Patents by Inventor Timothy M. Elghazaly
Timothy M. Elghazaly 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: 9943346Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided. The orthopedic device can include an intramedullary implant defining a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis. The intramedullary implant can define at least one bore formed along an axis for receipt of a fastener. The orthopedic device can include a fixation device receivable within the longitudinal bore. The fixation device can have at least one guiding bore formed along a guiding axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The orthopedic device can include at least one collet received within the at least one guiding bore for positioning and locking the fastener at a variable angle relative to the guiding axis of the fixation device and the axis of the intramedullary implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2016Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Elghazaly, Joseph Michael O'Reilly
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Patent number: 9572606Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Philip H. Frank, Joseph M. O'Reilly, Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20160296261Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided. The orthopedic device can include an intramedullary implant defining a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis. The intramedullary implant can define at least one bore formed along an axis for receipt of a fastener. The orthopedic device can include a fixation device receivable within the longitudinal bore. The fixation device can have at least one guiding bore formed along a guiding axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The orthopedic device can include at least one collet received within the at least one guiding bore for positioning and locking the fastener at a variable angle relative to the guiding axis of the fixation device and the axis of the intramedullary implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventor: Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20160213409Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Philip H. Frank, Joseph M. O'Reilly, Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Patent number: 9320551Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener.Type: GrantFiled: July 31, 2008Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Philip H. Frank, Joseph M. O'Reilly, Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Patent number: 9308031Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided. The orthopedic device can include an intramedullary implant defining a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis. The intramedullary implant can define at least one bore formed along an axis for receipt of a fastener. The orthopedic device can include a fixation device receivable within the longitudinal bore. The fixation device can have at least one guiding bore formed along a guiding axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The orthopedic device can include at least one collet received within the at least one guiding bore for positioning and locking the fastener at a variable angle relative to the guiding axis of the fixation device and the axis of the intramedullary implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2012Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Elghazaly, Joseph M. O'Reilly
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Patent number: 8303590Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail and an insert telescopically received in the intramedullary nail. The insert includes at least two guiding bores for corresponding bone fasteners that can be locked at an angle to the intramedullary nail. A locking set screw can be coupled to the insert and move the insert to a position that locks the bone fasteners to the nail.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2007Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: EBI, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Elghazaly, Stephen B. Walulik, Kirk J. Bailey, Philip H. Frank, Joseph M. O'Reilly
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Patent number: 8273091Abstract: An alignment device for an intramedullary locking nail insertable in an intramedullary canal of a long bone. The alignment device includes a locating member having a handle portion connected to an elongated insertion member, and a targeting member movably coupled to the locating member. The insertion member can be inserted in a proximal portion of the intramedullary canal. The targeting member includes a plurality of guiding portions. Each guiding portion is configured to receive one of a plurality of blocking fasteners along an implantation trajectory and into the bone and around the intramedullary canal when the insertion member is inserted into the intramedullary canal. The implantation trajectory of each blocking fastener does not intersect the insertion member.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2007Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: EBI, LLCInventor: Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20120197255Abstract: An orthopedic device is provided. The orthopedic device can include an intramedullary implant defining a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis. The intramedullary implant can define at least one bore formed along an axis for receipt of a fastener. The orthopedic device can include a fixation device receivable within the longitudinal bore. The fixation device can have at least one guiding bore formed along a guiding axis transverse to the longitudinal axis. The orthopedic device can include at least one collet received within the at least one guiding bore for positioning and locking the fastener at a variable angle relative to the guiding axis of the fixation device and the axis of the intramedullary implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventor: Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Patent number: 8187281Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a targeting member, an