Patents by Inventor Ryan E. Yearsley
Ryan E. Yearsley 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: 20240090891Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixation device including a sleeve member including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, and at least two openings positioned along the length and extending from the interior and through the exterior surface; and a filament including a first free end and a second free end and a length therebetween, the filament positioned relative to the sleeve member such that the free ends extend from the sleeve member at the first and second ends of the sleeve member, the filament being disposed inside the interior from the first end to a first opening, outside the sleeve member from the first opening to a second opening, and inside the interior from the second opening to the second end of the sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 27, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 11844508Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixation device including a sleeve member including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, and at least two openings positioned along the length and extending from the interior and through the exterior surface; and a filament including a first free end and a second free end and a length therebetween, the filament positioned relative to the sleeve member such that the free ends extend from the sleeve member at the first and second ends of the sleeve member, the filament being disposed inside the interior from the first end to a first opening, outside the sleeve member from the first opening to a second opening, and inside the interior from the second opening to the second end of the sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2019Date of Patent: December 19, 2023Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Publication number: 20200029954Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixation device including a sleeve member including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, and at least two openings positioned along the length and extending from the interior and through the exterior surface; and a filament including a first free end and a second free end and a length therebetween, the filament positioned relative to the sleeve member such that the free ends extend from the sleeve member at the first and second ends of the sleeve member, the filament being disposed inside the interior from the first end to a first opening, outside the sleeve member from the first opening to a second opening, and inside the interior from the second opening to the second end of the sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2019Publication date: January 30, 2020Inventors: José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 10448944Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a filamentary fixation system including a sleeve formed of filamentary material including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, the sleeve having a coating adapted to allow for tissue ingrowth, and a filament formed of filamentary material including a first free end and a second free end, and a length therebetween, at least a portion of the filament positioned within the interior of the sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: August 22, 2016Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Publication number: 20170086814Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percutaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: March 30, 2017Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Publication number: 20160354079Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention includes a filamentary fixation system including a sleeve formed of filamentary material including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, the sleeve having a coating adapted to allow for tissue ingrowth, and a filament formed of filamentary material including a first free end and a second free end, and a length therebetween, at least a portion of the filament positioned within the interior of the sleeve.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 9445803Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixation device including a sleeve member including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, and at least two openings positioned along the length and extending from the interior and through the exterior surface; and a filament including a first free end and a second free end and a length therebetween, the filament positioned relative to the sleeve member such that the free ends extend from the sleeve member at the first and second ends of the sleeve member, the filament being disposed inside the interior from the first end to a first opening, outside the sleeve member from the first opening to a second opening, and inside the interior from the second opening to the second end of the sleeve member.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2011Date of Patent: September 20, 2016Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Jose Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Publication number: 20160144066Abstract: In one embodiment, the present invention is a method of preparing a bioactive filamentary fixation device in situ, including (a) providing a filamentary fixation device including a sleeve member and a filament; (b) providing a physiological solution; (c) providing bioactive material; (d) wetting the sleeve of the fixation device with the physiological solution to produce a wetted sleeve; and (e) applying the bioactive material to the wetted sleeve to coat the sleeve, thus producing a bioactive filamentary fixation device at the time of surgery in situ.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 25, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: Marc Long, José Raúl Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 8911474Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a suture anchor into an internal anatomical site through a cannula, or percutaneously, has a curved hollow guide for insertion into the cannula and/or tissue. The guide has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a “parabolic” shape for engaging the intended anatomical site such as a glenoid. A flexible obturator is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end to facilitate insertion of the guide through the cannula. A flexible drill is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal to the distal end once the guide is in place. A flexible inserter is provided for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: December 16, 2014Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, M. Mary Sinnott
