Patents Examined by Bruce E Snow
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Patent number: 11696834Abstract: An orthopaedic prosthesis system includes a femoral component configured to be attached to a distal end of a patient's femur. A tibial tray is configured to be attached to a proximal end of a patient's tibia. A tibial insert is configured to be positioned between the femoral component and the tibial tray. An elongated pin rotatably couples the tibial insert to the femoral component.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2021Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANYInventors: Aaron J. Matyas, Tyler S. Hathaway, Paul B. Sade, Sr., Nathan C. Reeder, Kyle D. Steffe, David E. Rottger, Anthony J. Webb
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Patent number: 11696842Abstract: A vacuum assisted suspension system includes a prosthetic foot and a pump mechanism connected to the foot and fluidly couplable to a prosthetic socket. The pump mechanism includes an elongate pivoting member rotatable relative to the prosthetic foot about a joint and including a distal recess. A piston is connected to the foot and is movably received in the recess. A fluid chamber is defined between the piston and the interior of the recess. When no weight is placed on the foot a volume of the fluid chamber is zero or near-zero and when weight of a user is placed on the prosthetic foot the pivoting member rotates away from the piston and expands the volume of the fluid chamber to draw fluid into the fluid chamber from the prosthetic socket.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2020Date of Patent: July 11, 2023Assignee: OSSUR HFInventors: Grimur Jonsson, Bjarni Gunnarsson, Olafur Freyr Halldorsson, David Sandahl
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Patent number: 11690717Abstract: The application relates to a heart valve clamp, comprises a fixed arm mechanism, a clamping arm mechanism, and a driving mechanism. The fixed arm mechanism comprises a fixed arm body and at least two fixed arms, extending outward from the fixed arm body, and integrally formed with the fixed arm body. The clamping arm mechanism comprises a clamping arm body connected to a bottom of the fixed arm body, and at least two clamping arms extending outward from the clamping arm bodies and integrally formed with the clamping arm body; and the driving mechanism comprises a second driving assembly that drives the fixed arm and the clamping arm to open or close. The fixed arm mechanism and the clamping arm mechanism of the entire heart valve clamp respectively forms an integral form, which can avoid the risk of the fixed arm or the clamping arm being disengaged, the stability of the whole structure is better.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2020Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: LEPU MEDICAL TECHNOLOGY (BEIJING) CO., LTD.Inventors: Yang Zhao, Xiaojian Liu, Yuxin Zhang, Zhongjie Pu
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Patent number: 11684494Abstract: An orthopedic knee joint having an upper part with upper connecting features, a lower part which is mounted pivotably on the upper part and has connecting features for prosthetic components, and a stop for limiting an extension movement. The stop is coupled to an adjusting device, which is coupled to a control device that actuates the adjusting device as a function of sensor data and changes the position of the stop. If the knee joint is provided with an adjustable extension stop position, the extension stop can be shifted forward for walking which results in a greater inclination at heel strike in order to flex the knee joint and, therefore, increased damping upon initiation of the stance phase. For standing, the adjusting device can be activated so that the extension stop is reversed, such that a statically more secure orthosis or prosthesis set-up can be obtained.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2020Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Philipp Kampas
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Patent number: 11679011Abstract: Prosthetic coupling interfaces and methods of use are disclosed herein. An example system can include an external fixator apparatus, a prosthetic appendage assembly, and a prosthetic coupling interface for connecting the external fixator apparatus with the prosthetic appendage assembly.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2021Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Arnex Innovations, LLCInventors: Brandon Arnette, Jeffrey Arnette, Todd Hasenstein
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Patent number: 11678997Abstract: Bone implants, including methods of use and assembly. The bone implants, which are optionally composite implants, generally include a distal anchoring region and a growth region that is proximal to the distal anchoring region. The distal anchoring region can have one or more distal surface features that adapt the distal anchoring region for anchoring into iliac bone. The growth region can have one or more growth features that adapt the growth region to facilitate at least one of bony on-growth, in-growth, or through-growth. The implants may be positioned along a posterior sacral alar-iliac (“SAI”) trajectory. The implants may be coupled to one or more bone stabilizing constructs, such as rod elements thereof.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: SI-Bone Inc.Inventors: Ali H. Mesiwala, Mark A. Reiley, Paul M. Sand, Bret W. Schneider, Scott A. Yerby, Christopher I. Shaffrey, Robert K. Eastlack, Juan S. Uribe, Isador H. Lieberman, Frank M. Phillips, David W. Polly, Phillip J. Singer, Jeffrey B. Phelps, Derek P. Lindsey, Patrick Kahn, Nikolas F. Kerr, Francois Follini
