Patents by Inventor Brendan Dugan

Brendan Dugan 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).

  • Apparatus and method for determining 3D load displacement response of a joint
    Patent number: 10750979
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining 3D load displacement characteristics of an anatomical joint formed by a first body portion and a second body portion moveable with respect to the first body portion. The apparatus includes a first frame for receiving and securing the first body portion and a load displacement assembly. The load displacement assembly includes a first axis for alignment with a first anatomical plane of the joint, a second frame for receiving and securing the second body portion. The second frame is movable relative to the first frame. The load displacement assembly also includes a first counterweight configured to balance the weight of the second frame, a force for applying a load to the second frame, and a displacement sensor for measuring displacement of the second frame relative to the first frame upon application of the force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2020
    Assignee: HOSPITAL FOR SPECIAL SURGERY
    Inventors: Carl Imhauser, Brendan Dugan, Jeffrey Kinsberg
  • Apparatus and Method for Determining 3D Load Displacement Response of a Joint
    Publication number: 20170119284
    Abstract: An apparatus for determining 3D load displacement characteristics of an anatomical joint formed by a first body portion and a second body portion moveable with respect to the first body portion. The apparatus includes a first frame for receiving and securing the first body portion and a load displacement assembly. The load displacement assembly includes a first axis for alignment with a first anatomical plane of the joint, a second frame for receiving and securing the second body portion. The second frame is movable relative to the first frame. The load displacement assembly also includes a first counterweight configured to balance the weight of the second frame, a force for applying a load to the second frame, and a displacement sensor for measuring displacement of the second frame relative to the first frame upon application of the force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2017
    Publication date: May 4, 2017
    Applicant: Hospital for Special Surgery
    Inventors: Carl Imhauser, Brendan Dugan