Patents by Inventor Clemens Dransfeld

Clemens Dransfeld 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: 11033379
    Abstract: A system (100) for a controlled stressing of a reconstructed or re-natured ligament of a human or animal body comprises an anchoring element (10) for implantation in a first bone (50), at least one connecting element (120) and a holding element (30), which fixes the at least one connecting element (20) in a second bone. According to the invention, an elastomer element (125) is arranged in the anchoring element and/or in the connecting element (120) and provides a defined elastic action through the cooperation of elastomer element (125) with the connecting element (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: Mathys AG Bettlach
    Inventors: Daniel Delfosse, Alessandro De Cesaris, Clemens Dransfeld, Christian Rytka
  • Patent number: 9993333
    Abstract: A system (100) for a controlled stressing of a reconstructed or re-natured ligament of a human or animal body comprises an anchoring element (10) for implantation in a first bone (50), at least one connecting element (120) and a holding element (30), which fixes the at least one connecting element (20) in a second bone. According to the invention, an elastomer element (125) is arranged in the anchoring element and/or in the connecting element (120) and provides a defined elastic action through the cooperation of elastomer element (125) with the connecting element (120).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2018
    Assignee: Mathys AG Bettlach
    Inventors: Daniel Delfosse, Alessandro De Cesaris, Clemens Dransfeld, Christian Rytka
  • Patent number: 9032618
    Abstract: A method for insulating (5) a conductive bar (1) includes wrapping an insulating tape (2) around the conductive bar (1), enclosing it in a flexible container (4), applying a vacuum, impregnating the insulating tape (2) with an impregnating resin, curing the impregnating resin, and removing the conductive bar (1) with the insulation (5) around it from the flexible container (4). In addition, together with the insulating tape (2), an impregnating tape (3) made of the impregnating resin is wrapped around the conductive bar (1). In order to impregnate, the impregnating tape (3) is melted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2015
    Assignee: ALSTOM RENEWABLE TECHNOLOGIES
    Inventors: Thomas Baumann, Massimiliano Vezzoli, Thomas Hillmer, Thomas Widmer, Dieter Stoll, Clemens Dransfeld
  • Publication number: 20140296979
    Abstract: A system (100) for a controlled stressing of a reconstructed or re-natured ligament of a human or animal body comprises an anchoring element (10) for implantation in a first bone (50), at least one connecting element (120) and a holding element (30), which fixes the at least one connecting element (20) in a second bone. According to the invention, an elastomer element (125) is arranged in the anchoring element and/or in the connecting element (120) and provides a defined elastic action through the cooperation of elastomer element (125) with the connecting element (120).
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2012
    Publication date: October 2, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Delfosse, Alessandro De Cesaris, Clemens Dransfeld, Christian Rytka
  • Publication number: 20110179643
    Abstract: A method for insulating (5) a conductive bar (1) includes wrapping an insulating tape (2) around the conductive bar (1), enclosing it in a flexible container (4), applying a vacuum, impregnating the insulating tape (2) with an impregnating resin, curing the impregnating resin, and removing the conductive bar (1) with the insulation (5) around it from the flexible container (4). In addition, together with the insulating tape (2), an impregnating tape (3) made of the impregnating resin is wrapped around the conductive bar (1). In order to impregnate, the impregnating tape (3) is melted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2010
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Inventors: Thomas Baumann, Massimiliano Vezzoli, Thomas Hillmer, Thomas Widmer, Dieter Stoll, Clemens Dransfeld
  • Patent number: 7618417
    Abstract: A clamping element for the clamping of multiple rod-shaped elements has two opposing jaws, which have a number of corresponding grooves for the acceptance of a corresponding number of rod-shaped elements such as bone pins. Spring elements are provided, with which in the resting position the closed jaws are tensed, to hold the rod-shaped elements in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2009
    Assignee: Stryker Trauma S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Thomke, Vinzenz Burgherr, Christian Lutz, Damian Fankhauser, Clemens Dransfeld, René Fischer
  • Patent number: 7241074
    Abstract: A one-piece clamping element has two opposing clamping jaws forming a laterally open cavity to receive a rod-shaped element. A hinge is located between the jaws, arranged opposite the cavity, and connecting the clamping jaws with one another and thus allowing them to be movable with respect to one another. Each clamping jaw has one bore, aligned flush with one another. One clamping jaw has a receptacle for an anti-rotation device. The receptacle makes it preferable—with the exception of an immediate tightening of the screw in this or another place of an external fixator clamping element used for the same patient—to use the clamping element only once and discarding it after use. Two identical clamping elements, with the possible exception of the size of the rod receptacle, can be placed on top of one another to form an articulation element.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Assignee: Stryker Trauma S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Thomke, Vinzenz Burgherr, Christian Lutz, Damian Fankhauser, Clemens Dransfeld, René Fischer
  • Publication number: 20060052781
    Abstract: A clamping element for the clamping of multiple rod-shaped elements has two opposing jaws, which have a number of corresponding grooves for the acceptance of a corresponding number of rod-shaped elements such as bone pins. Spring elements are provided, with which in the resting position the closed jaws are tensed, to hold the rod-shaped elements in position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2005
    Publication date: March 9, 2006
    Applicant: Stryker Trauma S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Thomke, Vinzenz Burgherr, Christian Lutz, Damian Fankhauser, Clemens Dransfeld, Rene Fischer
  • Publication number: 20060039750
    Abstract: A one-piece clamping element has two opposing clamping jaws forming a laterally open cavity to receive a rod-shaped element. A hinge is located between the jaws, arranged opposite the cavity, and connecting the clamping jaws with one another and thus allowing them to be movable with respect to one another. Each clamping jaw has one bore, aligned flush with one another. One clamping jaw has a receptacle for an anti-rotation device, so that two identical clamping elements, with the possible exception of the size of the rod receptacle, can be placed on top of one another to form an articulation element.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2005
    Publication date: February 23, 2006
    Applicant: Stryker Trauma S.A.
    Inventors: Roland Thomke, Vinzenz Burgherr, Christian Lutz, Damian Fankhauser, Clemens Dransfeld, Rene Fischer
  • Patent number: 6808526
    Abstract: An osteosynthesis screw (1) used especially for application by a translaminar vertebral screw, comprises a shaft (3) at least partially provided with a thread (2) and a head (4) formed at one of its ends and having a notch (5) for a tool. Said shaft (3) has a section (A) with a thread (2) on the end section oriented towards the head (4). The remaining section (B) of the shaft (3) up to the free end is produced without a thread. The head (4) has a diameter (D1) corresponding at least approximately to the outer diameter (DA) of the thread (2) and is provided with the inner notch (5) for a tool. The section (A) of the shaft (3) with the thread (2) has a configuration of uniform thickness, e.g. a trilobular configuration. Thus, the invention provides an osteosynthesis screw (1) exhibiting a short section (A) with a thread (2) and a long section (B) without a thread, said screw having a pull-out head (4) which is secured both axially and rotationally.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2004
    Assignee: Sepitec Foundation
    Inventors: Fritz Magerl, Erich Wintermantel, Jörg Mayer, Roger Roland Tognini, Clemens Dransfeld, Walter Spirig
  • Patent number: 6786909
    Abstract: An implant for osteosyntheses including a plate with a plurality of holes following in succession in the longitudinal direction whereby at least most of the holes intended to receive the screws are offset in alternation generally away from a center plane whereby a center axis of each of the holes forms an acute angle with the center plane of the plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2004
    Assignee: Sepitec Foundation
    Inventors: Clemens Dransfeld, Fritz Magerl, Roger Roland Tognini, Thomas Andreas Peter