Patents by Inventor Christopher Schwartz

Christopher Schwartz 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).

  • Patent number: 11759280
    Abstract: A universal drill guide system includes a universal drill guide, interchangeable drill tubes, and interchangeable drill bits. Each interchangeable drill tube corresponds to one of the interchangeable drill bits, and can be detachably coupled to the universal drill guide. A cannulated drill with K-wire retention features a drill bit with a retention mechanism that prevents axial advancement of a K-wire during drilling. A drill removal tool includes a drill remover that can be placed around a drill bit to remove it from bone after a hole is drilled, while leaving a K-wire in place in the bone. A bone screw driver with K-wire retention includes a shaft that can be passed over a K-wire, a distal end for attachment to a cannulated bone screw, and a K-wire retention module for preventing advancement of the K-wire as the screw driver drives the cannulated bone screw into bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2023
    Assignee: Aesculap AG
    Inventors: Petr Suchomel, Ralph Kothe, Tamara Leder, Ernie Corrao, Scott Larsen, Kehui Chen, Christopher Schwartz, Nicole Sroka, Ron Litke
  • Publication number: 20210244424
    Abstract: A universal drill guide system includes a universal drill guide, interchangeable drill tubes, and interchangeable drill bits. Each interchangeable drill tube corresponds to one of the interchangeable drill bits, and can be detachably coupled to the universal drill guide. A cannulated drill with K-wire retention features a drill bit with a retention mechanism that prevents axial advancement of a K-wire during drilling. A drill removal tool includes a drill remover that can be placed around a drill bit to remove it from bone after a hole is drilled, while leaving a K-wire in place in the bone. A bone screw driver with K-wire retention includes a shaft that can be passed over a K-wire, a distal end for attachment to a cannulated bone screw, and a K-wire retention module for preventing advancement of the K-wire as the screw driver drives the cannulated bone screw into bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicants: Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC, Aesculap AG
    Inventors: PETR SUCHOMEL, RALPH KOTHE, TAMARA LEDER, ERNIE CORRAO, SCOTT LARSEN, KEHUI CHEN, CHRISTOPHER SCHWARTZ, NICOLE SROKA, RON LITKE
  • Patent number: 10332306
    Abstract: A system and method of determining data representing a mapping of optical signals described by image data of a reflecting surface of a structure to a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is provided. At least first, second and third light sources are provided, comprising a broadband point light source, a spectrally variable point light source and a movable linear broadband light source, respectively. First, second and third images are acquired, corresponding to each light source. Surface geometry data describing a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is acquired. Based on the image data and the surface geometry data, reflecting surface mapping data describing a mapping between the reflections described by the first image data, second image data and third image data, and the three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2019
    Assignee: X-Rite Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Kohlbrenner, Martin Rump, Beat Frick, Christopher Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20180322686
    Abstract: A system and method of determining data representing a mapping of optical signals described by image data of a reflecting surface of a structure to a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is provided. At least first, second and third light sources are provided, comprising a broadband point light source, a spectrally variable point light source and a movable linear broadband light source, respectively. First, second and third images are acquired, corresponding to each light source. Surface geometry data describing a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is acquired. Based on the image data and the surface geometry data, reflecting surface mapping data describing a mapping between the reflections described by the first image data, second image data and third image data, and the three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is determined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2018
    Publication date: November 8, 2018
    Inventors: Adrian Kohlbrenner, Martin Rump, Beat Frick, Christopher Schwartz
  • Patent number: 10026215
    Abstract: A system and method of determining data representing a mapping of optical signals described by image data of a reflecting surface of a structure to a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is provided. At least first, second and third light sources are provided, comprising a broadband point light source, a spectrally variable point light source and a movable linear broadband light source, respectively. First, second and third images are acquired, corresponding to each light source. Surface geometry data describing a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is acquired. Based on the image data and the surface geometry data, reflecting surface mapping data describing a mapping between the reflections described by the first image data, second image data and third image data, and the three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is determined.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: X-Rite Switzerland GMBH
    Inventors: Adrian Kohlbrenner, Martin Rump, Beat Frick, Christopher Schwartz
  • Publication number: 20160171748
    Abstract: A digital data processing method of determining data representing a mapping of optical signals described by image data of a reflecting surface of a structure to a three-dimensional surface geometry of the reflecting surface is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 16, 2016
    Applicant: X-Rite Switzerland GmbH
    Inventors: Adrian Kohlbrenner, Martin Rump, Beat Frick, Christopher Schwartz
  • Patent number: D939945
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2022
    Inventor: Christopher Schwartz