Patents by Inventor Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR.

Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR. 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).

  • GLENOID IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, AND SURGICAL KIT
    Publication number: 20240108472
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: TORNIER SAS
    Inventors: Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR., Pascal BOILEAU, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART
  • Glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, and surgical kit
    Patent number: 11877933
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 23, 2024
    Assignee: TORNIER SAS
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • GLENOID IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, AND SURGICAL KIT
    Publication number: 20210128312
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • Glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, and surgical kit
    Patent number: 10918492
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: Tornier SAS
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • Glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, and surgical kit
    Patent number: 10064734
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: Tornier SAS
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • GLENOID IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, AND SURGICAL KIT
    Publication number: 20180243102
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2018
    Publication date: August 30, 2018
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • GLENOID IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, AND SURGICAL KIT
    Publication number: 20170042690
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2016
    Publication date: February 16, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, JR., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • Glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis, and surgical kit
    Patent number: 9498345
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Tornier SAS
    Inventors: Wayne Z. Burkhead, Jr., Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Pierric Deransart
  • GLENOID IMPLANT FOR A SHOULDER PROSTHESIS, AND SURGICAL KIT
    Publication number: 20120221111
    Abstract: A glenoid implant for a shoulder prosthesis for implantation in the glenoid of a scapula according to embodiments of the present invention includes a central fixation element; an articular body configured for articulation with a humerus, the articular body comprising a plate, the plate comprising a side configured to be oriented toward the glenoid, the side comprising a central protrusion, wherein the central fixation element comprises a means for mechanically engaging with the central protrusion; a first means for locking rotation of the central fixation element with respect to the glenoid; and a second means for locking rotation of the articular body with respect to the glenoid.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Inventors: Wayne Z. BURKHEAD, JR., Pascal BOILEAU, Gilles WALCH, Pierric DERANSART