Patents Assigned to United Orthopedic Corporation
  • Patent number: 11950771
    Abstract: The present invention provides a supporting hook structure, comprising a sleeve, a fixing rod, a first limit unit, a hook and a fixing device. The fixing rod is connected to the side surface of the sleeve. The hook body is connected to one end of the sleeve. The first limit unit is arranged on the side surface of the sleeve and adjacent to the hook body. The first limit unit makes the hook body rotates with the axis direction of the sleeve as a rotation axis. The fixing device is connected to the other end of the sleeve to fix the rotating position of the hook body. Through the above, the hook part enters the proximal thigh from a surgical entrance and the hook part rotates to make the hook part abut against the proximal femur to complete the positioning and fixation of the femur hook structure to the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignee: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Yan-Shen Lin, Jiann-Jong Liau, Yu-Liang Liu, Teh-Yang Lin, Wen-Chuan Chen
  • Patent number: 11844705
    Abstract: An implant guide system for hip replacement surgery includes an angle guide member and a first positioning plate. The angle guide member has a body and a protrusion that are substantially connected to each other. The body has a curved surface corresponding in shape to a surface of a patient's acetabulum. The protrusion has a first through hole extending to the body. An acute angle is defined between an extension line of the first through hole and a flat surface of the body. The first positioning plate has a first holding portion and a first spacing portion that are substantially connected to each other. The first spacing portion has a second through hole, a third through hole and a fourth through hole that are parallel to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2023
    Assignees: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION, CHINA MEDICAL UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Jiann-Jong Liau, Chih-Hao Chang, Kui-Chou Huang, Yi-Wen Chen, Cheng-Ting Shih
  • Patent number: 10751190
    Abstract: Methods for achieving an anatomically accurate reconstruction with a modular arthroplasty assembly that includes a generally disc shaped coupler component having a prosthesis component side that includes a recess configured to interchangeably engage a prosthesis component selected from a concave cup and a convex head that is either hemispherical or hemielliptical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventor: C. Scott Humphrey
  • Patent number: 9974547
    Abstract: Disclosed is a femoral resection guide for measuring and guiding resection of anterior portion and posterior portion of a femur and method thereof. The femoral resection guide comprises a front block, a rear block, a reference gauge means and a locking means. A main scale marked portion is provided corresponding to the front scale member and the rear scale member in order to obtain a size of a patient's femur. The front block and the rear block are respectively provided with a resection guide surface for guiding a cutting tool to cut the femur. Moreover, the positions of the front resection guide surface and the rear resection guide surface in relation to the distal section of the femur can be adjusted, so that the problem of over or insufficient resection can be avoided, and the purchase cost and the storage space of the femoral resection instruments can be significantly reduced.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: Jason Lin, Ren-Hong Huang, Tzai-Chiu Yu
  • Publication number: 20170231773
    Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial joint, including a femur connecting member, a tibia connecting member, and a receiving member, wherein the femur connecting member is connected and fixed with the receiving member and the tibia connecting member via a fixing member unparallel to a joint-twisting axis, and wherein cushion member receives the femur connecting member via a pivot-receiving surface and receives the tibia connecting member via a twist-receiving surface, thereby providing an durable and reliable artificial joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang LU
  • Publication number: 20160089167
    Abstract: Disclosed is a femoral resection guide for measuring and guiding resection of anterior portion and posterior portion of a femur and method thereof. The femoral resection guide comprises a front block, a rear block, a reference gauge means and a locking means. A main scale marked portion is provided corresponding to the front scale member and the rear scale member in order to obtain a size of a patient's femur. The front block and the rear block are respectively provided with a resection guide surface for guiding a cutting tool to cut the femur. Moreover, the positions of the front resection guide surface and the rear resection guide surface in relation to the distal section of the femur can be adjusted, so that the problem of over or insufficient resection can be avoided, and the purchase cost and the storage space of the femoral resection instruments can be significantly reduced.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2015
    Publication date: March 31, 2016
    Applicant: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Jason LIN, Ren-Hong HUANG, Tzai-Chiu YU
  • Patent number: 8926621
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for acetabular cup implantation includes an acetabular cup, a shell body and a drive shaft. The drive shaft includes a drive rod and a handle bar. The handle bar engages the pivot for angular displacement having forward position and backward position. In the forward position the drive rod rotates the acetabular cup forward, and in the backward position the drive rod shifts backward resulting in the acetabular cup engaged the extension portion. Accordingly, the operator rotates the handle bar to control the acetabular cup inserting into the position of acetabulum. The rotation of the handle bar results in the gripping or releasing of the acetabular cup or insert from the invention. Thus the invention provides a clear and ergonomic instrument for medical personnel concerning the operation of acetabular cup implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventor: Chih Ming Liang
  • Publication number: 20140081283
