports the moving element in a second direction perpendicular to the direction of travel; and wherein the at least one guide rail supports the moving element in a third direction perpendicular to both the direction of travel and the second direction.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2014Publication date: January 29, 2015Inventors: Albert John KLEINIKKINK, Donald James MOWAT, Ryan Lloyd Willis Arthur SCOTT
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Publication number: 20140371896Abstract: The present disclosure allows for more controlled modification of the input data to a Rapid Manufacturing Technologies (RMT) machinery to compensate for systematic error of the manufacturing process, such as directional build discrepancies, by performing the opposite effect to the input data.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2013Publication date: December 18, 2014Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Patent number: 8734450Abstract: There is provided a surgical saw blade for use in orthopaedic surgery. The saw blade comprising: a mounting cavity having a first substantially triangular-shaped opening and a second substantially triangular-shaped opening in communication with, and inverted relative to, the first opening, the first and second opening collectively define two mounting slots that form an angle relative to one another. In some embodiments, the planar portion further comprises an offset planar shelf. The offset shelf may be oriented along the length of the planar portion to allow for longitudinal reciprocation or may be oriented across the width of the planar portion to allow for lateral reciprocation.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20130342653Abstract: Cargo presence detection systems and methods are described herein. One cargo presence detection system includes one or more sensors positioned in an interior space of a container, and arranged to provide spatial data about at least a portion of the interior space of the container and a detection component that receives the spatial data from the one or more sensors and identifies if one or more cargo items are present in the interior space of the container based on analysis of the spatial data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Inventors: Scott McCloskey, Pedro Davalos, Ryan A. Lloyd
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Publication number: 20130226190Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: August 29, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Brian W. Mckinnon, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca, Randy C. Winebarger, William L. Bowers, JR., James Bennett Wiebe, III, Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Sean M. Haddock, Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20130203031Abstract: Systems and methods for optimizing parameters of an orthopaedic procedure for a particular patient, including parameters relating to the anatomic and biomechanic fit of an implant or implant system implanted into the patient's joint. These systems and methods may utilize patient-specific information gathered pre-operatively in conjunction with optimization algorithms to determine an optimal implant design and an optimal position and orientation for implantation of the implant into the particular patient's joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: August 8, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Brian W. Mckinnon, Ruxandra Cristiana Marinescu Tanasoca, Randy C. Winebarger, William L. Bowers, JR., James Bennett Wiebe, III, Nathaniel Milton Lenz, Zachary Christopher Wilkinson, Sean M. Haddock, Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20130166035Abstract: A patellar implant is provided being of a two part construction having a strong base portion 32, 54, 72 and 92 (manufactured from a metal material or other medical grade strong material) with a molder outer material 34, 62, 80 and 100 (manufactured from a polymeric material or other softer, smoother material) at least on one side to provide a smooth friction surface to contact the femoral portion of a patient's knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW INCInventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20130166034Abstract: There are provided various embodiments of medical instruments to perform knee surgery. In one embodiment a finned platform for mounting a cutting block is provided. The finned platform can be used don either a femor or tibia to allow for the proper cuts when performing a knee surgery. In another embodiment, a tibial trial is shown having a fin. The fin is useful to reinforce the bone to reduce the risk of fracture during bone preparation. In another embodiment, a reamer is provided having a plurality of cutting flutes. It may be desirable to utilize a guide with the reamer to allow the reamer to cut a noncircular portion of the tibial bone. In yet another embodiment, a plurality of fixation pegs are provided on the tibial implant to allow for easy removal of such implant if a revision surgery becomes necessary.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2011Publication date: June 27, 2013Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Ryan Lloyd Landon
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Publication number: 20130101158Abstract: Devices, methods, and systems for determining dimensions associated with an object are described herein. One system includes a range camera configured to produce a range image of an area in which the object is located, and a computing device configured to determine the dimensions of the object based, at least in part, on the range image.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2011Publication date: April 25, 2013Applicant: Honeywell International Inc.Inventors: Ryan A. Lloyd, Scott McCloskey
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Publication number: 20120041443Abstract: There is provided a surgical saw blade for use in orthopaedic surgery. The saw blade comprising: a mounting cavity having a first substantially triangular-shaped opening and a second substantially triangular-shaped opening in communication with, and inverted relative to, the first opening, the first and second opening collectively define two mounting slots that form an angle relative to one another. In some embodiments, the planar portion further comprises an offset planar shelf. The offset shelf may be oriented along the length of the planar portion to allow for longitudinal reciprocation or may be oriented across the width of the planar portion to allow for lateral reciprocation.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Ryan Lloyd LANDON
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Publication number: 20120041564Abstract: There is provided a tibial component comprising: a tibial tray with an inferior side; and a support member connected to the inferior side of the tibial tray, the support member having a stem portion, the support member further comprising at least one opening. In one embodiment, the at least one opening is constructed and arranged to receive a sawblade or an osteotome. In another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material but is radio-lucent. In yet another embodiment, the at least one opening is comprised of solid material and is frangible.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 16, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Ryan Lloyd LANDON