Patents by Inventor Branislav Jaramaz
Branislav Jaramaz 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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Publication number: 20210315640Abstract: A computer-implemented method of improving a patello-femoral response is described. A computing system characterizes an anterior geometry of a patella and determines a position of a posterior apex of the patella in relation to one or more features of the anterior geometry of the patella. The computing system further receives location information related to the patella as a knee joint is moved through a range of motion. The computing system provides one or more recommendations to improve a patello-femoral response.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: October 14, 2021Inventors: Roger Ryan DEES, Jr., Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ
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Publication number: 20210307765Abstract: Methods and systems for identifying and determining the size and orientation of a reamed portion of a patient's bone are disclosed. A tracking array and/or point probe may be inserted into an adapter device. The adapter device comprising a plurality of openings, having various connection means therein, such that when the tracking array is inserted into the adapter, a secure and robust connection is created. A reamer, stem, or similar tool may then be inserted into the opposing side of the adapter, during which, a secure and robust connection is created between the adapter and the tool. Thus, through the use of Computer Assisted Surgery Systems, a more accurate representation of the patient's anatomy can be obtained.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2020Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Samuel C. DUMPE, Branislav JARAMAZ, Rahul KHARE, Roger Ryan DEES, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210307833Abstract: A method of determining patient-specific implant parameters for an implant used in a surgical procedure is described. A surgical system receives one or more initial transfer functions and one or more preoperative input factors for a patient and generates a surgical plan comprising one or more patient-specific implant parameters based on the one or more initial transfer functions and the one or more preoperative input factors for the patient. The surgical system further receives one or more intraoperative input factors for the patient and updates the one or more patient-specific implant parameters based on the one or more intraoperative input factors for the patient. An implant for the patient is selected based on the one or more updated patient-specific implant parameters.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2019Publication date: October 7, 2021Inventors: Daniel FARLEY, Shawn MCGUAN, Branislav JARAMAZ, Brian W. MCKINNON, Constantinos NIKOU, Elizabeth DUXBURY, Ruxandra C. MARINESCU TANASOCA, Ryan LANDON, Randy C. WINEBARGER, William L. Bowers, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210298734Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods for measuring a force applied to a joint during a surgical procedure are disclosed. The device includes an insertion tool, a handle, and one or more force indicators. The insertion tool includes an insertion end and a base end. The one or more force indicators may be attached to the insertion tool and the handle. The insertion end of the device may be inserted into a joint during a surgical procedure and used to apply a force to the joint and/or measure the force using the one or more force indicators when the force is applied.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2019Publication date: September 30, 2021Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Samuel C. DUMPE, Cedric Corpa DE LA FUENTE, Gary David CARLSON, Jr., Brett J. BELL, Brian W. MCKINNON, Daniel FARLEY
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Publication number: 20210275258Abstract: A cut guide assembly (600) and a system for mounting assembly on a patient are described. The system includes an ankle clamp (525), an alignment guide (530) configured to be removably attached to the ankle clamp, and the cut guide assembly. The cut guide assembly includes a cut guide (535) and a position tracker (200). The cut guide includes a receiving feature (605) configured to removably attach to at least a portion of the alignment guide, a locking mechanism (610) configured to lock the receiving feature to the at least a portion of the alignment guide, and a plurality of pin receptacles (620), each of the plurality of pin receptacles configured to receive a bone pin (540) configured to affix the cut guide to a patient's bone. The position tracker configured to be affixed to the cut guide when the cut guide is affixed to the patient's bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2021Publication date: September 9, 2021Inventors: Riddhit MITRA, Branislav JARAMAZ, Samuel DUMPE
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Patent number: 11103229Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing joint laxity measurement are disclosed. A retractor includes a plurality of spacers, such as plates, that are capable of being moved from a central portion of the retractor by a carriage mechanism. In some cases, the carriage mechanism may press against ramps connected to internal sides of the plates, thereby causing the plates to be displaced outwardly. In other cases, the carriage mechanism may include blades that rotate and press against the internal sides of the plates, thereby causing the plates to be displaced outwardly. The retractor is mounted on a surgical device configured to actuate the carriage mechanism. When the retractor is placed in a joint and the carriage mechanism is actuated, a measurement of the joint laxity may be determined based upon characteristics of the retractor and/or the surgical device.Type: GrantFiled: December 20, 2019Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignees: Smith & Nephew, Inc., Smith & Nephew Orthopaedics AG, Smith & Nephew Asia Pacific Pte. LimitedInventors: Cedric Corpa De La Fuente, Constantinos Nikou, Branislav Jaramaz
