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: 20150305877
    Abstract: Reversed glenoid implants, and related kits and methods, are described that include an anchor member having a proximal head and a baseplate having a distal end with a first aperture sized to accept the proximal head of the anchor member. The proximal head is inserted along an un-threaded length thereof from the distal end into the first aperture, and the anchor member is restrained against axial translation with respect to the baseplate but is permitted to rotate with respect to the baseplate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 8, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Shawn M. Gargac, Brian C. Hodorek, William Matthew Kuester, Austin Wyatt Mutchler
  • Publication number: 20150265411
    Abstract: Embodiments of the present invention include a convertible prosthesis that is capable of conversion from a humeral head replacement to a reverse reconstruction without any removal of parts integrated into the patient's bony anatomy (e.g. implant stems). A desired overall implant inclination angle may be achieved by matching various implant stems with various reverse inserts, thus permitting a resection surface to be matched with an implant stem selection while also permitting a desired overall implant inclination angle to be achieved through the selection of an appropriate insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Inventors: Pierric Deransart, Vincent Gaborit, Brian Maroney, Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Gargac, Pascal Boileau, Gilles Walch, Luc Favard, Philippe Clavert, François Sirveaux, James Kelly, Sumant Krishnan, Daniel Mole, Cédric Comte, Eric Rundstadler, François Mondi
  • Patent number: 8940054
    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 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2015
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy C. Wiley, Brian C. Hodorek
  • Publication number: 20140243827
    Abstract: A method and apparatus of reattaching a bone fragment to a proximal humerus of a humerus in a shoulder joint. The method includes introducing a distal end of the humeral nail into a medullary canal of the humerus. A first proximal screw is engaged with the bone fragment and a first proximal bore in the proximal end of the humeral nail to move the bone fragment toward the proximal humerus. The humeral nail and the attached bone fragment are rotated relative to the medullary canal of the humerus to position the bone fragment to an anatomically optimal location. The bone fragment is preferably one of a greater or lesser tuberosity of the proximal humerus. The method and apparatus can be used to reattach bone fragments in a variety of other joints.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 5, 2014
    Publication date: August 28, 2014
    Applicant: Tornier
    Inventors: Pascal Boileau, Loïc Barouch, Armodios Hatzidakis, Edward Fehringer, Jean-Marie Berger, Brian C. Hodorek
  • Publication number: 20140236304
    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: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Tornier Orthopedics Ireland Ltd.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Shawn Martin Gargac
  • Patent number: 8632603
    Abstract: A system for securing a prosthesis in a bone includes a reference anchor for insertion into a cavity of a bone to define a reference point during prosthesis implantation, the reference anchor including a body having a mating feature and a gripping projection for engaging an inner surface of the bone cavity. The system also includes a stem having a terminal end adapted to mate with the engagement feature of the reference anchor such that the stem is disposed at a desired position relative to the reference point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 21, 2014
    Assignee: Tornier, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Robert Courtney, Jr., Ryan Schlotterback
  • Publication number: 20130144393
    Abstract: This shoulder prosthesis glenoid component (2) has on one of its faces an articulation surface (SA) adapted to cooperate with a humeral head and having, on an opposite face (SG) adapted to be immobilized on the glenoid cavity (G) of a shoulder, a keel (4) for anchoring it in the glenoid cavity (G). This keel (4) comprises a body (5) that extends from the opposite face (SG). The keel (4) comprises at least one fin (6) projecting from the body (5) which runs over at least a part of the perimeter of the body (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2010
    Publication date: June 6, 2013
    Inventors: Austin W. Mutchler, Lucile Ferrand, Yves-Alain Ratron, Jeffrey M. Ondrla, Brian C. Hodorek, Pierric Deransart
  • Publication number: 20130006369
    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: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2012
    Publication date: January 3, 2013
    Inventors: Roy C. Wiley, Brian C. Hodorek
  • Publication number: 20120071985
    Abstract: A system for securing a prosthesis in a bone includes a reference anchor for insertion into a cavity of a bone to define a reference point during prosthesis implantation, the reference anchor including a body having a mating feature and a gripping projection for engaging an inner surface of the bone cavity. The system also includes a stem having a terminal end adapted to mate with the engagement feature of the reference anchor such that the stem is disposed at a desired position relative to the reference point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2010
    Publication date: March 22, 2012
    Applicant: Tomier, Inc.
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Robert Courtney, JR., Ryan Schlotterback
  • Publication number: 20120004733
    Abstract: Joint prostheses and associated methods that have a medialized center of rotation, inhibit subluxation of the implant while facilitating full range of motion and normal articular function, are able to be implanted using standard bone preparation techniques, and/or provide increased implant lifetime.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Inventors: Brian C. Hodorek, Robert Courtney, JR.
  • Patent number: 7854768
    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: January 18, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 21, 2010
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Roy C. Wiley, Brian C. Hodorek
  • Publication number: 20100222886
    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: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Roy C. Wiley, Brian C. Hodorek