Patents by Inventor William N. Woodburn, Sr.
William N. Woodburn, Sr. 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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Publication number: 20230248405Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2023Publication date: August 10, 2023Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, SR., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Patent number: 11660132Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: GrantFiled: August 12, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Publication number: 20220387088Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Patent number: 11413078Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2020Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Patent number: 11090149Abstract: An orbital implant includes a bladder configured to be implanted between an orbit and an eyeball of a patient. The bladder defines at least one port and at least one compartment in fluid communication with each other. The at least one compartment defines an interior volume and is configured to hold a fill material so as to be adjustable responsive to injection of fill material into the at least one compartment through the at least one port as well as removal of fill material from the at least one compartment through the at least one port. Adjustment of the interior volume is configured to reposition the eyeball.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., Peter Van Citters, Michael Brace, Veronika Legkobitova
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Publication number: 20210204990Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links in-plane or out-of-plane. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive fixation members that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 23, 2021Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Michael Brace, William N. Woodburn, SR., Carl Peter Cornelius
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Patent number: 10980584Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links in-plane or out-of-plane. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive fixation members that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2017Date of Patent: April 20, 2021Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Michael Brace, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Carl Peter Cornelius
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Publication number: 20200352615Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, SR., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Patent number: 10765462Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2018Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Publication number: 20200100894Abstract: An orbital implant includes a bladder configured to be implanted between an orbit and an eyeball of a patient. The bladder defines at least one port and at least one compartment in fluid communication with each other. The at least one compartment defines an interior volume and is configured to hold a fill material so as to be adjustable responsive to injection of fill material into the at least one compartment through the at least one port as well as removal of fill material from the at least one compartment through the at least one port. Adjustment of the interior volume is configured to reposition the eyeball.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2018Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: William N. Woodburn, SR., Peter Van Citters, Michael Brace, Veronika Legkobitova
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Publication number: 20200078061Abstract: A patella fracture fixation system includes a bone plate that is configured to be implanted along an anterior approach. The bone plate has a fixation hub and a plurality of fixation nodes that are connected to the fixation hub. The fixation hub and the fixation nodes can define respective fixation holes. The bone plate can further include legs that are configured to be bent around respective inferior aspects of the patella.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2018Publication date: March 12, 2020Inventors: Jessica Penman, William N. Woodburn, SR., Eladio Saura-Sanchez, Daniel Andermatt, Arabella Fontana
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Patent number: 10441325Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2016Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David S. Rathbun
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Patent number: 10166054Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links about at least one axis, such as three axes. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive bone anchors that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., Jason S. Chan, Mark P. Grady, Jr.
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Patent number: 10064654Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2017Date of Patent: September 4, 2018Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., William Griffith, Jessica Regan Barber, Gregory Parranto
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Publication number: 20180049786Abstract: A modular bone fixation linkage includes a plurality of interconnected links that can angulate with respect to an adjacent one of the links in-plane or out-of-plane. The links can further include fixation holes that are configured to receive fixation members that secure the links to an underlying anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2017Publication date: February 22, 2018Inventors: Michael Brace, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Carl Peter Cornelius
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Publication number: 20180036036Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: February 8, 2018Inventors: William N. Woodburn, SR., William Griffith, Jessica Regan Barber, Gregory Parranto
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Patent number: 9877840Abstract: An adjustable intervertebral implant for implantation into a patient's spine in-between first and second adjacent or neighboring vertebrae. The implant may include one or more of the following features: (i) inner and outer members coupled by a radiographically imagable expansion ring, (ii) detachable endplates coupled to the implant via a polygonal press-fit coupling interface that accommodate a range of lordotic endplates to be applied to the implant using any surgical approach, (iii) an interference pre-loaded set screw for selectively locking the height of the construct, (iv) a radiographically imagable marker for determining the expansion of the implant, and (v) an asymmetric thread coupling between the expansion ring and the inner member.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2013Date of Patent: January 30, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., Tom Pepe, William McDonough, Douglas S. Kephart, David E. Evans
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Patent number: 9820777Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2014Date of Patent: November 21, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: William N. Woodburn, Sr., William Griffith, Jessica Regan Barber, Gregory Parranto
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Publication number: 20170007301Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2016Publication date: January 12, 2017Inventors: BRIAN R. BANKOSKI, SHAUN HANSON, RALPH C. SOLITARIO, JR., CARYN E. BUNDRA, WILLIAM N. WOODBURN, SR., MARK ROSSNEY, ERIC McDIVITT, DAVID S. RATHBUN
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Patent number: 9498262Abstract: A minimally invasive fixation system and method for providing access to a surgical site. The fixation system may include a holding assembly, the holding assembling preferably including a lateral implant holder which may be attached to a pedicle screw and a sleeve positioned in connection with the lateral implant holder to prevent the lateral implant holder from separating from the pedicle screw. The sleeve may further include a tissue protection portion to keep the tissue out of the surgical site. A holding sleeve may be operably connected to the holding assembly and pedicle screw and may be used to insert the pedicle screw into the body. Multiple constructs may be inserted into the body so that a portion of the holding assembly extends from the body and provides access to and visualization of the surgical site. A rod holder may also be used to insert a rod into the head of the screw. The rod may be held by the rod holder so that the rod may be angulated as the rod is inserted into the screw heads.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Brian R. Bankoski, Shaun Hanson, Ralph C. Solitario, Jr., Caryn E. Bundra, William N. Woodburn, Sr., Mark Rossney, Eric McDivitt, David Rathbun