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Publication number: 20210251693Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning a cut guide using navigation-based techniques are discussed. For example, a system for use in an orthopedic surgery on a target bone can comprise a cut guide adjustably positionable onto the target bone via two or more coupling receptacles created on the target bone. The coupling receptacles can include one or more guide members and a plurality of landing members. The system also includes an input interface that can receive a target bone representation, and a model receiver module that can receive a generic post-coupling bone model. The target bone representation can include a data set representing two or more landing sites of the target bone, and the generic post-coupling bone model can include a data set representing a bone having two or more coupling receptacles each sized, shaped or otherwise configured to receive and secure the respective coupling feature of the landing members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 4, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Constantinos NIKOU
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Patent number: 11090063Abstract: A cutting assembly (200) is configured for use with an electromagnetic tracking system (1). The cutting assembly comprises a bur assembly (10) and a sheath assembly (100). The sheath assembly comprises a sensor (135) configured to measure an electrical field around the cutting assembly, a wire (130) configured to operably connect the sensor and an external computing device (6), and a sensor mount (110) affixed to at least a portion of the sheath assembly, the sensor mount configured to house the sensor and at least a portion of the wire. The sheath assembly is configured to receive at least a portion of the bur assembly such that any impact from magnetic interference caused by, for example, a cutting device (40) within the bur assembly on the sensor is minimized when the cutting device is cutting a patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2017Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Constantinos Nikou, Joshua Updyke, Ryan Sheehan, James E. Moody, Adam Hahn
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Publication number: 20210244481Abstract: Disclosed herein are various systems and methods for an improved minimally invasive surgical tracking system. As disclosed herein, a computer assisted surgical system (CASS) may include an internal tracking device that obtains relative locational data of one or more surgical tools not trackable via a global tracking system. The internal tracking device having an external portion that is trackable global tracking system. Based on the known characteristics and location of the internal tracking device the CASS determines the location of the one or more surgical tools relative to the patient and other objects in the operating room.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2020Publication date: August 12, 2021Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Constantinos NIKOU
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Patent number: 11086970Abstract: Systems and methods for generating a surgical plan for altering an abnormal bone using a generic normal bone model are discussed. For example, a system for planning a surgery on an abnormal bone can include a model receiver module configured to receive a generic normal bone model. The generic normal bone model, such as a parametric model derived from statistical shape data, can include a data set representing a normal bone having an anatomical origin comparable to the abnormal bone. An input interface can be configured to receive an abnormal bone representation including a data set representing the abnormal bone. A surgical planning module can include a registration module configured to register the generic normal bone model to the abnormal bone representation by creating a registered generic model. A surgical plan formation module can be configured to identify one or more abnormal regions of the abnormal bone using the registered generic model.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2014Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Constantinos Nikou
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Publication number: 20210228278Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2021Publication date: July 29, 2021Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Barry M. FELL
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Publication number: 20210204963Abstract: A system for tracking resection planes during a surgical procedure includes a cutting block and a position tracker. The cutting block is configured to be mounted on an anterior surface of a bone during the surgical procedure. The cutting block comprises at least one slot configured to position a resection tool during the surgical procedure. The position tracker is configured to be directly attached to the cutting block after the cutting block is mounted on the anterior surface to allow positional tracking of the cutting block by a tracking device during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2019Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Riddhit MITRA, Branislav JARAMAZ, Samuel DUMPE, Constantinos NIKOU
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Patent number: 11051830Abstract: A system, method, and device for drilling holes (420, 422) in a target bone (414) are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool (330), a navigation system (310) configured to track a position of the cutting tool, and a computer-assisted surgical (CAS) system (340) operably connected to the cutting tool and the navigation system. The CAS system can be configured to determine an implant component (100) to be implanted on the target bone (414), determine a cutting block position for preparing the target bone to receive the implant component, determine a plurality of pin locations (420, 422) for securing the cutting block (416) based upon the determined cutting block position, and selectively provide instructions to the cutting tool to cut a hole when the cutting tool is in a position adjacent to at least one of the determined plurality of pin locations.Type: GrantFiled: November 30, 2017Date of Patent: July 6, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Constantinos Nikou
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Patent number: 11045262Abstract: A cut guide assembly (600) and a system for mounting assembly on a patient are described. The system includes an ankle clamp (525), an alignment guide (530) configured to be removably attached to the ankle clamp, and the cut guide assembly. The cut guide assembly includes a cut guide (535) and a position tracker (200). The cut guide includes a receiving feature (605) configured to removably attach to at least a portion of the alignment guide, a locking mechanism (610) configured to lock the receiving feature to the at least a portion of the alignment guide, and a plurality of pin receptacles (620), each of the plurality of pin receptacles configured to receive a bone pin (540) configured to affix the cut guide to a patient's bone. The position tracker configured to be affixed to the cut guide when the cut guide is affixed to the patient's bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2018Date of Patent: June 29, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Riddhit Mitra, Branislav Jaramaz, Samuel Dumpe
