Patents by Inventor Juergen Schonhardt

Juergen Schonhardt 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: 11839409
    Abstract: A bone plate for reconstruction or trauma treatment of a bone which comprises first and second ends, a first contact surface for contacting and securing on a first region of the bone, and a plurality of receiving mechanism each having at least one opening for receiving at least one securing element. At least two adjacent wings extend at least from the first end of the main section, each has a second contact surface for contacting and securing to a second region of the bone, as well as at least one receiving mechanism having at least one opening for each receiving a securing element. A minimum bending stiffness of the main section, in relation to an axis (x) running perpendicular to the first contact surface, is greater than the minimum bending stiffnesses of the wings, but smaller than the total minimum bending stiffness of all wings extending from the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2023
    Assignee: MEDARTIS HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Dirk Thiel, Andreas Mullis, Jürgen Schonhardt, Hermann Zeuner, Simon Martin Schätzle
  • Publication number: 20230218361
    Abstract: The invention relates to supports (1) for receiving a surgical implant, in particular a bone plate (2), containing an implant receptacle (3), the implant receptacle (3) being of substantially elongate form along a longitudinal axis (4) and having a first part (5) and a second part (6), the first part (5) having a shaft (7) for receiving the surgical implant (2) at a recess (13) of the implant (2), the second part (6) having a first fastening portion (8) for fastening to a holding portion (9) of a container (114). The support (1) furthermore contains at least one elastic element (10), in particular a spring, for securing the implant, which is designed to secure an implant, which is held on the implant receptacle (3), by a force component substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (4). Also disclosed are supports (100) for receiving at least one surgical item, in particular an implant, in particular a screw (101).
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: July 13, 2023
    Inventors: Raphael PFEFFERLE, Stefan BRAND, Philippe Robert KERN, Marco Andreas MÜLLER, Nikolaus POCHLATKO, Jürgen SCHONHARDT, Seline STEFFANONI, Hermann ZEUNER
  • Publication number: 20230103083
    Abstract: The invention relates to a screw (1), preferably a bone screw, comprising a shaft (2) with a tip (3), a head (4) and a thread (5). The shaft further comprises a longitudinal axis (A). An array of radial cross-sectional surfaces (Q) of the head (4) extend through the longitudinal axis (A) of the screw (1), the location of each radial cross-sectional surface (Q) being defined by an azimuth angle (6) in a plane (E) perpendicular to the longitudinal axis (A). Each radial cross-sectional area (Q) has an area defined by the longitudinal axis (A) and the outer surface of the screw (8). The thread (5) extends into the head (4) in such a way that the surface areas of the radial cross-sectional surfaces (Q?) in a first azimuth angle range (9) are constant and the surface areas of the radial cross-sectional surfaces (Q?) in a second azimuth angle range (10), which is different from the first, have a different, preferably smaller, value than the surface areas in the first azimuth angle range (9).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2021
    Publication date: March 30, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas MULLIS, Dirk THIEL, Patrick Markus SESIANI, Stefan Olivier WÜRGER, Jürgen SCHONHARDT, Hermann ZEUNER
  • Publication number: 20210030442
    Abstract: A bone plate for reconstruction or trauma treatment of a bone which comprises first and second ends, a first contact surface for contacting and securing on a first region of the bone, and a plurality of receiving mechanism each having at least one opening for receiving at least one securing element. At least two adjacent wings extend at least from the first end of the main section, each has a second contact surface for contacting and securing to a second region of the bone, as well as at least one receiving mechanism having at least one opening for each receiving a securing element. A minimum bending stiffness of the main section, in relation to an axis (x) running perpendicular to the first contact surface, is greater than the minimum bending stiffnesses of the wings, but smaller than the total minimum bending stiffness of all wings extending from the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Dirk THIEL, Andreas MULLIS, Jürgen SCHONHARDT, Hermann ZEUNER, Simon Martin SCHÄTZLE
  • Patent number: 10828068
    Abstract: A bone plate for reconstruction or trauma treatment of a bone which comprises first and second ends, a first contact surface for contacting and securing on a first region of the bone, and a plurality of receiving mechanism each having at least one opening for receiving at least one securing element. At least two adjacent wings extend at least from the first end of the main section, each has a second contact surface for contacting and securing to a second region of the bone, as well as at least one receiving mechanism having at least one opening for each receiving a securing element. A minimum bending stiffness of the main section, in relation to an axis (x) running perpendicular to the first contact surface, is greater than the minimum bending stiffnesses of the wings, but smaller than the total minimum bending stiffness of all wings extending from the first end.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: MEDARTIS HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Dirk Thiel, Andreas Mullis, Jürgen Schonhardt, Hermann Zeuner, Simon Martin Schätzle
  • Patent number: 10756326
    Abstract: An electrical energy source for an electrically drivable tool containing: a main body, which extends along a longitudinal axis, having a first end and a second end lying opposite the first end with respect to the longitudinal axis; at least one first electrical terminal, which extends away from the first end and has a first diameter; and at least one second electrical terminal, which extends away from the second end and has a second diameter. A voltage is present between the first and second terminals. The first diameter is different from the second diameter. The first electrical terminal extends away from the first end, and the second electrical terminal extends away from the second end of the main body. A tool kit having at least one electrically drivable tool and having at least one electrical energy source and a method for inserting an energy source into an electrically drivable tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: MEDARTIS HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Andreas Mullis, Hermann Zeuner, Jürgen Schonhardt, Micha Huber
  • Patent number: 10751100
