Patents by Inventor Ray Bojarski
Ray Bojarski 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: 9833231Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second fixation members, a flexible member coupled to the first and second fixation members, and a limiting element coupled to the flexible member. The limiting element is movable relative to the second fixation member and acts to limit loosening of the flexible member relative to the second fixation member. The limiting element can be slidably received by the flexible member. The flexible member can be coupled to the fixation members such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the fixation members.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 5, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek
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Patent number: 9220494Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first fastener, a second fastener, and a flexible member extending between the first and second fasteners and movably attached to the second fastener by a one-way knot formed in the flexible member between the first and second fastener, positioning the first fastener against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second fastener against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second fasteners, thereby closing the wound.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek
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Patent number: 9186161Abstract: A patellar 3-D guidance tool includes a template. The template includes at least one contact surface for engaging a surface of the patella. The at least one contact surface substantially conforms with the surface associated with the patellar. At least one guide aperture directs movement of a surgical instrument, wherein the shape and/or position of the guide aperture is based, at least in part, on three or more anatomic reference points associated with the patellar.Type: GrantFiled: December 23, 2011Date of Patent: November 17, 2015Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Jr., Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Patent number: 8500740Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing, replacing or otherwise treating bone ligaments using devices designed from patient-specific information, including without limitation, surgical alignment instruments that have a surface that conforms to at least a portion of a patient's bone, cartilage or other component of the joint or ligament being treated.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
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Patent number: 8480754Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20120143197Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Publication number: 20120101503Abstract: A patellar 3-D guidance tool includes a template. The template includes at least one contact surface for engaging a surface of the patella. The at least one contact surface substantially conforms with the surface associated with the patellar. At least one guide aperture directs movement of a surgical instrument, wherein the shape and/or position of the guide aperture is based, at least in part, on three or more anatomic reference points associated with the patellar.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 23, 2011Publication date: April 26, 2012Applicant: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Publication number: 20120016386Abstract: An apparatus for tissue repair includes first and second fixation members configured to secure tissue together, a flexible coupling member coupling the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member having two terminal ends, one of the two terminal ends terminating adjacent one of the first and second fixation members, the flexible coupling member slidably coupled to at least one of the first and second fixation members such that when the other of the two terminal ends of the flexible coupling member is pulled, a length of the flexible coupling member between the first and second fixation members is shortened, and a closed loop of flexible material, the flexible coupling member being slidably received through the closed loop of flexible material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 23, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek
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Patent number: 8083745Abstract: A patellar 3-D guidance tool includes a template. The template includes at least one contact surface for engaging a surface of the patella. The at least one contact surface substantially conforms with the surface associated with the patellar. At least one guide aperture directs movement of a surgical instrument, wherein the shape and/or position of the guide aperture is based, at least in part, on three or more anatomic reference points associated with the patellar.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2008Date of Patent: December 27, 2011Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Patent number: 8062302Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing articular surfaces repair materials and for repairing an articular surface. The articular surface repairs are customizable or highly selectable by patient and geared toward providing optimal fit and function. The surgical tools are designed to be customizable or highly selectable by patient to increase the speed, accuracy and simplicity of performing total or partial arthroplasty.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2008Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Ray Bojarski, Daniel Steines, Albert G. Burdulis, Rene Vargas-Voracek
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Publication number: 20110282362Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, an open end, a closed end, and a body interior sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: November 17, 2011Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Paul Alexander Torrie, Fraser Harvie, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20110087332Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110071802Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110071645Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 7887551Abstract: A surgical assembly includes a fastener, a retainer, and a flexible member. The fastener is configured to be secured within bone tissue. The flexible member connects the fastener to the retainer and is movably attached to the retainer such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the fastener and the retainer. A method includes positioning a fastener within bone tissue, positioning a retainer against soft tissue to be attached to the bone tissue, and pulling a free end of a flexible member. The fastener and the retainer are connected by the flexible member, the flexible member is movably attached to the retainer, and pulling on the free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the fastener and the retainer.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2002Date of Patent: February 15, 2011Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20110029093Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20100298894Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods, compositions and tools for repairing, replacing or otherwise treating bone ligaments using devices designed from patient-specific information, including without limitation, surgical alignment instruments that have a surface that conforms to at least a portion of a patient's bone, cartilage or other component of the joint or ligament being treated.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Daniel Steines, Wolfgang Fitz
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Publication number: 20100222826Abstract: Sheaths for implantable fixation devices are disclosed. Sheaths have a flexible body with a perforated wall, an open end, a closed end, and a body interior sized and shaped to receive the fixation device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 10, 2010Publication date: September 2, 2010Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Paul Alexander Torrie, Fraser Harvie, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20100114162Abstract: A method of closing a tissue wound includes providing a wound closure device having a first fastener, a second fastener, and a flexible member extending between the first and second fasteners and movably attached to the second fastener by a one-way knot formed in the flexible member between the first and second fastener, positioning the first fastener against tissue, passing the flexible member across the wound, positioning the second fastener against tissue, and pulling on a free end of the flexible member to shorten a length of the flexible member between the first and second fasteners, thereby closing the wound.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek
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Publication number: 20100114161Abstract: An apparatus includes first and second fixation members, a flexible member coupled to the first and second fixation members, and a limiting element coupled to the flexible member. The limiting element is movable relative to the second fixation member and acts to limit loosening of the flexible member relative to the second fixation member. The limiting element can be slidably received by the flexible member. The flexible member can be coupled to the fixation members such that pulling on a free end of the flexible member shortens a length of the flexible member between the fixation members.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 6, 2010Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, George Sikora, Paul Alexander Torrie, Steven Ek