Patents by Inventor Toby N. Farling
Toby N. Farling 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: 9314255Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20140039502Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Patent number: 8562608Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Patent number: 8454616Abstract: A method and apparatus for correcting limb alignment in a unicondylar knee arthroplasty and linking the distal femoral cut and the proximal tibial cut. Alignment rods are connected to a spacing apparatus to facilitate correction of limb alignment. The alignment rods are positioned along the mechanical axis of the femur and the tibia and the knee joint is positioned to correct alignment. A spacing apparatus is positioned in the relevant knee compartment and utilized to hold the knee in position to correct limb alignment. The spacing apparatus includes a femoral cut slot through which the distal femoral cut is made and further includes tibial affixment apertures through which a headless securing device can be positioned to secure the spacing apparatus to the tibia. After the distal femoral resection is complete, the spacing apparatus is removed, with the headless securing devices remaining positioned in the tibia.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: June 4, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Hodorek, Adam H. Sanford, Richard L. Williamson, Paul V. Saenger, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20120116525Abstract: Various embodiments of femoral trochlea prostheses useable in a knee joint. The knee joint includes a patella and a distal femur with a femoral trochlea, or patello-femoral groove. In one embodiment, a femoral trochlea prosthesis includes a nonarticulating surface including contoured surfaces and/or planar surfaces. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing a bone surface for receiving the prostheses described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Brown, Adam M. Griner, Robert A. Hodorek, Raymond C. Parisi, Brian E. Vanskyock, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20120116407Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 10, 2012Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Coon, E. Marlowe Goble, Alfred J. Tria, JR., Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek, Toby N. Farling, Daniel F. Justin, Donald M. Smucker, Richard R. Van Zile
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Patent number: 8128704Abstract: Various embodiments of femoral trochlea prostheses useable in a knee joint. The knee joint includes a patella and a distal femur with a femoral trochlea, or patello-femoral groove. In one embodiment, a femoral trochlea prosthesis includes a nonarticulating surface including contoured surfaces and/or planar surfaces. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing a bone surface for receiving the prostheses described herein.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2007Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Brown, Adam M. Griner, Robert A. Hodorek, Raymond C. Parisi, Brian E. Vanskyock, Toby N. Farling
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Patent number: 8118811Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2009Date of Patent: February 21, 2012Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Thomas M. Coon, E. Marlowe Goble, Alfred J. Tria, Jr., Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek, Toby N. Farling, Daniel F. Justin, Donald M. Smucker, Richard R. Van Zile
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Patent number: 7842039Abstract: A method and apparatus for linking the distal femoral cut and the proximal tibial cut in unicondylar knee arthroplasty is disclosed. A spacing apparatus is positioned in the relevant knee compartment and utilized to hold the knee in position to correct limb alignment. The spacing apparatus includes a femoral cut slot through which the distal femoral cut is made and further includes tibial affixment apertures through which a headless securing device can be positioned to secure the spacing apparatus to the tibia. After the distal femoral resection is complete, the spacing apparatus is removed, with the headless securing devices remaining positioned in the tibia. The headless securing devices are used as a reference for securing a tibial cut block to the tibia for making the proximal tibial resection. With the mechanism of the present invention, the knee can be placed in flexion when making the proximal tibial cut.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2006Date of Patent: November 30, 2010Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert A. Hodorek, Adam H. Sanford, Richard V. Williamson, Paul V. Saenger, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20100094300Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2009Publication date: April 15, 2010Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Coon, E. Marlowe Goble, Alfred J. Tria, JR., Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek, Toby N. Farling, Daniel F. Justin, Donald M. Smucker, Richard R. Van Zile
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Publication number: 20100076441Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 25, 2010Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20080306484Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Coon, E. Marlowe Goble, Alfred J. Tria, JR., Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek, Toby N. Farling, Daniel F. Justin, Donald M. Smucker, Richard R. Van Zile
