Patents by Inventor Benjamin P. Heilman
Benjamin P. Heilman 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).
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Patent number: 11602360Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: GrantFiled: October 22, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Publication number: 20210038233Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 10842510Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: GrantFiled: December 22, 2017Date of Patent: November 24, 2020Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 10828067Abstract: A system for compressing a fracture can include a first bone plate having a first proximal end and a first distal end, and a second bone plate having a second proximal end and a second distal end. The second bone plate can be spaced apart from the first bone plate. The system can include an expansion member coupled to the second proximal end of the second bone plate. The movement of the expansion member relative to the second bone plate can cause the first distal end of the first bone plate and the second distal end of the second bone plate to move toward each other to compress the fracture.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Benjamin P. Heilman, Thomas M. Vanasse
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Patent number: 10085842Abstract: A method of implanting a wrist prosthesis in a distal portion of an ulna for articulation at least near a radius and a carpal complex of a wrist joint is provided. The method can include forming an incision near a distal portion of the radius and ulna joint. The method can also include resecting a distal portion of the ulna and positioning a stage member in a fixed position relative to the ulna. The method can further include sliding a bearing member relative to the stage member to hold the bearing member relative to the stage member and the distal ulna. The method can also include fixing the bearing member to a bearing fixation member extending from the stage member, and attaching soft tissue to at least one of the bearing member and the stage member.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2014Date of Patent: October 2, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Vanasse, Benjamin P. Heilman, Andrew K. Palmer
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Publication number: 20180132871Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 22, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Inventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 9936962Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: GrantFiled: August 24, 2016Date of Patent: April 10, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 9901376Abstract: A method for estimating at least one of a fastener-hole depth and a fastener length prior to forming a hole in a bone can include selecting a position on a proximal side of a proximal cortical bone layer for forming the hole, transmitting a transmitted wave into the bone from the selected position, and receiving a reflected wave at the selected position after the transmitted wave has been reflected by a distal cortical bone layer. The method can further include determining a distance from the selected position to the distal cortical bone layer based on times at which the transmitted wave is transmitted and the reflected wave is received, and estimating the at least one of the fastener-hole depth and the fastener length based on the distance to the distal cortical bone layer.Type: GrantFiled: March 14, 2013Date of Patent: February 27, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturng, LLCInventor: Benjamin P. Heilman
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Publication number: 20170319204Abstract: A flexible suture for coupling tissue includes a first suture portion extending to a first end and a second suture portion extending to a second end. A plurality of braided strands form the first and second suture portions. An identifier characteristic is formed into the plurality of braided strands. The identifier characteristic extends from the first end of the first suture portion to the second end of the second suture portion, and the identifier characteristic distinguishes the first suture portion from the second suture portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Daniel R. Norton, Gregory J. Denham, Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, Kevin T. Stone, Christopher M. Palese, Brian K. Berelsman
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Patent number: 9757119Abstract: A flexible suture for coupling tissue includes a first suture portion extending to a first end and a second suture portion extending to a second end. A plurality of braided strands form the first and second suture portions. An identifier characteristic is formed into the plurality of braided strands. The identifier characteristic extends from the first end of the first suture portion to the second end of the second suture portion, and the identifier characteristic distinguishes the first suture portion from the second suture portion.Type: GrantFiled: March 8, 2013Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Daniel Norton, Gregory J. Denham, Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, Kevin T. Stone, Christopher Palese, Brian K. Berelsman
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Patent number: 9629673Abstract: A method of mounting a base plate to a biologic material comprising inserting and retaining a threaded nut within a first through hole of a base plate, wherein the first hole is at least partially defined by an interior circumferential wall and the threaded nut comprises a cylindrical inner wall at least partially defining a second through hole; inserting a screw through the first and second through holes so that at least a portion of a threaded shaft extends beyond the interior circumferential wall of the base plate; rotating the screw with respect to the base plate and the threaded nut to operatively engage a head of the screw with the threaded nut; inserting the screw into a biologic substrate; and locking an angular orientation of the screw with respect to the base plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 19, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Benjamin P Heilman
