Patents by Inventor Denis Digeser
Denis Digeser 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: 11839556Abstract: Disclosed herein are a reversible bone plate template and a method for using the same to size an implant. The bone plate template may include first and second portions. The second portion may be wider than the first portion and asymmetrical about a longitudinal axis. A section between the first and second portions may allow the second portion to be moved between first and second positions such that either a first or a second surface may be a bone contacting surface. A method for sizing an implant with a bone plate template may include determining whether a first or second surface is to be placed on bone, moving a portion of the bone plate template, placing it on bone and selecting an implant based upon the bone plate template.Type: GrantFiled: February 4, 2021Date of Patent: December 12, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Denis Digeser, Nina Kozic, Ulrich Spaelter
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Patent number: 11707362Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical targeting device for assisting placement of an elongated guidance member in a bone. The targeting device comprises a bottom portion having a dome-shaped convex outer surface and comprising a guidance through-hole extending along a guidance through-hole central axis for receiving the guidance member. A top portion of the targeting device is configured to be gripped by a tool. Further, a surgical system is disclosed which comprises the surgical targeting device.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2020Date of Patent: July 25, 2023Inventors: Nina Kozic, Yves Flourie, Denis Digeser, Markus Ochs
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Publication number: 20210236304Abstract: Disclosed herein are a reversible bone plate template and a method for using the same to size an implant. The bone plate template may include first and second portions. The second portion may be wider than the first portion and asymmetrical about a longitudinal axis. A section between the first and second portions may allow the second portion to be moved between first and second positions such that either a first or a second surface may be a bone contacting surface. A method for sizing an implant with a bone plate template may include determining whether a first or second surface is to be placed on bone, moving a portion of the bone plate template, placing it on bone and selecting an implant based upon the bone plate template.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 4, 2021Publication date: August 5, 2021Applicant: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Denis Digeser, Nina Kozic, Ulrich Spaelter
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Publication number: 20210077277Abstract: Disclosed is a surgical targeting device for assisting placement of an elongated guidance member in a bone. The targeting device comprises a bottom portion having a dome-shaped convex outer surface and comprising a guidance through-hole extending along a guidance through-hole central axis for receiving the guidance member. A top portion of the targeting device is configured to be gripped by a tool. Further, a surgical system is disclosed which comprises the surgical targeting device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2020Publication date: March 18, 2021Inventors: Nina Kozic, Yves Flourie, Denis Digeser, Markus Ochs
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Patent number: 10940023Abstract: Disclosed herein are a reversible bone plate template and a method for using the same to size an implant. The bone plate template may include first and second portions. The second portion may be wider than the first portion and asymmetrical about a longitudinal axis. A section between the first and second portions may allow the second portion to be moved between first and second positions such that either a first or a second surface may be a bone contacting surface. A method for sizing an implant with a bone plate template may include determining whether a first or second surface is to be placed on bone, moving a portion of the bone plate template, placing it on bone and selecting an implant based upon the bone plate template.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2017Date of Patent: March 9, 2021Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Denis Digeser, Nina Kozic, Ulrich Spaelter
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Patent number: 10314598Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2016Date of Patent: June 11, 2019Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
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Publication number: 20180168827Abstract: Disclosed herein are a reversible bone plate template and a method for using the same to size an implant. The bone plate template may include first and second portions. The second portion may be wider than the first portion and asymmetrical about a longitudinal axis. A section between the first and second portions may allow the second portion to be moved between first and second positions such that either a first or a second surface may be a bone contacting surface. A method for sizing an implant with a bone plate template may include determining whether a first or second surface is to be placed on bone, moving a portion of the bone plate template, placing it on bone and selecting an implant based upon the bone plate template.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2017Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: Denis Digeser, Nina Kozic, Ulrich Spaelter
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Patent number: 9572589Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2012Date of Patent: February 21, 2017Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
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Publication number: 20160235419Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
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Patent number: 9339319Abstract: A surgical reduction clamp has a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm movable relative to the first clamping arm. The first clamping arm comprises a base portion, a tip portion, a joint movably coupling the tip portion to the base portion, and a locking member adapted to lock the joint so as to fasten a position of the tip portion relative to the base portion. The joint is a revolute joint having a spherical portion which can be locked into position by a clamping force.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2013Date of Patent: May 17, 2016Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Manfred Schmuck, Denis Digeser, Uwe Koerner
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Patent number: 8961574Abstract: A bone plate for fixing bone fragments to bone is provided. The bone plate comprises an elongated body portion as well as a hook portion. The elongated body portion comprises an attachment opening configured to receive an attachment element for attaching the bone plate to bone. The hook portion extends from an end of the body portion and comprises one or more hooks configured to grasp a bone fragment. Additionally, at least one guiding opening is provided in the hook portion to receive an elongated guiding member for guiding the bone plate towards the bone fragment.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Stryker Trauma SAInventors: Tobias Bluechel, Philip Henry, Denis Digeser
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Publication number: 20140031882Abstract: A surgical reduction clamp has a first clamping arm and a second clamping arm movable relative to the first clamping arm. The first clamping arm comprises a base portion, a tip portion, a joint movably coupling the tip portion to the base portion, and a locking member adapted to lock the joint so as to fasten a position of the tip portion relative to the base portion. The joint is a revolute joint having a spherical portion which can be locked into position by a clamping force.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Manfred Schmuck, Denis Digeser, Uwe Koerner
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Publication number: 20140018810Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2012Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA SAInventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
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Publication number: 20130053899Abstract: A bone plate for fixing bone fragments to bone is provided. The bone plate comprises an elongated body portion as well as a hook portion. The elongated body portion comprises an attachment opening configured to receive an attachment element for attaching the bone plate to bone. The hook portion extends from an end of the body portion and comprises one or more hooks configured to grasp a bone fragment. Additionally, at least one guiding opening is provided in the hook portion to receive an elongated guiding member for guiding the bone plate towards the bone fragment.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA SAInventors: Tobias Bluechel, Philip Henry, Denis Digeser
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Patent number: 8162950Abstract: A drill guide for a bone plate which has holes therethrough for receiving bone screws. The drill guide includes a guide block having drill guide bores alignable with at least two bone screw receiving holes in the bone plate. A first locking element in inserted through a guide block drill guide bore. The locking element has a tip for engaging a bone screw receiving holes in the bone plate, the tip being selectively expandable to engage and disengage from the bone plate hole. A second locking element is mounted on the guide block and is engageable with a bone plate hole. The second locking element also has a tip for resiliently engaging walls of the bone plate hole wherein the tip of the first and second locking elements has a split portion.Type: GrantFiled: December 17, 2007Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Denis Digeser, Jürgen Rettich, Jürgen Kraus, Von Wieding Holger, Ingo Stoltenberg
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Publication number: 20090157086Abstract: A drill guide for a bone plate which has holes therethrough for receiving bone screws. The drill guide includes a guide block having drill guide bores alignable with at least two bone screw receiving holes in the bone plate. A first locking element in inserted through a guide block drill guide bore. The locking element has a tip for engaging a bone screw receiving holes in the bone plate, the tip being selectively expandable to engage and disengage from the bone plate hole. A second locking element is mounted on the guide block and is engageable with a bone plate hole. The second locking element also has a tip for resiliently engaging walls of the bone plate hole wherein the tip of the first and second locking elements has a split portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2007Publication date: June 18, 2009Applicant: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KGInventors: Denis Digeser, Jurgen Rettich, Jurgen Kraus, Von Wieding Holger, Ingo Stoltenberg