Patents by Inventor Benjamin D. Bernarding

Benjamin D. Bernarding 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: 20260268803
    Abstract: An anatomic simulacra includes at least one reinforced hole defined through the anatomic simulacra. The at least one reinforced hole includes a bore and a reinforcement area proximate the bore. A kit for performing a surgical training procedure includes the anatomic simulacra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2026
    Publication date: September 10, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Moreland, David Knopf, Shervin Kazemi, Benjamin D. Bernarding
  • Publication number: 20260268804
    Abstract: A 3D printed anatomic simulacra includes an inner structure, an exterior shell surrounding the inner structure and the core, at least one fragmented exterior shell piece adjacent to the exterior shell, a removable matrix extending between the inner structure and the core, and support structures embedded within the removable matrix, the plurality of support structures extending throughout the inner structure. The removable matrix is configured to be removed from the 3D printed anatomic simulacra before a simulated medical procedure. Another 3D printed anatomic simulacra includes a flexible connective tissue connecting at least two components, the flexible connective tissue defining voids, wherein the plurality of voids are configured to sequentially tear under an applied load, thereby simulating a predefined tear classification. Another anatomic simulacra includes pretensioned fibral elements embedded within a matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2026
    Publication date: September 10, 2026
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: David Knopf, Shervin Kazemi, Benjamin D. Bernarding, Michael Bonaldi, Gage Weimer, Ryan Westbrook, David Yang, Nick Metcalfe