Patents by Inventor Brian C. Hodorek

Brian C. Hodorek 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: 20240130864
    Abstract: Implants, device, systems and methods for replacing an articulation surface in a joint, for example, shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components. Methods for using the shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 25, 2024
    Applicant: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Matthew J. PURDY, Russ M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN
  • Patent number: 11918473
    Abstract: This surgical instrumentation assembly is for positioning a shoulder prosthesis, the shoulder prosthesis comprising a patient-specific shoulder implant adapted to fit onto a glenoid cavity of the scapula of a patient. The assembly comprises a patient-specific impacting device having an underside surface congruent with the glenoid cavity of the scapula of the patient, said underside surface being provided with protrusions adapted to perforate the cortical bone of the scapula upon impact of the impacting device against the scapula by a one-sided translation movement.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2024
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventor: Brian C. Hodorek
  • Patent number: 11857427
    Abstract: Implants, device, systems and methods for replacing an articulation surface in a joint, for example, shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components. Methods for using the shoulder prostheses with stemless humeral components or stemmed humeral components are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: January 2, 2024
    Assignee: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matthew J. Purdy, Russ M. Parrott, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa, Luke Austin
  • Patent number: 11850157
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a body, said body having a generally cylindrical shape and comprising a first material, a flat bottom surface, a concave upper surface disposed opposite said bottom surface, and a longitudinal axis disposed through the center of said body; a cylindrical bore, said bore disposed along said longitudinal axis through said top surface of said body; cylindrical plug, said plug comprising a second material and disposed within said bore of said body; and at least one stem, said at least one stem connected to said bottom surface of said body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matt J. Purdy, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa
  • Publication number: 20230380980
    Abstract: A shoulder assembly is provided which includes a base member including a collar; a helical structure extending from the collar in a distal direction; and a first pathway projecting distally of the collar and through the helical structure adjacent to an inner periphery thereof, the first pathway being generally transverse to the helical structure and extending in a space between successive portions of the helical structure; and a locking device comprising a proximal support and a first arm projecting distally of the proximal support, the first arm configured to be disposed in the first pathway projecting distally of the collar when the proximal support is disposed adjacent to the collar; where the first arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the shoulder assembly is implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2023
    Publication date: November 30, 2023
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. KNOX, Brian M. STRZELECKI, Shawn M. GARGAC, Brian C. HODOREK, Pierric DERANSART, Jean-Emmanuel CARDON, Austin Wyatt MUTCHLER
  • Patent number: 11813166
    Abstract: An orthopedic trial implant having a plurality of bearing component augments of differing heights, where each augment releasably, slidably connected to the trial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 14, 2023
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matt J. Purdy, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa
  • Patent number: 11766335
    Abstract: A prosthesis assembly is provided that includes a base member that has a helical structure and one or more pathways. The helical structure extends between a first end and a second end. The pathway is accessible from the second end and is directed toward the first end through the helical structure. The pathway is located inward of an outer periphery of the helical structure, e.g., adjacent to an inner periphery of the helical structure. The pathway extends in a space between successive portions of the helical structure. The prosthesis assembly includes a locking device that has a support member and an arm that projects away from the support member. The arm is configured to be disposed in the pathway when the support member is disposed adjacent to the second end of the base member. The arm is disposed through bone in the space between successive portions of the helical structure when the prosthesis assembly is implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Kevin P. Knox, Brian M. Strzelecki, Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Jean-Emmanuel Cardon, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
  • Patent number: 11766333
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant apparatus, said apparatus comprising: a body, said body having a generally cylindrical shape and comprising a first material, a flat bottom surface, a concave upper surface disposed opposite said bottom surface, and a longitudinal axis disposed through the center of said body; a cylindrical bore, said bore disposed along said longitudinal axis through said top surface of said body; a cylindrical plug, said plug comprising a second material and disposed within said bore of said body; and at least one stem, said at least one stem connected to said bottom surface of said body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2023
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matt J. Purdy, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa
  • Patent number: 11751999
    Abstract: A trial orthopedic implant having a plurality of bearing component augments of differing heights, where each augment releasably, slidably connected to the trial implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 10, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matt J. Purdy, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa
  • Publication number: 20230270564
    Abstract: Provided is a method for converting a modular anatomic shoulder implant to a modular reverse shoulder implant, wherein the modular anatomic shoulder implant and the modular reverse shoulder implant have novel configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2023
    Publication date: August 31, 2023
    Applicant: STRYKER EUROPEAN OPERATIONS LIMITED
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Shawn Martin GARGAC
  • Patent number: 11679006
    Abstract: A modular reverse shoulder prosthesis according to embodiments of the present invention includes a stem having a proximal taper and a primary stem axis, the proximal taper extending from the stem about a metaphyseal axis, the metaphyseal axis at an angle with respect to the primary stem axis, a metaphysis having a proximal end, a distal end, a first aperture in the distal end configured to be placed over the proximal taper, and a second aperture in the proximal end having an insert axis that is eccentrically offset from the metaphyseal axis, the metaphysis configured for attachment to the stem at any rotational position of the metaphysis about the metaphyseal axis, and a reverse insert, the reverse insert having a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the proximal end comprises a concave cup formed about a cup axis and configured to receive a glenosphere, and wherein the distal end comprises a locking protrusion, wherein the locking protrusion has an outer surface with a cross-sectional shape that is rotatio
