Patents by Inventor Christopher P. Roche

Christopher P. Roche 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: 20240074867
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2023
    Publication date: March 7, 2024
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20230414261
    Abstract: A proximal portion of an implant for repairing a multipart fracture of a proximal humerus includes an asymmetric body having a proximal end, a distal end, a medial side, a lateral side, an anterior edge, and a posterior edge a medial surface extending along Sat least a portion of the medial side and having a proximal end and a distal end; a protrusion forming the lateral side of the asymmetric body, offset in an anterior direction, and pointing toward a bicipital groove of the humerus when the proximal portion is implanted in the humerus, an anterior support surface configured to support a lesser tuberosity; a posterior support surface configured to support a greater tuberosity; an angled surface having a first side defined by the medial surface, a second side defined by the anterior support surface, and a third side defined by the posterior support surface; and an anchoring point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2023
    Publication date: December 28, 2023
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, David Koogle, Kenneth A. Egol, George S. Athwal, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
  • Patent number: 11759326
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
  • Patent number: 11751922
    Abstract: A proximal portion of an implant for repairing a multipart fracture of a proximal humerus includes an asymmetric body having a proximal end, a distal end, a medial side, a lateral side, an anterior edge, and a posterior edge a medial surface extending along at least a portion of the medial side and having a proximal end and a distal end; a protrusion forming the lateral side of the asymmetric body, offset in an anterior direction, and pointing toward a bicipital groove of the humerus when the proximal portion is implanted in the humerus, an anterior support surface configured to support a lesser tuberosity; a posterior support surface configured to support a greater tuberosity; an angled surface having a first side defined by the medial surface, a second side defined by the anterior support surface, and a third side defined by the posterior support surface; and an anchoring point.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2023
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, David Koogle, Kenneth A. Egol, George S. Athwal, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
  • Patent number: 11723777
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit that includes a humeral stem having a central longitudinal axis, the humeral stem configured to attach to a resected bone; a first tuberosity component having a first thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem; a second tuberosity component having a second thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem, wherein the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is different than the second thickness of the second tuberosity component; and at least one proximal segment configured to engage at least one of the first tuberosity component and the second tuberosity component. In an embodiment, the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem, and the second thickness of the second tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2023
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Howard D. Routman, Thomas W. Wright, Corey Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20220338908
    Abstract: A kit including (1) a plate configured to be secured to a scapular spine with a first end of the plate near a trigonum and a second end of the plate near an acromion; (2) a first hook including a mount, a first hook portion extending from the mount in a first direction, a spacer extending from the first hook portion in a transverse direction, and a second hook portion extending from an opposite end of the spacer in the first direction, the first hook adapted to extend around a lateral end of the acromion when fixed to the second end of the plate; and (3) a second hook including a mount, a curved portion curving away from the mount, and a hook portion at an opposite end of the curved portion, the second hook adapted to extend around the trigonum when fixed to the first end of the plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Corey Gaydos, Mark Bender, David Koogle, George S. Athwal, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
  • Publication number: 20210154020
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit that includes a humeral stem having a central longitudinal axis, the humeral stem configured to attach to a resected bone; a first tuberosity component having a first thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem; a second tuberosity component having a second thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem, wherein the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is different than the second thickness of the second tuberosity component; and at least one proximal segment configured to engage at least one of the first tuberosity component and the second tuberosity component. In an embodiment, the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem, and the second thickness of the second tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2020
    Publication date: May 27, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Howard D. Routman, Thomas W. Wright, Corey Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20210128205
    Abstract: A proximal portion of an implant for repairing a multipart fracture of a proximal humerus includes an asymmetric body having a proximal end, a distal end, a medial side, a lateral side, an anterior edge, and a posterior edge a medial surface extending along at least a portion of the medial side and having a proximal end and a distal end; a protrusion forming the lateral side of the asymmetric body, offset in an anterior direction, and pointing toward a bicipital groove of the humerus when the proximal portion is implanted in the humerus, an anterior support surface configured to support a lesser tuberosity; a posterior support surface configured to support a greater tuberosity; an angled surface having a first side defined by the medial surface, a second side defined by the anterior support surface, and a third side defmed by the posterior support surface; and an anchoring point.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2018
    Publication date: May 6, 2021
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, David Koogle, Kenneth A. Egol, George S. Athwal, Joaquin Sanchez-Sotelo
  • Patent number: 10966814
    Abstract: Prosthetic augments to improve muscle mechanics are disclosed herein. A prosthetic augment of the present disclosure includes an augment member configured to engage a bone, the augment member having a first face adapted for contacting the bone; and a second face adapted for contacting an underside of a muscle, wherein at least a portion of the second face includes a bulbous surface adapted to alter a wrapping angle of the muscle around the bone, wherein a first thickness is defined between the first face and the second face at a first position on the augment member, wherein a second thickness is defined between the first face and the bulbous surface of the second face, and wherein the first thickness and the second thickness are not equivalent so as to result in the augment member having a non-uniform thickness.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Matthew Hansen, Christopher P. Roche
