Patents by Inventor THOMAS WADE
THOMAS WADE 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: 9265913Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2011Date of Patent: February 23, 2016Assignee: Vital 5, LLCInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Frank Phillips, Kern Singh, Patrick Michel White
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Publication number: 20140280971Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to a software-based computer network-resource management platform (system and method) that uses mobile and deployed devices to capture and transmit an event for instant conversion into an instrument by which to pursue the actionable or acquirable element of the event. Hereto, mobile phones and other network devices supply the resource management system the “triangulatable” data necessary for it to allocate, personalize and activate network resources in support of evolutionary needs; needs that are often subject to changing states—some of which dynamically transition from simple to complex states.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: September 18, 2014Applicant: EKKOO REGISTRY, LLCInventors: Thomas WADE, Walter BLACKWELL
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Patent number: 8784427Abstract: A guide and method for cutting bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy is presented.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, M. Mary Sinnott, Patrick Michel White
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Publication number: 20140188139Abstract: Improved surgical instruments are provided including improved suture passers, improved drill guides for forming holes in bones adjacent a joint at locations referenced to the joint anatomy, and improved osteotomy guides.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2012Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, M. Mary Sinnott, Kwan-Ho Chan, Patrick M. White
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Patent number: 8556936Abstract: A prosthesis for the replacement of at least a portion of the bone of a facet located on a mammalian vertebra, comprising: an articulating surface that articulates with another facet; a bone contacting surface that contacts a surface of the vertebra, the articulating surface being connected to the bone contacting surface; and a fixation element that attaches the bone contacting surface to the vertebra, the fixation element being adapted for implantation into an interior bone space of a pedicle of the vertebra; wherein the prosthesis is configured so that no portion of the prosthesis contacts the posterior arch of the vertebra.Type: GrantFiled: February 1, 2007Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: GMEDELAWARE 2 LLCInventors: Eugene Marlowe Goble, Thomas Wade Fallin, Robert W. Hoy, Daniel F. Justin, Alan Chervitz, Jude Paganelli, Daniel J. Triplett
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Publication number: 20120254053Abstract: A computer system provides a unified view of data for different organizations of a business. The accessed data may be distributed over different data sources that may include a data warehouse, operational databases (e.g., systems of records supporting different functions), production servers, and external data sources. Access to one or more of the data sources may be restricted based on a user profile. Data may also be accessed by directly tapping into the systems of record of a business to potentially reduce the duplication of data and provide the data in a timelier basis. Data may be obtained from the systems of record by pinging selected systems using an application programming interface and may be stored in a computing cloud that is not constrained to a particular physical asset of the business. In addition, the accessed data may be analyzed and presented differently based on the different lines of business.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2011Publication date: October 4, 2012Applicant: Bank of America Legal DeparmentInventors: David Joa, Thomas Wade Mann, Robert Mark Jensen, Kent E. Wenger, Debashis Ghosh
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Publication number: 20120245512Abstract: Devices and methods are disclosed to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. For example, a catheter is provided having a terminal end with a non-linear shape such that fluid is delivered to or drained from an area of a treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: September 27, 2012Applicant: VITAL 5, LLCInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Patrick Michel White, Alan Chervitz, Cary R. Reeves
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Patent number: 8241367Abstract: Modular bone implants, modes of assembly, and their method of use are presented.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignees: Zimmer, Inc., Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, E. Marlowe Goble, Thomas Wade Fallin, Nathan A. Hammond, Daniel J. Triplett, Robert A. Hodorek, Daniel Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Patent number: 8192465Abstract: Interspinous implants including a spacer configured to fit between first and second adjacent spinous processes of a human spine, to maintain a minimum separation between the spinous processes. An implant also includes a fixation portion coupled to the spacer, in which the fixation portion engages at least one spinous process to hold the spacer in a stable position relative to the spinous process. An implant may be monolithic, non-fillable, and may be inserted between the spinous process from a lateral approach. The fixation portion may be configured as a bracket which can substantially encircle the spinous process, or as flanges which engage lateral sides of the spinous process(es). The spacer may be resilient, and may be expandable along the anterior/posterior direction between the spinous processes. An implant may provide resilient resistance during extension, and/or a uniform extension stop between the spinous processes.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 5, 2012Assignee: MedicineLodge. Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Patent number: 8187306Abstract: Interspinous implants including a spacer configured to fit between first and second adjacent spinous processes of a human spine, to maintain a minimum separation between the spinous processes. An implant also includes a fixation portion coupled to the spacer, in which the fixation portion engages at least one spinous process to hold the spacer in a stable position relative to the spinous process. An implant may be monolithic, non-fillable, and may be inserted between the spinous process from a lateral approach. The fixation portion may be configured as a bracket which can substantially encircle the spinous process, or as flanges which engage lateral sides of the spinous process(es). The spacer may be resilient, and may be expandable along the anterior/posterior direction between the spinous processes. An implant may provide resilient resistance during extension, and/or a uniform extension stop between the spinous processes.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Medicine Ledge IncInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Joshua A. Butters, Greta Jo Hays
