Patents by Inventor Thomas Ferro

Thomas Ferro 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: 20260047938
    Abstract: A shoulder prosthesis baseplate (100) comprising a through-hole (102) for a compressive screw (101), wherein the through-hole (102) has a circular profile section and comprises a projecting edge (106) arranged internally and perpendicularly to an axis (102j of the through-hole (102), the projecting edge (106) being configured to axially retain a head (103) of the compressive screw (101) inserted in the through-hole (102). The projecting edge (106) has circular are shape and delimits a corresponding free portion (108) of the circular profile section internally to the through-hole (102), the free portion (108) being configured to allow the screwing passage of a threaded stem (104) of the compressive screw (101) to surpass the projecting edge (106).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 3, 2023
    Publication date: February 19, 2026
    Applicant: Limacorporate S.p.A.
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Nicola Del Negro
  • Patent number: 12121451
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoulder prosthesis comprising:—a metaglene element (2) or baseplate;—a pin (3) projecting from said metaglene element (2);—a through-hole (11) in the centre of said metaglene element (2);—at least one through-hole (5) formed in a periphery of the metaglene element (2) with respect to said central through-hole (11);—a glenosphere element (12) opposite said pin (3) with respect to said metaglene element (2);—a central compression screw (9) housed in said through-hole (11) in the centre of said metaglene element (2) and having a head abutting onto the bottom of said hole (11); and—wherein the central through-hole (11) has an opening (11A) that is threaded in a stretch to receive the end of a safety screw (18) passing through the glenosphere element (12);—a connector element (13) between the metaglene element (2) and the glenosphere element (12), the metaglene element (2) providing a seat (14) for housing the connector element (13) projecting around the central through-hole (11
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2024
    Assignee: Limacorporate S.p.A.
    Inventors: Michele Pressacco, Andrea Fattori, Thomas Ferro, Nicola Del Negro
  • Publication number: 20240277489
    Abstract: A device for removing a prosthesis component is disclosed. The device includes an elongated body having a proximal handle and a distal end, a coupling portion at the distal end configured to couple with the prosthesis component and a cutting element having a pivot and a hook-shaped portion. The cutting element is movable about the pivot between a first position in which the hook-shaped portion is retracted to allow the coupling portion to abut onto the prosthesis component, and a second position in which the hook-shaped portion is configured to wrap the prosthesis component at least partially. The hook-shaped portion has a sharp end configured to cut off a bone portion at a rear surface of the prosthesis component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 15, 2024
    Publication date: August 22, 2024
    Applicant: LIMACORPORATE S.P.A.
    Inventors: Michele PRESSACCO, Thomas FERRO
  • Publication number: 20240180270
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility includes a first surgical glove including an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment includes at least one surgical garment cuff and a sealing device including a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2024
    Publication date: June 6, 2024
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Patent number: 11957189
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility. The system includes a first surgical glove comprising an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment comprising at least one surgical garment cuff, and a sealing device comprising a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20230404766
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a shoulder prosthesis comprising:—a metaglene element (2) or baseplate;—a pin (3) projecting from said metaglene element (2);—a through-hole (11) in the centre of said metaglene element (2);—at least one through-hole (5) formed in a periphery of the metaglene element (2) with respect to said central through-hole (11);—a glenosphere element (12) opposite said pin (3) with respect to said metaglene element (2);—a central compression screw (9) housed in said through-hole (11) in the centre of said metaglene element (2) and having a head abutting onto the bottom of said hole (11); and—wherein the central through-hole (11) has an opening (11A) that is threaded in a stretch to receive the end of a safety screw (18) passing through the glenosphere element (12);—a connector element (13) between the metaglene element (2) and the glenosphere element (12), the metaglene element (2) providing a seat (14) for housing the connector element (13) projecting around the central through-hole (11
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 21, 2023
    Applicant: Limacorporate S.p.A.
