Patents by Inventor Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'oca
Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'oca 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).
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Patent number: 10743958Abstract: A device for measuring blind holes formed through a bone includes (a) a first elongated rod including a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end including an increased diameter abutment extending radially outward therefrom, the abutment including a proximal surface formed to contact a portion of the bone adjacent a distal opening of the blind hole to assume a locked configuration with the bone and (b) a second elongated rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: March 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 10524816Abstract: A device (100) for creating a tunnel through soft tissue, comprises an elongated insertion member including a lumen extending therethrough to a distal opening, the elongated insertion member being sized to be inserted into the body via an opening of no more than 35 mm diameter and a tunneling member (108) received in the lumen for movement between an insertion configuration in which a tissue penetrating distal tip is received within the lumen and a tunneling configuration in which the distal tip extends distally from the distal opening by a desired distance in combination with a handle (104) coupled to a proximal end of the insertion member, the handle remaining outside the body and including a first actuator (106) for moving the tunneling member between the insertion and tunneling configurations.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 10512497Abstract: A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: November 28, 2016Date of Patent: December 24, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 10368933Abstract: A crimp configured to fix a cable about a bone includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a first channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the first channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough along with a second channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the second channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough and a deformable extension attached to the proximal end of the body, the extension including a lumen aligned with the second channel and sized and shaped to permit the cable to be slid therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2017Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: DePuy synthes Products, Inc.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Publication number: 20180214235Abstract: A device for measuring blind holes formed through a bone includes (a) a first elongated rod including a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end including an increased diameter abutment extending radially outward therefrom, the abutment including a proximal surface formed to contact a portion of the bone adjacent a distal opening of the blind hole to assume a locked configuration with the bone and (b) a second elongated rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 28, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Alberto Fernandez DELL'OCA, Glen PIERSON
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Patent number: 9949796Abstract: A device for measuring blind holes formed through a bone includes (a) a first elongated rod including a shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end including an increased diameter abutment extending radially outward therefrom, the abutment including a proximal surface formed to contact a portion of the bone adjacent a distal opening of the blind hole to assume a locked configuration with the bone and (b) a second elongated rod extending from a proximal end to a distal end along a longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: April 24, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca, Glen Pierson
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Patent number: 9795431Abstract: Cable and crimp assembly kits for fixing bone fractures include long-nose crimp pliers that have a pair of operating handles and connected opposed long jaws. The long jaws are designed to hold and crush a wire crimp. The jaws are long and narrow enough to be able to insert and crush a crimp through a small incision, such as used by a known wire passer tool, at a deeply located bone without spreading or opening wider the small incision. The long-nosed pliers can be used with a crimp alone or with a crimp and an intermediate part that provisionally holds a tension applied to an associated cable or wire.Type: GrantFiled: April 20, 2007Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 9788877Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone within a living body comprises a crimp including a first space extending longitudinally therethrough from a first space proximal opening to a first space distal opening, the first space sized and shaped to slidably receive a cerclage member therein and a second space extending parallel to the first space from a second space proximal opening to a second space distal opening, the second space including a proximal portion to receive the cerclage member and a distal portion decreasing in cross-sectional area and an insert that, when inserted into the second space distal opening adjacent to a cerclage member, a decreasing cross-sectional area of the second space distal portion forces the insert laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the second space, pinching and locking the cerclage member against movement relative to the crimp.Type: GrantFiled: February 24, 2016Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 9788875Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone within a living body comprises a crimp including a first space extending longitudinally therethrough from a first space proximal opening to a first space distal opening, the first space sized and shaped to slidably receive a cerclage member therein and a second space extending parallel to the first space from a second space proximal opening to a second space distal opening, the second space including a proximal portion to receive the cerclage member and a distal portion decreasing in cross-sectional area and an insert that, when inserted into the second space distal opening adjacent to a cerclage member, a decreasing cross-sectional area of the second space distal portion forces the insert laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the second space, pinching and locking the cerclage member against movement relative to the crimp.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2008Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Publication number: 20170202589Abstract: A crimp configured to fix a cable about a bone includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a first channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the first channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough along with a second channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the second channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough and a deformable extension attached to the proximal end of the body, the extension including a lumen aligned with the second channel and sized and shaped to permit the cable to be slid therethrough.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2017Publication date: July 20, 2017Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez DELL'OCA
