Patents by Inventor Bruno Ichelmann
Bruno Ichelmann 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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Publication number: 20230200860Abstract: A pivoting rod connector for spinal stabilization members comprises first and second connector blocks, each comprising a rod slot for receiving a stabilization member and a closure bore for receiving a closure device, a pivot mechanism connecting the first connector block and the second connector block to allow for angulation between the rod slots, and a locking mechanism to inhibit angulation of the pivot mechanism. Methods of connecting stabilization members in a spinal procedure can comprise adjusting of the angular positioning of the first connector block relative to the second connector block via the pivot mechanism, and locking a position of the first connector body relative to the second connector block following adjustment. The positioning of the connector blocks relative to the spine of the patient are adjustable when the stabilization members are coupled to the spine and inserted into the connector blocks.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2022Publication date: June 29, 2023Inventors: Bruno Ichelmann, David Rigotto, Nicolas Roche, Nicolas Bidegaimberry
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Patent number: 11559344Abstract: An apparatus to limit a seating depth of a fastener can include a cylindrical housing, a pin, a driver, and a biasing element. The cylindrical housing can include a proximal portion couplable to a tool, a distal portion engageable with a workpiece, and a bore extending from an opening on the distal portion towards the proximal portion along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The pin can be secured to the housing and can extend radially inward into the bore. The driver can be translatable within the bore of the housing and can extend beyond the opening on the distal portion to engage the fastener. The driver can include a slot that can be engageable with the pin to receive a torque from the pin and can rotate with the housing to transfer the torque to a fastener when the pin engages the slot.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 24, 2023Inventors: Pierre Milor, Bruno Ichelmann, Kevin Flaquiere
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Publication number: 20210100660Abstract: An instrument coupler can be receivable in an end effector coupler of a surgical arm, the instrument coupler can include a stem, a neck, and a guide. The stem can include a proximal portion couplable to the end effector coupler. The neck can be secured to the stern and can extend distally therefrom. The guide can be secured to the neck and can be configured to receive an implant positioning tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2020Publication date: April 8, 2021Inventors: Samuel Lequette, Thierry Millard, Edouard Jouan, Anthony Panny, Bruno Ichelmann
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Publication number: 20200397493Abstract: An apparatus to limit a seating depth of a fastener can include a cylindrical housing, a pin, a driver, and a biasing element. The cylindrical housing can include a proximal portion couplable to a tool, a distal portion engageable with a workpiece, and a bore extending from an opening on the distal portion towards the proximal portion along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The pin can be secured to the housing and can extend radially inward into the bore. The driver can be translatable within the bore of the housing and can extend beyond the opening on the distal portion to engage the fastener. The driver can include a slot that can be engageable with the pin to receive a torque from the pin and can rotate with the housing to transfer the torque to a fastener when the pin engages the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2020Publication date: December 24, 2020Inventors: Pierre Milor, Bruno Ichelmann, Kevin Flaquiere
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Publication number: 20200337733Abstract: A spinal stabilization system including an insert positionable in the channel of the housing of a vertebral anchor, and an associated support construct including a spacer and at least one cord extending through the insert. In some instances the construct includes first and second cords extending through first and second bores of the insert. A clamping member clamps the cord(s) in the insert. In some instances the clamping member includes first and second tabs movable in channels in first and second flanges of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Karl P. Belliard, Bruno Ichelmann, Wouter ten Tusscher
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Patent number: 10792084Abstract: An apparatus to limit a seating depth of a fastener can include a cylindrical housing, a pin, a driver, and a biasing element. The cylindrical housing can include a proximal portion couplable to a tool, a distal portion engageable with a workpiece, and a bore extending from an opening on the distal portion towards the proximal portion along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The pin can be secured to the housing and can extend radially inward into the bore. The driver can be translatable within the bore of the housing and can extend beyond the opening on the distal portion to engage the fastener. The driver can include a slot that can be engageable with the pin to receive a torque from the pin and can rotate with the housing to transfer the torque to a fastener when the pin engages the slot.Type: GrantFiled: June 21, 2018Date of Patent: October 6, 2020Assignee: Zimmer Spine S.A.S.Inventors: Pierre Milor, Bruno Ichelmann, Kevin Flaquiere
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Publication number: 20190015134Abstract: A spinal stabilization system including an insert positionable in the channel of the housing of a vertebral anchor, and an associated support construct including a spacer and at least one cord extending through the insert. In some instances the construct includes first and second cords extending through first and second bores of the insert. A clamping member clamps the cord(s) in the insert. In some instances the clamping member includes first and second tabs movable in channels in first and second flanges of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 19, 2018Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Karl P. Belliard, Bruno Ichelmann, Wouter Ten Tusscher
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Publication number: 20180368902Abstract: An apparatus to limit a seating depth of a fastener can include a cylindrical housing, a pin, a driver, and a biasing element. The cylindrical housing can include a proximal portion couplable to a tool, a distal portion engageable with a workpiece, and a bore extending from an opening on the distal portion towards the proximal portion along a longitudinal axis of the housing. The pin can be secured to the housing and can extend radially inward into the bore. The driver can be translatable within the bore of the housing and can extend beyond the opening on the distal portion to engage the fastener. The driver can include a slot that can be engageable with the pin to receive a torque from the pin and can rotate with the housing to transfer the torque to a fastener when the pin engages the slot.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 21, 2018Publication date: December 27, 2018Inventors: Pierre Milor, Bruno Ichelmann, Kevin Flaquiere
