Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Halbrecht
Jeffrey Halbrecht 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: 20240130847Abstract: An orthopedic implant with an inferior portion having a tibia contact surface configured to extend over a tibia; a superior portion opposite to the inferior portion having a tendon contact surface configured to change a position of a patellar tendon by lifting or tilting the patellar tendon when the curved surface of the first portion is engaged with the tibia; and a fixation mechanism adapted to attach the orthopedic implant to the tibia, the orthopedic implant being further configured to change shape from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to a load applied between the tendon contact surface and the tibia contact surface. The invention also addresses corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 4, 2024Publication date: April 25, 2024Inventors: Damien Shulock, Jeffrey Halbrecht, John Barrett, Katherine J. Stephenson
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Patent number: 11896476Abstract: An orthopedic implant with an inferior portion having a tibia contact surface configured to extend over a tibia; a superior portion opposite to the inferior portion having a tendon contact surface configured to change a position of a patellar tendon by lifting or tilting the patellar tendon when the curved surface of the first portion is engaged with the tibia; and a fixation mechanism adapted to attach the orthopedic implant to the tibia, the orthopedic implant being further configured to change shape from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to a load applied between the tendon contact surface and the tibia contact surface. The invention also addresses corresponding methods.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: February 13, 2024Assignee: ZKR Orthopedics, Inc.Inventors: Damien Shulock, Jeffrey Halbrecht, John Barrett, Katherine J. Stephenson
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Publication number: 20210346165Abstract: An orthopedic implant with an inferior portion having a tibia contact surface configured to extend over a tibia; a superior portion opposite to the inferior portion having a tendon contact surface configured to change a position of a patellar tendon by lifting or tilting the patellar tendon when the curved surface of the first portion is engaged with the tibia; a fixation mechanism adapted to attach the orthopedic implant to the tibia; and an adjustment mechanism adapted to change a distance between the tendon contact surface and the tibia contact surface. The invention also includes a method for repositioning a patellar tendon of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Damien SHULOCK, Jeffrey HALBRECHT, John BARRETT, Katherine J. STEPHENSON
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Publication number: 20210205068Abstract: An orthopedic implant with an inferior portion having a tibia contact surface configured to extend over a tibia; a superior portion opposite to the inferior portion having a tendon contact surface configured to change a position of a patellar tendon by lifting or tilting the patellar tendon when the curved surface of the first portion is engaged with the tibia; and a fixation mechanism adapted to attach the orthopedic implant to the tibia, the orthopedic implant being further configured to change shape from a first configuration to a second configuration in response to a load applied between the tendon contact surface and the tibia contact surface. The invention also addresses corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Damien SHULOCK, Jeffrey HALBRECHT, John BARRETT, Katherine J. STEPHENSON
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Publication number: 20210205067Abstract: An orthopedic implant system including an orthopedic implant with an inferior portion having a surface configured to extend over a top surface of a tibia; a superior portion opposite to the inferior portion and configured to change a position of a patellar tendon by lifting or tilting the patellar tendon when the surface of the inferior portion is engaged with the tibia; a first lateral side disposed between the inferior portion and the superior portion; and a second lateral side disposed between the inferior portion and the superior portion opposite to the first lateral side; and a fixation system to attach the orthopedic implant to the tibia. The invention also includes corresponding methods.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: July 8, 2021Inventors: Damien SHULOCK, Jeffrey HALBRECHT, John BARRETT, Katherine J. STEPHENSON
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Patent number: 10918416Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ZKR ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Patent number: 10918415Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2019Date of Patent: February 16, 2021Assignee: ZKR ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Publication number: 20190231392Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: ZKR ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey HALBRECHT
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Publication number: 20190231391Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2019Publication date: August 1, 2019Applicant: ZKR ORTHOPEDICS, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey HALBRECHT
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Publication number: 20180028229Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 9, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventor: Jeffrey HALBRECHT
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Patent number: 9808287Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: November 7, 2017Inventor: Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Patent number: 9510816Abstract: Methods, systems, and apparatuses are provided for attaching tissue, for example to bone. For example, devices are provided for anchoring filament to tissue or bone. Suture anchors are provided, and multi-component suture anchors are provided with sutures and components that fit together through an interference fit.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2005Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: DEPUY MITEK, LLCInventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari
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Publication number: 20100198354Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, and an anterior portion. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes affixing the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: August 5, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Publication number: 20100131069Abstract: A method and system provide and use a patellar implant. The patellar implant includes a superior portion, an inferior portion opposite to the superior portion, an anterior portion, at least one suture attachment configured to allow the patellar implant to be attached using at least one suture. The superior portion being configured to reside below a patellar tendon and to elevate and/or tilt the patellar tendon. The inferior portion is configured to be seated in proximity to a tibia. The anterior portion is between the superior portion and the inferior portion. The anterior portion is placed in proximity to a patella. In one aspect, the method includes inserting the implant beneath the patellar tendon and between the patella and a position at which the patellar tendon is affixed to the tibia. In this aspect, the method also includes attaching the implant using at least one suture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventor: Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Publication number: 20090099598Abstract: A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft tissue to bone using such an anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 12, 2008Publication date: April 16, 2009Applicant: DEPUY MITEK, INC.Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari
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Patent number: 7081126Abstract: A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft, tissue to bone using such an anchor.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2003Date of Patent: July 25, 2006Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari
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Publication number: 20050149122Abstract: A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft tissue to bone using such an anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2005Publication date: July 7, 2005Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari
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Publication number: 20050090862Abstract: A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft, tissue to bone using such an anchor.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2003Publication date: April 28, 2005Applicant: ETHICON, INC.Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari
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Patent number: 6673094Abstract: A system and method is disclosed for attaching tissue to bone. The system comprises an expander pin configured to receive suture; an expandable body configured to receive the expander pin; the expander pin expanding the expandable body when the expander pin is received in the expandable body; the expander pin and the expandable body being configured to (1) allow sliding movement of the suture relative to the expander pin when the expander pin is disposed in a first position relative to the expandable body, and (2) bind the suture relative to the expander pin when the expander pin is disposed in a second position relative to the expandable body; an installation tool adapted to releaseably attach to the expandable body; and the installation tool including a pusher for driving the expander pin into the expandable body.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2000Date of Patent: January 6, 2004Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht
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Patent number: 6660023Abstract: A tissue anchor having a length of filament held so that an applied force greater than a threshold force will cause the filament to move longitudinally, while an applied force less than the threshold force will not move the filament, and methods of attaching soft tissue to bone using such an anchor.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2003Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.Inventors: Dennis McDevitt, Jeffrey Halbrecht, Richard Caspari