Robert J Thibodeau

US Patent:

41780701, Dec 11, 1979

Filed:

Jun 25, 1976

Appl. No.:

5/699940

Inventors:

Robert W. Thibodeau - Kennebunk ME

International Classification:

G02B 512

US Classification:

350 99

Abstract:

A pair of reflector assemblies are mounted on opposite sides of a bicycle wheel with their reflective surface being transversed to the length of the bicycle. Each assembly has back-to-back reflective surfaces of two selected, different colors, as for example red and amber. When the wheels spin, illumination from the front or rear produces a sharp flashing or stroboscopic effect.

US Patent:

20220354683, Nov 10, 2022

Filed:

Jun 5, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/622420

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Robert Thibodeau - Saint Petersburg FL, US
Matthew C. Summitt - Palm Harbor FL, US
Thien Vu - Pinellas Park FL, US
Jennifer Hicks - Cocoa FL, US
Brenda Yantzer - Temple Terrace FL, US

Assignee:

Conmed Corporation - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61F 5/04
A61G 13/12

Abstract:

A traction tower trap assembly with straps and finger traps that are easily adjustable and releasable. The traction tower assembly includes straps for parts of the arm, such as the patient's bicep or forearm, and finger traps to traction parts of the arm and fingers for surgical procedures. The forearm traction tower assembly includes a tower having first and second sides. The tower is connected to a base plate with a first and second slots extending partially therethrough. The assembly includes a strap made of a length of material attached to first and second adjustment mechanisms. The first adjustment mechanism is slidable within the first slot of the base plate and the second adjustment mechanism is slidable within the second slot of the base plate.

US Patent:

20220192680, Jun 23, 2022

Filed:

Mar 11, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/692281

Inventors:

- Largo FL, US
Robert A. Thibodeau - Saint Petersburg FL, US
Matthew C. Summitt - Palm Harbor FL, US

Assignee:

Conmed Corporation - Largo FL

International Classification:

A61B 17/16
A61B 17/17

Abstract:

A microfracture device for creating small holes in a bone. The microfracture device includes a handle having a body extending along a central longitudinal axis with a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft connected to the distal end of the body, the shaft having a distal tip; wherein the distal tip extends at first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a sliding mechanism slidably engaged with a surface of the body and moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the sliding mechanism further comprises a striking surface extending therefrom, wherein the striking surface is positioned at a second angle to the central longitudinal axis that is at least substantially similar to the first angle.

US Patent:

20210068815, Mar 11, 2021

Filed:

May 7, 2019

Appl. No.:

17/052998

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Robert A. Thibodeau - Saint Petersburg FL, US

Assignee:

Conmed Corporation - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61B 17/04
A61B 17/16

Abstract:

A suture passing drill for passing suture through bone. The suture passing drill includes a proximal end and a distal end with an elongated shaft extending therebetween. The elongated shaft has first portion with a first diameter. The drill also includes a wire loop extending from the proximal end of the elongated shaft and a drill tip at the distal end of the elongated shaft. The elongated shaft has a narrow portion with a second diameter, which is smaller than the first diameter. The narrow portion is positioned proximally adjacent relative to the drill tip. The narrow portion is preferably created through coining. Coining prevents the need for machining the outer diameter (or surface) of the elongated shaft proximal to the drill tip in order to create a larger drill tip. The larger drill tip of the suture passing drill allows for passage of the entire drill through the bone hole.

US Patent:

20210007731, Jan 14, 2021

Filed:

Oct 19, 2018

Appl. No.:

16/982352

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Grady Breslich - St. Petersburg FL, US
Matthew C. Summitt - Palm Harbor FL, US
Gregory A. Alfonso - Seffner FL, US
Robert A. Thibodeau - St. Petersburg FL, US

Assignee:

Conmed Corporation - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61B 17/04

Abstract:

A suture anchor driver with a tensioning mechanism. The suture anchor driver has a handle with a proximal end and a distal end. The handle has a recess with a shaft extending centrally therefrom. The suture anchor driver has a detent ring and a spool. The detent ring has a central aperture and one or more projections. The spool has a central aperture and is rotatable between first and second configurations. The spool has a plurality of protrusions extending from its side. The shaft extends through the central apertures in the detent ring and spool such that the projections of the detent ring are adjacent the protrusions extending from the spool. In the first configuration, one of the projections extends between two of the protrusions. In the second configuration, one of the projections is aligned with one of the protrusions.

US Patent:

20200107713, Apr 9, 2020

Filed:

Oct 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/595779

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Robert Thibodeau - St. Petersburg FL, US

Assignee:

CONMED CORPORATION - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61B 1/317
A61B 17/00

Abstract:

A polished surface of an arthroscopic instrument for improving visualization of the portion of an ankle joint under repair known as the gutter. The instrument has a handle, a shaft, and a head, at least a portion of the head is polished to provide a mirrored surface for viewing the gutter. Alternatively, the arthroscopic instrument may have a handle, a shaft, and a head, where the head is cylindrical and includes a plurality of apertures extending along the axis of the cylindrical head to define a plurality of guides.

US Patent:

20200107840, Apr 9, 2020

Filed:

Oct 8, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/596321

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Robert Thibodeau - St. Petersburg FL, US

Assignee:

CONMED CORPORATION - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61B 17/17
A61F 2/08

Abstract:

A method for suspension of the CMC joint that minimizes patient irritation/discomfort and damage to the surrounding tissue. Specifically, the method is a method for suspending a first metacarpal in relative position to a second metacarpal. The method includes the steps of: (i) drilling a hole through the first metacarpal; (ii) inserting a drill guide through the hole in the first metacarpal; (iii) advancing the drill guide to a surface of the second metacarpal, and drilling a hole in the second metacarpal; (iv) inserting an anchor into the hole formed in the second metacarpal, wherein the anchor is attached to suture; (v) deploying the anchor within the second metacarpal; (vi) tensioning the suture attached to the anchor; and (vii) fixing the position of the first metacarpal relative to the second metacarpal using the suture.

US Patent:

20190290294, Sep 26, 2019

Filed:

Mar 20, 2019

Appl. No.:

16/359194

Inventors:

- Utica NY, US
Robert A. Thibodeau - Saint Petersburg FL, US
Matthew C. Summitt - Palm Harbor NY, US

Assignee:

Conmed Corporation - Utica NY

International Classification:

A61B 17/16
A61B 17/17

Abstract:

A microfracture device for creating small holes in a bone. The microfracture device includes a handle having a body extending along a central longitudinal axis with a proximal end and a distal end; a shaft connected to the distal end of the body, the shaft having a distal tip; wherein the distal tip extends at first angle relative to the central longitudinal axis; a sliding mechanism slidably engaged with a surface of the body and moveable between a first configuration and a second configuration; and wherein the sliding mechanism further comprises a striking surface extending therefrom, wherein the striking surface is positioned at a second angle to the central longitudinal axis that is at least substantially similar to the first angle.

Address:

25 Leopold St, Fort Kent, ME 04743

Phone:

(207)5436345

VIN:

1GTEK19J07Z509383

Make:

GMC

Model:

SIERRA 1500

Year:

2007