Patents by Inventor Adam Shallenberg

Adam Shallenberg 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).

  • Patent number: 11857422
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly for use with liners is described. The acetabular cup assembly includes a cup and a liner. The cup has an outer surface, a generally concave inner surface and a top face. The inner surface includes a cylindrical band having a plurality of inward-facing recessed scallops, a tapered wall adjacent to the band, and an inner spherical surface adjacent the tapered wall. The inner spherical surface has a substantially uniform radius of curvature. A single groove interrupts the spherical surface. The liner has a substantially convex outer surface and includes a rim and a plurality of outward-projecting scallops adjacent the rim. The scallops of the liner are configured to engage the scallops of the cup when the liner is seated in the cup. Related methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: Encore Medical, LP
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Adam Shallenberg, Kevin Wills, David Link
  • Publication number: 20230304536
    Abstract: A surgical tool including a socket having a housing and an aperture within the housing, the socket configured to receive a ball and a pin at least partially in the aperture. The ball is positioned at least partially in the socket and configured to rotate within the socket, the ball comprising an elongated opening extending through the ball. The pin is coupled to the socket and disposed at least partially in the socket on opposite sides of the socket, the pin including a first longitudinal axis and extending through the elongated opening of the ball between opposite sides of the socket. The ball is configured to partially rotate about the first longitudinal axis of the pin, and partially rotate, about a second axis perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the pin, in a plane aligned with the elongated opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2023
    Publication date: September 28, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20230144280
    Abstract: An implant assembly device configured to press an inner femoral head into a plastic outer femoral head by means of actuator system. The actuator system embodies a unique pawl system that acts to reduce the occurrence and severity of device jamming due to over compression. The device includes a unique head support apparatus that aligns and orients the inner and outer femoral heads prior to and throughout the assembly process. The device can also include a grip portion integrated onto the body of the device, for holding and stabilizing the device when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, David Link, Heather Fewell, Adam Shallenberg, Annika Westerberg, Michael Nyland, Michael Trolinger
  • Publication number: 20230143676
    Abstract: An implant assembly device configured to press an inner femoral head into a plastic outer femoral head by means of actuator system. The actuator system embodies a unique pawl system that acts to reduce the occurrence and severity of device jamming due to over compression. The device includes a unique head support apparatus that aligns and orients the inner and outer femoral heads prior to and throughout the assembly process. The device can also include a grip portion integrated onto the body of the device, for holding and stabilizing the device when in use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 8, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, David Link, Heather Fewell, Adam Shallenberg, Annika Westerberg, Michael Nyland, Michael Trolinger
  • Patent number: 11639740
    Abstract: A surgical tool including a socket having a housing and an aperture within the housing, the socket configured to receive a ball and a pin at least partially in the aperture. The ball is positioned at least partially in the socket and configured to rotate within the socket, the ball comprising an elongated opening extending through the ball. The pin is coupled to the socket and disposed at least partially in the socket on opposite sides of the socket, the pin including a first longitudinal axis and extending through the elongated opening of the ball between opposite sides of the socket. The ball is configured to partially rotate about the first longitudinal axis of the pin, and partially rotate, about a second axis perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the pin, in a plane aligned with the elongated opening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2023
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20220000641
    Abstract: An acetabular liner having a closed first end, an open second end, and a liner wall having a distal peripheral edge. The acetabular liner wall can include an interior surface, an exterior surface configured to be received within an acetabular shell, a first cutout through the liner wall, a second cutout parallel to the first cutout and through the liner wall, and a third cutout in the interior surface partially through the liner wall, the third cutout extending between the first and second cutouts, and at least one movable tab extending from the peripheral edge inwardly towards an axial center of the liner and having sidewalls defined by one of the sets of cutouts, the tab comprising at least one projection on an exterior surface of the tab configured to removably secure to a portion of an acetabular shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: January 6, 2022
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20210393413
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Adam Shallenberg, Stuart L. Axelson, R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, JR., Mark McBride
  • Patent number: 11103367
    Abstract: An acetabular liner having a closed first end, an open second end, and a liner wall having a distal peripheral edge. The acetabular liner wall can include an interior surface, an exterior surface configured to be received within an acetabular shell, a first cutout through the liner wall, a second cutout parallel to the first cutout and through the liner wall, and a third cutout in the interior surface partially through the liner wall, the third cutout extending between the first and second cutouts, and at least one movable tab extending from the peripheral edge inwardly towards an axial center of the liner and having sidewalls defined by one of the sets of cutouts, the tab comprising at least one projection on an exterior surface of the tab configured to removably secure to a portion of an acetabular shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20210236290
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly for use with liners is described. The acetabular cup assembly includes a cup and a liner. The cup has an outer surface, a generally concave inner surface and a top face. The inner surface includes a cylindrical band having a plurality of inward-facing recessed scallops, a tapered wall adjacent to the band, and an inner spherical surface adjacent the tapered wall. The inner spherical surface has a substantially uniform radius of curvature. A single groove interrupts the spherical surface. The liner has a substantially convex outer surface and includes a rim and a plurality of outward-projecting scallops adjacent the rim. The scallops of the liner are configured to engage the scallops of the cup when the liner is seated in the cup. Related methods of use are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2021
    Publication date: August 5, 2021
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Adam Shallenberg, Kevin Wills, David Link
  • Patent number: 11039930
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Adam Shallenberg, Stuart L. Axelson, R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, Mark McBride
  • Publication number: 20200261248
    Abstract: An acetabular liner having a closed first end, an open second end, and a liner wall having a distal peripheral edge. The acetabular liner wall can include an interior surface, an exterior surface configured to be received within an acetabular shell, a first cutout through the liner wall, a second cutout parallel to the first cutout and through the liner wall, and a third cutout in the interior surface partially through the liner wall, the third cutout extending between the first and second cutouts, and at least one movable tab extending from the peripheral edge inwardly towards an axial center of the liner and having sidewalls defined by one of the sets of cutouts, the tab comprising at least one projection on an exterior surface of the tab configured to removably secure to a portion of an acetabular shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 5, 2020
    Publication date: August 20, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20200237389
    Abstract: A surgical tool including a socket having a housing and an aperture within the housing, the socket configured to receive a ball and a pin at least partially in the aperture. The ball is positioned at least partially in the socket and configured to rotate within the socket, the ball comprising an elongated opening extending through the ball. The pin is coupled to the socket and disposed at least partially in the socket on opposite sides of the socket, the pin including a first longitudinal axis and extending through the elongated opening of the ball between opposite sides of the socket. The ball is configured to partially rotate about the first longitudinal axis of the pin, and partially rotate, about a second axis perpendicular to the first longitudinal axis of the pin, in a plane aligned with the elongated opening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Kevin Michael Wills, Adam Shallenberg
  • Publication number: 20180235763
    Abstract: Hip implant systems described herein can include a distal stem, a proximal body, and a fastener. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a cavity configured to receive the fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, the distal stem can include a threaded exterior surface configured to mate with a fastener when a portion of the distal stem is positioned within the proximal body. In some embodiments, a distal end of the distal stem can include an anterior relief configured to conform to interior surface of a femoral canal of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2018
    Publication date: August 23, 2018
    Inventors: R. Michael Meneghini, Scott Sporer, Michael Taunton, James Andrew Browne, Raymond Kim, Paul K. Edwards, Michael Mason, Joseph Jankiewicz, Mark McBride, Stuart L. Axelson, JR., Adam Shallenberg