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Patent number: 11678991Abstract: A system for attachment of a device to a bone is provided. The system includes an internal axial rod with a proximal and distal end that is configured to be inserted and secured into a bone cavity's distal end. The system can also include an internal-external transfer rod with a proximal and distal end mounted into the distal end of the axial rod and a central channel extending through the transfer rod from the proximal end to the distal end and a plurality of attachment rings for attaching at least one tissue or muscle group to the transfer rod. The system also includes a bio-compatible and bio-occlusive artificial membranes (BIOCAMS) lamina, wherein the lamina includes either a polyetheretherketone (PEEK) mesh, a biocompatible polymer, a carbon fiber polymer, an artificial tissue polymer, molded donor tissue, allogenic tissue, a collagen/hyaluronic acid-based tissue, or connective tissue biosynthetic substrate material suitable as webbing.Type: GrantFiled: April 30, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Inventor: Robert Madeira
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Patent number: 11672675Abstract: Prostheses include a terminal device, a back-lock mechanism, a wrist, a limb-socket, and a harness system. The terminal device can be a five-fingered mechanical hand that provides a releasable adaptive grasp, and has independently flexible fingers. The limb socket can be 3D printed using a molded model of a remnant limb. The harness strap can encircle an unaffected limb and is coupled to the terminal device with a cable so that a user can control the terminal device. The harness system can include a 3D printed harness ring that couples to the cable.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2021Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: Victoria Hand ProjectInventors: Nikolai Dechev, Joshua Coutts, Pranay Shrestha, Dirk Brussow, Michael Peirone, Kalonica Christie, Matt Treble, Andrea Chan, Michael Richards, Richard Knowlton
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Patent number: 11660206Abstract: An adjustable spinal fusion intervertebral implant is provided that can comprise upper and lower body portions that can each have proximal and distal wedge surf aces disposed at proximal and distal ends thereof. An actuator shaft disposed intermediate the upper and lower body portions can be actuated to cause proximal and distal protrusions to converge towards each other and contact the respective ones of the proximal and distal wedge surfaces. Such contact can thereby transfer the longitudinal movement of the proximal and distal protrusions against the proximal and distal wedge surfaces to cause the separation of the upper and lower body portions, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant. The upper and lower body portions can have side portions that help facilitate linear translational movement of the upper body portion relative to the lower body portion.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2020Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Fausto Olmos, Brad Culbert, Bob Flower
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Patent number: 11648133Abstract: Embodiments include a cooling device for a medical device. The cooling device including a controller configured to receive data from one or more temperature sensors and a pump, configured to be operated by the controller, to circulate a cooling fluid through a cooling system and through fluid channels in the medical device. The cooling device is configured to be worn by a user and to be selectively coupled to the medical device by the user.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2020Date of Patent: May 16, 2023Assignee: International Business Machines CorporationInventors: Budy Notohardjono, Milnes P. David, Roger R. Schmidt, Xiangfei Yu, Robert K. Mullady
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Patent number: 11642229Abstract: An adjustable spinal fusion intervertebral implant is provided that can comprise upper and lower body portions that can each have proximal and distal wedge surf aces disposed at proximal and distal ends thereof. An actuator shaft disposed intermediate the upper and lower body portions can be actuated to cause proximal and distal protrusions to converge towards each other and contact the respective ones of the proximal and distal wedge surfaces. Such contact can thereby transfer the longitudinal movement of the proximal and distal protrusions against the proximal and distal wedge surfaces to cause the separation of the upper and lower body portions, thereby expanding the intervertebral implant. The upper and lower body portions can have side portions that help facilitate linear translational movement of the upper body portion relative to the lower body portion.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2017Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Fausto Olmos, Brad S. Culbert, Bob Flower
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Patent number: 11617666Abstract: A joint for a prosthesis comprises a prosthesis part and a body part. The two parts are connected by a connection part. A first pair of engaging sets of abutments is provided on the connection part and the prosthesis part and a second pair of engaging sets of abutments is provided on the connection art and the body part. By adjusting position of the connection part, the first pair of sets are disengageable and by further adjusting the position, the second pair of sets are also disengageable. This allows for adjustment of the joint at two levels. A prosthesis includes two stripes of resilient material of which at least one has a curved part and a straight part. The joint is provided at a distal end, at the concave part of the strips. At straight parts, the strips cross and one strip extends beyond the other.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 4, 2023Assignee: GYROMOTICS HOLDING B.V.Inventors: Guido Jérôme Hendriks, Jacob Leonard Roggeveen, Iris Eline Ritsma, Thomas Sebastiaan Zwart, Francis Folkers, Stijn Jagers Op Akkerhuis, Clément Aart Ijje Heinen, Donovan Dane Lester Lewis
