Patents by Inventor Andre Furrer

Andre Furrer 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: 20180116802
    Abstract: A bone graft system includes a two-dimensional mesh sheet sized and shaped to, when folded along fold lines, form a three-dimensional graft containment structure configured to be packed with a bone graft material for placement within a target area of a bone, the mesh sheet including a first end flap connected to a remaining portion of the mesh sheet via a first fold line and a second end flap connected to the remaining portion of the mesh sheet via a second fold line, a third fold line extending from the first fold line to the second fold line so that the remaining portion is configured to be wrapped around folded first and second end flaps to form the graft containment structure, the first and second end flaps substantially corresponding to a profile of the target area of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Steffan Daniel, André Furrer
  • Publication number: 20180085132
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2017
    Publication date: March 29, 2018
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Marc Christian Metzger
  • Patent number: 9855056
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2018
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20170216033
    Abstract: A bone graft containment device includes a body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end. The body is defined via a strut framework sized and shaped to correspond to an outer surface of a target bone. The strut framework defines an interior space configured to receive a bone graft or bone graft substitute material. The device also includes a first grasping structure and a second grasping structure extending from an exterior of the body. The first and second grasping structures are configured to receive a bone fixation plate therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Steffan DANIEL, André FURRER, Simon BOSSHARD
  • Publication number: 20170216034
    Abstract: A bone graft containment device includes a body formed via one or more helical structures extending about a longitudinal axis of the body from a first end to a second end to define a channel extending longitudinally therethrough. The channel is configured to receive a bone graft or bone graft substitute material therein, the one or more helical structures formed of a material permitting the body to be one of expanded, compressed and curved to fill a target space of a target bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Steffan Daniel, André Furrer, Scott Larsen
  • Publication number: 20160296290
    Abstract: A method of making a patient specific surgical orthopedic implant includes obtaining a virtual model of the orthopedic implant that is configured to fit over a particular tissue body, and virtually designing holes of the orthopedic implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2016
    Publication date: October 13, 2016
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Andrew Charles Davison, Razvan A. Gheorghe
  • Patent number: 9411939
    Abstract: A method of making a patient specific surgical orthopedic implant includes obtaining a virtual model of the orthopedic implant that is configured to fit over a particular tissue body, and virtually designing holes of the orthopedic implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Andrew Charles Davison, Razvan A. Gheorghe
  • Patent number: 9381072
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a maxilla may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-shaped fingers extending from an upper edge of the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-shaped to correspond to the pre-operative shape of the maxilla; and the fingers are pre-shaped to correspond to the shape of the maxilla. The fingers may be pre-shaped to correspond to either the pre-operative shape or the post-operative shape of the maxilla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Marc Christian Metzger
  • Publication number: 20160143677
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2016
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 9277948
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20150265378
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a maxilla may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-shaped fingers extending from an upper edge of the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-shaped to correspond to the pre-operative shape of the maxilla; and the fingers are pre-shaped to correspond to the shape of the maxilla. The fingers may be pre-shaped to correspond to either the pre-operative shape or the post-operative shape of the maxilla.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 5, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Marc Christian Metzger
  • Patent number: 9066733
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a maxilla may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-shaped fingers extending from an upper edge of the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-shaped to correspond to the pre-operative shape of the maxilla; and the fingers are pre-shaped to correspond to the shape of the maxilla. The fingers may be pre-shaped to correspond to either the pre-operative shape or the post-operative shape of the maxilla.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Marc Christian Metzger
  • Publication number: 20140195205
    Abstract: An anatomical implant application, such as a bone implant application for instance, can receive an anatomical image that is representative of an anatomical structure. The anatomical implant application can generate an implant image that is associated with the anatomical structure. The generated implant image can define an inner surface that faces the anatomical image. A plurality of distances can be determined from respective locations of the inner surface of the implant image to the anatomical image in respective straight lines. The distances may represent a superimposition of the implant image over the anatomical image. The distances may be compared to a tolerance. The inner surface may be repositioned so as to change at least the select one of the distances. An implant, such as a bone implant for instance, may be fabricated in accordance with data that is associated with the implant image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Inventors: Emanuel Benker, Andre Furrer, Wolfgang Hoeller
  • Publication number: 20140074438
    Abstract: A method of making a patient specific surgical orthopedic implant includes obtaining a virtual model of the orthopedic implant that is configured to fit over a particular tissue body, and virtually designing holes of the orthopedic implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Inventors: André Furrer, Timo Zillig, Andrew Charles Davison, Razvan A. Gheorghe
  • Publication number: 20130226247
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2013
    Publication date: August 29, 2013
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Patent number: 8435270
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2013
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20120029574
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a mandible may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-configured guides coupled to the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-bent to correspond to the post-operative shape of the mandible; and the guides are pre-configured to align the plate member with the mandible when the implant is positioned against the mandible after the mandible has been separated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Frank Wilde
  • Publication number: 20110269100
    Abstract: An implant for use in orthognathic surgery of a maxilla may include a longitudinal plate member and a plurality of pre-shaped fingers extending from an upper edge of the plate member. The longitudinal plate member is pre-shaped to correspond to the pre-operative shape of the maxilla; and the fingers are pre-shaped to correspond to the shape of the maxilla. The fingers may be pre-shaped to correspond to either the pre-operative shape or the post-operative shape of the maxilla.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2010
    Publication date: November 3, 2011
    Inventors: Andre Furrer, Timo Zillig, Marc Christian Metzger
  • Patent number: 7883544
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to mandibular prostheses. More particularly, the invention relates to a condylar-head replacement for reconstruction of the temporomandibular joint after resection of the condyloid process. The present invention provides a condylar-head replacement comprising a condylar-head attachment that may be adjustably positioned on a reconstruction plate to achieve various condylar-head heights. The condylar-head height adjustment allows the condylar-head replacement to be fit to a particular patient. The condylar-head replacement of the present invention obviates the need for custom fabrication of a condylar-head replacement for a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Sythes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Gregor Feigenwinter, Andre Furrer
  • Patent number: 7857129
    Abstract: The invention relates to a container (100) which has a carrier (1) for the storage and presentation of surgical auxiliary material (80), in particular screws, such as bone screws, in the holding or mounting position, and at least one removable cover (48) for preventing the loss of the auxiliary material, the surgical auxiliary material (80) being presentable in isolated form. According to the invention, it is envisaged that at least two containers (100) be separably connected to one another via the cover (48) and/or the carrier (1).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Ruth Iaconi-Forrer, Andre Furrer, Karina Candrian