Warren Scott Gareiss

US Patent:

8118811, Feb 21, 2012

Filed:

Dec 15, 2009

Appl. No.:

12/638590

Inventors:

Thomas M. Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Marlowe Goble - Alta WY, US
Warren Scott Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert A. Hodorek - Wasaw IN, US
Toby N. Farling - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel F. Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald M. Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard R. Van Zile - Bryan OH, US

Assignee:

Zimmer, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/58
A61B 17/60
A61F 2/00

US Classification:

606 88, 606 86 R, 606 87

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.

US Patent:

8348959, Jan 8, 2013

Filed:

Mar 23, 2006

Appl. No.:

11/387282

Inventors:

Todd A. Wolford - Goshen IN, US
Mark Nordman - Burket IN, US
Warren Scott Gareiss - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

Symmetry Medical Manufacturing, Inc. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/56

US Classification:

606104

Abstract:

An angular surgical driver including a first rotatable member, a second rotatable member, an angled housing and a plurality of pins. The first rotatable member and second rotatable member are angularly associated with each other. The angled housing is rotatably connected to the first rotatable member and the second rotatable member. A plurality of pins drivingly connecting the first rotatable member to the second rotatable member.

US Patent:

20040039395, Feb 26, 2004

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/356404

Inventors:

Thomas Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Goble - Alta WY, US
Alfred Tria - Princeton NJ, US
Warren Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert Hodorek - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard Van Zile - Bryan OH, US
Toby Farling - Warsaw, IN

International Classification:

A61F005/00

US Classification:

606/087000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing minimally invasive knee surgery.

US Patent:

20040153066, Aug 5, 2004

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357282

Inventors:

Thomas Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Goble - Alta WY, US
Alfred Tria - Princeton NJ, US
Warren Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert Hodorek - Warsaw IN, US
Toby Farling - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard Van Zile - Bryan OH, US

International Classification:

A61F004/00

US Classification:

606/054000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.

US Patent:

20040153085, Aug 5, 2004

Filed:

Feb 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/357279

Inventors:

Toby Farling - Warsaw IN, US
Warren Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert Hodorek - Warsaw IN, US

International Classification:

A61F005/00

US Classification:

606/087000

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented. An illustrative set of instruments including an A/P sizer and femoral finishing guide for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.

US Patent:

20080306484, Dec 11, 2008

Filed:

Aug 14, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/191835

Inventors:

Thomas M. Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Marlowe Goble - Alta WY, US
Warren Scott Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert A. Hodorek - Wasaw IN, US
Toby N. Farling - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel F. Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald M. Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard R. Van Zile - Bryan OH, US

Assignee:

ZIMMER, INC. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/60

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.

US Patent:

20080306485, Dec 11, 2008

Filed:

Aug 20, 2008

Appl. No.:

12/195210

Inventors:

Thomas M. Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Marlowe Goble - Alta WY, US
Warren Scott Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert A. Hodorek - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel F. Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald M. Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard R. Van Zile - Bryan OH, US
Toby N. Farling - Warsaw IN, US

Assignee:

ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/60

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing minimally invasive knee surgery.

US Patent:

20120116407, May 10, 2012

Filed:

Jan 12, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/348700

Inventors:

Thomas M. Coon - Redding CA, US
E. Marlowe Goble - Alta WY, US
Warren Scott Gareiss - Columbia City IN, US
Robert A. Hodorek - Warsaw IN, US
Toby N. Farling - Warsaw IN, US
Daniel F. Justin - Logan UT, US
Donald M. Smucker - Perrysburg OH, US
Richard R. Van Zile - Bryan OH, US

Assignee:

ZIMMER, INC. - Warsaw IN

International Classification:

A61B 17/68

US Classification:

606 88

Abstract:

The present invention comprises a set of instruments and a method for their use in preparing a knee joint to receive knee implants. The inventive instruments and method are generally suitable for knee joint surgery. Furthermore, they include features that make them suitable for performing a minimally invasive knee surgery in which a smaller than normal incision is made and oriented to preserve the quadriceps mechanism and protect the suprapatellar pouch. The instruments permit switching from a minimally invasive technique to a standard open technique at any point in the procedure. An illustrative set of instruments for total knee arthroplasty and an associated minimally invasive technique are described.