Patents Assigned to P Tech, LLC.
  • Robotic arthroplasty system
    Patent number: 9808318
    Abstract: A robotic system for use in performing an arthroplasty procedure of a patient is provided. The robotic system includes a robotic mechanism, a cutting tool coupled to the robotic mechanism for resecting a portion of a bone of the patient through an incision in the skin of the patient, and a computer coupled to the robotic mechanism and configured to control the robotic mechanism. The robotic system also includes at least one navigation member positionable into engagement with tissue in the patient, an optical system coupled to the computer, a position sensor configured to provide movement information of the robotic mechanism relative to the bone, and an interface coupled to the computer, the interface configured to operate the computer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 7, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M Bonutti
  • Magnetic positioning apparatus
    Patent number: 9770238
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an instrument and method for passing a medical implement through tissue with magnetic forces. The implement can be an implant, either permanent or temporary, and is provided with a magnetic component. A magnetic field is established and the magnetic component and/or magnetic field is manipulated to drive the implant through tissue. Alternatively, the instrument itself is the implement and includes at least one magnetic element so that a magnetic field established by an external magnetic generator drives the instrument through tissue. In another embodiment, the instrument includes two magnetic elements that are moveable with respect to one another and interaction between the magnetic elements drives the instrument through the tissue. Examples of applications of the present invention include a suture passer and a tissue anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Patient monitoring apparatus and method for orthosis and other devices
    Patent number: 9763581
    Abstract: A drug delivery system is provided. The drug delivery apparatus including at least one sensor configured to detect at least one of a drug delivery parameter and patient data and a portable communication device communicatively coupled to the drug delivery apparatus. The portable communication device includes an input device configured to receive data from the drug delivery apparatus, wherein the data includes at least one of a drug delivery parameter and patient data and an output device coupled to the input device and configured to display the received data.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers
  • Magnetic joint implant
    Patent number: 9757585
    Abstract: The application is directed to devices and methods where one or more magnetic or magnetizable implants provides therapeutic benefits to a patient. The implant may be useful for expanding the range of motion of joints or dynamically providing different responses to changing conditions in the body where the implant is placed. An electromagnet is placed on or in a bone on one side of a joint, and another electromagnet or magnetically active material is placed on or in a bone on the opposing side of the joint. The electromagnet may be continuously energized to relieve pressure in the joint space, or may be energized in response to forces applied to the joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20170252556
    Abstract: An iontophoresis system includes a preloaded reservoir containing one or more doses of a therapeutic agent. As a result, the therapeutic agent does not have to be loaded into the reservoir prior to use. In such a system, the preloaded reservoir is generally disposable. Various components of the iontophoresis system can be combined with the reservoir in a disposable cartridge that is selectively connectable to other, reusable components of the iontophoresis system. In addition, the entire iontophoresis system can be formed from one or more disposable, one-time-use modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2017
    Publication date: September 7, 2017
    Applicant: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • System for securing a portion of a body
    Patent number: 9750496
    Abstract: Embodiments may have one or more projections which engage one or more recesses to position the sections of the retainer relative to each other. An applicator assembly may be used to apply energy to the retainer. Energy applied to the retainer may affect bonding of end portions of the projections to bottom portions of recesses in the retainer. The end portions of the projections may function as energy directors which concentrate energy. The applicator assembly may grip the retainer with a predetermined force. While the applicator assembly is gripping the retainer, the applicator assembly may apply energy to the retainer to effect bonding of sections of the retainer together.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens
  • Methods and systems for providing gender specific pharmaceuticals
    Patent number: 9750612
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes at least one male dosage having a first dosage amount, an insert positioned in the first package, the insert including a recommended male dosage and a recommended female dosage that is different than the male dosage, and a male label coupled to the first package, the label including a male gender specifier.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Methods and devices for trauma welding
    Patent number: 9743963
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stabilizing a fractured bone. The method includes positioning an elongate rod in the medullary canal of the fractured bone and forming a passageway through the cortex of the bone. The passageway extends from the exterior surface of the bone to the medullary canal of the bone. The method also includes creating a bonding region on the elongate rod. The bonding region is generally aligned with the passageway of the cortex. Furthermore, the method includes positioning a fastener in the passageway of the cortex and on the bonding region of the elongate rod and thermally bonding the fastener to the bonding region of the elongate rod while the fastener is positioned in the passageway of the cortex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens, Justin E. Beyers
  • Robotic arthroplasty system
    Patent number: 9629687
    Abstract: A robotic system for performing an arthroplasty procedure of a patient is provided. The robotic system includes a robotic mechanism including an adaptive arm, an oscillating saw coupled to the robotic mechanism and configured to resect a portion of a bone of the patient. The robotic mechanism is configured to control movement of the saw during the resection. The system also includes a computer coupled to the robotic mechanism which is configured to control the robotic mechanism. The robotic mechanism is configured to position a prosthetic implant relative to the bone. The system also includes an electric motor coupled to the robotic mechanism and the computer. The electric motor is configured to facilitate movement of the robotic mechanism. The system also includes a position sensor configured to provide movement information of the prosthetic implant relative to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 25, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Methods and devices for intracorporeal bonding of implants with thermal energy
    Patent number: 9610073
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method for stabilizing a fractured bone. The method includes positioning an elongate rod in the medullary canal of the fractured bone and forming a passageway through the cortex of the bone. The passageway extends from the exterior surface of the bone to the medullary canal of the bone. The method also includes creating a bonding region on the elongate rod. The bonding region is generally aligned with the passageway of the cortex. Furthermore, the method includes positioning a fastener in the passageway of the cortex and on the bonding region of the elongate rod and thermally bonding the fastener to the bonding region of the elongate rod while the fastener is positioned in the passageway of the cortex.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens, Justin E. Beyers
