Patents by Inventor Daniel E. Gerbec
Daniel E. Gerbec 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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Patent number: 6875239Abstract: A modular prosthesis for replacing a portion of a bone having an articulating end includes a neck having a bore extending therethrough, a body having a bore extending therethrough, and an elongated stem. A proximal end of the stem is received within the bore of the body and the bore of the neck so that at least a self-locking taper connection or a press fit connection is formed between the stem and each of the neck and the body.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2002Date of Patent: April 5, 2005Assignee: Medicinelodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Patrick M. White
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Patent number: 6866683Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants for joint reconstruction and methods of use therein are described that comprise base, body, and stem components. The base receives an articulating portion on a first end and has a connector on a second end that mates with the body and stem. The tubular body has a tissue engaging external portion, and an internal bore. The stem has an elongated shaft configured to be situated inside of a bone, and a top end having a connector. In a group of two-connection embodiments, the base mates with the body to form a first connection and the base mates with the stem to form a second connection. In a group of three connection embodiments, the stem and body also mate to form a third connection. The connections are combinations of interference fit connections such as press fit, multiple press fit and tapered fit connections.Type: GrantFiled: December 13, 2002Date of Patent: March 15, 2005Assignee: Medicine Lodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin
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Patent number: 6863673Abstract: A method for fusing two adjacent bones or pieces of bone includes positioning an adjustable fusion implant between two adjacent bones or pieces of bone, the fusion implant having a first plate and an opposing second plate. A portion of a tool inserted between the first plate and the second plate of the fusion implant is expanded so as to expand the fusion implant between the bones or pieces of bone. The tool is then removed from the expanded fusion implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignees: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6852129Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignees: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20040117023Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants for joint reconstruction and methods of use therein are described that comprise base, body, and stem components. The base receives an articulating portion on a first end and has a connector on a second end that mates with the body and stem. The tubular body has a tissue engaging external portion, and an internal bore. The stem has an elongated shaft configured to be situated inside of a bone, and a top end having a connector. In a group of two-connection embodiments, the base mates with the body to form a first connection and the base mates with the stem to form a second connection. In a group of three connection embodiments, the stem and body also mate to form a third connection. The connections are combinations of interference fit connections such as press fit, multiple press fit and tapered fit connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin
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Publication number: 20040117024Abstract: Modular orthopedic implants for joint reconstruction and methods of use therein are described that comprise base, body, and stem components. The base receives an articulating portion on a first end and has a connector on a second end that mates with the body and stem. The tubular body has a tissue engaging external portion, and an internal bore. The stem has an elongated shaft configured to be situated inside of a bone, and a top end having a connector. In a group of two-connection embodiments, the base mates with the body to form a first connection and the base mates with the stem to form a second connection. In a group of three connection embodiments, the stem and body also mate to form a third connection. The connections are combinations of interference fit connections such as press fits, multiple press fit and tapered fit connections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 13, 2002Publication date: June 17, 2004Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel F. Justin
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Publication number: 20040098051Abstract: A suture anchor includes a placement portion frangably connected to an attachment portion. The attachment portion includes an outwardly projecting barb. During insertion of the suture anchor within a bore hole formed on a bone, the barb scores at least a portion of the bone bounding the bore hole. Once the suture anchor is disposed within the bore hole, a withdrawal force is applied to the suture anchor such that the attachment portion thereof rotates within the bore hole and disconnects from the placement portion. In an alternative embodiment, the suture anchor can be formed without the outwardly projecting barb.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 31, 2003Publication date: May 20, 2004Applicant: Stryker EndoscopyInventors: T. Wade Fallin, Daniel E. Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Publication number: 20040073194Abstract: A catheter assembly for infusion or aspiration of an internal body site includes a catheter comprised of a tubular sidewall extending between a proximal end and an opposing distal end, the sidewall bounding a lumen. At least one port is formed on the catheter so as to communicate with the lumen. At least one filament extends outwardly from the first catheter. The filament is configured to form a fluid pathway within a body of a patient for fluid entering or exiting the at least one port of the catheter when the catheter is implanted within the body of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2002Publication date: April 15, 2004Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Raymond E. Olsen, T. Wade Fallin, Daniel E. Gerbec, Marc C. Yap