  • Patent number: 10905561
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit that includes a humeral stem having a central longitudinal axis, the humeral stem configured to attach to a resected bone; a first tuberosity component having a first thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem; a second tuberosity component having a second thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem, wherein the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is different than the second thickness of the second tuberosity component; and at least one proximal segment configured to engage at least one of the first tuberosity component and the second tuberosity component. In an embodiment, the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem, and the second thickness of the second tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 2, 2021
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Howard D. Routman, Thomas W. Wright, Corey Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20190159907
    Abstract: In some embodiments, the present invention provides a reverse shoulder glenoid prosthesis which supports the attachment of multiple different types of modular attachments that can: 1) provide additional scapular fixation (ie external to the glenoid) in order to improve glenoid implant fixation in cases of severe bone loss/fracture, 2) provide joint line lateralization to improve tissue stability in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss, 3) facilitate use and containment of glenoid bone graft in cases of severe glenoid/scapula bone loss—particularly in those cases in which the glenoid defect is uncontained/peripheral 4) achieve glenoid fixation while at the same time reconstructing the scapular bone in cases of scapula fractures, glenoid fractures, and/or acromial fractures, and 5) provide improved rTSA joint biomechanics, particularly posterior rotator cuff efficiency by changing the line of action of the infraspinatus and teres minor muscles to improve their muscle tension, and also increase each muscle'
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2017
    Publication date: May 30, 2019
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Matt Hamilton, Phong Diep, Tom Vanasse, Corey Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20170333197
    Abstract: Disclosed is a prosthetic augment designed to reconstruct a lateral tuberosity shape of a humerus in a subject having proximal bone loss that includes a humeral adapter tray configured to connect a humeral liner of a reverse shoulder prosthesis to a humeral stem of the reverse shoulder prosthesis and an augment member having a first face adapted for contacting the humeral stem of the reverse shoulder prosthesis and a second face adapted for contacting an underside of a muscle, wherein at least a portion of the second face includes a bulbous surface adapted to alter a wrapping angle of the muscle around the lateral tuberosity, and wherein the second face has a radius of curvature selected from one of a constant radius of curvature or a variable radius of curvature.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Applicant: EXACTECH, INC.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Howard David Routman, Raymond Anthony Klug, Corey Mitchell Gaydos
  • Publication number: 20160228234
    Abstract: Prosthetic augments to improve muscle mechanics are disclosed herein. A prosthetic augment of the present disclosure includes an augment member configured to engage a bone, the augment member having a first face adapted for contacting the bone; and a second face adapted for contacting an underside of a muscle, wherein at least a portion of the second face includes a bulbous surface adapted to alter a wrapping angle of the muscle around the bone, wherein a first thickness is defined between the first face and the second face at a first position on the augment member, wherein a second thickness is defined between the first face and the bulbous surface of the second face, and wherein the first thickness and the second thickness are not equivalent so as to result in the augment member having a non-uniform thickness.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2014
    Publication date: August 11, 2016
    Inventors: Matthew HANSEN, Christopher P. ROCHE
  • Patent number: 9233003
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (e.g., reverse total shoulder arthroplasty). In one specific example, a glenoid component used to resurface the scapula may be provided. Of note, unlike traditional total shoulder arthroplasty the glenoid component in a reverse shoulder is convex rather than concave; it acts as a physical stop to prevent the superior migration of the humeral head—a typical occurrence in patients suffering from rotator cuff tear arthropathy (CTA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 12, 2016
    Assignee: Exactech Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Cary M. Mauldin, Pierre Flurin, Thomas Wright, Joseph Zuckerman
  • Patent number: 8870962
    Abstract: Various embodiments of the present invention relate to an apparatus and method for reverse shoulder arthroplasty (e.g., reverse total shoulder arthroplasty). In one specific example, a glenoid component used to resurface the scapula may be provided. Of note, unlike traditional total shoulder arthroplasty the glenoid component in a reverse shoulder is convex rather than concave; it acts as a physical stop to prevent the superior migration of the humeral head—a typical occurrence in patients suffering from rotator cuff tear arthropathy (CTA).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Cary M. Mauldin, Pierre Flurin, Thomas Wright, Joseph Zuckerman
  • Publication number: 20140039633
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a kit that includes a humeral stem having a central longitudinal axis, the humeral stem configured to attach to a resected bone; a first tuberosity component having a first thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem; a second tuberosity component having a second thickness relative to the central longitudinal axis of the humeral stem, wherein the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is different than the second thickness of the second tuberosity component; and at least one proximal segment configured to engage at least one of the first tuberosity component and the second tuberosity component. In an embodiment, the first thickness of the first tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem, and the second thickness of the second tuberosity component is at least 20 mm relative to the central axis of the humeral stem.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, Howard D. Routman, Thomas W. Wright, Corey Gaydos
  • Patent number: 8337563
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
  • Publication number: 20120271426
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: Exactech, Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
  • Patent number: 8241366
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Exactech Inc.
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
  • Publication number: 20100234959
    Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright