Patents by Inventor Brian Berelsman
Brian Berelsman 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: 11607314Abstract: An orthopedic implant can be used for fixation of a joint or fracture and can include a tapered member and at least one fixation member. The tapered member can be configured for placement in association with one or more bone segments. The tapered member can have a longitudinally extending body that defines an upper surface portion, an opposed lower surface portion and first and second sides, where at least the first and second sides can be formed of porous metal and can have a porous metal outer surface. The at least one fixation member can be integrally formed with the tapered member and can extend laterally outwardly from the tapered member body. The at least one fixation member can be configured to secure the implant to the one or more bone segments to provide fixation of the one or more bone segments relative to the tapered member.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: March 21, 2023Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio
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Publication number: 20190321183Abstract: An orthopedic implant can be used for fixation of a joint or fracture and can include a tapered member and at least one fixation member. The tapered member can be configured for placement in association with one or more bone segments. The tapered member can have a longitudinally extending body that defines an upper surface portion, an opposed lower surface portion and first and second sides, where at least the first and second sides can be formed of porous metal and can have a porous metal outer surface. The at least one fixation member can be integrally formed with the tapered member and can extend laterally outwardly from the tapered member body. The at least one fixation member can be configured to secure the implant to the one or more bone segments to provide fixation of the one or more bone segments relative to the tapered member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio
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Patent number: 10383733Abstract: An orthopedic implant can be used for fixation of a joint or fracture and can include a tapered member and at least one fixation member. The tapered member can be configured for placement in association with one or more bone segments. The tapered member can have a longitudinally extending body that defines an upper surface portion, an opposed lower surface portion and first and second sides, where at least the first and second sides can be formed of porous metal and can have a porous metal outer surface. The at least one fixation member can be integrally formed with the tapered member and can extend laterally outwardly from the tapered member body. The at least one fixation member can be configured to secure the implant to the one or more bone segments to provide fixation of the one or more bone segments relative to the tapered member.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2014Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio
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Patent number: 10285689Abstract: A bone fixation device for use in fixation of a first and a second bone segment can include a first leg member, a second leg member and a lateral connecting portion. The first leg member can extend from a first originating end to a first distal end along a first longitudinal axis. The second leg member can extend from a second originating end to a second distal end along a second longitudinal axis. The lateral connecting portion can be integrally formed with the first and second leg members and connects the first and second leg members from the respective first and second originating ends. The lateral connecting portion can extend along a lateral body portion having a top portion that defines a lateral axis. At least one of the first and second longitudinal axes defines an obtuse angle with the lateral axis.Type: GrantFiled: January 7, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Adam Finley, Jacy Hoeppner, Kevin Stone, Brian Berelsman
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Patent number: 10166022Abstract: An implant can include a bridge member having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposed sides extending between the upper and lower surfaces, where at least the sides can be formed of a porous metal construct having a porous metal outer surface. First and second fixation members can be integrally connected with the bridge member and can include a body having a width greater than a corresponding width of the bridge member and a length greater than a corresponding length of the bridge member, where at least the body can be formed of the porous metal construct with the porous metal outer surface. The implant can be positioned into the bone segments such that the bridge member can fix the bone segments in a first direction perpendicular to the bridge member and the fixation members can fix the bone segments in a second direction parallel to the bridge member.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio, Kevin Stone
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Patent number: 9452056Abstract: An ankle implant for implantation at a distal tibia can include a first sleeve augment, a second sleeve augment, an intramedullary (IM) implant and a connecting peg. The first sleeve augment can have a first cannulated sleeve body comprising a first inner solid metal body portion and a first outer porous metal body portion. The IM implant can have an outer augment mounting structure. The second sleeve augment can have a second cannulated sleeve body comprising a second inner solid metal body portion and a second outer porous metal body portion. The second inner solid metal body portion can include a second sleeve first mating structure. The first and second sleeve augments can be assembled onto the IM implant in a stacked orientation with the connecting peg received by both the first sleeve first mating structure and the second sleeve first mating structure in a keyed relationship.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2014Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: BIOMET C.V.Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Paul D'Antonio, Adam Finley
