John Milton Agee

US Patent:

6565563, May 20, 2003

Filed:

May 15, 2000

Appl. No.:

09/571094

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA 95682
Jeffrey Woodhouse - Sacramento CA
Francis C. King - Carmichael CA

Assignee:

John M. Agee - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

A61B 1750

US Classification:

606 55, 602 21

Abstract:

A joint of a human upper extremity is biased by an apparatus that includes a U-shaped frame, a distal attachment portion mounted to the frame through a biasing member and attachable to the extremity at a location distal to the joint, and a wrist brace or proximal attachment portion that attaches to the extremity at a location proximal to the joint, the frame being rotatable relative to both the distal attachment portion and the wrist brace. Up to four distal attachment portions can be attached to the same U-shaped frame to bias joints on each of four distinct extremities, such as four fingers on the same hand.

US Patent:

6592584, Jul 15, 2003

Filed:

May 9, 2001

Appl. No.:

09/854069

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA 95682
Jeffrey Woodhouse - Sacramento CA

Assignee:

John M. Agee - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

A61E 504

US Classification:

606 54, 606 57, 606 59

Abstract:

A finger suffering from contracture of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint is treated by application of a device that includes two pivotally joined sections, one of which is securable to the middle phalanx of the finger and the other to another portion of the patients finger, hand or wrist, with an element that applies torque to the sections. The pivot axis of the two sections is dorsal to the finger, and the torque-producing element and the pivot axis define a moment arm whose length varies in inverse relation to the tension applied to the tensioning element. Torque is applied to the PIP joint without a functionally significant torque being applied to the metacarpal phalangeal (MP) joint, and the device requires attachment only to the dorsal aspect of the phalanx that is distal to the joint being treated rather than to both the distal phalanx and the proximal phalanx.

US Patent:

7291148, Nov 6, 2007

Filed:

Jun 3, 2003

Appl. No.:

10/454758

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA, US
Francis C. King - Carmichael CA, US

Assignee:

John M. Agee Trustee of the John M. Agee Trust - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

A61B 17/00
A61F 4/00

US Classification:

606 54

Abstract:

Bone fragments resulting from a Colles' fracture of the distal radius bone are set in position by an external fixator that includes mounting structures attachable to the radius at a site proximal to the fracture and to a metacarpal, joined by a connector whose length is capable of both gross adjustment and precision adjustment, each mounting structure providing degrees of freedom independently of the connector length, the mounting structure at the radius end providing independent degrees of freedom for rotation around a proximal-distal axis and for rotation about an axis transverse to an axis parallel to the proximal-distal axis.

US Patent:

8246561, Aug 21, 2012

Filed:

Aug 7, 2007

Appl. No.:

11/834914

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA, US
Jeffrey Woodhouse - Sacramento CA, US
Michael Swanstrom - Davis CA, US
Francis C. King - Sacramento CA, US

International Classification:

A61F 5/00
A61F 2/46
A61G 15/00
A61B 17/00

US Classification:

602 22, 128845, 602 36, 602 32, 606 54, 606 57, 606 59, 606 86 R

Abstract:

Systems, device and methods are described for maintaining concentric reduction of the proximal interphalangeal (PIP) joint of a finger with few as two orthopedic pins, one inserted through the head of the proximal phalanx concentric with the axis of rotation of the joint (i. e. , a transverse pin), and the other through the middle phalanx at a location between the PIP and distal interphalangeal (DIP) joint (a dorsal pin), and applying a force between the two pins. A surgical kit is described which may include such components as a dorsal pin, a transverse pin, a pin placement guide for use in reducing the joint fracture dislocation and then drilling holes for the pins or for inserting self-drilling pins, and a fixation device for coupling and applying a force between the dorsal and transverse pins. The components of the surgical kit are described, including various configurations of the fixation device.

US Patent:

20100247513, Sep 30, 2010

Filed:

Mar 25, 2010

Appl. No.:

12/732047

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA, US
Ben C. Goss - Athens GA, US
Francis C. King - Sacramento CA, US
Jeffrey Woodhouse - Sacramento CA, US

Assignee:

JOHN M. AGEE, TRUSTEE OF THE JOHN M. AGEE TRUST OF AUGUST 15, 1996 - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

A61K 38/48
A61M 5/178
A61B 17/32
A61P 19/00

US Classification:

424 9467, 60416501, 606170

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for identifying the flexor retinaculum of the carpal tunnel, injecting an effective amount of an agent into at least a portion of flexor retinaculum or tissue adjacent thereto, wherein the agent is configured to weaken the flexor retinaculum. The system may further include means for increasing the tensile stress in the flexor retinaculum post-injection using hand exercises, thereby weakening its structural integrity and decreasing the pressure within the carpal tunnel that impairs median nerve function.

US Patent:

45641803, Jan 14, 1986

Filed:

Nov 15, 1983

Appl. No.:

6/552185

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Sacramento CA
Francis C. King - Shingle Springs CA

International Classification:

A61G 1300

US Classification:

269 75

Abstract:

Apparatus for supporting a patient's hand for surgery, the apparatus including a base plate for placement on an operating table, and an upper plate above the base plate and pivotally coupled thereto by an adjustable ball and socket assembly. The upper plate can be pivoted into any one of a number of operative positions, and the ball and socket assembly can be adjusted to releasably hold the upper plate in a fixed position. A pair of surface defining devices are located near one end edge of the upper plate, one of the devices having a flat upper surface coextensive with the upper surface of the plate, the other device being hingedly mounted to the first device to provide a flat surface coextensive with the upper surface of the plate when the second device is in an outwardly extending position with respect to the first device. The second device can move into a position overlying the first device to present a convex upper surface on the second device for supporting the fingers of the hand when the dorsal surfaces of the hand and wrist are to be exposed. The parts of the apparatus are made of metal to permit them to be steam autoclaved for sterility.

US Patent:

53872231, Feb 7, 1995

Filed:

Sep 24, 1993

Appl. No.:

8/126257

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Sacramento CA
Francis King - Sacramento CA

International Classification:

A61B 1732

US Classification:

606186

Abstract:

Apparatus and method are described for selective cutting of the transverse carpal ligament of a patient. The instrument includes spaced-apart teeth which are supported on a first arm and a press member which is carried by a second arm. The teeth are prevented from contacting tissue when the first arm is inserted into, or retracted from, the carpal tunnel. After insertion of the first arm into the carpal tunnel, the teeth are exposed to the transverse carpal ligament and the first and second arms are moved towards each other to force the teeth into the transverse carpal ligament to perforate the ligament and enable it to elongate.

US Patent:

59249994, Jul 20, 1999

Filed:

Nov 1, 1996

Appl. No.:

8/740777

Inventors:

John M. Agee - Cameron Park CA
Timothy R. Maher - Orangevale CA

International Classification:

A61B 5103

US Classification:

600587

Abstract:

An apparatus and method for monitoring the energy, such as acoustic energy, generated by the translational (or "snapping") movement of tendons across the carpal tunnel, whereby an energy signature for such movement can be recognized. Feedback can then be provided to or about the person being monitored to permit, encourage, or force that person to choose a different movement whereby detrimental translational movement of tendons is reduced or minimized. Such reductions may result in a lower occurrence of CTS or the avoidance of its deleterious effects.