Patents by Inventor Christian Knöpfle
Christian Knöpfle 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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Patent number: 11701153Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.Type: GrantFiled: March 16, 2022Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Christian Knoepfle, Viktor Kraft, Jochen Fink
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Publication number: 20230190319Abstract: Plate holding forceps for one-hand use are presented. The forceps are configured to press a bone plate to bone and comprise a clamp portion, including a first jaw and second jaw movable towards and away from each other. At least the first jaw includes a through-bore configured to be aligned with a hole of a bone plate engaged by the plate holding forceps. The forceps also include an adjustment portion configured to adjust a distance between the jaws. The adjustment portion includes a first handle part and a second handle part manually movable with the fingers of one hand relative to each other and configured to thereby adjust the distance between the jaws.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2022Publication date: June 22, 2023Inventors: Christian Knoepfle, Viktor Kraft, Karl Greiner, Juergen Rettich, Manfred Schmuck, Uwe Koerner
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Patent number: 11596458Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implant for bone fixation comprising an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed, an engagement member coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts, and a fastening member arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least two separate pieces each comprising one opening for receiving a bone fastener, wherein the separate pieces are coupled to each other by a material having a lower material strength than a material from which the separate pieces are made.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 7, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Matthias Esser, Gheorghe Marton, Eva Beutel, Christian Knoepfle, Manfred Schmuck, Karl Greiner
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Patent number: 11576707Abstract: A fixation assembly for securing parts of a sternum is provided. The assembly comprises a flexible elongated member and an attachment member. The flexible elongated member includes a locking structure configured to secure the flexible elongated member in a loop around the sternum parts. The attachment member has at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener and is coupled to the flexible elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2019Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventor: Christian Knoepfle
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Patent number: 11534217Abstract: A load distributor for a sternum closure device comprises a wire receiving section configured to be attached to a wire of the sternum closure device, and a load distributing section. A tool for cutting the load distributor comprises a pair of jaws movable between a load distributor receiving position and a cutting position, wherein at least one of the jaws has substantially V-shaped cutting edges tapered towards the other jaw in an angle to the longitudinal extension of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2020Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Publication number: 20220202457Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 16, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Christian Knoepfle, Viktor Kraft, Jochen Fink
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Publication number: 20220142689Abstract: An implant for bone fixation is presented. The implant comprises an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed. Further, an engagement feature is provided that is coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts. A fastening member is arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener. In one variant, at least one visual indicator indicating a region of the fastening member to be severed in order to detach the implant is provided. In another variant, at least one of the engagement member and the elongated member are coupled to the fastening member by injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 21, 2022Publication date: May 12, 2022Inventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Patent number: 11304736Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.Type: GrantFiled: June 2, 2020Date of Patent: April 19, 2022Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Christian Knöpfle, Viktor Kraft, Jochen Fink
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Patent number: 11259853Abstract: An implant for bone fixation is presented. The implant comprises an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed. Further, an engagement feature is provided that is coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts. A fastening member is arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener. In one variant, at least one visual indicator indicating a region of the fastening member to be severed in order to detach the implant is provided. In another variant, at least one of the engagement member and the elongated member are coupled to the fastening member by injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2019Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLCInventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Publication number: 20210052312Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implant for bone fixation comprising an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed, an engagement member coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts, and a fastening member arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least two separate pieces each comprising one opening for receiving a bone fastener, wherein the separate pieces are coupled to each other by a material having a lower material strength than a material from which the separate pieces are made.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 6, 2020Publication date: February 25, 2021Inventors: Matthias Esser, Gheorghe Marton, Eva Beutel, Christian Knoepfle, Manfred Schmuck, Karl Greiner
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Patent number: 10856921Abstract: Disclosed herein is an implant for bone fixation comprising an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed, an engagement member coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts, and a fastening member arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least two separate pieces each comprising one opening for receiving a bone fastener, wherein the separate pieces are coupled to each other by a material having a lower material strength than a material from which the separate pieces are made.Type: GrantFiled: November 9, 2017Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Matthias Esser, Gheorghe Marton, Eva Beutel, Christian Knoepfle, Manfred Schmuck, Karl Greiner
