Richard Bruce Castle

US Patent:

20130325071, Dec 5, 2013

Filed:

May 30, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/483558

Inventors:

Marcin Niemiec - Norristonn PA, US
Duncan Sibson - Malvern PA, US
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
Chad Glerum - Pennsburg PA, US
Colm McLaughlin - Philadelphia PA, US
Daniel Davenport - Collegeville PA, US
Mark Weiman - Coatesville PA, US
Jason Gray - East Greenville PA, US
Khiem Pham - Chalfont PA, US
Michael Black - Swarthmore PA, US
Ben Silber - Eagleville PA, US
Mark Fromhold - Ardmore PA, US
Andrew Iott - Villanova PA, US
Kathleen Hill - Newtown Square PA, US
John Gilbert - Douglassville PA, US
Richard Castle - Phoenixville PA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88
A61F 2/44
A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606279, 606246, 623 1716

Abstract:

Misaligned bones on opposite sides of a joint are aligned using a first rigid extension securable to one of the misaligned bones using a particular surgical approach, and a second rigid extension having a contacting surface positionable in contact with the other the two misaligned bones from the same surgical approach. The first and second rigid extensions are moved with respect to each other using a lever, whereby a pulling force is exerted on one of the bones, and a pushing force on the other, thereby aligning the first and second misaligned bones.

US Patent:

20200214753, Jul 9, 2020

Filed:

Jan 10, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/739424

Inventors:

- Audubon PA, US
Duncan Sibson - Malvern PA, US
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
Chad Glerum - Pennsburg PA, US
Colm McLaughlin - Glenside PA, US
Daniel Davenport - Collegeville PA, US
Mark Weiman - Downingtown PA, US
Jason Gray - East Greenville PA, US
Khiem Pham - Chalfont PA, US
Michael Black - Phoenixville PA, US
Ben Silber - Flemington NJ, US
Mark Fromhold - Phoenixville PA, US
Andrew Iott - Newtown Square PA, US
Kathleen Hill - Newtown Square PA, US
John Gilbert - Douglassville PA, US
Richard Castle - Phoenixville PA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/88
A61B 17/70
A61F 2/46
A61F 2/44

Abstract:

Misaligned bones on opposite sides of a joint are aligned using a first rigid extension securable to one of the misaligned bones using a particular surgical approach, and a second rigid extension having a contacting surface positionable in contact with the other the two misaligned bones from the same surgical approach. The first and second rigid extensions are moved with respect to each other using a lever, whereby a pulling force is exerted on one of the bones, and a pushing force on the other, thereby aligning the first and second misaligned bones.

US Patent:

20140257401, Sep 11, 2014

Filed:

Oct 14, 2013

Appl. No.:

14/053281

Inventors:

Milan George - King of Prussia, PA
Rory Palmer - Spring City PA, US
John Perkins - Pottstown PA, US
Adam Friedrich - Cinnaminson NJ, US
Chad Glerum - Pennsburg PA, US
Jeff Nichols - Philadelphia PA, US
Khiem Pham - Chalfont PA, US
Michael Harper - Pottstown PA, US
Noah Hansell - King of Prussia PA, US
Richard Castle - Phoenixville PA, US
Stephan Lawson - Upper Darby PA, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/70

US Classification:

606278

Abstract:

The present application generally relates to orthopedic stabilization systems, and in particular, to systems including clamps. The clamps can be used in addition to or to replace hooks that grasp onto bone members, such as the lamina. One example of such a clamp is an in-line clamp that includes a central opening for receiving a rod member, a first opening for receiving a set screw and a second opening for receiving an elastic member therethrough. Another example of such a clamp is an off-set clamp that includes an upper plate, a bottom plate, and an opening for receiving a rod therein. The upper plate can be separated from the bottom plate to make space for an elastic member that can be secured within the plates. Tulip clamps that utilize one or more elastic members are also provided.