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Patent number: 10098670Abstract: A spinal stabilization system including an insert positionable in the channel of the housing of a vertebral anchor, and an associated support construct including a spacer and at least one cord extending through the insert. In some instances the construct includes first and second cords extending through first and second bores of the insert. A clamping member clamps the cord(s) in the insert. In some instances the clamping member includes first and second tabs movable in channels in first and second flanges of the insert.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Zimmer Spine S.A.S.Inventors: Karl P Belliard, Bruno Ichelmann, Wouter ten Tusscher
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Patent number: 10098667Abstract: Orthopedic devices including a connecting element suited for receiving at least part of a first rod, and a lock screw. The connecting element includes an anchor for securing the connecting element to a bone, in particular a vertebra, a first lateral opening, and a top opening with a first inner screw thread. The lock screw is received within the top opening and includes a proximal face presenting a screw drive, accessible from outside the connecting element, a distal end for locking the first rod within the connecting element, and wherein the lock screw is adapted to fit through the first lateral opening to be subsequently introduced into the top opening with the proximal face leading.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2016Date of Patent: October 16, 2018Assignee: Zimmer SpineInventors: Gilles Larroque-Lahitette, Georges Legallois, Bruno Ichelmann
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Publication number: 20160354118Abstract: A spinal stabilization system including an insert positionable in the channel of the housing of a vertebral anchor, and an associated support construct including a spacer and at least one cord extending through the insert. In some instances the construct includes first and second cords extending through first and second bores of the insert. A clamping member clamps the cord(s) in the insert. In some instances the clamping member includes first and second tabs movable in channels in first and second flanges of the insert.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: Karl P. Belliard, Bruno Ichelmann, Wouter ten Tusscher
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Publication number: 20160151092Abstract: Orthopaedic devices including a connecting element suited for receiving at least part of a first rod, and a lock screw. The connecting element includes an anchor for securing the connecting element to a bone, in particular a vertebra, a first lateral opening, and a top opening with a first inner screw thread. The lock screw is received within the top opening and includes a proximal face presenting a screw drive, accessible from outside the connecting element, a distal end for locking the first rod within the connecting element, and wherein the lock screw is adapted to fit through the first lateral opening to be subsequently introduced into the top opening with the proximal face leading.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Gilles Larroque-Lahitette, Georges Legallois, Bruno Ichelmann
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Patent number: 9283002Abstract: Orthopaedic devices including a connecting element suited for receiving at least part of a first rod, and a lock screw. The connecting element includes an anchor for securing the connecting element to a bone, in particular a vertebra, a first lateral opening, and a top opening with a first inner screw thread. The lock screw is received within the top opening and includes a proximal face presenting a screw drive, accessible from outside the connecting element, a distal end for locking the first rod within the connecting element, and wherein the lock screw is adapted to fit through the first lateral opening to be subsequently introduced into the top opening with the proximal face leading.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Zimmer SpineInventors: Gilles Larroque-Lahitette, Georges Legallois, Bruno Ichelmann
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Patent number: 8747409Abstract: A surgical instrument including an elongate member, a support for engaging a rod receiving element, and a connection between the elongate member and the support. This connection comprises a pivotal articulation, and the elongate member is connected to the support via the pivotal articulation so as to be able to pivot independently around at least two perpendicular axes. The elongate member is also longitudinally movable with respect to the support. The elongate member has, at a first end, a device for holding a rod.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2011Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Zimmer SpineInventors: Bruno Ichelmann, Gilles Larroque-Lahitette
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Publication number: 20130274808Abstract: Orthopaedic devices including a connecting element suited for receiving at least part of a first rod, and a lock screw. The connecting element includes an anchor for securing the connecting element to a bone, in particular a vertebra, a first lateral opening, and a top opening with a first inner screw thread. The lock screw is received within the top opening and includes a proximal face presenting a screw drive, accessible from outside the connecting element, a distal end for locking the first rod within the connecting element, and wherein the lock screw is adapted to fit through the first lateral opening to be subsequently introduced into the top opening with the proximal face leading.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2013Publication date: October 17, 2013Inventors: Gilles Larroque-Lahitette, Georges Legallois, Bruno Ichelmann
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Publication number: 20120143269Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein provide a surgical instrument comprising an elongate member, a support for engaging a rod receiving element, and a connection between the elongate member and the support. This connection comprises a pivotal articulation, and the elongate member is connected to the support via the pivotal articulation so as to be able to pivot independently around at least two perpendicular axes. The elongate member is also longitudinally movable with respect to the support. The elongate member has, at a first end, a device for holding a rod. Embodiments disclosed herein also provide methods of using this surgical instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2011Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: Zimmer SpineInventors: Bruno Ichelmann, Gilles Larroque-Lahitette