Patents by Inventor William Michael Karnes

William Michael Karnes 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: 20240057989
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 19, 2023
    Publication date: February 22, 2024
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, JR., Paul S. Shurnas (Deceased), Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 11826034
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, Jr., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Publication number: 20210259751
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2021
    Publication date: August 26, 2021
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • Publication number: 20210145427
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2021
    Publication date: May 20, 2021
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, JR., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 11000319
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 11, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Garlock, William Michael Karnes, Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Alexander Delmonaco, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • Patent number: 10918369
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, Jr., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 10743853
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, Jr., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 10568672
    Abstract: An osteotomy wedge according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an asymmetrical body that includes a perimeter established by a continuous, smooth surface. Further, the perimeter includes a concave surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: James McWilliam, William Michael Karnes, Karen Leigh Gallen, Kent Ellington
  • Publication number: 20190274742
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Publication date: September 12, 2019
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • Publication number: 20190167259
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2019
    Publication date: June 6, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, Jr., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 10307190
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Adam Garlock, William Michael Karnes, Matthew Fonte, Matthew Palmer, Robert Devaney, Alexander Delmonaco, Kaitlyn Nealon
  • Publication number: 20190110789
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2018
    Publication date: April 18, 2019
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, JR., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Patent number: 9974537
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, Jr., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Publication number: 20170296241
    Abstract: Arthrodesis devices and arthrodesis procedures are disclosed herein. In an embodiment, an arthrodesis device includes a shape memory material connecting member attached to two points of fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Adam GARLOCK, William Michael KARNES, Matthew FONTE, Matthew PALMER, Robert DEVANEY, Alexander DELMONACO, Kaitlyn NEALON
  • Publication number: 20170156721
    Abstract: Surgical repair systems and techniques for plantar plate repairs. The surgical repair systems and methods reconstruct the plantar plate through a dorsal incision. The surgical repair system embodies a variety of instruments that provide visualization and access to the plantar plate using suture to complete the repair. The repair system may include some or all of the following instruments: a metatarsal head pusher employed in open surgical space, to move the “capital fragment” in a controlled manner; a suture retriever instrument and a suture retriever funnel (sleeve); a suture passer such as a Mini Scorpion DX and accompanying needle, or a variety of shaped Micro Suture Lassos; a measuring guide; and a small joint distractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Michael J. Coughlin, Lowell F. Weil, JR., Paul S. Shurnas, Jesse G. Moore, William Michael Karnes
  • Publication number: 20160106544
    Abstract: An osteotomy wedge according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, an asymmetrical body that includes a perimeter established by a continuous, smooth surface. Further, the perimeter includes a concave surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 16, 2014
    Publication date: April 21, 2016
    Inventors: James McWilliam, William Michael Karnes, Karen Leigh Gallen, Kent Ellington