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Publication number: 20160192930Abstract: A bone fixation device for use in fixation of a first and a second bone segment can include a first leg member, a second leg member and a lateral connecting portion. The first leg member can extend from a first originating end to a first distal end along a first longitudinal axis. The second leg member can extend from a second originating end to a second distal end along a second longitudinal axis. The lateral connecting portion can be integrally formed with the first and second leg members and connects the first and second leg members from the respective first and second originating ends. The lateral connecting portion can extend along a lateral body portion having a top portion that defines a lateral axis. At least one of the first and second longitudinal axes defines an obtuse angle with the lateral axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 7, 2015Publication date: July 7, 2016Inventors: Adam Finley, Jacy Hoeppner, Kevin Stone, Brian Berelsman
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Publication number: 20160113770Abstract: An orthopedic implant can be used for fixation of a joint or fracture and can include a tapered member and at least one fixation member. The tapered member can be configured for placement in association with one or more bone segments. The tapered member can have a longitudinally extending body that defines an upper surface portion, an opposed lower surface portion and first and second sides, where at least the first and second sides can be formed of porous metal and can have a porous metal outer surface. The at least one fixation member can be integrally formed with the tapered member and can extend laterally outwardly from the tapered member body. The at least one fixation member can be configured to secure the implant to the one or more bone segments to provide fixation of the one or more bone segments relative to the tapered member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2014Publication date: April 28, 2016Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio
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Publication number: 20160089245Abstract: An ankle implant for implantation at a distal tibia can include a first sleeve augment, a second sleeve augment, an intramedullary (IM) implant and a connecting peg. The first sleeve augment can have a first cannulated sleeve body comprising a first inner solid metal body portion and a first outer porous metal body portion. The IM implant can have an outer augment mounting structure. The second sleeve augment can have a second cannulated sleeve body comprising a second inner solid metal body portion and a second outer porous metal body portion. The second inner solid metal body portion can include a second sleeve first mating structure. The first and second sleeve augments can be assembled onto the IM implant in a stacked orientation with the connecting peg received by both the first sleeve first mating structure and the second sleeve first mating structure in a keyed relationship.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Paul D'Antonio, Adam Finley
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Publication number: 20160089138Abstract: An implant can include a bridge member having an upper surface, a lower surface and opposed sides extending between the upper and lower surfaces, where at least the sides can be formed of a porous metal construct having a porous metal outer surface. First and second fixation members can be integrally connected with the bridge member and can include a body having a width greater than a corresponding width of the bridge member and a length greater than a corresponding length of the bridge member, where at least the body can be formed of the porous metal construct with the porous metal outer surface. The implant can be positioned into the bone segments such that the bridge member can fix the bone segments in a first direction perpendicular to the bridge member and the fixation members can fix the bone segments in a second direction parallel to the bridge member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: John Early, Brian Berelsman, Adam Finley, Paul D'Antonio, Kevin Stone
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Patent number: 8137358Abstract: A method for using a jig to position an implant at an implantation site of a bone. The method includes the following: tapping the implantation site using a tapping device; axially threading the jig into the implantation site using an insertion tool; adjusting the position of the jig at the implantation site as necessary by axially rotating the jig relative to the bone; axially and substantially non-rotationally inserting the implant through the jig whereby the implant contacts a substantially smooth interior surface of the jig to support the implant at the implantation site such that the implant does not substantially contact an interior surface of the bone canal at the implantation site; and securing the implant at the implantation site using bone cement.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: March 20, 2012Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian Berelsman
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Publication number: 20080119861Abstract: A method for using a jig to position an implant at an implantation site of a bone. The method includes the following: tapping the implantation site using a tapping device; axially threading the jig into the implantation site using an insertion tool; adjusting the position of the jig at the implantation site as necessary by axially rotating the jig relative to the bone; axially and substantially non-rotationally inserting the implant through the jig whereby the implant contacts a substantially smooth interior surface of the jig to support the implant at the implantation site such that the implant does not substantially contact an interior surface of the bone canal at the implantation site; and securing the implant at the implantation site using bone cement.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2008Publication date: May 22, 2008Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Nathan Winslow, Brian Berelsman