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Publication number: 20140207188Abstract: A suture retaining device, which has an elongate body having a cross section that is at least partially circular, and a head portion joined to the elongate body. The head portion has a sidewall that defines a cavity for receipt of a suture. The sidewall also has an internal surface that is at least partially flat, and the cavity is enclosed by the sidewall. The suture retaining device may be utilized in conjunction with a suture passing device, which has a body that includes a distal end, proximal end and outer surface; an internal passageway extending through the body from the distal end to the proximal end; and a contoured portion defining a recess in the body, the recess extending radially from the outer surface to the internal passageway, the contoured portion is homogenous.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2013Publication date: July 24, 2014Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Ryan E. Yearsley, Curtis Custer Edwards
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Publication number: 20130131722Abstract: In one embodiment of the present invention, a fixation device including a sleeve member including an interior and an exterior surface along a length defined between a first end and a second end, and at least two openings positioned along the length and extending from the interior and through the exterior surface; and a filament including a first free end and a second free end and a length therebetween, the filament positioned relative to the sleeve member such that the free ends extend from the sleeve member at the first and second ends of the sleeve member, the filament being disposed inside the interior from the first end to a first opening, outside the sleeve member from the first opening to a second opening, and inside the interior from the second opening to the second end of the sleeve member.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2011Publication date: May 23, 2013Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Jose Raul Marchand, Ryan E. Yearsley, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 8439947Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percautaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Publication number: 20110251626Abstract: A surgical instrument and method of using same are provided. The instrument includes a jaw portion extending along an axis and a handle portion rotatably connected with the jaw portion and configured to at least partially rotate about the axis with respect to the jaw portion. A needle assembly can be configured to pass through the jaw portion and along the axis by cooperation with the handle portion. The jaw portion, or a shaft portion connecting the jaw portion and the handle portion, can include at least one spring-assisted bearing and the handle portion can include at least one depression configured to engage the at least one spring-assisted bearing in an orientation that temporarily locks the shaft portion with respect to handle portion. A method includes rotating the handle portion with respect to the jaw portion and actuating the instrument to pass a portion of a suture through tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2011Publication date: October 13, 2011Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.Inventors: Jeffrey Wyman, Ryan E. Yearsley, Jeremy Dirk Borchert, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Patent number: 7988697Abstract: A system for securing a graft within a bone includes a tubular cross pin having an interior surface bounding a passageway extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the distal end terminating at a distal end face. A guide pin has an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the exterior surface including an outwardly projecting shoulder. The guide pin is removably received within the passageway of the cross pin such that the distal end face of the cross pin biases against the shoulder and a proximal portion of the guide pin freely projects beyond the proximal end of the cross pin.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 2006Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Stryker EndoscopyInventors: M. Todd Miller, Ryan E. Yearsley, Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20110015674Abstract: An apparatus for inserting a suture anchor into an internal anatomical site through a cannula, or percutaneously, has a curved hollow guide for insertion into the cannula and/or tissue. The guide has a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end has a “parabolic ” shape for engaging the intended anatomical site such as a glenoid. A flexible obturator is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end to facilitate insertion of the guide through the cannula. A flexible drill is insertable through the curved guide from the proximal to the distal end once the guide is in place. A flexible inserter is provided for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, M. Mary Sinnott
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Publication number: 20110015675Abstract: A system for implanting an anchor into bone, the system comprising a curved cannulated guide for percautaneous insertion, having a proximal end and a distal end; a flexible drill insertable through the curved guide from the proximal end to the distal end, the flexible drill having a shaft having a flexible portion; and a flexible inserter for inserting a suture anchor into a bore at the anatomical site formed by the flexible drill, the flexible inserter having a shaft having a flexible portion, wherein the flexible portions of both the flexible drill and flexible inserter include a series of discrete, interlocking segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: January 20, 2011Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Bryan Patrick Howard, Ryan E. Yearsley, M. Todd Miller, Wayne K. Auge, II, Chad Lewis, Daniel F. Justin, Margaret Mary Sinnott
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Patent number: 7588595Abstract: A system for securing a graft within a bone includes a tubular cross pin having an interior surface bounding a passageway extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the distal end terminating at a distal end face. A guide pin has an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the exterior surface including an outwardly projecting shoulder. The guide pin is removably received within the passageway of the cross pin such that the distal end face of the cross pin biases against the shoulder and a proximal portion of the guide pin freely projects beyond the proximal end of the cross pin.Type: GrantFiled: October 29, 2002Date of Patent: September 15, 2009Assignee: Stryker EndoscopyInventors: M. Todd Miller, Ryan E. Yearsley, Lonnie E. Paulos
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Publication number: 20040092936Abstract: A system for securing a graft within a bone includes a tubular cross pin having an interior surface bounding a passageway extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the distal end terminating at a distal end face. A guide pin has an exterior surface extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the exterior surface including an outwardly projecting shoulder. The guide pin is removably received within the passageway of the cross pin such that the distal end face of the cross pin biases against the shoulder and a proximal portion of the guide pin freely projects beyond the proximal end of the cross pin.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 29, 2002Publication date: May 13, 2004Applicant: Stryker EndoscopyInventors: M. Todd Miller, Ryan E. Yearsley, Lonnie E. Paulos