Patents by Inventor Terry McLean
Terry McLean 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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Patent number: 10240900Abstract: Systems and methods that can be used in lightweight vehicles, such as lightweight small Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) vehicles, and can provide small, lightweight weapons capable of “Fire and Forget” type performance to defeat the next generation “Swarm Weapon Systems”, such as, groups of high speed attack boats armed with anti ship weapons, are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2016Date of Patent: March 26, 2019Assignee: Raytheon CompanyInventors: John L. Tomich, William M. Casey, Colin M. Johnston, Raymond Samaniego, David Fluckiger, Terry McLean
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Publication number: 20170227330Abstract: Systems and methods that can be used in lightweight vehicles, such as lightweight small Armed Aerial Scout (AAS) vehicles, and can provide small, lightweight weapons capable of “Fire and Forget” type performance to defeat the next generation “Swarm Weapon Systems”, such as, groups of high speed attack boats armed with anti ship weapons, are disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2016Publication date: August 10, 2017Inventors: John L. Tomich, William M. Casey, Colin M. Johnston, Raymond Samaniego, David Fluckiger, Terry McLean
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Patent number: 8790412Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional constrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2011Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Terry McLean
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Patent number: 8753404Abstract: Bipolar prostheses which include various structures and other techniques for optimizing material wear and mechanical strength properties. Such prostheses feature, for example, improved resistance to polyethylene wear while also reducing potential for dislocation of the femoral stem from the prosthesis. Such techniques and structures include varying wear resistance and mechanical strength treatment in various components of the prostheses or portions of those components as desired to improve, accentuate or optimize wear performance and dislocation reduction, locking ring structural features, structures for retaining locking rings in the bipolar prosthesis shell, and structures for limiting or reducing movement or rotation of locking rings and liners in bipolar prosthesis shells.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2005Date of Patent: June 17, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Kelman
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Patent number: 8603182Abstract: Bipolar prostheses which include various structures and other techniques for optimizing material wear and mechanical strength properties. Such prostheses feature, for example, improved resistance to polyethylene wear while also reducing potential for dislocation of the femoral stem from the prosthesis. Such techniques and structures include varying wear resistance and mechanical strength treatment in various components of the prostheses or portions of those components as desired to improve, accentuate or optimize wear performance and dislocation reduction, locking ring structural features, structures for retaining locking rings in the bipolar prosthesis shell, and structures for limiting or reducing movement or rotation of locking rings and liners in bipolar prosthesis shells.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2007Date of Patent: December 10, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Kelman
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Publication number: 20120022661Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional constrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Terry McLean
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Patent number: 8100984Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: August 9, 2004Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Vogel
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Publication number: 20120000058Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Richard LAMBERT, Terry MCLEAN, David VOGEL
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Publication number: 20110123395Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Vogel
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Publication number: 20100241238Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional constrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Terry MCLEAN
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Publication number: 20100234963Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional constrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: Terry McLean
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Publication number: 20080125866Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional contrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2008Publication date: May 29, 2008Inventor: Terry McLean
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Patent number: 7335231Abstract: Methods, systems and devices for preventing prosthetic articulating surfaces from separating from each other. A containment system according to one embodiment seeks to prevent an implant stem head from dislocating from a prosthetic component while providing an increased range of motion over conventional contrained components. In one embodiment, an implant structural member includes a cavity and an opening having a lip, including a web along a portion of the lip. An implant stem head has a cooperating surface that corresponds with the web, so that when the cooperating surface of the implant stem head is aligned with the web, the head may be inserted into the implant structural member. The implant stem head is then rotated and the femoral stem component attached, thereby preventing dislocation of the head.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2004Date of Patent: February 26, 2008Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Terry McLean
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Publication number: 20080015707Abstract: Bipolar prostheses which include various structures and other techniques for optimizing material wear and mechanical strength properties. Such prostheses feature, for example, improved resistance to polyethylene wear while also reducing potential for dislocation of the femoral stem from the prosthesis. Such techniques and structures include varying wear resistance and mechanical strength treatment in various components of the prostheses or portions of those components as desired to improve, accentuate or optimize wear performance and dislocation reduction, locking ring structural features, structures for retaining locking rings in the bipolar prosthesis shell, and structures for limiting or reducing movement or rotation of locking rings and liners in bipolar prosthesis shells.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Kelman
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Patent number: 7250054Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. Systems and methods provide a clamping body, a clamping mechanism, and a force application member that cooperate to allow tensioning and re-tensioning of a surgical cable.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2002Date of Patent: July 31, 2007Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: C. Wayne Allen, Kevin Belew, Alisha Bergin, Phil Frederick, Jerry L. Jones, David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Terry McLean, Jeffrey J. Shea
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Publication number: 20070122305Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2006Publication date: May 31, 2007Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Vogel
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Publication number: 20070118229Abstract: An intramedullary implant for mounting within an intramedullary canal of a bone is disclosed. The intramedullary implant includes a lower stem portion, an upper stem portion, and a modular sleeve body. The modular sleeve body is connected to one of the lower stem portion or the upper stem portion. The sleeve body includes an inner portion that covers at least a segment of the upper stem portion and has one or more longitudinally extending bone engagement members for engagement with the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 19, 2007Publication date: May 24, 2007Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Alisha Bergin, Jerry Jones, David Kelman, Ronant Lambert, Terry McLean
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Publication number: 20060229626Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention provide a milling system and method that provides a precise triangular cut in a patient's proximal femur. The system allows the surgeon to mill in a single direction, that is, the drill is in the same or similar longitudinal place as the handle of the milling system, preventing the surgeon from having to enter the patient's leg at two different angles. The present invention also provides a milling system that can be pre-assembled (e.g., on the back table by a nurse while the surgeon is preparing the site), which enables the milling to take place in one step.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2006Publication date: October 12, 2006Inventors: Terry McLean, David Kelman
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Publication number: 20060217814Abstract: Bipolar prostheses which include various structures and other techniques for optimizing material wear and mechanical strength properties. Such prostheses feature, for example, improved resistance to polyethylene wear while also reducing potential for dislocation of the femoral stem from the prosthesis. Such techniques and structures include varying wear resistance and mechanical strength treatment in various components of the prostheses or portions of those components as desired to improve, accentuate or optimize wear performance and dislocation reduction, locking ring structural features, structures for retaining locking rings in the bipolar prosthesis shell, and structures for limiting or reducing movement or rotation of locking rings and liners in bipolar prosthesis shells.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2005Publication date: September 28, 2006Inventors: Richard Lambert, Terry McLean, David Kelman
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Publication number: 20060053861Abstract: A method to reduce the width of slots or openings in a pipe. The method involve determining the position of the slots relative to the surface of the pipe and determining the width of the slots. A signal is generated corresponding to the determined width and relative position of the slots and the signal is directed to a controller. The controller compares the determined width of the slots with a pre-determined value and identifies slots having widths greater than the pre-determined value. The exterior surface of the pipe adjacent to the slots having determined widths greater than the pre-determined value is treated through causing one or more compression tools to be moved to selectively contact the exterior surface of the pipe adjacent to the identified slots so as to selectively reduce the width of the slots.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2004Publication date: March 16, 2006Inventors: Lawrence Hruschak, Terry McLean, Richard Ariss