Patents by Inventor Daniel S. Horwitz
Daniel S. Horwitz 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: 11039868Abstract: Plates for patella fracture reduction and fracture reduction devices are described. More particularly plates and devices for patella reduction that are universally fit to a front surface or perimeter of a patella and include a plurality of attachment holes disposed therein for receiving a fastener. In some embodiments, the plates include removable tab members.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2019Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Patent number: 10456177Abstract: An intramedullary device, having a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, is provided. The intramedullary device may include a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may include a second longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between a first opening and a second opening. The second longitudinal axis may define a first angle (?1) with the first longitudinal axis. The second bore may include a third longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between the first opening and a third opening. The third longitudinal axis may define a second angle (?2) with the first longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2017Date of Patent: October 29, 2019Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Stephen Andrew Sems, Daniel S Horwitz, Tracy J. Watson, Michael Karl-Heinz Wich, Greg Gohring, Daren David Granger, Joseph Michael O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20190262046Abstract: Plates for patella fracture reduction and fracture reduction devices are described. More particularly plates and devices for patella reduction that are universally fit to a front surface or perimeter of a patella and include a plurality of attachment holes disposed therein for receiving a fastener. In some embodiments, the plates include removable tab members.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 15, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S. Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Patent number: 10335210Abstract: In one example, a bone plate comprises a proximal head extending from a first head end to a second head end, and a distal shaft connected to the proximal head and extending from a first shaft end to a second shaft end, wherein the proximal head is shaped to conform to a proximal medial portion of a tibia.Type: GrantFiled: January 13, 2017Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Patent number: 10327824Abstract: Plates for patella fracture reduction and fracture reduction devices are described. More particularly plates and devices for patella reduction that are universally fit to a front surface or perimeter of a patella and include a plurality of attachment holes disposed therein for receiving a fastener. In some embodiments, the plates include removable tab members.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: June 25, 2019Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Publication number: 20180193067Abstract: An intramedullary device, having a first longitudinal axis extending between a proximal end and a distal end thereof, is provided. The intramedullary device may include a first bore and a second bore. The first bore may include a second longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between a first opening and a second opening. The second longitudinal axis may define a first angle (?1) with the first longitudinal axis. The second bore may include a third longitudinal axis and may extend through the intramedullary device between the first opening and a third opening. The third longitudinal axis may define a second angle (?2) with the first longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2017Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Stephen Andrew Sems, Daniel S. Horwitz, Tracy J. Watson, Michael Karl-Heinz Wich, Greg Gohring, Daren David Granger, Joseph Michael O'Reilly
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Publication number: 20170209194Abstract: In one example, a bone plate comprises a proximal head extending from a first head end to a second head end, and a distal shaft connected to the proximal head and extending from a first shaft end to a second shaft end, wherein the proximal head is shaped to conform to a proximal medial portion of a tibia.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 13, 2017Publication date: July 27, 2017Inventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S. Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Publication number: 20170105775Abstract: Plates for patella fracture reduction and fracture reduction devices are described. More particularly plates and devices for patella reduction that are universally fit to a front surface or perimeter of a patella and include a plurality of attachment holes disposed therein for receiving a fastener. In some embodiments, the plates include removable tab members.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: April 20, 2017Inventors: Lauren Ricker, Daniel S. Horwitz, Roy Sanders, Dan Dziadosz, Peter Giannoudis
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Patent number: 9295504Abstract: An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems, Peter Giannoudis, Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 9179949Abstract: An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2009Date of Patent: November 10, 2015Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems, Peter Giannoudis, Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Patent number: 8932301Abstract: An instrument system is provided for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis and guiding a cannulated bone drill during a surgical, radioscopic procedure for the repair of a fractured bone of a patient. The instrument system includes a target wire, a handle formed from a radio translucent material having a target hole for guided passage of the target wire along a target axis. The target axis coincides with the intersection of a first plane and a second plane orthogonal to the first plane. The instrument system also includes a nose component attached to an end of the handle and removably connectable to the prosthesis. The nose component includes an alignment sight formed from a radio-opaque material.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: January 13, 2015Assignee: Biomet C.V.Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace
