Patents by Inventor Cedric Corpa de la Fuente
Cedric Corpa de la Fuente 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: 11986253Abstract: A movable tracking assembly for use with a navigated surgical system has a marked pin and a tracking sleeve that enables detection of axial and rotational movement. The tracking sleeve has a sensor that can detect movement relative to the marked pin and communicate that information to the surgical system. The tracking sleeve also has external trackers for use with an optical tracking camera.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2024Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Cedric Corpa De La Fuente
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Publication number: 20220117669Abstract: An augmented reality system and method for assisting surgical staff during an arthroplasty procedure includes a camera system configured to capture images of a surgical scene and a processor configured to determine from the images location and orientation information about one or more patient anatomical features and to maintain a three-dimensional model of these anatomical features within the surgical scene. The system models the field-of-view of augmented reality headsets worn by surgical staff, and maps this to the anatomical model, allowing the system to overlay relevant information to the user about particular anatomical features in the surgical plan.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2020Publication date: April 21, 2022Inventors: Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ, Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Daniel FARLEY
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Publication number: 20220110620Abstract: 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: April 14, 2022Inventors: Branislav JARAMAZ, Samuel C. DUMPE, Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Gary David CARLSON, JR.
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Publication number: 20220104833Abstract: A system (200) and method (600) for identifying cutting tools for use during a surgical procedure are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool assembly (210) including a shaft (212) having a cutting element (214) and at least one identifying feature (216) that uniquely corresponds to the cutting element. The system further includes a drive assembly (220) including a reference pin (224), a motor (230) mechanically connected to the drive assembly, a control unit (240) configured to activate the motor to move the cutting tool assembly such that the reference pin engages with the at least one identifying feature, a sensor system (226) configured to determine positioning information related to the reference pin when the reference pin engages the at least one identifying feature, and a computing unit (250) configured to receive the positioning information from the sensor system and identify the cutting element based upon the position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2021Publication date: April 7, 2022Inventors: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Brett BELL
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Patent number: 11207079Abstract: A system (200) and method (600) for identifying cutting tools for use during a surgical procedure are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool assembly (210) including a shaft (212) having a cutting element (214) and at least one identifying feature (216) that uniquely corresponds to the cutting element. The system further includes a drive assembly (220) including a reference pin (224), a motor (230) mechanically connected to the drive assembly, a control unit (240) configured to activate the motor to move the cutting tool assembly such that the reference pin engages with the at least one identifying feature, a sensor system (226) configured to determine positioning information related to the reference pin when the reference pin engages the at least one identifying feature, and a computing unit (250) configured to receive the positioning information from the sensor system and identify the cutting element based upon the position information.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2019Date of Patent: December 28, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Cedric Corpa De La Fuente, Brett Bell
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Publication number: 20210361273Abstract: 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: May 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 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: 20210346005Abstract: 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: July 23, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Constantinos NIKOU, Branislav JARAMAZ
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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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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: 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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Publication number: 20200085505Abstract: A movable tracking assembly for use with a navigated surgical system has a marked pin and a tracking sleeve that enables detection of axial and rotational movement. The tracking sleeve has a sensor that can detect movement relative to the marked pin and communicate that information to the surgical system. The tracking sleeve also has external trackers for use with an optical tracking camera.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2016Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventor: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE
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Patent number: 10575860Abstract: A system (200) and method (600) for identifying cutting tools for use during a surgical procedure are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool assembly (210) including a shaft (212) having a cutting element (214) and at least one identifying feature (216) that uniquely corresponds to the cutting element. The system further includes a drive assembly (220) including a reference pin (224), a motor (230) mechanically connected to the drive assembly, a control unit (240) configured to activate the motor to move the cutting tool assembly such that the reference pin engages with the at least one identifying feature, a sensor system (226) configured to determine positioning information related to the reference pin when the reference pin engages the at least one identifying feature, and a computing unit (250) configured to receive the positioning information from the sensor system and identify the cutting element based upon the position information.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2018Date of Patent: March 3, 2020Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Cedric Corpa De La Fuente, Brett Bell
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Publication number: 20190343597Abstract: A system (200) and method (600) for identifying cutting tools for use during a surgical procedure are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool assembly (210) including a shaft (212) having a cutting element (214) and at least one identifying feature (216) that uniquely corresponds to the cutting element. The system further includes a drive assembly (220) including a reference pin (224), a motor (230) mechanically connected to the drive assembly, a control unit (240) configured to activate the motor to move the cutting tool assembly such that the reference pin engages with the at least one identifying feature, a sensor system (226) configured to determine positioning information related to the reference pin when the reference pin engages the at least one identifying feature, and a computing unit (250) configured to receive the positioning information from the sensor system and identify the cutting element based upon the position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2019Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Brett BELL
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Publication number: 20190343596Abstract: A system (200) and method (600) for identifying cutting tools for use during a surgical procedure are described. For example, the system includes a cutting tool assembly (210) including a shaft (212) having a cutting element (214) and at least one identifying feature (216) that uniquely corresponds to the cutting element. The system further includes a drive assembly (220) including a reference pin (224), a motor (230) mechanically connected to the drive assembly, a control unit (240) configured to activate the motor to move the cutting tool assembly such that the reference pin engages with the at least one identifying feature, a sensor system (226) configured to determine positioning information related to the reference pin when the reference pin engages the at least one identifying feature, and a computing unit (250) configured to receive the positioning information from the sensor system and identify the cutting element based upon the position information.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: November 14, 2019Inventors: Cedric CORPA DE LA FUENTE, Brett BELL
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Patent number: 10194966Abstract: Systems and methods for bone cement removal using real-time acoustic feedback, such as during a drilling process in a revision arthroplasty, are discussed. A system for bone cement removal may include a processor to perform operation comprising receiving digital frequency data from the microphone, comparing at least a portion of the digital frequency data to a plurality of frequency signatures, and determining, based at least in part on the comparing, whether the portion of the digital frequency data is representative of a cut bone frequency or a cut bone cement frequency.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Blue Belt Technologies, Inc.Inventor: Cedric Corpa de la Fuente
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Publication number: 20160066972Abstract: Systems and methods for bone cement removal using real-time acoustic feedback, such as during a drilling process in a revision arthroplasty, are discussed. A system for bone cement removal may include a processor to perform operation comprising receiving digital frequency data from the microphone, comparing at least a portion of the digital frequency data to a plurality of frequency signatures, and determining, based at least in part on the comparing, whether the portion of the digital frequency data is representative of a cut bone frequency or a cut bone cement frequency.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 10, 2016Inventor: Cedric Corpa de la Fuente