This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent and 1 published patent application and 1 EPO patent. Top assignee: In2bones. Active years: 2026.
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Years Active: 2026
Title: Stephen Kearns and an Ankle Arthrodesis Device.
Introduction
Stephen Kearns is an inventor associated with Barna, Ireland, and In2Bones. His patent work includes an ankle arthrodesis device designed to support fixation of the talus and calcaneus to the tibia.
Latest Patents
Kearns is associated with 1 patent, titled “Arthrodesis device.” The invention describes a pin with proximal and distal portions extending in intersecting directions. Its distal portion includes an oblong attachment opening that receives and guides a compression screw along a direction through the talus and calcaneus. The device is configured for implantation with the distal portion oriented toward the back of the ankle, enabling attachment of the pin to those bones.
Career Highlights
The available information identifies Kearns as an inventor connected with In2Bones and highlights his work on an orthopedic fixation device for ankle arthrodesis. The patent’s design focuses on the pin’s geometry and the placement and guidance of its compression screw.
Collaborations
Kearns is associated with In2Bones, a company working in the orthopedic field. The provided information does not specify additional collaborators or the precise nature of his role at the company.
Conclusion
Stephen Kearns’s patent for an ankle arthrodesis device describes a pin-and-screw arrangement intended to secure the talus and calcaneus, reflecting his contribution to orthopedic invention.
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