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Patent number: 9642641Abstract: A device for the positioning of a bone plate against a bone comprises first and second arms pivotally connected at a first joint, distal ends of the first and second arms defining a gripping surface for gripping the bone therebetween, proximal portions of the first and second arms extending in a first plane. An extension member couples to the first and second arms at the first joint and includes a first section extending distally from the first joint parallel to the first plane and a second section extending distally from the first section angled relative to the first section so that when the first and second arms are in a desired configuration gripping the bone, the second section extends parallel to the bone. A compression mechanism couples to the second section and includes a compression member and a coupling member being movable toward and away from the second section.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2009Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'oca
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Patent number: 9642660Abstract: A crimp configured to fix a cable about a bone includes a body extending from a proximal end to a distal end and a first channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the first channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough along with a second channel extending through the body from the proximal end to the distal end, the second channel being sized and shaped to permit a cable to be slid therethrough and a deformable extension attached to the proximal end of the body, the extension including a lumen aligned with the second channel and sized and shaped to permit the cable to be slid therethrough.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: May 9, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 9603565Abstract: A device for guiding a depth gauge for measuring blind holes formed through a bone including (a) a handle having an elongated body, an upper surface of the body having a peg extending therefrom to removably engage a proximal end of a first elongated rod of the depth gauge, the handle including a first slot extending into the upper surface and open to a first elongated channel extending through the handle and (b) a first elongated shaft extending through the first elongated channel and including a first tab extending through the first slot, a range of movement of the first elongated shaft relative to the handle being limited by engagement of the first tab with walls of the first slot. In an operative configuration, the slotted tab receives a proximal end of the depth gauge to control movement of an increased diameter insert at a distal end thereof.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Publication number: 20170071648Abstract: A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 28, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez DELL'OCA
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Patent number: 9510882Abstract: A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2015Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Publication number: 20160166299Abstract: An apparatus for securing a cerclage member about a bone within a living body comprises a crimp including a first space extending longitudinally therethrough from a first space proximal opening to a first space distal opening, the first space sized and shaped to slidably receive a cerclage member therein and a second space extending parallel to the first space from a second space proximal opening to a second space distal opening, the second space including a proximal portion to receive the cerclage member and a distal portion decreasing in cross-sectional area and an insert that, when inserted into the second space distal opening adjacent to a cerclage member, a decreasing cross-sectional area of the second space distal portion forces the insert laterally relative to a longitudinal axis of the second space, pinching and locking the cerclage member against movement relative to the crimp.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2016Publication date: June 16, 2016Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez DELL'OCA
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Patent number: 9237912Abstract: A device for treating a bone comprises a cable block including a first lumen extending from a first proximal opening in a proximal face of the cable block to a first distal opening in a distal face thereof, the first lumen being configured to receive a cerclage cable including an enlarged end. The cable block further includes a second lumen extending from a second proximal opening in the proximal face to a second distal opening in the distal face and being configured to receive a portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethrough. The cable block includes a slot connecting distal portions of the first and second lumens and being at least as large as the second lumen in combination with a crimpable locking member including a channel configured to receive the portion of the cable extending from the enlarged end.Type: GrantFiled: June 11, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Publication number: 20150133939Abstract: A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture includes a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2015Publication date: May 14, 2015Inventor: Alberto A. Fernandez DELL'OCA
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Patent number: 8968318Abstract: A device for binding a cable about a fractured bone to stabilize a fracture comprises a slot including a distal opening sized to receive an enlarged end of a cable and a proximal opening sized to permit the cable to slide therethrough while preventing the enlarged end from passing therethough and a bore sized to slidably receive the cable, the bore extending to a proximal opening in combination with a locking element channel extending to a distal end opening into the bore and a locking element movable into a locking position in which a distal end of the locking element extends into the bore to engage a portion of the cable received therein and lock the cable in a desired position within the bore.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2008Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventor: Alberto A. Fernandez Dell'Oca
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Patent number: 8660331Abstract: A method and a system assess a relative pose of an implant and a bone of a patient. The method includes: acquiring multiple medical X-ray images of the bone with the implant preliminarily mounted to the bone; providing a database of virtual 3D implant models and selecting the implant used; fitting the virtual implant to the medical X-ray image; selecting a bone model; and fitting the chosen bone model to the medical X-ray image. The system and method now allow directly in the operation room to assess the relative pose of the implant and the bone/bone fragments by a comparison of the medical image and the respective virtual image both having the same orientation in view. The resulting image is an image of the matching virtual 2D image of the implant used and the real medical image taken from the C-arm X-ray device.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Siemens AktiengesellschaftInventor: Alberto Fernandez Dell Oca