Patents by Inventor Troy Hershberger
Troy Hershberger 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: 20220370142Abstract: A method can include receiving, at a server, preoperative image data of a patient's bone, and accessing, at the server, a database of three-dimensional model data. A patient specific three-dimensional model of the patient's bone can be generated, at the server. A preoperative surgical plan can be generated at the server, which can include comparing aspects of the preoperative surgical plan with predetermined reliability criteria. An interactive user interface for use by a surgeon to review the preoperative surgical plan can be provided, from the server, to a user device. Approval of the preoperative surgical plan can be received, at the server, via the interactive user interface. Postoperative image data of the patient's bone can be received at the server. A postoperative outcome study report can be generated, at the server, and can include a comparison of the preoperative surgical plan with the postoperative image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 5, 2022Publication date: November 24, 2022Inventors: Ryan J. Schoenefeld, Troy Hershberger, Bryan Morrison, Joshua B. Catanzarite
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Patent number: 10857010Abstract: A modular transdermal assembly configured to couple an external prosthetic device to a bone stump. The assembly includes a modular transdermal portion and a bone fixator. The modular transdermal portion includes an interface portion configured to couple with the external prosthetic device. The bone fixator is configured to be secured to the bone stump and couple with the modular transdermal portion to retain the modular transdermal portion relative to the bone stump.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2019Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Troy Hershberger, Joshua Porter
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Publication number: 20190240048Abstract: A modular transdermal assembly configured to couple an external prosthetic device to a bone stump. The assembly includes a modular transdermal portion and a bone fixator. The modular transdermal portion includes an interface portion configured to couple with the external prosthetic device. The bone fixator is configured to be secured to the bone stump and couple with the modular transdermal portion to retain the modular transdermal portion relative to the bone stump.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Troy Hershberger, Joshua Porter
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Publication number: 20140303938Abstract: A method can include receiving, at a server, preoperative image data of a patient's bone, and accessing, at the server, a database of three-dimensional model data. A patient specific three-dimensional model of the patient's bone can be generated, at the server, and can include identification of anatomical landmarks. A preoperative surgical plan can be generated at the server. An interactive user interface for use by a surgeon to review the preoperative surgical plan can be provided, from the server, to a user device. Approval of the preoperative surgical plan can be received, at the server, via the interactive user interface. Postoperative image data of the patient's bone can be received at the server. A postoperative outcome study report can be generated, at the server, and can include a comparison of the preoperative surgical plan with the postoperative image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 5, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Inventors: Ryan J. Schoenefeld, Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20140303990Abstract: A method can include receiving, at a server, preoperative image data of a patient's bone, and accessing, at the server, a database of three-dimensional model data. A patient specific three-dimensional model of the patient's bone can be generated, at the server. A preoperative surgical plan can be generated at the server, which can include comparing aspects of the preoperative surgical plan with predetermined reliability criteria. An interactive user interface for use by a surgeon to review the preoperative surgical plan can be provided, from the server, to a user device. Approval of the preoperative surgical plan can be received, at the server, via the interactive user interface. Postoperative image data of the patient's bone can be received at the server. A postoperative outcome study report can be generated, at the server, and can include a comparison of the preoperative surgical plan with the postoperative image data.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2013Publication date: October 9, 2014Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Ryan J. Schoenefeld, Troy Hershberger, Bryan Morrison, Joshua B. Catanzarite
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Patent number: 8021432Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 11, 2006Date of Patent: September 20, 2011Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jason D Meridew, Adolph Lombardi, Keith Berend, Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20070173948Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly can include a cup portion and a bearing. The cup portion can include a porous metal outer layer having a first thickness and a solid titanium inner layer having a second thickness. A mating feature can be formed between the cup portion and the bearing. The bearing can be adapted to be selectively secured to the titanium inner layer. In one example, the bearing is formed of cobalt.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2007Publication date: July 26, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jason Meridew, Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20070129809Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2006Publication date: June 7, 2007Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Jason Meridew, Adolph Lombardi, Keith Berend, Troy Hershberger
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Patent number: 7220264Abstract: A reamer for reaming of a acetabulum during a minimally invasive procedure. Generally, the reamer, particularly the reamer head, can be inserted and removed through a substantially small incision without trauma to the tissue surrounding the incision. The reamer, generally includes a reaming or scraping portion, which are aligned substantially along a single meridian of a hemisphere. The reamer further includes stabilizing portions to assist in ensuring a selected reaming orientation. Also, protective wings assist in removing the reamer.