  • Robotic arthroplasty system
    Patent number: 9585725
    Abstract: Embodiments include a robotic mechanism that may be utilized to position prosthetic implants in a patient's body. During joint replacement surgery and other surgical procedures, prosthetic implants may be placed in a patient's body. The robotic mechanism may be utilized to control movement of a cutting tool during resection of bone in a patient's body. The robotic mechanism includes a programmable computer which is connected with the force transmitting member by a motor. A force measurement assembly is connected with the force transmitting member and the computer. The output from the force measurement assembly is indicative of a resistance encountered by the force transmitting member. A position sensor is connected with the force transmitting member and the computer. The position sensor has an output indicative of the position of the force transmitting member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M Bonutti
  • Systems for modifying a fluid flow of a vehicle
    Patent number: 9581179
    Abstract: Drag experienced by a vehicle traveling through an environmental media, such as air or water, may be modified by one or more energy beams which may increase or decrease drag. A control system may be used to actively modulate the drag of the vehicle by selectively transmitting energy beams. Energy beams may include electric pulse signals, pulsed air, piezoelectric, infrared, ultraviolet, laser, optical band, microwave, thermal other known acoustic, electric, optical, or other electromagnetic energy and any combination thereof. This could be a constant or pulsed energy beam and adjusted for the speed and/or vertical lift, frequency, density, angle, pulse and wavelengths experienced by the vehicle. Charged particles may be emitted from the vehicle itself and then utilized in front or behind the vehicle via electric current to improve the boundary layer, boundary flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Devices and methods for stabilizing tissue and implants
    Patent number: 9579129
    Abstract: An implant for repairing a joint between a first bone and a second bone includes a first section constructed of a substantially rigid material and a graft constructed of soft tissue having a first end and a second end. The first section has a first end surface configured for positioning against the first bone. The graft is configured for stabilizing the first section relative to the first bone. A first fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first section to anchor the graft to the first section. A second fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first bone to anchor the graft to the first bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Devices and methods for stabilizing tissue and implants
    Patent number: 9545268
    Abstract: An implant for repairing a joint between a first bone and a second bone includes a first section constructed of a substantially rigid material and a graft constructed of soft tissue having a first end and a second end. The first section has a first end surface configured for positioning against the first bone. The graft is configured for stabilizing the first section relative to the first bone. A first fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first section to anchor the graft to the first section. A second fastener is configured for mounting to the graft and the first bone to anchor the graft to the first bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 17, 2017
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Expandable access systems and methods
    Patent number: 9498249
    Abstract: Embodiments may include an expandable access system having contracted and expanded configurations. The system and methods may include an expandable access device having a helix or wrapped shape. Embodiments may include a cannula, stent, needle, trocar, introducer, fastener, and/or any other devices disclosed herein. Embodiments may also include an expandable trocar positionable in at least a portion of the access device. A sleeve or band may be disposed over at least a portion of the access device and configured to resist radial expansion of the access device. Expansion of the trocar and/or receipt of an object may radially expand the access device between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M Bonutti, Matthew J Cremens
  • Robotic retractor system
    Patent number: 9486227
    Abstract: The robotic mechanism may be used to position a tissue retractor assembly relative to body tissue. Once the tissue retractor assembly has been positioned relative to the body tissue by the robotic mechanism, the robotic mechanism effects operation of the tissue retractor assembly from a contracted condition to an expanded condition to move body tissue. This movement of body tissue may advantageously create a space for the performance of a surgical procedure by the robotic mechanism. Embodiments may facilitate the insertion of one or more surgical instruments through a cannula to a working space created by expansion of a balloon or bladder from the contracted condition to the expanded condition. As the bladder or balloon expands, portions of body tissue are deflected under the influence of force applied to the body tissue by the bladder or balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M Bonutti
  • Methods and devices for controlling biologic microenvironments
    Patent number: 9474847
    Abstract: A microenvironment of a biological body is controlled, and more particularly, is measured, changed, and monitored with respect to temperature, pH level, moisture and other tissue parameters of a region of the body while, optionally, administering a therapeutic agent to that region.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers
  • Acoustic therapy device
    Patent number: 9474676
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for treatment of Deep Vein Thrombosis. The system includes an appliance configured to secure to a portion of a body of a user and a plurality of energy units, coupled to the appliance, that provide energy inside the body of the user to at least one of break-up thrombin or a clot formation and increase vascular flow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 25, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M Bonuttti
  • Apparatus for guiding and positioning an implant
    Patent number: 9463012
    Abstract: An implant guidance and positioning device is provided for dynamic and rigid fixation of tissue or an implant. The device includes a handle and an elongated hook connected with the handle, which may have a lumen extending therethrough or may have a socket that can receive fasteners. The device also includes a guide channel or slot disposed in the handle. The longitudinal axis of the guide channel or slot may be generally aligned with or slightly offset from a distal end of the elongated hook or socket.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Glen A. Phillips
  • Methods and systems for controlling an ultrasonic handpiece based on sensed pressure
    Patent number: 9463042
    Abstract: A system includes a handpiece configured to generate vibratory energy, and a generator coupled to the handpiece. The generator includes a processing device and a memory device having encoded thereon computer-readable instructions that are executable by the processing device to perform functions including receiving a pressure signal from the handpiece. The pressure signal is indicative of a pressure between the handpiece and a surgical implement. The functions further include determining the pressure between the handpiece and the surgical implement, comparing the pressure to a predetermined pressure range, and transmitting a control signal to the handpiece when the pressure is within the predetermined pressure range.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Matthew Cremens