    Inventors: Michele Pressacco, Andrea Fattori, Thomas Ferro, Nicola Del Negro
  • Patent number: 11389176
    Abstract: A reciprocating surgical saw blade includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a main body extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body, and a second outer a second outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body. A biocompatible polymer is provided along at least one of the upper surface, the lower surface, the first outer edge, or the second outer edge of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2022
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Ferro
  • Publication number: 20200138451
    Abstract: A reciprocating surgical saw blade includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a main body extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body, and a second outer a second outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body. A biocompatible polymer is provided along at least one of the upper surface, the lower surface, the first outer edge, or the second outer edge of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventor: Thomas Ferro
  • Patent number: 10543000
    Abstract: A reciprocating surgical saw blade includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a main body extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body, and a second outer a second outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body. A biocompatible polymer is provided along at least one of the upper surface, the lower surface, the first outer edge, or the second outer edge of the main body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: AOD HOLDINGS, LLC
    Inventor: Thomas Ferro
  • Patent number: 10368882
    Abstract: A bone removing device. The device includes a gearing mechanism and a bone removing device housing containing the gearing mechanism. A first non-oscillating surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism and a first oscillating rasping surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism. When the gearing mechanism of the bone removing device is operated, the first oscillating rasping surface is oscillated. The first non-oscillating surface may comprise a rasping surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2019
    Assignee: AOD Holdings, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180255846
    Abstract: A system for enhancing sterility. The system includes a first surgical glove comprising an upper glove portion and a lower glove portion. A surgical garment comprising at least one surgical garment cuff, and a sealing device comprising a first adhesive. The first adhesive of the sealing device is configured to be affixed between an inside surface of the lower portion of the first surgical glove and an outside surface of the at least one surgical garment cuff so as to provide a fluid seal between the first surgical glove and the at least one surgical garment cuff of the surgical garment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2017
    Publication date: September 13, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20180228500
    Abstract: A bone removing device. The device includes a gearing mechanism and a bone removing device housing containing the gearing mechanism. A first non-oscillating surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism and a first oscillating rasping surface is operably connected to the gearing mechanism. When the gearing mechanism of the bone removing device is operated, the first oscillating rasping surface is oscillated. The first non-oscillating surface may comprise a rasping surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2017
    Publication date: August 16, 2018
    Inventors: Thomas Ferro, Austin T. Ferro, Joseph R. Phillips
  • Publication number: 20170027586
    Abstract: A reciprocating surgical saw blade includes a distal portion, a proximal portion, and a main body extending between the distal portion and the proximal portion. The main body includes an upper surface and a lower surface, and a first outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body, and a second outer a second outer edge extending from the upper surface to the lower surface of the main body. A biocompatible polymer is provided along at least one of the upper surface, the lower surface, the first outer edge, or the second outer edge of the main body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventor: Thomas Ferro
  • Publication number: 20050112091
    Abstract: This invention relates to local administration of a bone-forming agent and at least one anti-resorptive agent to treat osteoporosis and related disorders.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Publication date: May 26, 2005
    Applicant: DePuy Spine, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas DiMauro, Mohamed Attawia, Hassan Serhan, Melissa Grace, Michael Slivka, Thomas Ferro, Vivek Shenoy, Alonzo Cook, Scott Bruder
  • Publication number: 20050080427
    Abstract: In a distal targeting system a hand-held location pad is integral with a guide section for a drill or similar surgical instrument, and has a plurality of magnetic field generators. A sensor, such as a wireless sensor, having a plurality of field transponders, is disposed in an orthopedic appliance, such as an intramedullary nail. The sensor is capable of detecting and discriminating the strength and direction of the different fields generated by the field generators. Control circuitry, preferably located in the location pad is responsive to a signal of the sensor, and determines the displacement and relative directions of an axis of the guide section, and a bore in the orthopedic appliance. A screen display and optional speaker in the location pad provide an operator-perceptible indication that enables the operator to adjust the position of the guide section so as to align its position and direction with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2004
    Publication date: April 14, 2005
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Avinoam Dayan, Dale Davison, Thomas Ferro