Patents by Inventor Kenneth D. Johannaber
Kenneth D. Johannaber 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: 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.
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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
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Patent number: 11491030Abstract: A arthroplasty trial tool for a human shoulder can include a handle, a first sensor, and a user interface. The handle can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first sensor can produce a first sensor signal as a function of a sensed shoulder condition. The user interface can be configured to display a first value as a function of the first sensor signal.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2019Date of Patent: November 8, 2022Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth D. Johannaber
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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
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Patent number: 11357644Abstract: Devices, systems and methods are provided for facilitating knee balancing during a knee replacement surgery. A system can include a force sensor, a main body, a moveable sensor platform, and an adjustment mechanism. The force sensor can sense one or more forces applied within a knee joint, including forces applied on a medial side and a lateral side. The movable sensor platform can be coupled between the force sensor and the main body. The adjustment mechanism can adjust the moveable sensor platform, relative to the main body, thereby adjusting a collective height of the system. A method can include inserting portions of a knee balancing system into a gap formed between a cut distal end of a femur and a cut proximal end of a tibia, adjusting an adjustable mechanism of the system to increase or decrease a collective system height, and sensing and displaying the medial and lateral forces.Type: GrantFiled: October 16, 2017Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Synvasive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Michael Haight, Kenneth D. Johannaber
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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
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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.
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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.
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Publication number: 20210131769Abstract: A disc launching device includes a long handle and a disc holder at one end of the handle. The handle may include a grip end for holding the handle, an attachment end opposite the grip end, and a shaft extending from the grip end to the attachment end. The disc holder is attached to the attachment end of the handle. It includes a front rail for holding one side of a disc, a back rail for holding an opposite side of the disc, and at least one support member extending between the front rail and the back rail. The front rail and the back rail form an opening on one side of the disc holder, configured to allow the disc to launch out of the disc holder through the opening when sufficient forward momentum is applied to the disc holder via the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2020Publication date: May 6, 2021Applicant: Consortia Development, Inc.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Michael G. Fisher
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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
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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
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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
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Patent number: 10845167Abstract: A disc launching device includes a long handle and a disc holder at one end of the handle. The handle may include a grip end for holding the handle, an attachment end opposite the grip end, and a shaft extending from the grip end to the attachment end. The disc holder is attached to the attachment end of the handle. It includes a front rail for holding one side of a disc, a back rail for holding an opposite side of the disc, and at least one support member extending between the front rail and the back rail. The front rail and the back rail form an opening on one side of the disc holder, configured to allow the disc to launch out of the disc holder through the opening when sufficient forward momentum is applied to the disc holder via the handle.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2019Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: CONSORTIA DEVELOPMENT, INC.Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Michael G. Fisher
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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
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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
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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
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Publication number: 20200100911Abstract: A arthroplasty trial tool for a human shoulder can include a handle, a first sensor, and a user interface. The handle can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first sensor can produce a first sensor signal as a function of a sensed shoulder condition. The user interface can be configured to display a first value as a function of the first sensor signal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventor: Kenneth D. Johannaber
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Patent number: 10524934Abstract: A arthroplasty trial tool for a human shoulder can include a handle, a first sensor, and a user interface. The handle can include a first end and a second end opposite the first end. The first sensor can produce a first sensor signal as a function of a sensed shoulder condition. The user interface can be configured to display a first value as a function of the first sensor signal.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2017Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventor: Kenneth D. Johannaber
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Publication number: 20190360786Abstract: A disc launching device includes a long handle and a disc holder at one end of the handle. The handle may include a grip end for holding the handle, an attachment end opposite the grip end, and a shaft extending from the grip end to the attachment end. The disc holder is attached to the attachment end of the handle. It includes a front rail for holding one side of a disc, a back rail for holding an opposite side of the disc, and at least one support member extending between the front rail and the back rail. The front rail and the back rail form an opening on one side of the disc holder, configured to allow the disc to launch out of the disc holder through the opening when sufficient forward momentum is applied to the disc holder via the handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2019Publication date: November 28, 2019Inventors: Kenneth D. Johannaber, Michael G. Fisher
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Patent number: 10485554Abstract: A system is provided for positioning a cutting guide on a femur of a knee to make a cut along a distal end of the femur during knee surgery. The system may generally include an adjustable femoral attachment member configured to attach to a cut distal end of the femur, a cutting guide removably attachable to the femoral attachment member and configured to guide a surgical saw to make an additional cut on the distal end of the femur, and a force sensor for positioning between the femoral attachment member and a proximal end of a tibia of the knee. The force sensor may include a medial portion for sensing a medial force in the knee and a lateral portion for sensing a lateral force in the knee.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: Synvasive Technology, Inc.Inventors: Barjinder S. Chana, Michael G. Fisher, Michael Haight, Leo Beckers, Kenneth D. Johannaber