Patents by Inventor Keith Berend

Keith Berend 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: 11771442
    Abstract: An instrumentation set for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure can include a tibial resection block and a stylus. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The stylus can have a first block attachment feature and a second block attachment feature. The first block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a first distance. The second block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a second distance. The first and second block attachment features of the stylus can be selectively and alternatively received by the slot of the tibial resection block to position the stylus at distinct offset locations relative to the slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing LLC
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Adolph V. Lombardi, Christopher Peters, Jeffrey DeClaire, Keith Berend, Craig Della Valle, Brad Durcholz, Brice Bedke
  • Publication number: 20190269422
    Abstract: An instrumentation set for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure can include a tibial resection block and a stylus. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The stylus can have a first block attachment feature and a second block attachment feature. The first block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a first distance. The second block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a second distance. The first and second block attachment features of the stylus can be selectively and alternatively received by the slot of the tibial resection block to position the stylus at distinct offset locations relative to the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2019
    Publication date: September 5, 2019
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Adolph V. Lombardi, Christopher Peters, Jeffrey DeClaire, Keith Berend, Craig Della Valle, Brad Durcholz, Brice Bedke
  • Publication number: 20150173781
    Abstract: An instrumentation set for preparing a proximal tibia during a bi-cruciate retaining procedure can include a tibial resection block and a stylus. The tibial resection block can be configured to be fixed to an anterior portion of the proximal tibia. The tibial resection block can define a slot that extends in a medial-lateral direction when the tibial resection block is fixed to the proximal tibia. The stylus can have a first block attachment feature and a second block attachment feature. The first block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a first distance. The second block attachment feature can be offset from the stylus a second distance. The first and second block attachment features of the stylus can be selectively and alternatively received by the slot of the tibial resection block to position the stylus at distinct offset locations relative to the slot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2015
    Publication date: June 25, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Adolph V. Lombardi, Christopher L. Peters, Jeffrey DeCaire, Keith Berend, Craig Della Valle, Brad Durcholz, Brice W. Bedke
  • Patent number: 8021432
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly implantable at an acetabular socket can include an acetabular cup defining a partially spherical bone engaging surface and having a uniform thickness. A spacer can include a body portion formed of porous metal and define a radial support surface. The porous metal can be adapted to receive bone ingrowth through interstitial space at pores defined therein. The spacer can further comprise a piercing portion adapted to be advanced into the acetabular socket. The spacer can bridge a gap defined between the acetabular socket and the acetabular cup. Filler can be disposed between the acetabular cup and the acetabular socket in areas adjacent to the spacer such that the spacer and the filler collectively define a continuous support surface adapted to support the acetabular cup at the bone engaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Jason D Meridew, Adolph Lombardi, Keith Berend, Troy Hershberger
  • Publication number: 20070129809
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly implantable at an acetabular socket can include an acetabular cup defining a partially spherical bone engaging surface and having a uniform thickness. A spacer can include a body portion formed of porous metal and define a radial support surface. The porous metal can be adapted to receive bone ingrowth through interstitial space at pores defined therein. The spacer can further comprise a piercing portion adapted to be advanced into the acetabular socket. The spacer can bridge a gap defined between the acetabular socket and the acetabular cup. Filler can be disposed between the acetabular cup and the acetabular socket in areas adjacent to the spacer such that the spacer and the filler collectively define a continuous support surface adapted to support the acetabular cup at the bone engaging surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2006
    Publication date: June 7, 2007
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Jason Meridew, Adolph Lombardi, Keith Berend, Troy Hershberger