Patents by Inventor Bruno Laeng
Bruno Laeng 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: 20230190337Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform, wherein the screw-head platform comprises a primary recess for receiving a primary rod, and a main vertebral body screw rotatably connected to the screw-head platform .Type: ApplicationFiled: February 24, 2023Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Patent number: 11602378Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform (102), wherein the screw-head platform (102) comprises a primary recess (112) for receiving a primary rod (114), and a main vertebral body screw (104) rotatably connected to the screw-head platform (102).Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Publication number: 20190374260Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform (102), wherein the screw-head platform (102) comprises a primary recess (112) for receiving a primary rod (114), and a main vertebral body screw (104) rotatably connected to the screw-head platform (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 13, 2019Publication date: December 12, 2019Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Patent number: 10413336Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for enlarging a spinal canal of a vertebra. Using the methods and systems disclosed the spinal canal of the vertebra is enlarged by cutting the posterior arch portion of the vertebra to create one or two implant receiving spaces in the posterior arch portion. The cutting of the posterior arch portion is completed through a minimally invasive approach. Once cut, the detached portion of the posterior arch portion is repositioned and an implant is positioned in the implant receiving space of the posterior arch portion to thereby enlarge the spinal canal such that the spinal cord is no longer compressed. The insertion of the implant is also completed through a minimally invasive approach.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2017Date of Patent: September 17, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Koch, Simon Kamber, Reto Halbeisen, Lukas Giger, Michael Guetlin, Felix Aschmann, Jann-Paul Suedkamp, Marco Messias, Tom Overes, Bruno Laeng, Roger Berger, Joern Richter
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Patent number: 10405893Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform (102), wherein the screw-head platform (102) comprises a primary recess (112) for receiving a primary rod (114), and a main vertebral body screw (104) rotatably connected to the screw-head platform (102).Type: GrantFiled: July 9, 2013Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Patent number: 10105130Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing tissue within the body, wherein the apparatus includes two or more attachment members selectively displaceable with respect to each other via a driving member. The driving member preferably is rotatable and is caused to rotate by a magnetic actuator that can be activated by a magnetic field from outside the body.Type: GrantFiled: February 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 23, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Lukas Giger, Bruno Laeng, Hugo Flueckiger, Markus Hunziker
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Publication number: 20170303975Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for enlarging a spinal canal of a vertebra. Using the methods and systems disclosed the spinal canal of the vertebra is enlarged by cutting the posterior arch portion of the vertebra to create one or two implant receiving spaces in the posterior arch portion. The cutting of the posterior arch portion is completed through a minimally invasive approach. Once cut, the detached portion of the posterior arch portion is repositioned and an implant is positioned in the implant receiving space of the posterior arch portion to thereby enlarge the spinal canal such that the spinal cord is no longer compressed. The insertion of the implant is also completed through a minimally invasive approach.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2017Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: David Koch, Simon Kamber, Reto Halbeisen, Lukas Giger, Michael Guetlin, Felix Aschmann, Jann-Paul Suedkamp, Marco Messias, Tom Overes, Bruno Laeng, Roger Berger, Joern Richter
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Patent number: 9724135Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for enlarging a spinal canal of a vertebra. Using the methods and systems disclosed the spinal canal of the vertebra is enlarged by cutting the posterior arch portion of the vertebra to create one or two implant receiving spaces in the posterior arch portion. The cutting of the posterior arch portion is completed through a minimally invasive approach. Once cut, the detached portion of the posterior arch portion is repositioned and an implant is positioned in the implant receiving space of the posterior arch portion to thereby enlarge the spinal canal such that the spinal cord is no longer compressed. The insertion of the implant is also completed through a minimally invasive approach.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2011Date of Patent: August 8, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Koch, Simon Kamber, Reto Halbeisen, Lukas Giger, Michael Guetlin, Felix Aschmann, Jann-Paul Suedkamp, Marco Messias, Tom Overes, Bruno Laeng, Roger Berger, Joern Richter
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Patent number: 9480514Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng
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Publication number: 20160242755Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing tissue within the body, wherein the apparatus includes two or more attachment members selectively displaceable with respect to each other via a driving member. The driving member preferably is rotatable and is caused to rotate by a magnetic actuator that can be activated by a magnetic field from outside the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2016Publication date: August 25, 2016Inventors: Lukas Giger, Bruno Laeng, Hugo Flueckiger, Markus Hunziker