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Patent number: 11020185Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning a cut guide using navigation-based techniques are discussed. For example, a system for use in an orthopedic surgery on a target bone can comprise a cut guide adjustably positionable onto the target bone via two or more coupling receptacles created on the target bone. The coupling receptacles can include one or more guide members and a plurality of landing members. The system also includes an input interface that can receive a target bone representation, and a model receiver module that can receive a generic post-coupling bone model. The target bone representation can include a data set representing two or more landing sites of the target bone, and the generic post-coupling bone model can include a data set representing a bone having two or more coupling receptacles each sized, shaped or otherwise configured to receive and secure the respective coupling feature of the landing members.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Constantinos Nikou
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Patent number: 11013521Abstract: A system for preparing a bone for receiving an implant is described. The system includes a cutting tool and a cutting guide. The cutting tool includes a cut guard configured to sheath at least a portion of a cutting surface of the cutting tool, and an engagement portion. The cutting guide includes a baseplate configured to be positioned onto the bone and a cut guide portion removably attached to the baseplate. The cut guide portion includes a cutting channel, the cutting channel being sized and shaped to receive the engagement portion of the cut guard and guide the cutting tool to cut a receiving channel into the bone, wherein the receiving channel includes a depth profile matching an implant to be inserted into the receiving channel.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2017Date of Patent: May 25, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Gary David Carlson, Jr., Samuel Clayton Dumpe
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Publication number: 20210128246Abstract: Examples of an orthopedic surgical device for use in operating on a target bone and methods for operating a system for use in orthopedic surgery on a bone are generally described herein. An orthopedic surgical device can include an primary positioning block, and a secondary positioning component removably coupled to the primary positioning block. The secondary positioning component can be configured to: engage a prepared engagement feature machined into the target bone, and guide the primary positioning block to a predetermined position on a target bone. The orthopedic surgical device can include a first cutting block configured to: removably couple to the primary positioning block, and guide a cutting tool to cut the target bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2021Publication date: May 6, 2021Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Barry M. FELL
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Publication number: 20210085305Abstract: Methods and apparatus for performing joint laxity measurement are disclosed. A retractor includes a plurality of spacers, such as plates, that are capable of being moved from a central portion of the retractor by a carriage mechanism. In some cases, the carriage mechanism may press against ramps connected to internal sides of the plates, thereby causing the plates to be displaced outwardly. In other cases, the carriage mechanism may include blades that rotate and press against the internal sides of the plates, thereby causing the plates to be displaced outwardly. The retractor is mounted on a surgical device configured to actuate the carriage mechanism. When the retractor is placed in a joint and the carriage mechanism is actuated, a measurement of the joint laxity may be determined based upon characteristics of the retractor and/or the surgical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2019Publication date: March 25, 2021Inventors: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ
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Publication number: 20210068795Abstract: A computer-controlled remote power module is disclosed. The remote power module may include an enclosure containing a power converter, a voltage controller, an antenna and a microprocessor. The voltage controller may be in electrical communication with the power converter. The microprocessor may be in electrical communication with the power converter, the voltage controller, and the antenna. The antenna may be configured to receive wireless transmissions from a remote computer control system, and provide a signal to the microprocessor based on the received transmissions. The microprocessor may receive the signal, and, based on the signal, selectively cause the voltage controller to provide power. The remote power module may be configured to selectively provide power from a battery to a tool, such as a surgical tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2018Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE
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Patent number: 10939961Abstract: Systems and methods for positioning a cut guide using navigation-based techniques are discussed. For example, a system for use in an orthopedic surgery on a target bone can comprise a cut guide adjustably positionable onto the target bone via two or more coupling receptacles created on the target bone. The coupling receptacles can include one or more guide members and a plurality of landing members. The system also includes an input interface that can receive a target bone representation, and a model receiver module that can receive a generic post-coupling bone model. The target bone representation can include a data set representing two or more landing sites of the target bone, and the generic post-coupling bone model can include a data set representing a bone having two or more coupling receptacles each sized, shaped or otherwise configured to receive and secure the respective coupling feature of the landing members.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2018Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Branislav Jaramaz, Constantinos Nikou