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Patent number: 11612489Abstract: Stemless components and fracture stems for joint arthroplasty, such as shoulder arthroplasty, are disclosed. Also, methods and devices are disclosed for the optimization of shoulder arthroplasty component design through the use of medical imaging data, such as computed tomography scan data.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2021Date of Patent: March 28, 2023Assignee: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and ResearchInventor: John W. Sperling
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Patent number: 11602435Abstract: A medullary rod has a peripheral wall defining the outer shape of the medullary rod, and inwardly delimiting a hollow space. The medullary rod also has a plurality of first partitions. The first partitions are generally parallel to one another, extend between the inner side of the medullary rod located along the inner edge of the long bone after implantation, and the outer side of the medullary rod located along the outer edge of the long bone after implantation. Each of the first partitions is integral with the peripheral wall at these inner and outer sides of the medullary rod.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: FX Shoulder USA Inc.Inventors: Baptiste Martin, Geoffroy Nourissat, John Costouros, Jörg Jerosch, Todd Christopher Moen, Wayne Zealous Burkhead
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Patent number: 11602444Abstract: A joint device with an upper part and a lower part which are mounted on each other so as to be pivotable about a pivot axis, a hydraulic unit secured on the upper part and the lower part, and a housing in which a cylinder is arranged. A working piston is arranged in the cylinder and is coupled to at least one spring mechanism which transmits tensile forces and compressive forces and which engages on at least one abutment arranged displaceably inside the cylinder.Type: GrantFiled: October 6, 2017Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: OTTO BOCK HEALTHCARE PRODUCTS GMBHInventors: Martin Seyr, Harald Sima, Roland Auberger
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Patent number: 11596529Abstract: The disclosure provides apparatus and methods of use pertaining to a biomechanical finger brace assembly. In one embodiment, the assembly includes a coupling tip, a proximal ring configured to concentrically receive a user's finger, a distal ring configured to concentrically receive the finger, and a rocker formed in an H-shape. The distal ring and the rocker are pivotally suspended between a proximal coordinated pivot point anchored on the proximal ring and a distal coordinated pivot point anchored on the coupling tip, such that movements of the finger within the proximal ring articulate the distal ring together with the rocker to articulate the coupling tip. The coupling tip may include an open end or an enclosed recess to accept a minimally-amputated or non-amputated finger. Other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: RCM Enterprise LLCInventors: Robert Thompson, Jr., Jon Bengtsson, Anthony Charles Peto, Charles Colin Macduff, Sydney Tye Minnis, Eric Dennis Klumper, Bradley Arthur Crittenden
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Patent number: 11596530Abstract: In an embodiment, a prosthetic leg including a modular knee element coupled to a modular ankle element. The modular knee element includes a knee motor rotatable about an axis of a shaft in the knee motor. The modular ankle element includes a drive portion coupled to a surface-contacting portion via a pylon having a top and bottom end. The top end is coupled to the drive portion and the bottom end is coupled to the surface-contacting portion. The drive portion includes an ankle motor coupled to a rotary series elastic actuator (RSEA) and a first pulley coupled to the RSEA. The surface-contacting portion includes a hinge and a second pulley with a belt engaging at least a portion of at least one of the first and second pulley, and a modular foot element coupled to the bottom of the hinge.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2018Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: The Texas A&M University SystemInventors: Daniel McGowan, Pilwon Hur
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Patent number: 11590006Abstract: Methods, systems, and methods of manufacture for soft robotic actuators are described herein. In one aspect, a soft robotic actuator can include an elastomeric material defining a cavity; a volume of liquid metal (LM) positioned within the cavity; and an energy source coupled to the LM, where the energy source is adapted or configured to alter a temperature of the volume of LM, whereby altering the temperature of the volume of LM initiates an actuation of the elastomeric material.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2020Date of Patent: February 28, 2023Assignee: The Regents of the University of Colorado, a body corporateInventors: Jianliang Xiao, Zhanan Zou
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Patent number: 11571309Abstract: An orthopaedic surgical instrument system includes a hinged tibial insert trial and a tibial base trial. A post adapter is sized to be positioned over a post of the tibial base trial and to be positioned in a central opening defined in the hinged tibial insert trial. The hinged tibial insert trial includes a housing configured to be received in a femoral component and a button mechanism to selectively secure the hinged tibial insert trial to the femoral component. The system may include a shim trial sized to be attached to an inferior surface of the hinged tibial insert trial.Type: GrantFiled: September 30, 2020Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: DePuy Ireland Unlimited CompanyInventors: Nathan C. Reeder, Aaron J. Matyas, Lauren A. Ferris
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Patent number: 11571316Abstract: Systems and methods for controlling a passive prosthetic knee joint with adjustable damping in the direction of flexion such that a prosthetic unit attached to the knee joint can be adapted for climbing stairs.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2019Date of Patent: February 7, 2023Assignee: OTTOBOCK SE & CO. KGAAInventors: Martin Pusch, Sven Zarling, Herman Boiten