Patents by Inventor Daniel Andermatt
Daniel Andermatt 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: 20180110507Abstract: A suture connection system and method includes a suture connector having a body configured to be inserted into a hole in a bone plate, the body being threaded to secure the suture connector in to the bone plate. At least one recess extends inwardly from a sidewall of the suture connector to define a proximal engagement portion and a through hole configured to receive a suture extends through the proximal engagement portion and is open to the recess. A driver includes an elongate rod and an engagement element coupled to the distal end of the rod, the engagement element having at least one prong configured to engage the proximal engagement portion to insert the suture connector into the bone plate hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2017Publication date: April 26, 2018Inventors: Gianluca TORDI, Daniel ANDERMATT, This AEBI
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Patent number: 9393064Abstract: An aiming device includes a body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end and including a first body opening extending laterally therethrough along a first axis, the first body opening being sized and shaped to receive a device therein, the first end of the body including a coupling for coupling the body to an implantable device in an aiming configuration in which the first body opening is aligned with a corresponding first implant opening extending through the implantable device so that a device inserted through the first body opening in the body will pass along an axis of the first implant opening and a lock releasably coupled to the body and movable relative thereto between an unlocked and a locked configuration, the lock including an engaging portion extending into the first body opening in the locked configuration to engage an outer surface of a device received therein to lock the device in a desired position within the first body opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 30, 2013Date of Patent: July 19, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Roethlisberger, Daniel Andermatt
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Patent number: 9033984Abstract: A bone fixation nail having an elongated body configured and dimensioned for insertion into a bone. The elongated body has a first slot extending from the leading end to a first end and defining first and second wings, the first and second wings configured to splay radially outward upon application of an internal stress thereto.Type: GrantFiled: February 28, 2012Date of Patent: May 19, 2015Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Tom Overes, Daniel Andermatt
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Patent number: 8986350Abstract: An osteosynthesis plate includes at least two drilled holes arranged adjacent to one another. A notch is arranged on the convex side of the osteosynthesis plate, between the at least two drilled holes arranged adjacent to one another.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2004Date of Patent: March 24, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Stefan Schwer, Eric Mariethoz, Daniel Andermatt, Olando Martinelli
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Publication number: 20140214101Abstract: An aiming device includes a body extending longitudinally from a first end to a second end and including a first body opening extending laterally therethrough along a first axis, the first body opening being sized and shaped to receive a device therein, the first end of the body including a coupling for coupling the body to an implantable device in an aiming configuration in which the first body opening is aligned with a corresponding first implant opening extending through the implantable device so that a device inserted through the first body opening in the body will pass along an axis of the first implant opening and a lock releasably coupled to the body and movable relative thereto between an unlocked and a locked configuration, the lock including an engaging portion extending into the first body opening in the locked configuration to engage an outer surface of a device received therein to lock the device in a desired position within the first body opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 30, 2013Publication date: July 31, 2014Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLCInventors: Stefan ROETHLISBERGER, Daniel ANDERMATT
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Publication number: 20140188113Abstract: A surgical nail for treating a fractured bone includes a nail body extending along a longitudinal axis from a trailing end to a leading end and including a trailing end locking aperture extending transversely through a trailing end portion thereof and a leading end locking aperture extending transversely through a leading end portion thereof; a trailing end connecting element located at the trailing end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a trailing end aiming guide; and a leading end connecting element at the leading end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a leading end aiming guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2014Publication date: July 3, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Tom OVERES, Bruno Walter, Martin Jaeger, Daniel Andermatt
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Patent number: 8663224Abstract: A surgical nail for treating a fractured bone includes a nail body extending along a longitudinal axis from a trailing end to a leading end and including a trailing end locking aperture extending transversely through a trailing end portion thereof and a leading end locking aperture extending transversely through a leading end portion thereof; a trailing end connecting element located at the trailing end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a trailing end aiming guide; and a leading end connecting element at the leading end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a leading end aiming guide.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2011Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Tom Overes, Bruno Walter, Martin Jaeger, Daniel Andermatt
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Patent number: 8500745Abstract: The invention relates to an aiming device (100) for boring a hole in a region of a bone (300) that lies in the vicinity of a joint. Said device consists of a U-shaped bow (110) comprising at least one contact element (120) on one end and on the other end of the bow (110) a screw spindle (130) that can be displaced in the direction of, or in the opposite direction to the contact element (120), said spindle comprising a rotary grip (132) for clamping the device (100) on the region in the vicinity of the joint. The device also comprises a bore bushing (140), which can be placed on and removed from the end comprising the contact element (120). The compression of the bone that is generated by the bow (110) is maintained after the removal of the bore bushing (140) for the insertion of the bone screw.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2004Date of Patent: August 6, 2013Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Thomas Kuenzi, Daniel Andermatt, Gregor Feigenwinter
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Publication number: 20130158552Abstract: A bone fixation nail having an elongated body configured and dimensioned for insertion into a bone. The elongated body has a first slot extending from the leading end to a first end and defining first and second wings, the first and second wings configured to splay radially outward upon application of an internal stress thereto.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 28, 2012Publication date: June 20, 2013Inventors: Tom Overes, Daniel Andermatt
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Publication number: 20120226326Abstract: A surgical nail for treating a fractured bone includes a nail body extending along a longitudinal axis from a trailing end to a leading end and including a trailing end locking aperture extending transversely through a trailing end portion thereof and a leading end locking aperture extending transversely through a leading end portion thereof; a trailing end connecting element located at the trailing end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a trailing end aiming guide; and a leading end connecting element at the leading end of the nail body adapted and configured to be coupled to a leading end aiming guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 7, 2011Publication date: September 6, 2012Inventors: Tom OVERES, Bruno WALTER, Martin JAEGER, Daniel ANDERMATT
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Patent number: 8114081Abstract: A set of at least two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) for implantation, anatomical reduction and internal splinting of bone fragments, in particular after fractures of the distal humerus. The two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) according to the invention are provided with drilled holes (3a, 3b, 3c) which are arranged or formed so that the bone crews (12) passing through them come to rest in different directions in space, so that bone screws (12) can pass more completely than in the past through the bone space of the splinted bone (1).Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2006Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Georges Kohut, Beat Inauen, Joanna Norström, Daniel Andermatt
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Publication number: 20070239168Abstract: The invention relates to an aiming device (100) for boring a hole in a region of a bone (300) that lies in the vicinity of a joint. Said device consists of a U-shaped bow (110) comprising at least one contact element (120) on one end and on the other end of the bow (110) a screw spindle (130) that can be displaced in the direction of, or in the 141 opposite direction to the contact element (120), said spindle comprising a rotary grip (132) for clamping the device (100) on the region in the vicinity of the joint. The device also comprises a bore bushing (140), which can be placed on and removed from the end comprising the contact element (120). The compression of the bone that is generated by the bow (110) is maintained after the removal of the bore bushing (140) for the insertion of the bone screw.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2004Publication date: October 11, 2007Inventors: Thomas Kuenzi, Daniel Andermatt, Gregor Feigenwinter
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Publication number: 20060264949Abstract: A set of at least two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) for implantation, anatomical reduction and internal splinting of bone fragments, in particular after fractures of the distal humerus. The two osteosynthesis plates (2g, 2h) according to the invention are provided with drilled holes (3a, 3b, 3c) which are arranged or formed so that the bone crews (12) passing through them come to rest in different directions in space, so that bone screws (12) can pass more completely than in the past through the bone space of the splinted bone (1).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Inventors: Georges Kohut, Beat Inauen, Joanna Norstrom, Daniel Andermatt