Patents by Inventor Beat Hintermann
Beat Hintermann 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: 11833057Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterised in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2019Date of Patent: December 5, 2023Assignee: European Foot Platform S.A.R.L.Inventor: Beat Hintermann
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Patent number: 11547456Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an implant for rigid intramedullary fixation of the hindfoot complex with the midfoot and/or forefoot and methods of implanting the same. Embodiments described herein can allow for the implant to be adapted to the patient based upon the extent of bone loss and instability. Embodiments herein also provide a jig system to facilitate the shaping of the foot and/or the implantation of the described internal fixation systems.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2018Date of Patent: January 10, 2023Assignee: DT Medtech, LLCInventors: Beat Hintermann, Shawn Huxel
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Publication number: 20220054273Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
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Patent number: 11103353Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2017Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: DT MEDTECH, LLCInventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
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Publication number: 20200093606Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted. in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterised in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2019Publication date: March 26, 2020Inventor: Beat HINTERMANN
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Publication number: 20190365435Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an implant for rigid intramedullary fixation of the hindfoot complex with the midfoot and/or forefoot and methods of implanting the same. Embodiments described herein can allow for the implant to be adapted to the patient based upon the extent of bone loss and instability. Embodiments herein also provide a jig system to facilitate the shaping of the foot and/or the implantation of the described internal fixation systems.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2018Publication date: December 5, 2019Inventors: Beat Hintermann, Shawn Huxel
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Patent number: 10314713Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: EUROPEAN FOOT PLATFORM SCInventor: Beat Hintermann
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Publication number: 20180125663Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2017Publication date: May 10, 2018Inventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
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Publication number: 20160324650Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventor: Beat HINTERMANN
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Patent number: 9278006Abstract: An ankle prosthesis (1) having a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant. The intermediate implant (6) is designed to be mounted to move relative to the talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move. The ankle prosthesis (1) has configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: GrantFiled: October 26, 2006Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: European Foot Platform SCInventor: Beat Hintermann
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Patent number: 8398691Abstract: A surgical device for treating the pathology of flat feet, the device comprising an outer casing; and an expansion member suitable for moving inside said outer casing in a compression direction, for causing said outer casing to expand radially; the surgical device being provided with non-return check means shaped to allow the expansion member to move in the compression direction towards an operating position inside the outer casing and to oppose movement of the expansion member in the reverse direction once said operating position is reached, so as to prevent the expansion member from being expelled.Type: GrantFiled: May 12, 2006Date of Patent: March 19, 2013Assignee: Newdeal S.A.S.Inventors: Ramon Viladot Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Francois Diebold, Beat Hintermann
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Publication number: 20090248084Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for ankle arthrodesis where the joint between the tibia and the talus of a human patient can be immobilzed. The system in one aspect can comprise an antero-lateral plate and an antero-medial plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2009Publication date: October 1, 2009Inventor: Beat Hintermann
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Publication number: 20080103603Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 26, 2006Publication date: May 1, 2008Inventor: Beat Hintermann
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Publication number: 20060293676Abstract: A surgical device for treating the pathology of flat feet, the device comprising an outer casing; and an expansion member suitable for moving inside said outer casing in a compression direction, for causing said outer casing to expand radially; the surgical device being provided with non-return check means shaped to allow the expansion member to move in the compression direction towards an operating position inside the outer casing and to oppose movement of the expansion member in the reverse direction once said operating position is reached, so as to prevent the expansion member from being expelled.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 12, 2006Publication date: December 28, 2006Inventors: Ramon Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Diebold, Beat Hintermann
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Patent number: 6409767Abstract: The invention provides an ankle prosthesis for use in the field of orthopedic prostheses comprising a talus implant for implanting in or on the talus and a top element including a tibia implant for implanting in or on the base of the tibia. The top element and the talus implant being mounted to move relative to each other by friction on a contact interface so as to allow the ankle to move. The contact interface presents a friction surface that can be considered as being a fraction of a substantially frustoconical surface. When implanted, the substantially frustoconical surface is oriented so that its larger radius portion is directed substantially towards the outside of the ankle.Type: GrantFiled: November 3, 2000Date of Patent: June 25, 2002Assignee: European Foot PlatformInventors: Ramon Viladot Pericé, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Franåois Diebold, Beat Hintermann
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Patent number: 6261292Abstract: The invention relates to a threaded pin for holding together pieces of a fractured bone. The pin comprises a body having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end has a first thread presenting crests and the proximal end has a second thread presenting crests. The first thread and the second thread being spaced apart by a smooth portion. The first and second threads are such that the pitch X of the first thread and the pitch Y of the second thread both decrease from the distal end (X1, X2, Y1, Y2) towards the proximal end (Xn, Xn−1; Yn, Yn−1). The diameter d of the crests of the first thread and the diameter D of the crests of the second thread both increase from the distal end (d1, d2; D1, D2) towards the proximal end (dn, dn−1; Dn, Dn−1), and the values are such that: X1>X2>Xn−1>Xn>Y1>Y2>Yn−1>Yn and Dn>Dn−1>D2>D1>dn>dn−1>d2>d1. The invention is applicable to repairing bones.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2000Date of Patent: July 17, 2001Assignee: European Foot PlatformInventors: Francois Patrice Diebold, Ramon Viladot Perice, Sylvia Resch, Greta Dereymaeker, Beat Hintermann, Nikolaus Wülker
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Patent number: 6136032Abstract: A surgical device implantable in the subtalar tunnel for treating the flat foot condition, composed of: a central cylindrical body having an outer cylindrical surface provided with a first screw thread; an expansion cone having a longitudinally extending internal bore provided with a second screw thread mateable with the first screw thread, the cone further having an external surface of conical form; and an external cylinder having an internal conical surface engageable with the cone and constructed to be radially expandable in response to movement of the cone in a longitudinal direction relative to the cylinder, the cone being longitudinally moveable by rotation relative to the cylindrical body while the first and second threads are in threaded engagement with one another.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 1999Date of Patent: October 24, 2000Assignee: European Foot PlatformInventors: Ramon Viladot Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Diebold, Beat Hintermann
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Patent number: D604846Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2008Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: New DealInventor: Beat Hintermann