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2023
    Assignee: TORNIER ORTHOPEDICS IRELAND, LTD.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Publication number: 20230149177
    Abstract: A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2023
    Publication date: May 18, 2023
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Kevin P. KNOX, Thomas Bradley EDWARDS
  • Patent number: 11628067
    Abstract: A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 18, 2023
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
  • Publication number: 20230093485
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed offset adapters, trial implant systems, shoulder implant systems, and methods for total shoulder replacement, wherein the eccentricity of a humeral head relative to a humeral anchor and resected proximal portion of a humerus is selectable by a surgeon. A humeral head implant system includes a humeral head, an adapter, and humeral anchor. An offset adapter is operable to connect the humeral head to a humeral anchor. The offset adapter includes a first tapered cylindrical portion having a first axis, a second tapered cylindrical portion having a second axis, and the first axis being eccentrically disposed relative to the second axis of the adapter. A trial humeral head system includes a trial humeral head, a pin guide, and a trial adapter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2022
    Publication date: March 23, 2023
    Applicant: DEPUY IRELAND UNLIMITED COMPANY
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Alec CUNNINGHAM, Russ M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN, Matt J. PURDY
  • Patent number: 11432933
    Abstract: A stemless humeral shoulder assembly having a base member and an anchor advanceable into the base member. The base member can include a distal end that can be embedded in bone and a proximal end that can be disposed at a bone surface. The base member can also have a plurality of spaced apart arms projecting from the proximal end to the distal end. The anchor can project circumferentially into the arms and into a space between the arms. When the anchor is advanced into the base member, the anchor can be exposed between the arms. A recess can project distally from a proximal end of the anchor to within the base member. The recess can receive a mounting member of an anatomical or reverse joint interface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2022
    Assignee: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Kevin P. Knox, Thomas Bradley Edwards
  • Publication number: 20220265434
    Abstract: A glenoid implant system for use in a reverse total shoulder replacement of a patient that includes a movable glenosphere, a baseplate, and a connector for movably connecting the glenosphere to the baseplate. The glenosphere and the baseplate are configured so that a central axis of the glenosphere is movable non-axially relative to a central axis of the baseplate. Further disclosed is a method having the steps of exposing and resecting a bone, securing a baseplate into the bone with the baseplate having a central axis, securing a glenosphere to the baseplate and non-axially moving the glenosphere relative to the central axis of the baseplate. Also disclosed is a method that includes the steps of rotating an arm in a medial direction, moving a glenosphere anteriorly relative to a baseplate attached to a glenoid, rotating the arm in a lateral direction, and moving the glenosphere posteriorly relative to the baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2022
    Publication date: August 25, 2022
    Applicant: IGNITE ORTHOPEDICS LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Matt J. PURDY, Russ M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN, Alec CUNNINGHAM
  • Publication number: 20220241077
    Abstract: An implant system includes a base plate having at least one thru-hole. A central screw is operable to extend from a lower surface of the base plate and anchor the base plate to a bone. At least one augmentation device is operable to extend through the at least one thru-hole. The augmentation device includes a post having a first end, a second end and a length sized to enable the augmentation device to traverse a defect in the bone when the base plate is anchored to the bone. A fastener portion is positioned at the first end of the post. The fastener portion is operable to fasten to the base plate. A footing portion is positioned at the second end of the post. The footing portion is operable to abut against a surface of the bone within the defect when the fastener portion is fastened to the base plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2022
    Publication date: August 4, 2022
    Applicant: IGNITE ORTHOPEDICS LLC
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Matt J. PURDY, Russ M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN
  • Publication number: 20220125547
    Abstract: A single-use handle is configured to attach to a working shaft that can support a sounder for measuring the medullary canal of a proximal radius, and a planarizer that is configured to planarize a proximal edge of the proximal radius after the proximal radius has been resected. The handle can further include a plurality of sizing cavities that are configured to receive the resected bone so as to determine the size of the resected bone. The handle can further include an ejector that is configured to decouple the planarizer from the working shaft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2022
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Matt J. Purdy, J. Michael Wiater, Anand M. Murthi, Matthew J. Smith, Derek J. Cuff, Andrew Jawa
  • Publication number: 20220117746
    Abstract: A glenoid component for coupling to a scapula of a subject includes a body. The body includes an articulation surface adapted to articulate with a humeral component, and the body further includes a distal surface adapted to face the glenoid of the scapula. The distal surface includes a base surface portion adapted to face a first portion of the glenoid. The distal surface further includes an augmented surface portion adapted to face a second portion of the glenoid. The base surface portion and the augmented surface portion define an obtuse angle therebetween.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2021
    Publication date: April 21, 2022
    Applicant: HOWMEDICA OSTEONICS CORP.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart, Bradley Grant Emerick, Alexandre Terrier, Alain Jean-Pierre Farron, Robert Courtney, JR., Travis James Geels
  • Patent number: 11298234
    Abstract: An implant system for total shoulder arthroplasties, hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties including a humeral stem having an enlarged head portion with interfaces adapted to removably receive various modular interchangeable components, such as articulating liners, spacers, and adapter inserts. The humeral stem functions as a universal platform that may be used in either conventional or “reverse” total shoulder arthroplasties, as well as hemi shoulder arthroplasties, and may remain implanted in place during a revision in which the implant system is converted between the foregoing configurations, for example.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy C Wiley, Brian C. Hodorek