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Publication number: 20160361073Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 24, 2016Publication date: December 15, 2016Inventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 9451973Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2012Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Benjamin P Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Publication number: 20160235445Abstract: A system for compressing a fracture can include a first bone plate having a first proximal end and a first distal end, and a second bone plate having a second proximal end and a second distal end. The second bone plate can be spaced apart from the first bone plate. The system can include an expansion member coupled to the second proximal end of the second bone plate. The movement of the expansion member relative to the second bone plate can cause the first distal end of the first bone plate and the second distal end of the second bone plate to move toward each other to compress the fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2016Publication date: August 18, 2016Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Benjamin P. Heilman, Thomas M. Vanasse
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Patent number: 9320553Abstract: A system for compressing a fracture can include a first bone plate having a first proximal end and a first distal end, and a second bone plate having a second proximal end and a second distal end. The second bone plate can be spaced apart from the first bone plate. The system can include an expansion member coupled to the second proximal end of the second bone plate. The movement of the expansion member relative to the second bone plate can cause the first distal end of the first bone plate and the second distal end of the second bone plate to move toward each other to compress the fracture.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2012Date of Patent: April 26, 2016Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLCInventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Benjamin P. Heilman, Thomas M. Vanasse
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Publication number: 20150100132Abstract: A method of implanting a wrist prosthesis in a distal portion of an ulna for articulation at least near a radius and a carpal complex of a wrist joint is provided. The method can include forming an incision near a distal portion of the radius and ulna joint. The method can also include resecting a distal portion of the ulna and positioning a stage member in a fixed position relative to the ulna. The method can further include sliding a bearing member relative to the stage member to hold the bearing member relative to the stage member and the distal ulna. The method can also include fixing the bearing member to a bearing fixation member extending from the stage member, and attaching soft tissue to at least one of the bearing member and the stage member.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2014Publication date: April 9, 2015Inventors: Thomas M. Vanasse, Benjamin P. Heilman, Andrew K. Palmer
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Patent number: 8940055Abstract: A method of implanting a distal radial wrist implant relative to a host radius while salvaging at least portions of fractured radial bone can include, determining a size of a host radius. A distal radial component can be selected based on the determination. The distal radial component can have a body that includes a first connection portion. A stem portion can be selected based on the determination. The stem portion can have a second connection portion. Portions of the fractured radial bone can be located around the body. The portions of the fractured radial bone can be secured relative to the body. The first connection portion of the distal radial component can be coupled with the second connection portion of the stem portion. The distal radial implant can be implanted relative to the host radius.Type: GrantFiled: September 23, 2011Date of Patent: January 27, 2015Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Thomas M. Vanasse, Benjamin P. Heilman, Andrew K. Palmer
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Publication number: 20140257378Abstract: A flexible suture for coupling tissue includes a first suture portion extending to a first end and a second suture portion extending to a second end. A plurality of braided strands form the first and second suture portions. An identifier characteristic is formed into the plurality of braided strands. The identifier characteristic extends from the first end of the first suture portion to the second end of the second suture portion, and the identifier characteristic distinguishes the first suture portion from the second suture portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 8, 2013Publication date: September 11, 2014Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Daniel NORTON, Gregory J. DENHAM, Benjamin P. HEILMAN, Nathan A. WINSLOW, Kevin T. STONE, Christopher PALESE, Brian K. BERELSMAN
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Publication number: 20140107715Abstract: A patient-specific guide tool for guiding an object toward a glenoid face of a scapula of a patient for implantation of a shoulder prosthetic device is disclosed. The guide tool includes a guide portion that includes a guide surface. The guide surface is configured to guide movement of the object toward the glenoid face. Furthermore, the guide tool includes a patient-specific portion that is operably coupled to the glenoid portion. The patient-specific portion includes at least one patient-specific surface that is three-dimensionally contoured and that is configured to nest and closely conform to a corresponding surface of the scapula to thereby position the guide surface at a predetermined position relative to the glenoid face.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Benjamin P. Heilman, Nathan A. Winslow, John M. McDaniel, Gregory J. Denham
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Patent number: 8585595Abstract: A method for estimating at least one of a fastener-hole depth and a fastener length prior to forming a hole in a bone can include selecting a position on a proximal side of a proximal cortical bone layer for forming the hole, transmitting a transmitted wave into the bone from the selected position, and receiving a reflected wave at the selected position after the transmitted wave has been reflected by a distal cortical bone layer. The method can further include determining a distance from the selected position to the distal cortical bone layer based on times at which the transmitted wave is transmitted and the reflected wave is received, and estimating the at least one of the fastener-hole depth and the fastener length based on the distance to the distal cortical bone layer.Type: GrantFiled: January 27, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventor: Benjamin P. Heilman