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Publication number: 20200375641Abstract: A monolithic rib plate is described. The rib plate comprises multiple first screw orifices located substantially along a first line and connected by first bridges, multiple second screw orifices located laterally on one side of the first line and connected by second bridges, wherein one or more of the second bridges have a smaller cross-section than the first bridges, and third bridges, each connecting one of the second screw orifices with one of the first screw orifices. Also described is a rib plate system comprising the monolithic rib plate and at least one of one or more polyaxial locking screws, a tool for removing the second bridges, a tool for bending the monolithic rib plate, and one or more orifice bridge plates.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: Christian Knöpfle, Viktor Kraft, Jochen Fink
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Publication number: 20200297402Abstract: A load distributor for a sternum closure device comprises a wire receiving section configured to be attached to a wire of the sternum closure device, and a load distributing section. A tool for cutting the load distributor comprises a pair of jaws movable between a load distributor receiving position and a cutting position, wherein at least one of the jaws has substantially V-shaped cutting edges tapered towards the other jaw in an angle to the longitudinal extension of the tool.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Patent number: 10716608Abstract: A load distributor for a sternum closure device comprises a wire receiving section configured to be attached to a wire of the sternum closure device, and a load distributing section. A tool for cutting the load distributor comprises a pair of jaws movable between a load distributor receiving position and a cutting position, wherein at least one of the jaws has substantially V-shaped cutting edges tapered towards the other jaw in an angle to the longitudinal extension of the tool.Type: GrantFiled: March 17, 2017Date of Patent: July 21, 2020Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Publication number: 20200008849Abstract: A fixation assembly for securing parts of a sternum is provided. The assembly comprises a flexible elongated member and an attachment member. The flexible elongated member includes a locking structure configured to secure the flexible elongated member in a loop around the sternum parts. The attachment member has at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener and is coupled to the flexible elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2019Publication date: January 9, 2020Inventor: Christian Knoepfle
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Patent number: 10463411Abstract: The invention relates to a surgical retaining instrument for bone plates. The retaining instrument comprises a carrying element and two plate retaining jaws arranged on the carrying element. The mutual distance of the plate retaining jaws can be changed in order to pick up or release a bone plate. Furthermore, an actuating device is provided, which has two arms, which can be moved relative to each other and which are designed to change the mutual distance of the plate retaining jaws. The carrying element is rotatably mounted relative to the arms.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2019Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck, Uwe Koerner, Markus Kuhn
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Patent number: 10433889Abstract: A fixation assembly for securing parts of a sternum is provided. The assembly comprises a flexible elongated member and an attachment member. The flexible elongated member includes a locking structure configured to secure the flexible elongated member in a loop around the sternum parts. The attachment member has at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener and is coupled to the flexible elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: August 5, 2013Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventor: Christian Knoepfle
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Publication number: 20190223928Abstract: An implant for bone fixation is presented. The implant comprises an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed. Further, an engagement feature is provided that is coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts. A fastening member is arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener. In one variant, at least one visual indicator indicating a region of the fastening member to be severed in order to detach the implant is provided. In another variant, at least one of the engagement member and the elongated member are coupled to the fastening member by injection molding.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2019Publication date: July 25, 2019Inventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Patent number: 10292742Abstract: An implant for bone fixation is presented. The implant comprises an elongated member configured to be wound around bone parts that are to be fixed. Further, an engagement feature is provided that is coupled to the elongated member and configured to engage a portion of the elongated member so as to secure the implant in a loop around the bone parts. A fastening member is arranged between and coupled to the elongated member and the engagement member. The fastening member comprises at least one opening for receiving a bone fastener. In one variant, at least one visual indicator indicating a region of the fastening member to be severed in order to detach the implant is provided. In another variant, at least one of the engagement member and the elongated member are coupled to the fastening member by injection molding.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2016Date of Patent: May 21, 2019Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck
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Patent number: 10123832Abstract: A surgical instrument for fixing bone fragments is provided. The surgical instrument comprises a positioning member with two pad holding portions, two pad members each having a bone contacting surface and each configured to be releasably held at one of the pad holding portions of the positioning member so that the bone contacting surfaces of the two pad members face each other, and two guiding channels configured to receive a flexible elongated member, each guiding channel being formed in a region between the bone contacting surface of one of the pad members and the associated pad holding portion.Type: GrantFiled: August 7, 2015Date of Patent: November 13, 2018Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLCInventors: Christian Knoepfle, Karl Greiner, Manfred Schmuck, Friedhelm Beyersdorf, Rainer Günther Leyh