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Publication number: 20080033566Abstract: A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: February 7, 2008Inventors: Brian Berelsman, Kevin Stone, Thomas Graham, Hill Hastings
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Publication number: 20080027558Abstract: A prosthesis can replace at least a portion of an anatomical wrist. The prosthesis can include modular portions and bone ingrowth portions for fixation. The modular prosthesis can include selected portions that are assembled for implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Andrew Palmer, James Strickland, Thomas Graham, Brian Berelsman, Craig Allebach, Bryce Isch, Thomas Vanasse
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Publication number: 20080015706Abstract: A prosthetic joint kit, particularly well suited for an elbow, transmits load through the prosthetic joint through a pair of spherically shaped bearing surfaces so as to transmit load over a relatively large area rather than at a point or over a line of contact. The prosthetic joint kit may be configured in a modular manner wherein a plurality of interchangeable stem structures, bearing structures and/or bearing inserts of various types are available. Construction in this manner enables a surgeon to configure the prosthetic joint to best suit the needs of the patient. For example, the surgeon may employ a modular flange for compressing a bone graft, a tissue fastener for securing soft tissue to a portion of the prosthetic joint, a cam for limiting the amount by which the prosthetic joint articulates or a bearing insert for tailoring the degree of varus/valgus constraint.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Brian Berelsman, Kevin Stone, Thomas Graham, Hill Hastins
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Publication number: 20070198094Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a kit of prosthetic components having at least two monolithic adaptors. The first adaptor incorporates a first and a second coupling mechanism, where the height of the first coupling mechanism defines the distance between an articulating surface and a fixture. The second monolithic adaptor also includes a third and a fourth coupling mechanism. The height of the third coupling mechanism can also define the distance between the articulating surface and the fixture. The coupling mechanisms, that define the distance between the articulating surface and the fixture, do not have equal heights.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: August 23, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Brian Berelsman, Nathan Winslow
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Publication number: 20070179624Abstract: Disclosed is a set of prosthetic components for use in shoulder replacements. A glenoid component having a base and a plurality of coupling members are disclosed. The coupling members are used to couple the base to at least one of the acromion or coracoid process. A polymer insert which is configured to couple to the base member and articulate with a humeral component is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2006Publication date: August 2, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing CorpInventors: Kevin Stone, Brian Berelsman, Jason Shultz, Nathan Winslow, Russell Parrott
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Publication number: 20070055380Abstract: A method and apparatus for a glenoid prosthesis. According to various embodiments, the glenoid prosthesis may include a first member defining a cavity including a wall, and a second member defining a projection operable to interconnect with the cavity of the first member. Alternatively, the glenoid prosthesis may include a first member including at least one projection and at least one anchor, the at least one projection and at least one anchor operable to engage the anatomy or the glenoid prosthesis may include a first member including at least one resiliently deformable projection and a second member defining an aperture operable to interconnect with the at least one resiliently deformable projection of the first member to couple at least one of the first member or second member to the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2005Publication date: March 8, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing CorpInventors: Brian Berelsman, Nathan Winslow, Jason Shultz
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Publication number: 20070055381Abstract: A prosthetic wrist can replace a portion of an anatomical wrist. A bone replacing portion can be provided that also includes an augment member to assist in fixation of the bone portion or the prosthesis to the bone. The various prosthesis embodiments can allow for a hemi- or total, or revision wrist arthroplasty. Modular portions can allow for intraopertative customization.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2006Publication date: March 8, 2007Inventors: Brian Berelsman, James Strickland, Andrew Palmer, Craig Allebach, Thomas Graham, Russell Parrott
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Publication number: 20070038302Abstract: A glenoid component for use in shoulder arthroplasty, the glenoid component is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component has a body with an exterior periphery which is supported by surrounding bone. The glenoid component further has a bearing surface that is congruent with the natural bearing surface of the adjacent bone. A method of implantation of a glenoid prosthesis is further provided which reduces the damage to adjacent soft tissue materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2005Publication date: February 15, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jason Shultz, Brian Berelsman, Russell Parrott, Nathan Winslow