Patents by Inventor Ryan C. Keefer

Ryan C. Keefer 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).

  • Patent number: 10213310
    Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery. The orthopedic prosthesis includes a metallic foam shell and a metallic core. The metallic core includes a neck configured to receive a femoral head component and a stem extending through the metallic foam shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: John M. Armacost, Ryan C. Keefer, Jeffrey A. McAnelly
  • Patent number: 10206579
    Abstract: Methods for performing orthopedic surgical procedures including generating scan data from the intra-operatives scans and comparing the scan data to a surgical plan are disclosed. The scan data and other feedback data are used to validate the position and orientation of orthopedic prosthetic component implanted in a body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2019
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan C. Keefer
  • Publication number: 20180368687
    Abstract: Methods for performing orthopaedic surgical procedures including generating scan data from the intra-operatives scans and comparing the scan data to a surgical plan are disclosed. The scan data and other feedback data are used to validate the position and orientation of orthopaedic prosthetic component implanted in a body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2018
    Publication date: December 27, 2018
    Inventor: Ryan C. Keefer
  • Patent number: 10105230
    Abstract: A kit for use in arthroplasty. The kit including a shell which has a shell locking section. The kit further including a liner adapted to be inserted into the shell. The liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is generally concave. The outer surface is adapted to engage the shell, and includes a liner locking section and a curved section. The curved section has a radius. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are adapted to engage one another. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are self-locking tapers. The curved section extends tangentially from the liner locking section at a first transition point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John M Armacost, James A Caywood, Ryan C Keefer
  • Publication number: 20180296230
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopaedic surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Ryan C. Keefer, Lauren Flakne, John Cuneo, Michael J. Fortin, Thomas J. Blumenfeld, Robert T. Trousdale
  • Patent number: 10085645
    Abstract: Methods for performing orthopaedic surgical procedures using a handheld scanner are disclosed. The methods include, generally, performing one or more intra-operative scans using a handheld scanner, generating scan data from the intra-operatives scans, and comparing the scan data to a surgical plan. The scan data and other feedback data are used to validate the position and orientation of orthopaedic prosthetic component implanted in a body of the patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan C. Keefer
  • Publication number: 20180250023
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 8, 2018
    Publication date: September 6, 2018
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9999428
    Abstract: An orthopedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopedic surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Keefer, Lauren Flakne, John Cuneo, Michael J. Fortin, Thomas J. Blumenfeld, Robert T. Trousdale
  • Patent number: 9962173
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Patent number: 9826987
    Abstract: Reciprocating rasps for the surgical preparation of the bone prior to the implantation of a glenoid or acetabular component with complex geometry are disclosed. Surgical methods for the use of such reciprocating rasps are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Ryan C. Keefer, Sarah M. Anthony, Conrad L. Klotz, Kyle E. Lappin, Van A. Flamion, James A. Caywood, Francisco A. Amaral, Michael J. Fortin, Gabriel M. Surma, Joanna L. Surma
  • Publication number: 20170325963
    Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery includes an implantable stem component. The implantable stem component includes a core and a shell extending over the core. The shell includes a polymeric material and is configured to receive a femoral head component. Metal foam may extend over a portion of the shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: November 16, 2017
    Inventors: John M. Armacost, Ryan C. Keefer, Jeffrey A. McAnelly
  • Patent number: 9717597
    Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for use in a hip replacement surgery includes an implantable stem component. The implantable stem component includes a core and a shell extending over the core. The shell includes a polymeric material and is configured to receive a femoral head component. Metal foam may extend over a portion of the shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John M. Armacost, Ryan C. Keefer, Jeffrey A. McAnelly
  • Publication number: 20170164960
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopaedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2017
    Publication date: June 15, 2017
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20170143496
    Abstract: A kit for use in arthroplasty. The kit including a shell which has a shell locking section. The kit further including a liner adapted to be inserted into the shell. The liner includes an inner surface and an outer surface, wherein the inner surface is generally concave. The outer surface is adapted to engage the shell, and includes a liner locking section and a curved section. The curved section has a radius. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are adapted to engage one another. The shell locking section and the liner locking section are self-locking tapers. The curved section extends tangentially from the liner locking section at a first transition point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: JOHN M ARMACOST, JAMES A CAYWOOD, RYAN C KEEFER
  • Publication number: 20170086674
    Abstract: Methods for performing orthopaedic surgical procedures using a handheld scanner are disclosed. The methods include, generally, performing one or more intra-operative scans using a handheld scanner, generating scan data from the intra-operatives scans, and comparing the scan data to a surgical plan. The scan data and other feedback data are used to validate the position and orientation of orthopaedic prosthetic component implanted in a body of the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2015
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventor: Ryan C. Keefer
  • Patent number: 9592126
    Abstract: A liner adapted for insertion into an acetabular shell for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner includes a concave inner surface adapted to engage a femoral head. The liner also includes an outer surface adapted to engage the acetabular shell and a rim that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The outer surface includes a locking section extending from the rim, a composite-curved section extending from the locking section at a first transition point, and a dome section extending from the composite-curved section, wherein at the first transition point, the composite-curved section is tangential to the locking section.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: March 14, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: John M Armacost, James A Caywood, Ryan C Keefer
  • Patent number: 9579113
    Abstract: A method of surgically preparing a proximal end of a tibia includes inserting an intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument into a medullary canal of the tibia, securing an attachment device to the intramedullary orthopedic surgical instrument, attaching a cutting block to the attachment device, resecting the proximal end of the tibia using the cutting block to form a surgically-prepared surface, positioning a tibial base trial on the surgically-prepared surface, and inserting a keel punch through a slot defined in the tibial base trial and into the surgically-prepared surface of the tibia.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Kyle B. Thomas, Todd A. Kilpela, Steven P. Gowers, Ryan C. Keefer, William R. Macumber, Jonathan C. Lee, Lisa M. Robertson
  • Publication number: 20170000503
    Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system for use in preparing a patient's bone is disclosed. The surgical instrument includes a cutting guide block configured to be secured to a surgically-prepared surface of the patient's bone, and a cutting tool to be used in conjunction with the cutting guide block to resect a section of the patient's bone. A method of performing an orthopaedic surgery is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: January 5, 2017
    Inventors: Ryan C. Keefer, Lauren Penley, John Cuneo, Michael J. Fortin, Thomas J. Blumenfeld, Robert T. Trousdale
  • Patent number: 9492182
    Abstract: A customized patient-specific orthopaedic instrument for facilitating implantation of an acetabular cup prosthesis in a coxal bone of a patient and method of use is disclosed. The customized patient-specific orthopaedic instrument includes a customized patient-specific acetabular reaming guide. The customized patient-specific acetabular reaming guide includes a longitudinal passageway for an acetabular reamer and a plurality of arms with attached feet. Each foot of the reaming guide is positioned relative to the body based on the contours of the coxal bone of the patient and a predetermined degree of version and inclination angles of the acetabular cup prosthesis when implanted in the patient's coxal bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventor: Ryan C. Keefer
  • Publication number: 20160158017
    Abstract: A liner adapted for insertion into an acetabular shell for use in hip arthroplasty. The liner includes a concave inner surface adapted to engage a femoral head. The liner also includes an outer surface adapted to engage the acetabular shell and a rim that extends between the inner surface and the outer surface. The outer surface includes a locking section extending from the rim, a composite-curved section extending from the locking section at a first transition point, and a dome section extending from the composite-curved section, wherein at the first transition point, the composite-curved section is tangential to the locking section.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2015
    Publication date: June 9, 2016
    Inventors: John M. Armacost, James A. Caywood, Ryan C. Keefer