Patents by Inventor Derek Dalbey
Derek Dalbey 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).
-
Patent number: 11918491Abstract: A force and rotation sensing device can be suitable for measuring a force within a knee joint. A force sensor can measure a force exerted between opposing surfaces of a housing. A force display positioned on the housing can visually represent a value of the measured force, such as with a dual-sided light-emitting diode display that is visible from opposing sides of the housing. A first rotation sensor can measure a flexion/extension position of the housing. A flexion/extension display can visually represent a value of the measured flexion/extension position. In some examples, a zero button can set a reference orientation of the housing, so that the first rotation sensor can measure the flexion/extension position as a relative rotation with respect to the reference orientation. In some examples, circuitry can wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the value of the measured flexion/extension position.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey, John Minck, Jr.
-
Patent number: 11554024Abstract: Systems and methods may display an indication of an impact force from a driving device. A method may include displaying the indication of the impact force with a light. The light may be located on the driving device, a component attached to the driving device, a user interface, or the like. Different colors may be used to indicate different impact forces. For example, a first light color may correspond to an impact force below a first threshold, a second light color may correspond to an impact force above a second threshold, and a third light color may correspond to an impact force between the thresholds. The impact force may be detected using a sensor, which may output a voltage to cause the illumination.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 17, 2023Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Jr., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Patent number: 11419748Abstract: A stabilization device can determine a condition of a human foot and can include a body, a pad, and a sensor. The body can be coupleable to a human foot. The pad can be coupleable to a distal portion of the body, and the pad can be configured to interface with a walking surface. The sensor can be securable to one of the body and the pad and the sensor can be configured to produce a sensor signal as a function of a sensed condition of the stabilization device.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2018Date of Patent: August 23, 2022Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Charles M. Zelen, Orsa Britton, Kenneth D. Johannaber, David A. Nolan, Derek Dalbey
-
Patent number: 11234825Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 1, 2022Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Jr., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20210267773Abstract: A force and rotation sensing device can be suitable for measuring a force within a knee joint. A force sensor can measure a force exerted between opposing surfaces of a housing. A force display positioned on the housing can visually represent a value of the measured force, such as with a dual-sided light-emitting diode display that is visible from opposing sides of the housing. A first rotation sensor can measure a flexion/extension position of the housing. A flexion extension display can visually represent a value of the measured flexion/extension position. In some examples, a zero button can set a reference orientation of the housing, so that the first rotation sensor can measure the flexion/extension position as a relative rotation with respect to the reference orientation. In some examples, circuitry can wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the value of the measured flexion/extension position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey, John Minck, JR.
-
Patent number: 11020246Abstract: A force and rotation sensing device can be suitable for measuring a force within a knee joint. A force sensor can measure a force exerted between opposing surfaces of a housing. A force display positioned on the housing can visually represent a value of the measured force, such as with a dual-sided light-emitting diode display that is visible from opposing sides of the housing. A first rotation sensor can measure a flexion/extension position of the housing. A flexion/extension display can visually represent a value of the measured flexion/extension position. In some examples, a zero button can set a reference orientation of the housing, so that the first rotation sensor can measure the flexion/extension position as a relative rotation with respect to the reference orientation. In some examples, circuitry can wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the value of the measured flexion/extension position.Type: GrantFiled: January 24, 2018Date of Patent: June 1, 2021Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey, John Minck, Jr.
-
Publication number: 20210022874Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2020Publication date: January 28, 2021Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20200383796Abstract: An arthroplasty trial assembly for a human shoulder can include a first implant securable to a first bone and a second implant securable to a second bone. The second implant can include a body, a stem, an articulation component, and a sensor. The stem can extend from the body, and the stem can be insertable into the second bone. The articulation component can be coupled to the body opposite the stem, and the articulation component can be articulable with the first implant. The sensor can be connected to the articulation component and can be configured to monitor a condition of the second implant and can produce a sensor signal as a function of the condition that is indicative of stability of the shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2020Publication date: December 10, 2020Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Patent number: 10842636Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Jr., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Patent number: 10792162Abstract: An arthroplasty trial assembly for a human shoulder can include a first implant securable to a first bone and a second implant securable to a second bone. The second implant can include a body, a stem, an articulation component, and a sensor. The stem can extend from the body, and the stem can be insertable into the second bone. The articulation component can be coupled to the body opposite the stem, and the articulation component can be articulable with the first implant. The sensor can be connected to the articulation component and can be configured to monitor a condition of the second implant and can produce a sensor signal as a function of the condition that is indicative of stability of the shoulder.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Jr., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20200276023Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Patent number: 10660760Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Jr., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20190021894Abstract: A stabilization device can determine a condition of a human foot and can include a body, a pad, and a sensor. The body can be coupleable to a human foot. The pad can be coupleable to a distal portion of the body, and the pad can be configured to interface with a walking surface. The sensor can be securable to one of the body and the pad and the sensor can be configured to produce a sensor signal as a function of a sensed condition of the stabilization device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2018Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Charles M. Zelen, Orsa Britton, Kenneth D. Johannaber, David A. Nolan, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20180214283Abstract: A force and rotation sensing device can be suitable for measuring a force within a knee joint. A force sensor can measure a force exerted between opposing surfaces of a housing. A force display positioned on the housing can visually represent a value of the measured force, such as with a dual-sided light-emitting diode display that is visible from opposing sides of the housing. A first rotation sensor can measure a flexion/extension position of the housing. A flexion/extension display can visually represent a value of the measured flexion/extension position. In some examples, a zero button can set a reference orientation of the housing, so that the first rotation sensor can measure the flexion/extension position as a relative rotation with respect to the reference orientation. In some examples, circuitry can wirelessly transmit data corresponding to the value of the measured flexion/extension position.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 24, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey, John Minck, JR.
-
Publication number: 20180161168Abstract: An arthroplasty trial assembly for a human shoulder can include a first implant securable to a first bone and a second implant securable to a second bone. The second implant can include a body, a stem, an articulation component, and a sensor. The stem can extend from the body, and the stem can be insertable into the second bone. The articulation component can be coupled to the body opposite the stem, and the articulation component can be articulable with the first implant. The sensor can be connected to the articulation component and can be configured to monitor a condition of the second implant and can produce a sensor signal as a function of the condition that is indicative of stability of the shoulder.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: June 14, 2018Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20180116821Abstract: Systems and methods may display an indication of an impact force from a driving device. A method may include displaying the indication of the impact force with a light. The light may be located on the driving device, a component attached to the driving device, a user interface, or the like. Different colors may be used to indicate different impact forces. For example, a first light color may correspond to an impact force below a first threshold, a second light color may correspond to an impact force above a second threshold, and a third light color may correspond to an impact force between the thresholds. The impact force may be detected using a sensor, which may output a voltage to cause the illumination.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20180116805Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey
-
Publication number: 20180116823Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for assessing hip arthroplasty component movement are generally described herein. A method may include receiving data from a sensor embedded in a femoral head component, the femoral head component configured to fit in an acetabular component, determining information about a magnetic field from the data, and outputting an indication of an orientation, coverage, or a force of the femoral head component relative to the acetabular component.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2017Publication date: May 3, 2018Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, John Minck, JR., Rida Hariri, Derek Dalbey