Patents by Inventor Alisha Bergin

Alisha Bergin 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).

  • Publication number: 20220125535
    Abstract: A surgical robotic arm (520) for use with an external vision system (512) includes onboard control and at least four degrees of articulation. The robotic arm (520) can position various tools (534) in the surgical theatre responsive to positional feedback from the vision system (512). Exemplary tools (534) include a handpiece (519) that includes a motorized burr or saw, a cutting guide (542) for a handheld saw, and a laser to actively define a resection area for a surgeon. The tool (534) or a reference point on the arm (520) relative to the tool (534) includes fiducial marks to register the position of the tool (534) with the vision system (512). Exemplary tools (534) are especially suited for knee and hip arthroplasty and can be moved under processor or manual control.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Sied JANNA, Alisha BERGIN, David DAVIDSON, Dinendra RAMACHANDRAN, Kavya SURESH, Rishii Nandhan KONGANAPURAM, Constantinos NIKOU, Manogna GHALI, Riddhit MITRA, Brian W. MCKINNON, Branislav JARAMAZ
  • Publication number: 20160250028
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention relate to sleeves having lengths that allow the sleeve to engage a patient's femoral intramedullary canal in a mid to distal region rather than only proximally. In some embodiments, the sleeve length is between about 60 millimeters to about 150 millimeters. In other embodiments, the sleeve is adapted to extend beyond the lesser trochanter, to or near or beyond a patient's isthmus, and provide diaphyseal fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Alisha Bergin
  • Publication number: 20110112540
    Abstract: An apparatus (10) for removing bone material comprises a distal cutting instrument (12) and a proximal cutting instrument (14). The distal cutting instrument has at least one first cutting edge (30), a shoulder (20), and a shaft portion (22). The shaft portion (22) has an anti-rotation feature. The at least one first cutting edge (30) removes bone material when moved in a first direction. The proximal cutting instrument (14) is removably attached to the shaft portion (22). The proximal cutting instrument (14) has a first end portion (68) and a second end portion (66). The second end portion (66) contacts the shoulder (20) of the distal reamer (12) when the proximal reamer is mounted to the shaft portion (22). The proximal reamer (14) has at least one second cutting edge (32) and an aperture. The aperture is adapted to receive the anti-rotation feature of the shaft portion (22) of the distal reamer (12). The at least one second cutting edge (32) removes bone material when moved in a second direction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 10, 2007
    Publication date: May 12, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Terry W. McLean, Vincent W. Shotton, Richard D. Lambert, David C. Kelman, David A. Harwood, Jerry L. Jones, Alisha Bergin
  • Publication number: 20090270860
    Abstract: An intramedullary stem that provides enhanced distal fixation and flexibility and methods for implanting the stem. Certain embodiments of the stem have primary and secondary flutes (or ridges or wedges). Other embodiments have transitional regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC
    Inventors: Alisha Bergin, David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Todd V. Swanson
  • Patent number: 7575603
    Abstract: An intramedullary stem that provides enhanced distal fixation and flexibility and methods for implanting the stem. Certain embodiments of the stem have primary and secondary flutes (or ridges or wedges). Other embodiments have transitional regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Alisha Bergin, David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert
  • Publication number: 20080281430
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the invention relate to sleeves (30) having lengths that allow the sleeve to engage a patient's femoral intramedullary canal in a mid to distal region rather than only proximally. In preferred embodiments, the sleeve length is between about 60 millimeters to about 150 millimeters. In certain embodiments, the sleeve is adapted to extend beyond the lesser trochanter, to or near or beyond a patient's isthmus, and provide diaphyseal fixation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2006
    Publication date: November 13, 2008
    Inventors: David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Alisha Bergin
  • Patent number: 7250054
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. Systems and methods provide a clamping body, a clamping mechanism, and a force application member that cooperate to allow tensioning and re-tensioning of a surgical cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2007
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: C. Wayne Allen, Kevin Belew, Alisha Bergin, Phil Frederick, Jerry L. Jones, David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Terry McLean, Jeffrey J. Shea
  • Publication number: 20070118229
    Abstract: An intramedullary implant for mounting within an intramedullary canal of a bone is disclosed. The intramedullary implant includes a lower stem portion, an upper stem portion, and a modular sleeve body. The modular sleeve body is connected to one of the lower stem portion or the upper stem portion. The sleeve body includes an inner portion that covers at least a segment of the upper stem portion and has one or more longitudinally extending bone engagement members for engagement with the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 24, 2007
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Alisha Bergin, Jerry Jones, David Kelman, Ronant Lambert, Terry McLean
  • Publication number: 20060004465
    Abstract: An intramedullary stem that provides enhanced distal fixation and flexibility and methods for implanting the stem. Certain embodiments of the stem have primary and secondary flutes (or ridges or wedges). Other embodiments have transitional regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2005
    Publication date: January 5, 2006
    Inventors: Alisha Bergin, David Kelman, Richard Lambert, Todd Swanson
  • Publication number: 20040087954
    Abstract: Systems, methods, and apparatuses for clamping and reclamping an orthopedic surgical cable used in conjunction with an orthopedic implant device, a bone, and/or bone implant or structure. At least one apparatus and system in accordance with various embodiments of the invention include a clamping body adapted to positioning within a patient's body; and a clamping mechanism adapted to securing an orthopedic cable to the clamping body, creating a first tension in the orthopedic cable, releasing the tension in the orthopedic cable, and re-securing the orthopedic cable relative to the clamping body to secure another tension in the orthopedic cable. A sequence for a method in accordance with various embodiments the invention includes providing a surgical cable clamp and an orthopedic surgical cable. Next, mounting a portion of the surgical cable to the surgical cable clamp.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2002
    Publication date: May 6, 2004
    Inventors: C . Wayne Allen, Kevin Belew, Alisha Bergin, Phil Frederick, Jerry L. Jones, David C. Kelman, Richard D. Lambert, Terry McLean, Jeffrey J. Shea