Patents by Inventor Craig N. Ernsberger
Craig N. Ernsberger 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: 20210251766Abstract: An orthopaedic knee implant includes a femoral component having a substrate and a coating disposed on the surface of the substrate. A method for making a femoral component of an orthopaedic knee implant is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 19, 2021Publication date: August 19, 2021Inventors: Oscar A. Quintana-Ponce, Bryan J. Smith, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 10245150Abstract: In one embodiment a method of implanting a prosthetic includes implanting a first member including a concave articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature in a first bone, implanting in a second bone a second member including a first convex articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a second convex articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein the second convex articulation surface is defined by the lemon portion of a spindle torus and each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature, and bringing the first member into slidable contact with the second member.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2017Date of Patent: April 2, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20170216052Abstract: In one embodiment a method of implanting a prosthetic includes implanting a first member including a concave articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature in a first bone, implanting in a second bone a second member including a first convex articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a second convex articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein the second convex articulation surface is defined by the lemon portion of a spindle torus and each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 13, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 9668864Abstract: A prosthetic ball for use in a ball and cup joint system includes a spherical cap articulation portion defined by a first radius of curvature, and a toroidal articulation portion defined by a second radius of curvature having a circular origin such that the toroidal articulation portion is defined by a portion of the inner surface of a spindle torus.Type: GrantFiled: January 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 6, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20140128989Abstract: A prosthetic ball for use in a ball and cup joint system includes a spherical cap articulation portion defined by a first radius of curvature, and a toroidal articulation portion defined by a second radius of curvature having a circular origin such that the toroidal articulation portion is defined by a portion of the inner surface of a spindle torus.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 14, 2014Publication date: May 8, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 8715364Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup. The cup includes a concave cup surface defined by at least one radius of curvature RC. The head includes a convex head surface defined by at least one radius of curvature RH. The convex head surface is configured to engage the concave cup surface. The convex head surface provides an articulation zone where the head surface engages the cup surface. RC differs from RH in the articulation zone by a first amount. The convex head surface also provide a peripheral zone outside of the articulation zone. RC differs from RH in the peripheral zone by a second amount that is greater than the first amount. The peripheral zone generally extends over an area subtended by a minimum angle having a vertex at a center of the head.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2007Date of Patent: May 6, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventor: Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 8652213Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup and in one embodiment includes a first member for attachment to a first bone in a joint and including a first articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature and a second member for attachment to a second bone in the joint and including a second articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a third articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20110257759Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup and in one embodiment includes a first member for attachment to a first bone in a joint and including a first articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature and a second member for attachment to a second bone in the joint and including a second articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a third articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2011Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 7985262Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup and in one embodiment includes a first member for attachment to a first bone in a joint and including a first articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature and a second member for attachment to a second bone in the joint and including a second articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a third articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2007Date of Patent: July 26, 2011Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 7892071Abstract: A method of reducing the surface roughness of articulating surfaces of orthopaedic implants is provided. The method includes the steps of providing an abrasive particle providing a chemical including at least one of an oxidant, a corrosion inhibitor, a complexing agent and a surfactant, combining the chemical with the abrasive particle to form a slurry, and polishing the implant with the slurry.Type: GrantFiled: September 29, 2006Date of Patent: February 22, 2011Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventor: Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20090171466Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup and in one embodiment includes a first member for attachment to a first bone in a joint and including a first articulation surface portion defined by a first radius of curvature and a second member for attachment to a second bone in the joint and including a second articulation surface portion defined by a second radius of curvature and a third articulation surface defined by a third radius of curvature, wherein each of the second radius of curvature and the third radius of curvature has a length that is different from the length of the first radius of curvature by less than 0.05 millimeters and wherein the origin of the second radius of curvature is not coincident with the origin of the third radius of curvature.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 28, 2007Publication date: July 2, 2009Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Edmund W. Frazee, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20080188944Abstract: A joint prosthesis device comprises a head configured to fit within a cup. The cup includes a concave cup surface defined by at least one radius of curvature RC. The head includes a convex head surface defined by at least one radius of curvature RH. The convex head surface is configured to engage the concave cup surface. The convex head surface provides an articulation zone where the head surface engages the cup surface. RC differs from RH in the articulation zone by a first amount. The convex head surface also provide a peripheral zone outside of the articulation zone. RC differs from RH in the peripheral zone by a second amount that is greater than the first amount. The peripheral zone generally extends over an area subtended by a minimum angle having a vertex at a center of the head.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2007Publication date: August 7, 2008Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventor: Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20080081539Abstract: A method of reducing the surface roughness of articulating surfaces of orthopaedic implants is provided. The method includes the steps of providing an abrasive particle providing a chemical including at least one of an oxidant, a corrosion inhibitor, a complexing agent and a surfactant, combining the chemical with the abrasive particle to form a slurry, and polishing the implant with the slurry.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2006Publication date: April 3, 2008Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventor: Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 6938491Abstract: A pressure sensor for an internal combustion engine cylinder. The sensor has a housing with a pair of ends and a bore that extends through the housing. A barrel is mounted in the bore toward one end. The barrel has a cavity. A piezoelectric body is mounted in the cavity. The piezoelectric body has a first and second electrode. The piezoelectric body generates an electrical signal that is indicative of the pressure in the cylinder. A plate is mounted adjacent the barrel. The plate retains the barrel in the housing. An electronic circuit is mounted in the bore toward the other end. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the electrodes. The electronic circuit receives the electrical signal from the electrodes and provides a conditioned electrical signal as an output.Type: GrantFiled: April 17, 2003Date of Patent: September 6, 2005Assignee: CTS CorporationInventors: David Cameron Clark, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Publication number: 20040206186Abstract: A pressure sensor for an internal combustion engine cylinder. The sensor has a housing with a pair of ends and a bore that extends through the housing. A barrel is mounted in the bore toward one end. The barrel has a cavity. A piezoelectric body is mounted in the cavity. The piezoelectric body has a first and second electrode. The piezoelectric body generates an electrical signal that is indicative of the pressure in the cylinder. A plate is mounted adjacent the barrel. The plate retains the barrel in the housing. An electronic circuit is mounted in the bore toward the other end. The electronic circuit is electrically connected to the electrodes. The electronic circuit receives the electrical signal from the electrodes and provides a conditioned electrical signal as an output.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 17, 2003Publication date: October 21, 2004Inventors: David Cameron Clark, Craig N. Ernsberger
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Patent number: 4396666Abstract: A conductive layer (13) adhesively joined to an electrically inert substrate (10) by an organic binder component. The organic binder consists of a resin not substantially less than 15% nor more than about 35% by weight of the composition which further includes dispersed metallic material within the binder and forming the electrically conductive component of the solderable material. A solderable surface layer (15) of the conductive layer (13) includes exposed metallic material suitable for solder bonding terminations (16) to the conductive layer (13), such solderable surface layer (15) being adhesively joined to the binder by means of the organic matrix.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1981Date of Patent: August 2, 1983Assignee: CTS CorporationInventor: Craig N. Ernsberger