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Publication number: 20120078220Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one aspect of the invention, a catheter includes a terminal end with a fluid exchange portion. The terminal end may further include a diffuser. The terminal end may further include a barrier.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 29, 2012Applicant: VITAL 5, LLCInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Frank Phillips, Kern Singh, Patrick Michel White
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Publication number: 20120071814Abstract: Devices and methods are provided to conduct fluid away from or deliver fluid to an area of a treatment site of a patient's body. In one example, a catheter includes a fluid exchange portion and a member attached to the fluid exchange portion for biasing fluid flow at the treatment site.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2011Publication date: March 22, 2012Applicant: VITAL 5, LLCInventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Patrick Michel White, Frank Phillips, Kern Singh
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Publication number: 20120016428Abstract: In one aspect of the invention, a method includes locating an anchor attachment point on a first elongated bone with a first bone axis, locating a second anchor attachment point on a second elongated bone with a second bone axis, the second bone axis being misaligned relative to the first bone axis and the bones being separated by an articulating joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: MTP SOLUTIONS, LLCInventors: Patrick Michel White, Thomas Wade Fallin
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Patent number: 8048120Abstract: A modular implant for stabilizing the relative motion of spinal vertebrae comprises at least two pairs of plates which connect to two adjacent spinous processes, a spacer configured to be positioned between the spinous processes, and a fastener which pivotably connects to the plates and the spacer. The spacer is interchangeable and may comprise a variety of materials, each providing a different level of elasticity to the spinous processes. Relative motion between vertebrae can also be controlled by varying the surface configuration of the plates and by varying threading of the fastener. Several implants may be linked to provide stabilization across multiple vertebral levels, and the relative motion provided at each vertebral level may differ. A method for revising the implant is provided which comprises accessing the implant and replacing the spacer.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2007Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Medicine Lodge, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin
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Publication number: 20110066249Abstract: Modular bone implants, means of assembly, and their method of use are presented.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, E. Marlowe Goble, Thomas Wade Fallin, Nathan A. Hammond, Daniel J. Triplett, Robert A. Hodorek, Daniel Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Patent number: 7857858Abstract: Modular bone implants, manner of assembly, and their method of use are presented. In one form thereof, a tibial component of a knee prosthesis is providing including a tray having substantially planar top and bottom surfaces and an extension forming an elongate body having a top end and a bottom end. One of the tray and extension includes an outwardly projecting boss, with the boss having an outer wall including a cylindrical portion and a tapered portion. The other of the tray and extension includes an inwardly extending bore forming a bore wall, the bore wall including a cylindrical portion and a tapered portion.Type: GrantFiled: January 19, 2007Date of Patent: December 28, 2010Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, E. Marlowe Goble, Thomas Wade Fallin, Nathan A. Hammond, Daniel J. Triplett, Robert A. Hodorek, Daniel Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Patent number: 7627912Abstract: A patient lifting system is provided having a vest component adjustably proportioned to fit upon the torso of a patient, and a leg belt component adapted to embrace the patient's legs just below the knees. A caregiver utilizes the lifting system by standing in front of the patient while pulling upon the vest and applying pushing force with his knee upon the leg belt. Such action causes the leg belt to act as a fulcrum which redirects the pulling force upwardly to lift the patient.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2009Date of Patent: December 8, 2009Inventor: Thomas Wade McKinney
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Patent number: 7578836Abstract: A screw, driving device, and method are provided for repairing a tissue injury of a patient, such as a meniscal tear in a knee or osteochondritis dissecans. The screw has a root, a distal section having a narrowing cross section toward the distal end, and a thread along at least a portion of the root between the proximal end and the distal end. Along a leading section extending from the distal end, the helical pitch is substantially constant; along a trailing section between the leading section and the root's proximal end, the helical pitch decreases. The substantially constant pitch along the leading section assists in preventing a stripping of the helical section. At the proximal end is a head having a diameter greater than a major root diameter of the central section. The head is for improving the tissue retention characteristics of the screw.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2006Date of Patent: August 25, 2009Assignee: Depuy MitekInventors: Daniel F. Justin, Thomas Wade Fallin, Thomas F. Winters
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Publication number: 20080000096Abstract: An adjusting device having a front plate and a stabilizing bracket extending generally transversely from the front plate. An adjusting slot, a centerline slot, and a plurality of lateral slots are defined in the front plate. The stabilizing bracket extends generally transversely from the front plate. The device is affixed to a horizontal member and may be horizontally adjusted on the horizontal member to determine the location of a string, the string determining the outer boundary of a footing to be poured. It is emphasized that this abstract is provided to comply with the rules requiring an abstract that will allow a searcher or other reader to quickly ascertain the subject matter of the technical disclosure.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2006Publication date: January 3, 2008Inventor: Thomas Wade
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Patent number: D679804Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2011Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Vital 5, LLCInventors: Patrick Michel White, Kern Singh, Frank M. Phillips, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Thomas Wade Fallin