Patents by Inventor Bryce Isch
Bryce Isch 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: 20140107791Abstract: A variable angle locking system comprising a humeral component having an underside at least partially defined by a cavity; a humeral stem couplable to the humeral component; a first washer defining a first through-hole and including a threaded portion; an adaptor defining a second through-hole and having a shelf portion and an elongated second washer, the shelf portion being adapted to be received by the cavity of the humeral component; a spring washer positioned between the first washer and the elongated second washer and defining a third through-hole; and a screw configured to lock the humeral component to the humeral stem at more than one angle relative to a common axis defined by the first, second and third through-holes, the screw including a head portion having helical threads and an elongated shaft portion extending from the head portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2012Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing CorporationInventors: Bryce A. Isch, Nicholas J. Katrana, Nathan A. Winslow
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Publication number: 20130178902Abstract: A composite bone plate comprising: (a) a rigid ring that defines an internal opening and the outline of a bone plate; and, (b) a deformable material mounted to the rigid ring and at least partially spanning the internal opening, the deformable material including at least one through opening that is concurrently circumscribed by the rigid ring.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2012Publication date: July 11, 2013Inventor: Bryce A. Isch
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Patent number: 8425614Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of removable fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.Type: GrantFiled: July 13, 2010Date of Patent: April 23, 2013Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse, Kane Wu
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Publication number: 20120277880Abstract: The present teachings provide a modular glenoid prosthesis for replacing a portion of the anatomy. The prosthesis can comprise a platform having a coupling portion, a base and a central bore that extends from the coupling portion through the base. The central bore can define a tapered region, and the coupling portion can include a plurality of bores. The prosthesis can include a glenoid component having a plurality of pegs. Each of the plurality of pegs can be coupled to a respective one of the plurality of bores. The prosthesis can include a glenosphere including a tapered stem couplable to the tapered region. The glenoid component and the glenosphere are selectively couplable to the platform for replacing the portion of the anatomy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Clinton E. Kehres, Benjamin I. Joseph, Bryce A. Isch
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Publication number: 20120029647Abstract: An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2011Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Bryce A. Isch, John M. McDaniel, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 8105388Abstract: A prosthesis can replace at least a portion of an anatomical wrist. The prosthesis can include modular portions and bone ingrowth portions for fixation. The modular prosthesis can include selected portions that are assembled for implantation.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2007Date of Patent: January 31, 2012Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Andrew K. Palmer, James W. Strickland, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Craig J. Allebach, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse
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Patent number: 8070820Abstract: An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.Type: GrantFiled: February 23, 2009Date of Patent: December 6, 2011Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Bryce A. Isch, John M. McDaniel, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Patent number: 8048165Abstract: A method for removing a bearing that is coupled to a prosthetic implant by a ring includes advancing a distal end of a removal tool in a first direction and into a slit formed in the ring. The ring can be caused to expand radially from engagement with the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be advanced in a second direction such that the removal tool engages the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be further advanced in the second direction such that the removal tool urges the bearing away from the prosthetic implant.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: November 1, 2011Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Bryce A. Isch, Jason D. Meridew, Troy W. Hershberger
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Publication number: 20110230972Abstract: A method and apparatus for replacing a selected portion of the anatomy is described. In particular, a prosthesis can be provided to replace a portion of an articulating joint, such as an elbow. The apparatus can be modular for various reasons and each of the modular portions can include a different dimension to achieve a selected result.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2010Publication date: September 22, 2011Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas M. Vanasse, Adam Finley, William J. Hamman, Robert Metzger, Bryce A. Isch
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Publication number: 20110184424Abstract: A method for removing a bearing that is coupled to a prosthetic implant by a ring includes advancing a distal end of a removal tool in a first direction and into a slit formed in the ring. The ring can be caused to expand radially from engagement with the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be advanced in a second direction such that the removal tool engages the bearing. The distal end of the removal tool can be further advanced in the second direction such that the removal tool urges the bearing away from the prosthetic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Crop.Inventors: Bryce A. Isch, Jason D. Meridew, Troy W. Hershberger
