Patents Assigned to Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.
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Patent number: 9259250Abstract: Bone fixation methods and devices with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers, a rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. One method can include inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2013Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 9155574Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2009Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen Gunther
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Patent number: 9060820Abstract: A segmented bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a segmented fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Trung Ho Pham, Vernon R. Hartdegen, Jr., Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8961516Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: GrantFiled: September 13, 2012Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, Jr., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Publication number: 20140074093Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8568413Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 29, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Kai U. Mazur, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen B. Gunther, Herber Saravia, Robert G. Coleman
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Publication number: 20130231665Abstract: Bone fixation methods and devices with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers, a rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. One method can include inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2013Publication date: September 5, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Patent number: 8496658Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2012Date of Patent: July 30, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Patent number: 8439917Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a flexible state and a rigid state, a plurality of grippers disposed at longitudinally spaced locations of the elongated body, a curved rigid hub connected to the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the grippers to deploy the grippers from a first shape to an expanded second shape. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprising inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a curved rigid hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy a plurality of grippers of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2011Date of Patent: May 14, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Heber Saravia, Brian A. Hauck, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Arthur E. Anderson, III, William W. Bowen, Stephen R. McDaniel
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Publication number: 20130116693Abstract: A straight intramedullary bone fracture fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis for deployment in a long bone, such as a clavicle. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and engaging an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations and designs may be used in combination with other fixation device components.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: May 9, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Stephen R. McDaniel, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Trung Ho Pham, Darryll Leonard Charles Fletcher, Nathan D. Brown
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Patent number: 8430879Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2008Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Publication number: 20130012942Abstract: A segmented bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a segmented fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture, providing rigidity across the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone. Various configurations allow a segmented device body to change shape as it moves from a flexible state to a rigid state.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2012Publication date: January 10, 2013Applicant: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Trung Ho Pham, Vernon R. Hartdegen, JR., Nathan D. Brown
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Publication number: 20130006245Abstract: An implantable intramedullary fixation structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a long bone is disclosed comprising a plurality of elongated segments. Each segment has a first end and a complementarily-shaped second end such that the first end of a segment cooperatively engages the second end of an adjacent segment. The segments define a guide aperture so as to be receivable over a guide for positioning in the intramedullary canal.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2012Publication date: January 3, 2013Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: James D. Stoneburner, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen, Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Mojan Goshayesh
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Patent number: 8287541Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuatable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Heber Saravia, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Kai U. Mazur, Stephen B. Gunther, Nathan Brown
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Patent number: 8287539Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at a distal location on the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper to deploy the gripper from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 10, 2009Date of Patent: October 16, 2012Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Charles L. Nelson, Trung Ho Pham, Stephen R. McDaniel, Heber Saravia, Nathan Brown, Thomas R. Hackett, Lonnie Paulos, Robert G. Coleman
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Publication number: 20120239038Abstract: A bone fixation device is provided with an elongate body having a longitudinal axis and having a first state in which at least a portion of the body is flexible and a second state in which the body is generally rigid, an actuateable gripper disposed at one or more locations on the elongated body, a hub located on a proximal end of the elongated body, and an actuator operably connected to the gripper(s) to deploy the gripper(s) from a retracted configuration to an expanded configuration. Methods of repairing a fracture of a bone are also disclosed. One such method comprises inserting a bone fixation device into an intramedullary space of the bone to place at least a portion of an elongate body of the fixation device in a flexible state on one side of the fracture and at least a portion of a hub on another side of the fracture, and operating an actuator to deploy at least one gripper of the fixation device to engage an inner surface of the intramedullary space to anchor the fixation device to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2009Publication date: September 20, 2012Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INCInventors: Heber Saravia, Stephen R. McDaniel, Trung Ho Pham, Charles L. Nelson, Stephen Gunther
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Publication number: 20120232533Abstract: An elongate member having a fixed end is passed through a plurality of grippers that impart tension in the elongate member and prevent the tension from being released. At least one gripper is movable while at least one other can be fixed. The movable gripper travels along the elongate member toward the fixed end then reverses direction, grips the elongate member, and carries the elongate member away from the fixed end, thereby creating tension in the elongate member. At least one gripper prevents the tension from being released. In some embodiments, the elongate member passes through a rotatable shaft with a lumen. The shaft can be in communication with a crank, whereby operation of the crank rotates the shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2010Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Michael Scott Veldman, Jeffrey Warren Beale, Robert H. Humphries, Jr., Hanspeter Robert Bayer
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Publication number: 20120065638Abstract: A modular implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened compressed configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning elongate member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration. Methods of manufacturing, assembling, and/or treating a patient with the segmented intramedullary structure include options for real time customizable construction of the segmented intramedullary structure. In one embodiment the segments include a snap feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2010Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Jesse Gabriel Moore
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Patent number: 8128627Abstract: An implantable segmented intramedullary structure adapted to be received in the intramedullary canal of a bone configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment. The segmented intramedullary structure comprises a plurality of interconnected segments with a first interface and a complementarily-shaped second interface such that the first interface of a segment cooperatively engages the second interface of an adjacent segment. The segments define a channel for a tensioning member to lock the structure in a compressed configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 29, 2008Date of Patent: March 6, 2012Assignee: Sonoma Orthopedic Products, Inc.Inventors: Daniel F. Justin, Karen E. Mohr, Carlyle J. Creger, Jeremy D. Borchert, James D. Stoneburner, Mojan Goshayesh, Matthew T. Harmon, Roelof Trip, Charles E. Larsen
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Publication number: 20110295255Abstract: An implantable femoral fixation device adapted to be received the femoral neck and femoral head configured to support at least a portion of the inner surface of the cortical bone of the femur. In various embodiments the femoral fixation device is transformable between a first radially reduced configuration and a second, radially expanded configuration, is attached to an anchor, and/or is configured to be encased in fixation media. In one embodiment the anchor is a segmented intramedullary structure disposed in the intramedullary canal configurable between a relatively flexible, bent configuration for implantation or extraction and a relatively rigid, straightened configuration for bone treatment.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2010Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: SONOMA ORTHOPEDIC PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey Roberts, Thomas B. Buford, III, Michael Veldman, Terrance Strohkirch, Edward Perez, Jesse Moore