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Publication number: 20080306485Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing minimally invasive knee surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Thomas M. Coon, E. Marlowe Goble, Alfred J. Tria, JR., Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek, Daniel F. Justin, Donald M. Smucker, Richard R. Van Zile, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20080188855Abstract: Various embodiments of femoral trochlea prostheses useable in a knee joint. The knee joint includes a patella and a distal femur with a femoral trochlea, or patello-femoral groove. In one embodiment, a femoral trochlea prosthesis includes a nonarticulating surface including contoured surfaces and/or planar surfaces. The present disclosure also provides a method for preparing a bone surface for receiving the prostheses described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey D. Brown, Adam M. Griner, Robert A. Hodorek, Raymond C. Parisi, Brian E. Vanskyock, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20080097450Abstract: A patella clamp is provided for clamping a patella. The patella clamp includes a first clamp member engageable with the patella and a second clamp member mountable in opposing relative moving relationship to the first clamp member. The patella clamp may be used to perform a variety of procedures on a patella. In one embodiment, a third clamp member is alternatively mountable in place of the second clamp member to change the function of the patella clamp. The patella clamp optionally further includes a cut guide for guiding a cutter in a cut plane to resect a portion of the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: April 24, 2008Inventors: Jeffrey D. Brown, Charles A. Baldridge, Kim C. Bertin, Toby N. Farling, Adam M. Griner, Robert A. Hodorek
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Patent number: 7285122Abstract: A method of resecting a proximal tibia and distal femur for implanting a partial knee prosthesis uses a resecting kit which includes multiple spacers, each of which has a different spacing dimension. A surgeon selects the appropriate spacer with the amount of correction desired to align the patient's leg and installs the spacer with the spacing dimension between the distal femur and proximal tibia which is to receive the partial knee prosthesis. The spacers have projecting stems, upon which a resector is installed. The resector is then aligned with the axis selected by the surgeon according to known methods, and is pinned to the femur and proximal tibia. A distal femoral cut is then made in the femur after which the resector is removed while leaving at least two of the pins in place, the pins being headless pins. A second resector is then installed on the pins to effect the required cut of the tibia.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2003Date of Patent: October 23, 2007Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Adam H. Sanford, Toby N. Farling, Robert A. Hodorek, Mark A. Price, Paul L. Saenger, Richard V. Williamson
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Publication number: 20070233138Abstract: A distal cut guide assembly including an intramedullary rod, an alignment guide extending from the rod at an angle and having a slot, a cut guide body having a rail defining a rail axis, a coupling member slidably coupled to rail, and a handle slidably and pivotally joining coupling member to slot and defining a handle axis. The position of the guide body being adjustable relative to the bone along rail axis and slot and about handle axis. A tibial cut guide assembly including a cut guide support member and a cut guide pivotally attached to the support member. An arthroplastic spacer including a spacer block having an axis of symmetry. The spacer includes a handle having a linear portion aligned with and longitudinally bisected by the axis of symmetry and a curved portion coupling linear portion to block. The curved portion is spaced from the axis of symmetry.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2006Publication date: October 4, 2007Inventors: Marvin Figueroa, Toby N. Farling, Adam M. Griner, Vinod Ponmola, Marlowe Goble
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Patent number: 7175630Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented. An illustrative set of instruments including an A/P sizer and femoral finishing guide for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2003Date of Patent: February 13, 2007Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Toby N. Farling, Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek
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Patent number: 7094241Abstract: A method and apparatus for correcting limb alignment in a unicondylar knee arthroplasty and linking the distal femoral cut and the proximal tibial cut. Alignment rods are connected to a spacing apparatus to facilitate correction of limb alignment. The alignment rods are positioned along the mechanical axis of the femur and the tibia and the knee joint is positioned to correct alignment. A spacing apparatus is positioned in the relevant knee compartment and utilized to hold the knee in position to correct limb alignment. The spacing apparatus includes a femoral cut slot through which the distal femoral cut is made and further includes tibial affixment apertures through which a headless securing device can be positioned to secure the spacing apparatus to the tibia. After the distal femoral resection is complete, the spacing apparatus is removed, with the headless securing devices remaining positioned in the tibia.Type: GrantFiled: November 27, 2002Date of Patent: August 22, 2006Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.Inventors: Robert A Hodorek, Adam H Sanford, Richard V Williamson, Paul L Saenger, Toby N Farling
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Publication number: 20040153085Abstract: The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented. An illustrative set of instruments including an A/P sizer and femoral finishing guide for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 3, 2003Publication date: August 5, 2004Inventors: Toby N. Farling, Warren Scott Gareiss, Robert A. Hodorek