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Patent number: 9259243Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing tissue within the body, wherein the apparatus includes two or more attachment members selectively displaceable with respect to each other via a driving member. The driving member preferably is rotatable and is caused to rotate by a magnetic actuator that can be activated by a magnetic field from outside the body.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2014Date of Patent: February 16, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Lukas Giger, Bruno Laeng, Hugo Flueckiger, Markus Hunziker
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Publication number: 20150150601Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing tissue within the body, wherein the apparatus includes two or more attachment members selectively displaceable with respect to each other via a driving member. The driving member preferably is rotatable and is caused to rotate by a magnetic actuator that can be activated by a magnetic field from outside the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2014Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Lukas Giger, Bruno Laeng, Hugo Flueckiger, Markus Hunziker
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Publication number: 20150094779Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng
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Patent number: 8932336Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2012Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng
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Patent number: 8894663Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for displacing tissue within the body, wherein the apparatus includes two or more attachment members selectively displaceable with respect to each other via a driving member. The driving member preferably is rotatable and is caused to rotate by a magnetic actuator that can be activated by a magnetic field from outside the body.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2011Date of Patent: November 25, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Lukas Giger, Bruno Laeng, Hugo Flueckiger, Markus Hunziker
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Publication number: 20140018858Abstract: A device, kit and method for the correction of spinal deformity using an anterior approach. The device comprises a screw-head platform (102), wherein the screw-head platform (102) comprises a primary recess (112) for receiving a primary rod (114), and a main vertebral body screw (104) rotatably connected to the screw-head platform (102).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 9, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Inventors: Bruno Laeng, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger, Heiko Koller, Laura Villiger
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Publication number: 20130261670Abstract: A device for bone joint distraction includes a first bone plate for insertion on a first side of the bone joint, a second bone plate for insertion on a second side of the bone joint, a first elongated rod insertable into the bone joint, wherein the first bone plate is non-rotatably coupled to the first rod, and a second elongated rod insertable into the bone joint, wherein the second bone plate is rotatably coupled to the second rod, the first and second bone plates being movable relative to one another within a predetermined range of movement in a plane including longitudinal axes of the first and second rods to distract the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: October 3, 2013Inventors: Bruno LAENG, Philippe GEDET
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Patent number: 8523863Abstract: A system for securing a bone fixation device to a bone comprises a flexible longitudinal element configured to wrap about and stabilize one of a target portion of bone and a bone stabilizing element. The longitudinal element includes a plurality of projections extending distally from a first surface thereof. Each projection includes a proximal abutting surface in combination with a bone fixation element including a channel extending therethrough sized and shaped to slidably receive therein a portion of the longitudinal element distal of the head. The bone fixation element includes a recess shaped to receive the head and prevent the head from being drawn distally through the channel. The bone fixation element or the longitudinal element includes a tab configured to engage one of the proximal abutting surfaces to prevent the projections of the longitudinal element from moving proximally relative to the tab.Type: GrantFiled: July 25, 2012Date of Patent: September 3, 2013Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Urs Hulliger, Bruno Laeng
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Publication number: 20130060290Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 1, 2012Publication date: March 7, 2013Inventors: Reto NARDINI, Dieter SCHMIDLI, Bruno LAENG
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Publication number: 20120289962Abstract: A system for securing a bone fixation device to a bone comprises a flexible longitudinal element configured to wrap about and stabilize one of a target portion of bone and a bone stabilizing element. The longitudinal element includes a plurality of projections extending distally from a first surface thereof. Each projection includes a proximal abutting surface in combination with a bone fixation element including a channel extending therethrough sized and shaped to slidably receive therein a portion of the longitudinal element distal of the head. The bone fixation element includes a recess shaped to receive the head and prevent the head from being drawn distally through the channel. The bone fixation element or the longitudinal element includes a tab configured to engage one of the proximal abutting surfaces to prevent the projections of the longitudinal element from moving proximally relative to the tab.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 25, 2012Publication date: November 15, 2012Inventors: Urs Hulliger, Bruno Laeng