Patents by Inventor Beat Hintermann

Beat Hintermann 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: 11833057
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterised in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: European Foot Platform S.A.R.L.
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann
  • Patent number: 11547456
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an implant for rigid intramedullary fixation of the hindfoot complex with the midfoot and/or forefoot and methods of implanting the same. Embodiments described herein can allow for the implant to be adapted to the patient based upon the extent of bone loss and instability. Embodiments herein also provide a jig system to facilitate the shaping of the foot and/or the implantation of the described internal fixation systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: DT Medtech, LLC
    Inventors: Beat Hintermann, Shawn Huxel
  • Publication number: 20220054273
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
  • Patent number: 11103353
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: DT MEDTECH, LLC
    Inventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
  • Publication number: 20200093606
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted. in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterised in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Beat HINTERMANN
  • Publication number: 20190365435
    Abstract: Embodiments described herein provide an implant for rigid intramedullary fixation of the hindfoot complex with the midfoot and/or forefoot and methods of implanting the same. Embodiments described herein can allow for the implant to be adapted to the patient based upon the extent of bone loss and instability. Embodiments herein also provide a jig system to facilitate the shaping of the foot and/or the implantation of the described internal fixation systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2018
    Publication date: December 5, 2019
    Inventors: Beat Hintermann, Shawn Huxel
  • Patent number: 10314713
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: EUROPEAN FOOT PLATFORM SC
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann
  • Publication number: 20180125663
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to ankle prostheses. In an example embodiment, the ankle prosthesis comprises an adjustable and replaceable intermediate implant that is disposed between a tibial implant and a talar implant. The intermediate implant is adjustable relative to the tibial implant and can be interlocked therewith once adjusted. Methods of using, fitting, and adjusting the device are also described. Still other embodiments are described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2017
    Publication date: May 10, 2018
    Inventors: Shawn Thayer Huxel, John S. Crombie, Beat Hintermann, Andrew R. Fauth, Justin Hyer, Zachary C. Christensen, Trevor K. Lewis, Nathan O. Plowman, Neil Etherington, David Koch
  • Publication number: 20160324650
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2016
    Publication date: November 10, 2016
    Inventor: Beat HINTERMANN
  • Patent number: 9278006
    Abstract: An ankle prosthesis (1) having a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant. The intermediate implant (6) is designed to be mounted to move relative to the talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move. The ankle prosthesis (1) has configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2016
    Assignee: European Foot Platform SC
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann
  • Patent number: 8398691
    Abstract: A surgical device for treating the pathology of flat feet, the device comprising an outer casing; and an expansion member suitable for moving inside said outer casing in a compression direction, for causing said outer casing to expand radially; the surgical device being provided with non-return check means shaped to allow the expansion member to move in the compression direction towards an operating position inside the outer casing and to oppose movement of the expansion member in the reverse direction once said operating position is reached, so as to prevent the expansion member from being expelled.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2013
    Assignee: Newdeal S.A.S.
    Inventors: Ramon Viladot Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Francois Diebold, Beat Hintermann
  • Publication number: 20090248084
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for ankle arthrodesis where the joint between the tibia and the talus of a human patient can be immobilzed. The system in one aspect can comprise an antero-lateral plate and an antero-medial plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann
  • Publication number: 20080103603
    Abstract: The invention relates to an ankle prosthesis (1) comprising a talar implant (2) designed to be implanted in or on the talus (3), a tibial implant (4) designed to be implanted in or on the tibia (5), and an intermediate implant (6) designed to be interposed between the tibial implant and the talar implant, said intermediate implant (6) being designed to be mounted to move relative to said talar implant (2) at a contact interface (7) in order to allow the ankle to move, said ankle prosthesis (1) being characterized in that it is provided with configurable coupling means (10) designed to enable the intermediate implant (6) to be arranged relative to the tibial implant (4) in a specific configuration chosen from among a plurality of possible configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2006
    Publication date: May 1, 2008
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann
  • Publication number: 20060293676
    Abstract: A surgical device for treating the pathology of flat feet, the device comprising an outer casing; and an expansion member suitable for moving inside said outer casing in a compression direction, for causing said outer casing to expand radially; the surgical device being provided with non-return check means shaped to allow the expansion member to move in the compression direction towards an operating position inside the outer casing and to oppose movement of the expansion member in the reverse direction once said operating position is reached, so as to prevent the expansion member from being expelled.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 12, 2006
    Publication date: December 28, 2006
    Inventors: Ramon Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Diebold, Beat Hintermann
  • Patent number: 6409767
    Abstract: The invention provides an ankle prosthesis for use in the field of orthopedic prostheses comprising a talus implant for implanting in or on the talus and a top element including a tibia implant for implanting in or on the base of the tibia. The top element and the talus implant being mounted to move relative to each other by friction on a contact interface so as to allow the ankle to move. The contact interface presents a friction surface that can be considered as being a fraction of a substantially frustoconical surface. When implanted, the substantially frustoconical surface is oriented so that its larger radius portion is directed substantially towards the outside of the ankle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2002
    Assignee: European Foot Platform
    Inventors: Ramon Viladot Pericé, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Franåois Diebold, Beat Hintermann
  • Patent number: 6261292
    Abstract: The invention relates to a threaded pin for holding together pieces of a fractured bone. The pin comprises a body having a distal end and a proximal end. The distal end has a first thread presenting crests and the proximal end has a second thread presenting crests. The first thread and the second thread being spaced apart by a smooth portion. The first and second threads are such that the pitch X of the first thread and the pitch Y of the second thread both decrease from the distal end (X1, X2, Y1, Y2) towards the proximal end (Xn, Xn−1; Yn, Yn−1). The diameter d of the crests of the first thread and the diameter D of the crests of the second thread both increase from the distal end (d1, d2; D1, D2) towards the proximal end (dn, dn−1; Dn, Dn−1), and the values are such that: X1>X2>Xn−1>Xn>Y1>Y2>Yn−1>Yn and Dn>Dn−1>D2>D1>dn>dn−1>d2>d1. The invention is applicable to repairing bones.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2001
    Assignee: European Foot Platform
    Inventors: Francois Patrice Diebold, Ramon Viladot Perice, Sylvia Resch, Greta Dereymaeker, Beat Hintermann, Nikolaus Wülker
  • Patent number: 6136032
    Abstract: A surgical device implantable in the subtalar tunnel for treating the flat foot condition, composed of: a central cylindrical body having an outer cylindrical surface provided with a first screw thread; an expansion cone having a longitudinally extending internal bore provided with a second screw thread mateable with the first screw thread, the cone further having an external surface of conical form; and an external cylinder having an internal conical surface engageable with the cone and constructed to be radially expandable in response to movement of the cone in a longitudinal direction relative to the cylinder, the cone being longitudinally moveable by rotation relative to the cylindrical body while the first and second threads are in threaded engagement with one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: European Foot Platform
    Inventors: Ramon Viladot Perice, Greta Dereymaeker, Patrice Diebold, Beat Hintermann
  • Patent number: D604846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Assignee: New Deal
    Inventor: Beat Hintermann