    Abstract: A surgical instrument for acetabular cup implantation includes an acetabular cup, a shell body and a drive shaft. The drive shaft includes a drive rod and a handle bar. The handle bar engages the pivot for angular displacement having forward position and backward position. In the forward position the drive rod rotates the acetabular cup forward, and in the backward position the drive rod shifts backward resulting in the acetabular cup engaged the extension portion. Accordingly, the operator rotates the handle bar to control the acetabular cup inserting into the position of acetabulum. The rotation of the handle bar results in the gripping or releasing of the acetabular cup or insert from the invention. Thus the invention provides a clear and ergonomic instrument for medical personnel concerning the operation of acetabular cup implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2012
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Chih Ming Liang
  • Publication number: 20120303069
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a ring, embedded in a bone plate for fixing the relative position of a bone screw and the bone plate. The ring has a sidewall and the sidewall has a plurality of gaps. The ring further comprises a lower holding portion and an upper holding portion, the lower holding portion and the upper holding portion are utilized to hold the ring on one of the surface of the bone plate and the corresponding surface thereof respectively. The present invention is capable of fixing the screw to the through hole of the bone plate in various directions or angles so as to prevent the bone screw from passing through the joint, the smashed area or the area of severe osteoporosis thereof. Furthermore, the present invention is easy to operate, capable of avoiding damage and decreasing the trouble for the operator thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2011
    Publication date: November 29, 2012
    Applicant: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventors: SHANG-CHIH LIN, YU-MING WANG
  • Patent number: 8172906
    Abstract: An artificial joint fixation mechanism has a base for being attached to an artificial joint, a stem for guiding an artificial joint to engage with a human bone, and a sleeve. The base defines a conic shaft hole therethrough. At least a positioning section and at least a threaded section are extended adjacent an end of the shaft hole. The stem includes an engaging pole at an end thereof for jointing to an artificial joint. The sleeve is threaded for screwing to the threaded section and defines an inner cone hole therethrough. In use, the engaging pole of the stem implants into the shaft hole. The sleeve is screwed to the threaded section, and the inner cone hole reversely pressing against the guiding section. Thus the stem is pressed reliably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Rong-Sen Yang, Chao-Chang A. Chen, Chen-Yu Lung, Cheng-Kuang Lu
  • Patent number: 8083196
    Abstract: A support mechanism for operation auxiliary tools includes a fixing unit, a support lever movably mounted on the fixing unit, a first bar movably connecting with an end of the support lever, a limiting unit engaging with another end of the first bar, and a second bar connecting with the limiting unit. The fixing unit engages with the operation bed, and operation auxiliary tools are placed on the second bar. The support lever, the first bar and the second bar are adjusted freely and positioned by the limiting unit. The limiting unit maintains the first bar and the second bar at desired freedom. The support mechanism is placed firmly with a predetermined angle and position, making operations more stable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 22, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2011
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventor: Jen-Kun Chang
  • Patent number: 7811230
    Abstract: An expansion mechanism for minimally invasive lumbar operation has a support member, a plurality of sliders movably assembled on the support member, at least a couple of outside muscle hook members mounted on adjacent sliders, an inside muscle hook member assembled on the slider, and a nerve hook member assembled on the slider. The expansion mechanism for minimally invasive operation makes small incisions and hurts less tissues. Furthermore, the expansion mechanism protects nerve tissues from repeated stirring. Muscles can be drawn apart without the need of removing ligament, obtaining clear and large operation vision.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 2, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignees: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Shao-Kang Hsueh, Jen-Kun Chang, Chen-Yu Lung
  • Patent number: 7753961
    Abstract: A thighbone shaft has a pole and a bolt. The pole defines an inclined threaded hole therein. Tooth portions are respectively formed at opposite sides of the pole. A head is arranged on a front portion of the pole. A sleeve is provided on the head. A threaded portion is formed on the bolt and is retained in the inclined threaded hole for engaging the bolt and the pole. The thighbone shaft is assembled easily, reduces planting area and replacement cost, decreases stress force, and promotes planting fixedness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2010
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Tain-Hsiung Chen, Chen-Yu Lung
  • Publication number: 20080097451
    Abstract: A surgical tool assembly for Total Knee Arthroplasty (TKA) including a femoral intra-medullary (IM) rod, a femoral intra-medullary (IM) alignment guide, a distal femoral alignment guide, and a distal femoral cutting guide. After the femoral IM alignment guide is selected to fit the valgus angle and utilized with the femoral IM rod with respect to the distal femur, the distal femoral alignment guide is integrated to the complex. Then, the distal femoral cutting guide is slid to the distal femoral alignment guide in the orientation from distal to proximal through the sliding concave integrated with the sliding track.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2006
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicants: United Orthopedic Corporation, Ing-Ho Chen
    Inventors: Ing-Ho Chen, Po-Wen Chung, Shou-Heng Pao
  • Patent number: 6663636
    Abstract: A femur rasp fastener has a frame and a linkage. The frame has a chamber for housing the linkage. When a femur rasp is engaged with the frame and a handle of the linkage is moved, an arched and elastic suspension bar will be driven to pull a bucking hear which is engaged with a front end of the suspension bar so that the bucking head will clamp a strut in an indented recess located at one end of the femur rasp. The femur rasp thus will be held securely and continuously by the frame of the fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2003
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventor: Jason Lin
  • Patent number: D835276
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2018
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventor: C Scott Humphrey
  • Patent number: D954951
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: C. Scott Humphrey