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Patent number: 8241286Abstract: An instrument system is provided for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis and guiding a cannulated bone drill during a surgical, radioscopic procedure for the repair of a fractured bone of a patient. The instrument system includes a target wire, a handle formed from a radio translucent material having a target hole for guided passage of the target wire along a target axis. The target axis coincides with the intersection of a first plane and a second plane orthogonal to the first plane. The instrument system also includes a nose component attached to an end of the handle and removably connectable to the prosthesis. The nose component includes an alignment sight formed from a radio-opaque material.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2009Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Biomet, C.V.Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, Peter Giannoudis, George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems
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Patent number: 8177786Abstract: A hip screw assembly for fixation of a fractured femur is provided. The hip screw assembly includes a screw for engagement with the femur. The hip screw assembly also includes a barrel defining a cavity in the barrel. The barrel is fixedly secured to the plate. The screw including a portion thereof fitted in the cavity of the barrel. The hip screw assembly also includes a stop positionable in the barrel. The stop provides a limit on the movement of said screw in said barrel. The screw and the barrel have a first arrangement between each other in which the screw slides in the cavity of said barrel a first selectable predetermined distance and a second arrangement in which the screw slides a second selectable predetermined distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: GrantFiled: March 30, 2007Date of Patent: May 15, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew V. Leyden, Matthew S. Wallace, Daniel S. Horwitz, George J. Haidukewych, David A. Hawkes, Marc E. Ruhling
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Publication number: 20110054474Abstract: An instrument system is provided for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis and guiding a cannulated bone drill during a surgical, radioscopic procedure for the repair of a fractured bone of a patient. The instrument system includes a target wire, a handle formed from a radio translucent material having a target hole for guided passage of the target wire along a target axis. The target axis coincides with the intersection of a first plane and a second plane orthogonal to the first plane. The instrument system also includes a nose component attached to an end of the handle and removably connectable to the prosthesis. The nose component includes an alignment sight formed from a radio-opaque material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace
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Publication number: 20110054550Abstract: An instrument system is provided for positioning an internal fixation prosthesis and guiding a cannulated bone drill during a surgical, radioscopic procedure for the repair of a fractured bone of a patient. The instrument system includes a target wire, a handle formed from a radio translucent material having a target hole for guided passage of the target wire along a target axis. The target axis coincides with the intersection of a first plane and a second plane orthogonal to the first plane. The instrument system also includes a nose component attached to an end of the handle and removably connectable to the prosthesis. The nose component includes an alignment sight formed from a radio-opaque material.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2009Publication date: March 3, 2011Inventors: Anthony J. Metzinger, Peter Giannoudis, George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems
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Publication number: 20100249781Abstract: An intramedullary nail comprises longitudinal channel, a first transverse passage and a second transverse passage. A lag screw extends through the first transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. An anti-rotation shaft extends through the second transverse passage of the intramedullary nail. A cannulated lag screw lock is positioned in the intramedullary shaft and engages the lag screw. The anti-rotation shaft extends through a cross channel in the lag screw lock. A second shaft lock is positioned in the intramedullary nail with the second shaft lock engaging the anti-rotation shaft. In at least one embodiment, the lag screw lock includes a substantially cylindrical body portion rotatably connected to a threaded head portion. In at least one embodiment, the second shaft lock is provided as an end cap including a threaded upper portion and a lower post portion that extends into the lag screw lock.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2009Publication date: September 30, 2010Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: George J. Haidukewych, Daniel S. Horwitz, Frank A. Liporace, Andrew Sems, Peter Giannoudis, Anthony J. Metzinger, Charles D. Christie, Andrew H. Berthusen
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Publication number: 20080255559Abstract: A hip screw assembly for fixation of a fractured femur is provided. The hip screw assembly includes a screw for engagement with the femur. The hip screw assembly also includes a barrel defining a cavity in the barrel. The barrel is fixedly secured to the plate. The screw including a portion thereof fitted in the cavity of the barrel. The hip screw assembly also includes a stop positionable in the barrel. The stop provides a limit on the movement of said screw in said barrel. The screw and the barrel have a first arrangement between each other in which the screw slides in the cavity of said barrel a first selectable predetermined distance and a second arrangement in which the screw slides a second selectable predetermined distance. The second distance is greater than the first distance.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2007Publication date: October 16, 2008Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Matthew V. Leyden, Matthew S. Wallace, Daniel S. Horwitz, George J. Haidukewych, David A. Hawkes, Marc E. Ruhling