Patents by Inventor Shawn Martin Gargac

Shawn Martin Gargac 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).

  • Publication number: 20240008995
    Abstract: Various embodiments of novel glenoid implant for replacing a portion of an articulation surface of a joint that provide various enhancements for glenoid implants is disclosed. Some examples of enhancements are improved quality of the primary fixation of glenoid implants and improved revisability of glenoid implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2021
    Publication date: January 11, 2024
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Shawn Martin GARGAC, Alexander Paul WOLFE, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER, Robert COURTNEY, Alan IMM, Benjamin DASSONVILLE, Gilles HENRY, David R. STUMP, Vincent COULANGE, Vincent GABORIT
  • Publication number: 20230270564
    Abstract: Provided is a method for converting a modular anatomic shoulder implant to a modular reverse shoulder implant, wherein the modular anatomic shoulder implant and the modular reverse shoulder implant have novel configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: STRYKER EUROPEAN OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Shawn Martin GARGAC
  • Patent number: 11679006
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TORNIER ORTHOPEDICS IRELAND, LTD.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Publication number: 20200368031
    Abstract: A glenoid implant including a base plate and an articular component. The base plate can include a body and a support structure extending from a distal surface of the body. The body can include a plurality of openings. The articular component can be configured to removably couple to the base plate. The articular component can include a recessed portion configured to at least partially receive the body of the base plate. At least one engagement structure can protrude from a distal facing surface of the recessed portion. Each engagement structure can correspond to one of the plurality of openings in the body. A distal face of the articular component surrounding the recessed portion can be configured to abut the subchondral bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2020
    Publication date: November 26, 2020
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Patent number: 10722374
    Abstract: A glenoid implant including a base plate and an articular component. The base plate can include a body and a support structure extending from a distal surface of the body. The body can include a plurality of openings. The articular component can be configured to removably couple to the base plate. The articular component can include a recessed portion configured to at least partially receive the body of the base plate. At least one engagement structure can protrude from a distal facing surface of the recessed portion. Each engagement structure can correspond to one of the plurality of openings in the body. A distal face of the articular component surrounding the recessed portion can be configured to abut the subchondral bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2020
    Assignee: Tornier, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Publication number: 20200214847
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatio
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Publication date: July 9, 2020
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Patent number: 10548737
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 4, 2020
    Assignee: Tornier Orthopedics Ireland Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Patent number: 9498344
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: TORNIER ORTHOPEDICS IRELAND, LTD.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Publication number: 20160324649
    Abstract: A glenoid implant including a base plate and an articular component. The base plate can include a body and a support structure extending from a distal surface of the body. The body can include a plurality of openings. The articular component can be configured to removably couple to the base plate. The articular component can include a recessed portion configured to at least partially receive the body of the base plate. At least one engagement structure can protrude from a distal facing surface of the recessed portion. Each engagement structure can correspond to one of the plurality of openings in the body. A distal face of the articular component surrounding the recessed portion can be configured to abut the subchondral bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Publication number: 20140236304
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatio
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Tornier Orthopedics Ireland Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac