Patents by Inventor Daren Deffenbaugh
Daren Deffenbaugh 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: 20220387112Abstract: A flexible marker system for use with a computer-assisted surgical (CAS) tracking system is disclosed. The system includes a rigid frame or instrument having a plurality of coupling locations each configured to position a navigation marker in a predetermined position and a flexible array configured to be coupled with the rigid frame or instrument. The flexible array can include an elastically deformable body and a plurality of navigation markers, where the flexible array is configured to be coupled to the rigid frame or instrument by stretching the elastically deformable body over the rigid frame or instrument such that each of the plurality of navigation markers is positioned at one of the plurality of coupling locations of the rigid frame or instrument.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2021Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Alasdair Mercer, Heather Waterson, Daren Deffenbaugh, Andrew Bailey
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Patent number: 8968327Abstract: A system for preparing an implant for implantation includes a trial implant including a first dialable component and a datum, a final implant including a second dialable component, and an instrument including (i) a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, (ii) a fixture supported on the base assembly, the fixture including a domed element, and an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and (iii) a locking assembly including a guide member defining a spherical surface for nested engagement with said domed element, the locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: GrantFiled: July 14, 2014Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Publication number: 20140324174Abstract: A system for preparing an implant for implantation includes a trial implant including a first dialable component and a datum, a final implant including a second dialable component, and an instrument including (i) a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, (ii) a fixture supported on the base assembly, the fixture including a domed element, and an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and (iii) a locking assembly including a guide member defining a spherical surface for nested engagement with said domed element, the locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 14, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Patent number: 8808306Abstract: An instrument for recording or replicating the orientation of an adjustable component of an implant with respect to a stem portion of the implant includes a base assembly configured to clamp the stem portion of the implant in a predetermined orientation, and a fixture supported on the base assembly in a predetermined orientation with respect to the base assembly, the fixture including a locking assembly configured to be adjusted in three dimensions and locked in a configuration which angularly locks an alignment tool relative to the fixture in the three dimensions when the alignment tool is engaged with the adjustable component and the adjustable component is operably assembled with the stem portion and the stem portion is clamped by the base assembly.Type: GrantFiled: October 4, 2013Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Publication number: 20140039508Abstract: An instrument for recording or replicating the orientation of an adjustable component of an implant with respect to a stem portion of the implant includes a base assembly configured to clamp the stem portion of the implant in a predetermined orientation, and a fixture supported on the base assembly in a predetermined orientation with respect to the base assembly, the fixture including a locking assembly configured to be adjusted in three dimensions and locked in a configuration which angularly locks an alignment tool relative to the fixture in the three dimensions when the alignment tool is engaged with the adjustable component and the adjustable component is operably assembled with the stem portion and the stem portion is clamped by the base assembly.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Patent number: 8585711Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, a fixture supported on said base assembly, said fixture including an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component of the trial implant when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and a locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2012Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Publication number: 20120323250Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly configured to support the trial implant so that the datum is in a predetermined orientation, a fixture supported on said base assembly, said fixture including an alignment tool configured to engage the first dialable component of the trial implant when the trial implant is supported by said base assembly, and a locking assembly configured to record the angular orientation of said alignment tool relative to said fixture with said alignment tool engaged with the first dialable component, and to replicate the recorded angular orientation with the alignment tool and a second dialable component.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: DEPUY PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Patent number: 8273093Abstract: An instrument for recording and replicating the spatial orientation of a dialable component of an implant relative to a bone engaging component of the implant includes a base assembly for supporting the bone engaging component and a fixture supported on the base assembly for supporting an alignment tool. The alignment tool is configured to engage a portion of the dialable component when the implant is supported by the base assembly. The fixture includes a locking assembly for locking the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to a pre-determined datum on a trial implant. The same instrument can be used to support a final implant and to replicate the spatial position of the alignment tool relative to the same datum on the final implant. The alignment tool can then be used to align the dialable component of the implant. The alignment tool can also constitute an impacting tool so that it can be used to impact the dialable component into locking engagement with the implant using the same instrument.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2004Date of Patent: September 25, 2012Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Conrad Klotz, Daren Deffenbaugh, Trent Wilkinson, Edmund Frazee
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Publication number: 20070225715Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system comprises a bone plate configured to bear against a proximal surface of the bone and a plurality of elongated tension elements, each sized to pass through an opening in the bone plate and through the bone from the proximal surface to a distal surface thereof. Each tension element is anchored to the bone and maintained in tension by a distal anchor attached to said tension element and configured to engage the distal surface of the bone and a proximal anchor engageable between the bone plate and the tension element.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Dale Schulze