    Abstract: A bone screw comprising a first end having an engagement contour for engaging with a tool to facilitate insertion or removal of the bone screw, and a blocking element is arranged at a second end thereof. The blocking element is provided with a circumferential outside surface which comprises at least one clamping surface which—when viewed in an azimuth plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bone screw—widens outwardly in a wedge-shaped manner away from the longitudinal axis. The bone plate includes at least one opening which is at least partially delimited by an inside wall having an inner contour for receiving and fixing the blocking element of the bone screw. At least one bone screw and at least one bone plate together form a surgical set.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: MEDARTIS HOLDING AG
    Inventors: Dirk Thiel, Andreas Mullis, Juergen Schonhardt, Hermann Zeuner, Simon Martin Schaetzle
  • Publication number: 20180145306
    Abstract: An electrical energy source for an electrically drivable tool containing: a main body, which extends along a longitudinal axis, having a first end and a second end lying opposite the first end with respect to the longitudinal axis; at least one first electrical terminal, which extends away from the first end and has a first diameter; and at least one second electrical terminal, which extends away from the second end and has a second diameter. A voltage is present between the first and second terminals. The first diameter is different from the second diameter. The first electrical terminal extends away from the first end, and the second electrical terminal extends away from the second end of the main body. A tool kit having at least one electrically drivable tool and having at least one electrical energy source and a method for inserting an energy source into an electrically drivable tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2015
    Publication date: May 24, 2018
    Inventors: Andreas MULLIS, Hermann ZEUNER, Jürgen SCHONHARDT, Micha HUBER
  • Publication number: 20180103990
    Abstract: The invention relates to a bone screw comprising a first end having an engagement contour, wherein the engagement contour is arranged for engagement with a tool for inserting or removing the bone screw, and a second end which is situated opposite the first end and on which a blocking element is arranged, wherein the blocking element is provided with a circumferential outside surface which comprises at least one clamping surface which—when viewed in an azimuth plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the bone screw—widens outwardly in a wedge-shaped manner away from the longitudinal axis. The invention also pertains to surgical sets including at least one bone screw and at least one bone plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2017
    Publication date: April 19, 2018
    Inventors: Dirk THIEL, Andreas MULLIS, Juergen SCHONHARDT, Hermann ZEUNER, Simon Martin SCHAETZLE
  • Publication number: 20170348023
    Abstract: A bone plate for reconstruction or trauma treatment of a bone which comprises first and second ends, a first contact surface for contacting and securing on a first region of the bone, and a plurality of receiving mechanism each having at least one opening for receiving at least one securing element. At least two adjacent wings extend at least from the first end of the main section, each has a second contact surface for contacting and securing to a second region of the bone, as well as at least one receiving mechanism having at least one opening for each receiving a securing element. A minimum bending stiffness of the main section, in relation to an axis (x) running perpendicular to the first contact surface, is greater than the minimum bending stiffnesses of the wings, but smaller than the total minimum bending stiffness of all wings extending from the first end.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2014
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Dirk THIEL, Andreas MULLIS, Jürgen SCHONHARDT, Hermann ZEUNER
  • Patent number: 9554837
    Abstract: A fixation device is used to fix an elongate element, in particular a wire, in an opening of a retaining structure, in particular of an implant plate. The fixation device has a main body. The main body is provided with a bore for receiving the elongate element. The main body is radially deformable in a clamp area, such that the diameter of the bore can be reduced. The main body has an outer contour which is designed in such a way that, when the fixation device is inserted into the opening of the retaining structure, the clamp area is deformed such that the elongate element is clamped securely in the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Medartis AG
    Inventors: Jürgen Schonhardt, Thomas Tribelhorn, Hermann Zeuner, Joanna Norström
  • Patent number: 9301789
    Abstract: An osteosynthesis plate according to the invention has at least two legs, which are spaced apart and interconnected by at least one bridge element. The legs each have a certain length and extend in the longitudinal direction from an epiphyseal to a diaphyseal end of the osteosynthesis plate. Moreover, each leg has at least one opening for holding an anchoring element. The size and shape of the bridge element and the legs are configured such that the legs may be applied on both sides of a bone in the region of a joint, preferably on the olecranon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2016
    Assignee: Medartis AG
    Inventors: Juergen Schonhardt, Thomas Glanzmann, Joanna Norstroem, William B. Geissler
  • Publication number: 20150142065
    Abstract: A fixation device is used to fix an elongate element, in particular a wire, in an opening of a retaining structure, in particular of an implant plate. The fixation device has a main body. The main body is provided with a bore for receiving the elongate element. The main body is radially deformable in a clamp area, such that the diameter of the bore can be reduced. The main body has an outer contour which is designed in such a way that, when the fixation device is inserted into the opening of the retaining structure, the clamp area is deformed such that the elongate element is clamped securely in the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jürgen Schonhardt, Thomas Tribelhorn, Hermann Zeuner, Joanna Norström
  • Publication number: 20110160730
    Abstract: The osteosynthesis plate according to the invention comprises at least two legs, which are spaced apart and interconnected by at least one bridge element. The legs each have a certain length and extend in the longitudinal direction from an epiphyseal to a diaphyseal end of the osteosynthesis plate. Moreover, both legs each comprise at least one opening for holding an anchoring element. The size and shape of the at least one bridge element and the at least two legs are configured such that the legs may be applied on both sides of a bone in the region of a joint, preferably on the olecranon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2010
    Publication date: June 30, 2011
    Applicant: Medartis AG
    Inventors: Juergen Schonhardt, Thomas Glanzmann, Joanna Norstroem, William B. Geissler