elongated guiding member, and an adjustment member. The targeting member has an elongated body along a first longitudinal axis and can be coupled to an intramedullary implant such that the first longitudinal axis is parallel to the intramedullary implant. The targeting member includes a first bore extending along a second longitudinal axis t1hrough the elongated body, the first bore having a cross-section elongated in the direction of the first longitudinal axis. The first and second longitudinal axes define a first plane. The elongated guiding member passes through the first bore and is pivotable relative to the first longitudinal axis. The adjustment member is coupled to the elongated body and operable to change an orientation of the guiding member relative to the first longitudinal axis in the first plane.Type: GrantFiled: October 2, 2008Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: EBI, LLCInventors: Jeffery Cresina, Timothy M. Elghazaly, Ryan Cameron Lakin
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Patent number: 8157802Abstract: An intramedullary fixation device includes an intramedullary implant having a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis, a two-component compression device and a two-component locking device, both devices preassembled in the longitudinal bore. The intramedullary implant includes an elongated slot and first and second apertures transversely crossing the longitudinal axis. The compression device is movable along the longitudinal axis and defines an end opening aligned with the elongated slot of the intramedullary implant. The locking device includes first and second openings aligned along the first and second apertures of the intramedullary implant.Type: GrantFiled: May 9, 2008Date of Patent: April 17, 2012Assignee: EBI, LLCInventors: Timothy M. Elghazaly, Philip H. Frank
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Publication number: 20090099571Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a targeting member, an elongated guiding member, and an adjustment member. The targeting member has an elongated body along a first longitudinal axis and can be coupled to an intramedullary implant such that the first longitudinal axis is parallel to the intramedullary implant. The targeting member includes a first bore extending along a second longitudinal axis through the elongated body, the first bore having a cross-section elongated in the direction of the first longitudinal axis. The first and second longitudinal axes define a first plane. The elongated guiding member passes through the first bore and is pivotable relative to the first longitudinal axis. The adjustment member is coupled to the elongated body and operable to change an orientation of the guiding member relative to the first longitudinal axis in the first plane.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: EBI, LLCInventors: Jeffery Cresina, Timothy M. Elghazaly, Ryan Cameron Lakin
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Publication number: 20090093813Abstract: An alignment device for an intramedullary locking nail insertable in an intramedullary canal of a long bone. The alignment device includes a locating member having a handle portion connected to an elongated insertion member, and a targeting member movably coupled to the locating member. The insertion member can be inserted in a proximal portion of the intramedullary canal. The targeting member includes a plurality of guiding portions. Each guiding portion is configured to receive one of a plurality of blocking fasteners along an implantation trajectory and into the bone and around the intramedullary canal when the insertion member is inserted into the intramedullary canal. The implantation trajectory of each blocking fastener does not intersect the insertion member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2007Publication date: April 9, 2009Applicant: EBI, L.P.Inventor: Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20080294164Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail with a longitudinal bore, first and second bone fasteners with sleeves and a cannulated movable member received within the longitudinal bore. The movable member defines first and second guiding bores for receiving respectively the first and second fasteners. Each of the first and second guiding bores includes a pair of opposing deformable elongated strips. Each pair of strips can engage the sleeve of a corresponding bone fastener.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2008Publication date: November 27, 2008Applicant: EBI, LLC.Inventors: Philip H. Frank, Joseph M. O'Reilly, Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20080221577Abstract: An intramedullary fixation device includes an intramedullary implant having a longitudinal bore along a longitudinal axis, a two-component compression device and a two-component locking device, both devices preassembled in the longitudinal bore. The intramedullary implant includes an elongated slot and first and second apertures transversely crossing the longitudinal axis. The compression device is movable along the longitudinal axis and defines an end opening aligned with the elongated slot of the intramedullary implant. The locking device includes first and second openings aligned along the first and second apertures of the intramedullary implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 9, 2008Publication date: September 11, 2008Applicant: EBI, LLCInventor: Timothy M. Elghazaly
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Publication number: 20080183171Abstract: An orthopedic device can include an intramedullary nail and an insert telescopically received in the intramedullary nail. The insert includes at least two guiding bores for corresponding bone fasteners that can be locked at an angle to the intramedullary nail. A locking set screw can be coupled to the insert and move the insert to a position that locks the bone fasteners to the nail.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2007Publication date: July 31, 2008Applicant: EBI, L.P.Inventors: Timothy M. Elghazaly, Stephen B. Walulik, Kirk J. Bailey