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2003Date of Patent: May 22, 2007Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20060241781Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for implantation into a bone of a patient includes a porous metal shell adapted to be affixed within the bone. The porous metal shell includes an outer surface adapted to receive bone ingrowth and an inner surface adapted to engage a liner. The porous metal shell is porous from the outer surface to the inner surface. A non-porous member may be affixed to the porous metal shell. The non-porous member may include a piercing member extending from the outer surface, the piercing member adapted to penetrate the bone in an implanted position. The non-porous member may include spikes or fins. In one example, the piercing member may define a reduced material cross section at an interface with the outer surface of the porous metal shell. The piercing member may be adapted to be broken at the reduced material cross section and removed from the porous metal shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2006Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: David Brown, Jason Meridew, Robert Ronk, Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20060217815Abstract: A constraining prosthesis to reduce the possibility of a dislocation of the prosthesis after implantation is taught. A constraining liner is taught to include a constraining passage smaller than an internal diameter of the liner. A head can include a portion that is small enough to be positioned into the liner. The head can include a second dimension that is greater than the opening to constrain the modular head within the liner. A kit is also taught for trialing prosthesis to provide and determine a customized and personal fit of the prosthesis for each patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2006Publication date: September 28, 2006Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing CorpInventors: Phillip Gibbs, W. Slone, Troy Hershberger, Kim Parcher
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Publication number: 20050234462Abstract: A broaching instrument and method using a segmented broach head. First and second broach segments are laterally engageable with each other in vivo, and are aligned with each other on a common longitudinal axis when so engaged. The method involves making a small anterior incision adjacent a patient's femur, inserting the broach segments sequentially through the anterior incision, interconnecting the plurality of broach segments in vivo, connecting the broach handle to the broach segments, and broaching the proximal medullary canal with the assembled multi-part broach instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventor: Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20050234470Abstract: A method of implanting a modular hip stem implant having a stem portion and a body portion into a medullary canal of a patient's femur utilizing a two-incision technique. The stem portion is inserted through an anterior incision and the body portion is inserted through a posterior incision where they are interconnected in vivo. The modular hip stem implant is then driven into the medullary canal with force applied through either of the two incisions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventor: Troy Hershberger
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Publication number: 20050234463Abstract: Broaching instruments divided into multiple parts to reduce the size of incisions necessary to perform a total hip arhroplasty, minimizing trauma to tissue surrounding the hip joint. One approach is to divide the broach head into first and second segments for insertion through posterior and anterior incisions, respectively, and interconnection within the patient. Methods of preparing the proximal medullary canal of a femur for receiving a hip stem implant utilize the multi-part broaching instruments and two-incision techniques to introduce the broaching instruments into the patient for broaching the canal in preparation for receiving the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2005Publication date: October 20, 2005Inventors: Troy Hershberger, Kimberly Parcher
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Patent number: 6589283Abstract: The invention relates to a knee joint prosthesis system adapted to replace the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The knee joint prosthesis system includes a first femoral component and a second femoral component. The first femoral component includes a first femoral engagement region and a first condylar portion having a first femoral bearing surface. The first femoral engagement region is operable to engage a resecting engagement surface of the femur and the first condylar portion includes a first posterior region having a first thickness. The second femoral component includes a second femoral engagement region and a second condylar portion having a second femoral bearing surface. The second femoral engagement region is operable to engage the resected engagement surface of the femur and the second condylar portion includes a second posterior region having a second thickness.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2001Date of Patent: July 8, 2003Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Robert Metzger, Troy Hershberger
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Patent number: 6413279Abstract: This invention relates to a floating bearing knee joint prosthesis having a fixed tibial post used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The floating bearing knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a guide post and a bearing member. The femoral component includes an engagement member, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The tibial component includes a tibial bearing surface. The guide post extends from the tibial component and is operable to be engaged by the engagement member of the femoral component. The bearing member includes a first bearing surface that articulates with the first femoral bearing surface, a second bearing surface that articulates with the second femoral bearing surface and a third bearing surface that articulates with the tibial bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: October 24, 2000Date of Patent: July 2, 2002Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Robert Metzger, David Ray Brown, Troy Hershberger, Kevin Cox
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Patent number: 6165223Abstract: The invention relates to a floating bearing knee joint prosthesis having a fixed tibial post used for replacing the articulating knee portion of a femur and a tibia. The floating bearing knee joint prosthesis includes a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing member and a guide post. The femoral component includes an engagement member, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The tibial component includes a tibial bearing surface. The bearing member includes a first bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the first femoral bearing surface, a second bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the second femoral bearing surface and a third bearing surface which is operable to articulate with the tibial bearing surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 1999Date of Patent: December 26, 2000Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Robert Metzger, David Ray Brown, Troy Hershberger, Kevin Cox
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Patent number: 5746768Abstract: A scissor action low profile hand instrument includes a first member pivotably attached to a second member at a pivot point. The instrument has a surgical tip separated from a handle by a middle section. A centerline passing through the pivot point separates each half of the handle and each half of the surgical tip. The middle section of the instrument includes switchback segments that are positioned on opposite sides of the centerline. The switchback segments allow the instrument to retain a relatively small maximum width over a large portion of its middle section when moved from a closed position to a spread position.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 1996Date of Patent: May 5, 1998Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Ralph Lewis, Troy Hershberger