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Publication number: 20040054412Abstract: A method for fusing two adjacent bones or pieces of bone includes positioning an adjustable fusion implant between two adjacent bones or pieces of bone, the fusion implant having a first plate and an opposing second plate. A portion of a tool inserted between the first plate and the second plate of the fusion implant is expanded so as to expand the fusion implant between the bones or pieces of bone. The tool is then removed from the expanded fusion implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicants: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6648917Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth projecting therefrom. At least a portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engages with the at least one tooth of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated while forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignees: MedicineLodge, Inc., Movdicé Holding, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6645227Abstract: A suture anchor includes a placement portion frangably connected to an attachment portion. The attachment portion includes an outwardly projecting barb. During insertion of the suture anchor within a bore hole formed on a bone, the barb scores at least a portion of the bone bounding the bore hole. Once the suture anchor is disposed within the bore hole, a withdrawal force is applied to the suture anchor such that the attachment portion thereof rotates within the bore hole and disconnects from the placement portion. In an alternative embodiment, the suture anchor can be formed without the outwardly projecting barb.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2001Date of Patent: November 11, 2003Assignee: Stryker EndoscopyInventors: T. Wade Fallin, Daniel E. Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Publication number: 20030204269Abstract: A tripartite attachment mechanism for a modular prosthesis comprises a body, a sleeve and a shaft. The body has a top end, a bottom end, an internal surface bounding a bore extending between the top and bottom ends, and an external prosthetic surface. The sleeve has a channel extending therethrough, an external prosthetic surface, and a protrusion having an outer surface adapted to be received in the bore. The shaft is adapted to be slidingly received in the bore and the channel. With the shaft in the bore and the channel, sliding the protrusion into the bore causes the internal surface of the bore to bias against the external surface of the protrusion and further causes the internal surface of the channel to bias against the shaft, thereby locking the body, sleeve, and stem in a fixed relative position.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin
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Publication number: 20030204268Abstract: A binary attachment mechanism for a modular prosthesis comprises a body and a stem. The body has a top surface, a bottom surface, an internal surface bounding a bore extending between the top and bottom surface. The stem has a protrusion having an external surface adapted to be received in the bore of the body. Sliding the protrusion into the bore causes the external surface of the protrusion to form discrete, spaced apart, releasable connections with the internal surface of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: MEDICINELODGE, INC.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin
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Publication number: 20030204266Abstract: A modular prosthesis for replacing a portion of a bone having an articulating end includes a neck having a bore extending therethrough, a body having a bore extending therethrough, and an elongated stem. A proximal end of the stem is received within the bore of the body and the bore of the neck so that at least a self-locking taper connection or a press fit connection is formed between the stem and each of the neck and the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2002Publication date: October 30, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Patrick M. White
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Publication number: 20030171756Abstract: A mill guide instrument for guiding a tissue cutting tool is provided that is made up of subassemblies of a guide body and a mill guide. The guide body has a distal section dimensioned to fit into a bore in bone and a removable template with a guide surface unique to a proposed cavity shape. The mill guide is connected to the guide body and provides for controlled relative motion between the mill and the guide body. The mill guide has an attached stylus that follows the guide surface of the template. The stylus follows the template guide surface so as to constrain the path of the mill to a preferred milling path.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2003Publication date: September 11, 2003Inventors: T. Wade Fallin, Daniel E. Gerbec, John R. Pepper
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Publication number: 20030130739Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030097150Abstract: A suture anchor includes a placement portion frangably connected to an attachment portion. The attachment portion includes an outwardly projecting barb. During insertion of the suture anchor within a bore hole formed on a bone, the barb scores at least a portion of the bone bounding the bore hole. Once the suture anchor is disposed within the bore hole, a withdrawal force is applied to the suture anchor such that the attachment portion thereof rotates within the bore hole and disconnects from the placement portion. In an alternative embodiment, the suture anchor can be formed without the outwardly projecting barb.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2001Publication date: May 22, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: T. Wade Fallin, Daniel E. Gerbec, Gordon Baker
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Patent number: 6562074Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth or one adjustment hole formed thereon. A portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engage with the at least one tooth or one adjustment hole of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030074064Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth or one adjustment hole formed thereon. A portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engage with the at least one tooth or one adjustment hole of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030074063Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth projecting therefrom. At least a portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engages with the at least one tooth of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated while forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski