Patents by Inventor D. Steven Block

D. Steven Block 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: 8361128
    Abstract: A method of performing a computer-assisted orthopaedic procedure includes securing a sensor support instrument to the patient's bone. A number of sensors are secured to the support instrument. A computer-assisted orthopaedic surgical instrument is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignees: DePuy Products, Inc., DePuy International Limited
    Inventors: D. Steven Block, Thorsten M. Burger, Francois Urvoy, Magnus E. Flett, Michal Slomczykowski, Marcellino Maheson, Roger Oakeshott, Alec Birkbeck
  • Publication number: 20090054992
    Abstract: An implant for use in ankle arthroplasty is provided. The implant includes a first member for cooperation with the tibia and a second member for cooperation with the talus. The second member is operably associated with the first member. The implant also includes a third member rigidly removably connectable to the second member. The third member includes a portion of the third member for attachment to the calcaneus. The third member is adapted to provide for a first position in the calcaneus when the third member is in a first relative position with respect to the second member and is adapted to provide for a second position in the calcaneus when the third member is in a second relative position with respect to the second member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 26, 2009
    Inventors: Mark D. Landes, D. Steven Block
  • Patent number: 6699290
    Abstract: A modular elbow prosthesis includes a humeral and ulnar components and three bearing components. The ulnar component includes a stem and a body including a slot. Two of the three bearing components include flanges that mate with the slot of the ulnar component. The humeral component includes a stem and two arms extending from one end of the stem. An opening is formed in each arm and in two of the three bearing components. The modular elbow may be used in an unconstrained mode by attaching one bearing component to the ulnar component and the other to the humeral component by inserting a pin through the openings in the arms and the bearing component. The two bearing components are then placed adjacent each other such that they articulate about their bearing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1999
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Arnold-Peter C. Weiss, D. Steven Block, Austin W. Mutchler
  • Publication number: 20030208277
    Abstract: A modular elbow prothesis includes a humeral component, an ulnar component and three bearing components. The ulnar component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of an ulna and a body including a slot. Two of the three bearing components include flanges that mate with the slot of the ulnar component. The humeral component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of the humerus and two arms extending from one end of the stem. An opening is formed in each arm and in two of the three bearing components. The modular elbow may be used in an unconstrained mode by attaching one bearing component to the ulnar component and the other to the humeral component by inserting a pin through the openings in the arms and the bearing component. The two bearing components are then placed adjacent each other such that they articulate about their bearing surfaces.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2001
    Publication date: November 6, 2003
    Inventors: Arnold-Peter C. Weiss, D. Steven Block, Michael A. Wack, Austin W. Mutchler
  • Patent number: 6290725
    Abstract: A modular elbow prothesis includes a humeral component, an ulnar component and three bearing components. The ulnar component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of an ulna and a body including a slot. Two of the three bearing components include flanges that mate with the slot of the ulnar component. The humeral component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of the humerus and two arms extending from one end of the stem. An opening is formed in each arm and in two of the three bearing components. The modular elbow may be used in an unconstrained mode by attaching one bearing component to the ulnar component and the other to the humeral component by inserting a pin through the openings in the arms and the bearing component. The two bearing components are then placed adjacent each other such that they articulate about their bearing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2001
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arnold-Peter C. Weiss, D. Steven Block, Michael A. Wack, Austin W. Mutchler
  • Patent number: 6027534
    Abstract: A modular elbow prothesis includes a humeral component, an ulnar component and three bearing components. The ulnar component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of an ulna and a body including a slot. Two of the three bearing components include flanges that mate with the slot of the ulnar component. The humeral component includes a stem for implantation in the intramedullary canal of the humerus and two arms extending from one end of the stem. An opening is formed in each arm and in two of the three bearing components. The modular elbow may be used in an unconstrained mode by attaching one bearing component to the ulnar component and the other to the humeral component by inserting a pin through the openings in the arms and the bearing component. The two bearing components are then placed adjacent each other such that they articulate about their bearing surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: DePuty Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael A. Wack, Arnold-Peter C. Weiss, D. Steven Block