Paul T Slagle

US Patent:

20130296857, Nov 7, 2013

Filed:

May 4, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/464502

Inventors:

Gary D. Barnett - Wabash IN, US
Paul Slagle - Fort Wayne IN, US
Mark Lester - Warsaw IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/00

US Classification:

606 57

Abstract:

A ratcheting strut comprising: (a) a ratchet box including a through passage; (b) a first tube sized to extend at least partially through the passage, the first tube including ratchet teeth that engage corresponding ratchet teeth of the ratchet box; (c) a second tube mounted to the ratchet box in parallel with the first tube, the second tube operatively coupled to a second fixation adapter; and (d) a threaded rod operatively coupled to a nut and a first fixation adapter, the threaded rod repositionably mounted to the first tube, where the nut is operatively coupled and repositionable with respect to the first tube.

US Patent:

20180235678, Aug 23, 2018

Filed:

Feb 21, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/901221

Inventors:

William Scott Van Dyke - Warsaw IN, US
Frank A. Liporace - Englewood Cliffs NJ, US
Dan Dziadosz - Tampa FL, US
Jordan Grossman - Warsaw IN, US
Jordi Asuncion Marquez - Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Leesburg IN, US
George J. Haidukewych - Orlando FL, US
David Thordarson - Warsaw IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/72
A61F 2/42

Abstract:

Various modular implants and modular implant systems are disclosed herein, as are methods of implanting the same. The modular implant systems can include modular implants that are stacked on each other to define a modular implant system, which in an example can be used to replace or augment a void in bone. The modular implants can interact with an intramedullary implant to, for instance, assist with a fusion procedure.

US Patent:

20180193068, Jul 12, 2018

Filed:

Jan 10, 2018

Appl. No.:

15/866769

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Leesburg IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/72

Abstract:

A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.

US Patent:

20160310177, Oct 27, 2016

Filed:

Apr 25, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/137181

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Leesburg IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/72

Abstract:

A system including an intramedullary nail and an insert dimensioned to be positioned within the intramedullary nail. The insert can include a rotating component configured to rotate about a rotational axis transverse to a longitudinal axis of the intramedullary nail. The insert can be configured to receive a bone screw, rotate about the rotational axis as the bone screw is positioned at a selected angle of a plurality of angles relative to the intramedullary nail, and lock the bone screw at the selected angle.

US Patent:

20160287290, Oct 6, 2016

Filed:

Jun 17, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/185313

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Leesburg IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/64
A61B 17/66
A61B 17/62

Abstract:

A clamping assembly for an external fixation system, comprising a clamp body having an opening for receiving a bone fixation member; a pivotably rotatable locking arm associated with the clamp body, the locking arm being configured to provisionally hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body; and a can arm coupled to the locking arm, the cam arm being pivotably rotatable towards the clamp body to definitively hold the bone fixation member inside the opening of the clamp body.

US Patent:

20160270822, Sep 22, 2016

Filed:

Mar 17, 2016

Appl. No.:

15/072790

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Warsaw IN, US
Kevin T. Stone - Winona Lake IN, US
Jacy C. Hoeppner - Warsaw IN, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/62
A61B 17/64
A61B 17/66

Abstract:

Disclosed is an external fixation system. The external fixation system can comprise a ring frame, a strut, and a pivot housing connecting the strut to the ring frame. The pivot housing can comprise a first compression member, a second compression member, and a post assembly. The first compression member can be attached to the ring frame. The second compression member can be spaced from the first compression member and attached to the first compression member. The post assembly can be connected to the strut via an attachment post protruding from a spherical component and passing through the first compression member. The spherical component can be compressed between the first compression member and the second compression member to retain the post assembly in a fixed position.

US Patent:

20160199098, Jul 14, 2016

Filed:

Jan 8, 2016

Appl. No.:

14/991257

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Thomas Slagle - Leesburg IN, US

Assignee:

Biomet Manufacturing, LLC - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/64

Abstract:

The present disclosure provides a clamp. The clamp can include a first clamp member, a second clamp member, and a lever. The first clamp member can include a first gripping surface. The second clamp member can include a second gripping surface. The lever can be connected to the first clamp member and can define a cam located proximate the first clamp member. The lever can be pivotable between a first position and a second position. A transition from the first position to the second position can cause the cam to move the second clamp member towards the first clamp member.

US Patent:

20150351779, Dec 10, 2015

Filed:

Jun 5, 2015

Appl. No.:

14/732299

Inventors:

- Warsaw IN, US
Paul Slagle - Leesburg IN, US

Assignee:

BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLC - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/17
F16B 2/12
F16B 2/18
A61B 19/00
A61G 13/10

Abstract:

An orthopaedic tool cluster clamp includes a pair of jaws held together and defining a distance therebetween, the jaws being movable relative to one another to adjust the distance; a connector holding the jaws together, with actuation of the connector adjusting the distance between the jaws; a cam base including a ramped portion statically associated with one of the jaws; and a cam lever pivotally connected to the connector about an axis of rotation and held against the cam base. The cam lever defines a profile such that rotating the cam lever along the ramped portion and pivoting the cam lever about the axis of rotation both cause actuation of the connector.