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Publication number: 20070225716Abstract: A bone fracture fixation system comprises a bone plate configured to bear against a proximal surface of the bone and a plurality of elongated tension elements, each sized to pass through an opening in the bone plate and through the bone from the proximal surface to a distal surface thereof. Each tension element is anchored to the bone and maintained in tension by a distal anchor attached to said tension element and configured to engage the distal surface of the bone and a proximal anchor engageable between the bone plate and the tension element. In one method for fixation of a bone fracture, the bone plate is positioned on a proximal surface of the bone while the tension element is introduced into the bone and through an opening in the bone plate from an opposite distal surface of the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2006Publication date: September 27, 2007Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Dale Schulze
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Publication number: 20070123857Abstract: An articulating joint for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object for use in orthopedics is provided. The joint includes a body and a first articulating member being selectively one of pivotably connected to and rigidly connected to the body. The first articulating member is connectable to the first object. The joint also includes a second articulating member being selectively one of pivotably connected to and rigidly connected to the body. The second articulating member is connectable to the second object. The first articulating member and second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Kyle Blatt, Joseph Wyss, Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20070123856Abstract: A device for use in an external fixator for use in trauma surgery for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object is provided. The device includes a body and a first articulating member for connecting the device to the first object. The first articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The device further includes a second articulating member for connecting the device to the second object. The second articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The body, the first articulating second and the second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 31, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Kyle Blatt, Joseph Wyss, Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20070100350Abstract: A suture anchor cartridge holder for use with an anchor cartridge in performing surgery on tissue of a patient is provided. The suture anchor cartridge holder includes a body that is adapted to receive at least a portion of the anchor cartridge. The suture anchor cartridge holder also includes a guide operatively associated with the body and adapted to receive at least a portion of the anchor cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Hugo Pedrozo, Matthew Biss
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Publication number: 20070100338Abstract: A device for use in an instrument for use in preparing bone for receiving an orthopaedic implant for use in orthopaedic surgery for rigidly connecting a first object to a second object is provided. The device includes a body and a first articulating member for connecting the device to the first object. The first articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The device further includes a second articulating member for connecting the device to the second object. The second articulating member is lockable and un-lockable to the body to selectively provide articulation with and rigid connection to the body. The body, the first articulating second and the second articulating member are adapted for simultaneous locking and unlocking to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Kyle Blatt, Joseph Wyss, Robert Schneider
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Publication number: 20070100352Abstract: A suture anchor delivery device for use in performing surgery on tissue of a patient is provided. The suture anchor delivery device includes an applicator and a cartridge removably secured to the applicator. The suture anchor delivery device further includes an anchor operatively associated with the cartridge.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Hugo Pedrozo, Matthew Biss
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Publication number: 20070100351Abstract: A suture anchor delivery device for use in performing surgery on tissue of a patient is provided. The suture anchor delivery device includes an applicator and a plurality of anchors. Each of the anchors is operatively associated with the applicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 31, 2005Publication date: May 3, 2007Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Hugo Pedrozo, Matthew Biss
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Publication number: 20060074353Abstract: An instrument for measuring a defect in a glenoid fossa of a scapula is provided. The instrument includes a member for contact with the glenoid fossa and a probe. The probe is moveably associated with the member. The probe is operably associated with the defect for measuring the defect in the scapula.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Thomas Camino
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Publication number: 20060074430Abstract: An instrument for preparing a surface of a joint is provided. The glenoid surface is adapted for receiving a prosthetic component having a feature closely conforming to the surface. The prosthetic component provides a bearing surface for a head portion of a long bone. The instrument includes a guide having a first feature and a second feature and a tool. The tool is used for cooperation with the first feature for preparing the surface. The first feature is adapted to at least partially control the position of the tool as it prepares the surface. The second feature is adapted to assist in positioning of the guide with respect to the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: April 6, 2006Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Jared Shoup, Joseph Iannotti
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Publication number: 20060069444Abstract: A augmented glenoid implant assembly for use in performing shoulder arthroplasty is provided. The augmented glenoid implant assembly is used for cooperation with the glenoid fossa of a scapula. The implant assembly includes a first component for attachment to the scapula. The first component defines a support surface for cooperation with the glenoid fossa, a second surface positioned adjacent a buttress formed in the glenoid fossa and an assembly surface. The implant assembly also includes a second component removably secured to the first component. The second component includes an assembly face of the second component. The assembly surface of the second component is in close approximation to the assembly surface of the first component. The second component further includes an articulating surface opposed to the assembly surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventor: Daren Deffenbaugh
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Publication number: 20060069443Abstract: A glenoid implant assembly is provided. The assembly includes a first component for attachment to the glenoid fossa of a scapula. The component defines an assembly face of the component. The assembly also includes a second component removably secured to the first component. The second component includes an assembly face of the second component. The assembly face of the second component is in close approximation to the assembly face of the first component. The second component is attachable to the first component in a direction generally normal to the assembly faces.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2004Publication date: March 30, 2006Inventors: Daren Deffenbaugh, Thomas Camino