Patents by Inventor Tim Brightman

Tim Brightman 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: 20240164770
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and devices for delivery of an implant to a targeted area of a subject. The systems may include the implant including a plurality of bioresorbable hyaluronan-based fibers and a plurality of non-resorbable fibers, a bone fastener configured to couple the implant to bone, a soft-tissue fastener configured to couple the implant to soft tissue. The systems may include a soft-tissue fastener tool (SFT) configured to couple with and deliver the soft-tissue fastener through the implant and soft-tissue and a bone fastener tool (BFT) configured to couple with and deliver the bone fastener and the implant. The BFT may further be configured to facilitate positioning of at least a portion of the implant over the targeted area after delivery thereto, and a cannula including a cannula passage configured to receive the BFT coupled with the bone fastener and implant therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 23, 2024
    Inventors: Nam Chao, Steven W. Ek, Tim Brightman, Dan LeDuc, Chris Baker, Stefano Agnello, Edward Ahn, Matteo Centola, Stephen J. Kennedy, Matthew M. Mannarino, Elvira Marchetto, Sonali Puri, Robert Richard, Sara Simoncioni, Alex Goraltchouk
  • Publication number: 20240156453
    Abstract: In one aspect, a system for delivery of an implant to a targeted area of a subject, the system includes the implant includes a plurality of bioresorbable hyaluronan-based fibers and a plurality of non-resorbable fibers, a bone fastener configured to couple the implant to bone, a soft-tissue fastener configured to couple the implant to soft tissue, a soft-tissue fastener tool (SFT) configured to couple with and deliver the soft-tissue fastener through the implant and soft-tissue, a bone fastener tool (BFT) configured to couple with and deliver the bone fastener and the implant. The BFT may further be configured to facilitate positioning of at least a portion of the implant over the targeted area after delivery thereto, and a cannula having a cannula passage. The cannula passage may be configured to receive the BFT coupled with the bone fastener and implant therethrough to secure the implant about the targeted site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2023
    Publication date: May 16, 2024
    Inventors: Nam Chao, Steven W. Ek, Tim Brightman, Dan LeDuc, Chris Baker, Stefano Agnello, Edward Ahn, Matteo Centola, Stephen J. Kennedy, Matthew M. Mannarino, Elvira Marchetto, Sonali Puri, Robert Richard, Sara Simoncioni, Alex Goraltchouk
  • Patent number: 10736681
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate generally to orthopedic treatments, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for an orthopedic device comprising one or more osteotomy plates, guides, and/or cutters (e.g., for bunion removal or for stabilizing a joint or a cut/break line of a fracture).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHROSURFACE, INC.
    Inventors: George Sikora, Steven Ek, Tim Brightman, Carl Hasselman
  • Patent number: 10350078
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for repairing and/or augmenting the articular surface and/or articular rim of a joint (e.g., repairing the anterior glenoid rim after an anterior shoulder dislocation).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHROSURFACE, INC.
    Inventors: Steven Ek, Anthony Miniaci, Tim Brightman
  • Publication number: 20180193034
    Abstract: Embodiments are disclosed that relate generally to orthopedic treatments, and more particularly, but not by way of limitation, to devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for an orthopedic device comprising one or more osteotomy plates, guides, and/or cutters (e.g., for bunion removal or for stabilizing a joint or a cut/break line of a fracture).
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 30, 2017
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: George SIKORA, Steven EK, Tim BRIGHTMAN, Carl HASSELMAN
  • Patent number: 9358029
    Abstract: A retrograde resection apparatus may include a cutting blade including a slot defined in the cutting blade, a recess defined in at least a portion of the slot, a screw, including a proximal end and a distal end defining a bore therethrough, a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the shaft passes through the bore and the distal end is configured to be received in the recess, and a biasing device configured to bias the shaft against the cutting blade. In addition, the apparatus may include a tether, a first portion of which is affixed to the cutting blade and a second portion of which passes through the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2016
    Assignee: Arthrosurface Incorporated
    Inventors: George Sikora, Tim Brightman, Steven W. Ek
  • Publication number: 20150157462
    Abstract: Embodiments of devices, apparatuses, kits, and methods for repairing and/or augmenting the articular surface and/or articular rim of a joint (e.g., repairing the anterior glenoid rim after an anterior shoulder dislocation).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 11, 2015
    Inventors: Steven EK, Anthony MINIACI, Tim BRIGHTMAN
  • Patent number: 8556902
    Abstract: A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface though bone behind the articular surface. An implant site may be excised in the articular surface relative to an axis defined by the access passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Arthrosurface Incorporated
    Inventors: Steven W. Ek, Tim Brightman, Anthony Miniaci
  • Patent number: 7901408
    Abstract: A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface though bone behind the articular surface. An implant site may be excised in the articular surface relative to an axis defined by the access passage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Arthrosurface, Inc.
    Inventors: Steven W. Ek, Tim Brightman, Anthony Miniaci
  • Publication number: 20080183174
    Abstract: A retrograde resection apparatus may include a cutting blade including a slot defined in the cutting blade, a recess defined in at least a portion of the slot, a screw, including a proximal end and a distal end defining a bore therethrough, a shaft having a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the shaft passes through the bore and the distal end is configured to be received in the recess, and a biasing device configured to bias the shaft against the cutting blade. In addition, the apparatus may include a tether, a first portion of which is affixed to the cutting blade and a second portion of which passes through the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: July 31, 2008
    Applicant: ArthroSurface Incorporated
    Inventors: George Sikora, Tim Brightman, Steven W. Ek
  • Publication number: 20080033443
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus for tissue resection. At least one embodiment described herein provides a tissue resection system that includes a cutter that includes a blade system and a guide bar. The blade system is configured to be slidably coupled to said guide bar to permit said blade system to move relative to the guide bar, and said blade system comprises a chain of a plurality of links hingedly coupled together, wherein at least one said link comprising a cutting portion to cut tissue. The blade system has a thickness configured to generate a recessed pocket in the tissue. Of course, many alternatives, variations and modifications are possible without departing from this disclosure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2007
    Publication date: February 7, 2008
    Applicant: ARTHROSURFACE INCORPORATED
    Inventors: George Sikora, Steven Ek, Tim Brightman
  • Publication number: 20060085006
    Abstract: A system and method may be used for accessing an articular surface and for preparing an implant site on the articular surface. The method may include locating a portion of the articular. An access passage may be drilled towards the articular surface though bone behind the articular surface. An implant site may be excised in the articular surface relative to an axis defined by the access passage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2005
    Publication date: April 20, 2006
    Inventors: Steven Ek, Tim Brightman, Anthony Miniaci