Patents by Inventor Aaron Smits

Aaron Smits has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Rib reconstruction device
    Patent number: 10687875
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the correction of chest deformities is provided and includes a rib implant (26) for mounting to a rib, a sternal implant (22) for mounting to a sternum, and a first elongate member (24). The rib implant includes a first aperture (44) having a first axis (45). The sternal implant includes a second aperture (140) having a second axis (143). The first elongate member has a first end (152) adjustably received in the first aperture and a second end (150) adjustably received in the second aperture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Brett Baver, Megan Courtney
  • Modular glenoid base plate with augments
    Patent number: 9925048
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprising a bone augment and an articulating member. The bone augment includes a bone-engaging surface and a coupling surface. The articulating member is configured to couple with the bone augment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2018
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Andrew Matthew Telka, Aaron Smits, John M. McDaniel
  • RIB RECONSTRUCTION DEVICE
    Publication number: 20180021074
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for the correction of chest deformities is provided and includes a rib implant (26) for mounting to a rib, a sternal implant (22) for mounting to a sternum, and a first elongate member (24). The rib implant includes a first aperture (44) having a first axis (45). The sternal implant includes a second aperture (140) having a second axis (143). The first elongate member has a first end (152) adjustably received in the first aperture and a second end (150) adjustably received in the second aperture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 13, 2015
    Publication date: January 25, 2018
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Brett Baver, Megan Courtney
  • Reverse shoulder prosthetic
    Patent number: 9763799
    Abstract: A reverse modular humeral implant for implantation into a humerus that includes a natural humeral shaft and a natural humeral head. The implant includes a humeral stem implantable into the natural humeral shaft, and an adapter couplable to the humeral stem, the adapter including an anchoring projection configured to be coupled to a convex bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Kurt Schmidt
  • MODULAR GLENOID BASE PLATE WITH AUGMENTS
    Publication number: 20170224492
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprising a bone augment and an articulating member. The bone augment includes a bone-engaging surface and a coupling surface. The articulating member is configured to couple with the bone augment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Andrew Matthew Telka, Aaron Smits, John M. McDaniel
  • Modular glenoid base plate with augments
    Patent number: 9668873
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprising a bone augment and an articulating member. The bone augment includes a bone-engaging surface and a coupling surface. The articulating member is configured to couple with the bone augment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Andrew Matthew Telka, Aaron Smits, John M. McDaniel
  • REVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHETIC
    Publication number: 20160256289
    Abstract: A reverse modular humeral implant for implantation into a humerus that includes a natural humeral shaft and a natural humeral head. The implant includes a humeral stem implantable into the natural humeral shaft, and an adapter couplable to the humeral stem, the adapter including an anchoring projection configured to be coupled to a convex bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2016
    Publication date: September 8, 2016
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Kurt Schmidt
  • Modular Glenoid Base plate With Augments
    Publication number: 20140257499
    Abstract: An implant assembly comprising a bone augment and an articulating member. The bone augment includes a bone-engaging surface and a coupling surface. The articulating member is configured to couple with the bone augment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Nathan A. WINSLOW, Andrew Matthew TELKA, Aaron SMITS, John M. MCDANIEL
  • Reverse shoulder prosthetic
    Patent number: 8454702
    Abstract: A reverse modular humeral implant for implantation into a humerus that includes a natural humeral shaft and a natural humeral head. The implant includes a humeral stem implantable into the natural humeral shaft, and an adapter couplable to the humeral stem, the adapter including an anchoring projection configured to be coupled to a convex bearing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 4, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Kurt Schmidt
  • REVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHETIC
    Publication number: 20120191201
    Abstract: A reverse modular humeral implant for implantation into a humerus that includes a natural humeral shaft and a natural humeral head. The implant includes a humeral stem implantable into the natural humeral shaft, and an adapter couplable to the humeral stem, the adapter including an anchoring projection configured to be coupled to a convex bearing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2011
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Aaron Smits, Kurt Schmidt
  • Method and apparatus for implanting a prosthesis
    Publication number: 20070219562
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for implanting various portions of a prosthesis into an anatomy. The instruments can include portions that allow for positive and rigid engagement with a selected prosthesis member to allow for positioning it relative to the anatomy. Further, various instruments can include portions that allow it to engage or match with marking portions or alignment portions on a first prosthesis member to align a second prosthesis member with the first one. Further, methods of using the various instruments are taught and providing for a less or minimally invasive procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Publication date: September 20, 2007
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: W. Slone, Kimberly Parcher, Ryan Lakin, Aaron Smits, Kurt Schmidt