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Publication number: 20110112649Abstract: Prostheses are provided for ulna and radius of a patient's forearm.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 9, 2009Publication date: May 12, 2011Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Bryce Isch, Nick Katrana, Adam Finley
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Patent number: 7918895Abstract: A system for replacing a portion of a shoulder joint can include a tray having an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface can be adapted to engage a humeral stem. A bearing can include an outer bearing surface and an inner articulating surface. The outer bearing surface can be positioned adjacent to the tray. A ring can be selectively disposed between the tray and the bearing. The ring can define an annular body having a slit formed therein. The ring can be movable between a locked position wherein the ring retains the bearing relative to the tray and an unlocked position. A removal tool can define a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end can define a ring engaging surface and a bearing engaging surface. The ring engaging surface can be adapted to engage the ring at the slit such that the ring expands radially from the locked position away from engagement with the bearing to the unlocked position.Type: GrantFiled: September 3, 2009Date of Patent: April 5, 2011Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Bryce A. Isch, Jason D. Meridew, Troy W. Hershberger
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Publication number: 20110035013Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of removable fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse, Kane Wu
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Publication number: 20100241236Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacement of a head portion of a proximal radius can include an articulation component having a first connection portion. A first head component can have a second connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. A second head component can have a third connection portion that connects to the first connection portion. The second head component can have a distinct dimension from the first head component. A stem component can include a fourth connection portion that connects with either of the first or second head components. The stem component can have a stem anchoring portion that connects to the radius.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2010Publication date: September 23, 2010Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nicholas J. Katrana, Thomas M. Vanasse, Adam Finley, William J. Hamman, Robert Metzger, Bryce A. Isch, Christopher Harris Martin
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Patent number: 7753959Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 2006Date of Patent: July 13, 2010Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch
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Publication number: 20100049327Abstract: A system for replacing a portion of a shoulder joint can include a tray having an outer surface and an inner surface. The outer surface can be adapted to engage a humeral stem. A bearing can include an outer bearing surface and an inner articulating surface. The outer bearing surface can be positioned adjacent to the tray. A ring can be selectively disposed between the tray and the bearing. The ring can define an annular body having a slit formed therein. The ring can be movable between a locked position wherein the ring retains the bearing relative to the tray and an unlocked position. A removal tool can define a proximal end and a distal end. The distal end can define a ring engaging surface and a bearing engaging surface. The ring engaging surface can be adapted to engage the ring at the slit such that the ring expands radially from the locked position away from engagement with the bearing to the unlocked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 3, 2009Publication date: February 25, 2010Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Bryce A. Isch, Jason D. Meridew, Troy W. Hershberger
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Publication number: 20090192621Abstract: An implant assembly and associated method for selectively performing reverse and traditional arthroplasty for a shoulder joint that includes a humerus and a glenoid. The implant assembly may include a head, a cup, a humeral stem and an adaptor. The method includes inserting the humeral stem to the humerus and connecting a male taper of the adaptor to a female taper of the head. For reverse arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the glenoid and the cup to the stem. For traditional arthroplasty, the method includes attaching the adaptor to the humeral stem and the cup to the glenoid. The method also includes articulating the head with the cup.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2009Publication date: July 30, 2009Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Bryce A. Isch, John M. McDaniel, Nicholas J. Katrana
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Publication number: 20080027558Abstract: A prosthesis can replace at least a portion of an anatomical wrist. The prosthesis can include modular portions and bone ingrowth portions for fixation. The modular prosthesis can include selected portions that are assembled for implantation.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2007Publication date: January 31, 2008Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.Inventors: Andrew Palmer, James Strickland, Thomas Graham, Brian Berelsman, Craig Allebach, Bryce Isch, Thomas Vanasse
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Publication number: 20070219637Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2006Publication date: September 20, 2007Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch