Patents by Inventor Scott Trenhaile

Scott Trenhaile 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: 11179266
    Abstract: Devices to secure the hand of a patient to a limb positioning device while evenly distributing the applied traction load across the patient's hand and wrist are disclosed. The hand is placed in the open position into a soft mitten, while an anatomically-shaped plate is attached to the mitten for supporting the palm of the hand in the open position. Straps are then secured around the patient's wrist and hand. Finally, the entire device is overwrapped an elastic bandage and secured to the limb positioning device. When traction is applied, the shape of the plate, the construction of the mitten, and the straps combine to allow low-contact pressure across the patient's hand and wrist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel Zahynacz, William D. Obendorf, Graham Smith, Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20190133808
    Abstract: Devices to secure the hand of a patient to a limb positioning device while evenly distributing the applied traction load across the patient's hand and wrist are disclosed. The hand is placed in the open position into a soft mitten, while an anatomically-shaped plate is attached to the mitten for supporting the palm of the hand in the open position. Straps are then secured around the patient's wrist and hand. Finally, the entire device is overwrapped an elastic bandage and secured to the limb positioning device. When traction is applied, the shape of the plate, the construction of the mitten, and the straps combine to allow low-contact pressure across the patient's hand and wrist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2018
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel Zahynacz, William D. Obendorf, Graham Smith, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 9913709
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to instruments and methods for manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instruments and methods may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft may include a tip with at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 9872688
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument and method of manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument and related method may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2018
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 9770324
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fixation device. The fixation device includes a base portion having a first leg, a second leg, and a groove located between the first and second legs, and a top portion extending from the base portion. A method of tissue repair and a kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Trenhaile, Thomas C. May
  • Publication number: 20170007393
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to instruments and methods for manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instruments and methods may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft may include a tip with at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2016
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 9480499
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument and method of manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument and related method may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20160095693
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fixation device. The fixation device includes a base portion having a first leg, a second leg, and a groove located between the first and second legs, and a top portion extending from the base portion. A method of tissue repair and a kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2015
    Publication date: April 7, 2016
    Inventors: Scott Trenhaile, Thomas C. May
  • Patent number: 9241783
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fixation device. The fixation device includes a base portion having a first leg, a second leg, and a groove located between the first and second legs, and a top portion extending from the base portion. A method of tissue repair and a kit are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2009
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott Trenhaile, Thomas C. May
  • Publication number: 20150250487
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument and method of manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument and related method may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2015
    Publication date: September 10, 2015
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20150173741
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument and method of manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument and related method may include use of a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Mark E. Housman, Paul S. Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 9060748
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument for manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument includes a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Housman, Paul Steven Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 8707464
    Abstract: A surgical garment includes an undergarment and an outer garment configured to be worn over the undergarment. The undergarment includes a brassiere including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder strap extending from a top portion of a first side of the front panel to a top portion of a first side of the back panel, a width of elastic material extending along a bottom of the front and back panels, and a releasable fastening system releasably coupling a side portion of the first side of the front panel with a side portion of the first side of the back panel. The outer garment includes a torso portion and removable shoulder portions extending from the torso portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 8, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 8414352
    Abstract: A surgical garment includes an undergarment and an outer garment configured to be worn over the undergarment. The undergarment includes a brassiere including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder strap extending from a top portion of a first side of the front panel to a top portion of a first side of the back panel, a width of elastic material extending along a bottom of the front and back panels, and a releasable fastening system releasably coupling a side portion of the first side of the front panel with a side portion of the first side of the back panel. The outer garment includes a torso portion and removable shoulder portions extending from the torso portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Patent number: 8382799
    Abstract: A variable tension post fixation device includes an outer body including a shaft, a tip, and a central core, and an inner body including a suture hole and configured to be advanceable within the central core, wherein the outer body is configured for allowing insertion of the outer body into a pilot hole in a bone, and wherein the outer body and inner body cooperate to secure sutures in the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20120029562
    Abstract: A biologic anchor delivery system includes an exteriorly threaded cylindrical anchor having a plurality of fenestrations formed through a wall thereof, a driver to releasably engage the anchor and rotate the anchor, and a sheath to concentrically receive the driver and releasably connect with a proximal end of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20100318106
    Abstract: A suture loop isometer includes an elongated body; a first loop provided at one end of the elongated body; a T-bar provided at an opposite end of the elongated body; at least one leg extended from one end of the T-bar; and a second loop provided at an end of the at least one leg.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Applicant: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20100286733
    Abstract: A device for sizing and implanting meniscus graft tissue includes a curvilinear tray having an inner curvature edge and an outer curvature edge opposite the inner curvature edge, a top surface and a bottom surface opposite the top surface, and at least one opening formed therethrough between the top surface and the bottom surface to capture at least one element configured to releasably secure the meniscus graft tissue to the curvilinear tray; and an elongated handle extending from the curvilinear tray and including an angled shaft terminating in a handle end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2010
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20100241124
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to an instrument for manipulating soft tissue during a soft tissue repair procedure. The instrument includes a handle and a shaft coupled to the handle, the shaft including a proximal portion and a distal portion, wherein the distal portion of the shaft comprises a tip including at least two prongs and a channel located between the prongs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 23, 2010
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Edwin Housman, Paul Steven Vincuilla, Nikhil N. Verma, Scott Trenhaile
  • Publication number: 20100105283
    Abstract: A surgical garment includes an undergarment and an outer garment configured to be worn over the undergarment. The undergarment includes a brassiere including a front panel, a back panel, a shoulder strap extending from a top portion of a first side of the front panel to a top portion of a first side of the back panel, a width of elastic material extending along a bottom of the front and back panels, and a releasable fastening system releasably coupling a side portion of the first side of the front panel with a side portion of the first side of the back panel. The outer garment includes a torso portion and removable shoulder portions extending from the torso portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: Rockford Orthopaedic Sports Medicine Services, LLC
    Inventor: Scott Trenhaile