Patents by Inventor Darin S. Gerlach
Darin S. Gerlach 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: 20220265329Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 30, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Patent number: 11096726Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: June 7, 2019Date of Patent: August 24, 2021Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Publication number: 20200000502Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2019Publication date: January 2, 2020Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Patent number: 10448980Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: October 22, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20190282279Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 7, 2019Publication date: September 19, 2019Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Patent number: 10405901Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: September 10, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Patent number: 10390866Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2018Date of Patent: August 27, 2019Assignee: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Patent number: 10357292Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2016Date of Patent: July 23, 2019Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Publication number: 20180250048Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20180250049Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20180250047Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2018Publication date: September 6, 2018Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20170035469Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 18, 2016Publication date: February 9, 2017Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Patent number: 9526441Abstract: A method for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant comprises implanting the orthopaedic implant in a body. The orthopaedic implant having at least one landmark defining two or more locations for targeting and a first magnetic sensor located at a known distance from at least one of the two or more locations. The method includes comprises identifying one of the locations using a landmark identifier, the landmark identifier having at least one of a second magnetic sensor and a magnetic field generator, installing a transfixion element in the at least one landmark, and identifying a second location using the landmark identifier.Type: GrantFiled: May 3, 2012Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Hoa La Wilhelm, James K. Rains, Daniel Hampton, Timothy J. Petteys, Darin S. Gerlach
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Patent number: 9492210Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: GrantFiled: October 15, 2009Date of Patent: November 15, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Nmi Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson
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Publication number: 20150196333Abstract: A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2015Publication date: July 16, 2015Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Gene Edward Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James
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Patent number: 8992581Abstract: A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening.Type: GrantFiled: January 12, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James
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Publication number: 20140081121Abstract: A method for targeting a landmark of an orthopaedic implant comprises implanting the orthopaedic implant in a body. The orthopaedic implant having at least one landmark defining two or more locations for targeting and a first magnetic sensor located at a known distance from at least one of the two or more locations. The method includes comprises identifying one of the locations using a landmark identifier, the landmark identifier having at least one of a second magnetic sensor and a magnetic field generator, installing a transfixion element in the at least one landmark, and identifying a second location using the landmark identifier.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Hoa La Wilhelm, James K. Rains, Daniel Hampton, Timothy J. Petteys, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20120323284Abstract: A variable angle locking implant includes a bone plate having a lower surface, an upper surface, and at least one opening extending from the lower surface to the upper surface along an axis. The opening has a plurality of fins oriented along a plane. The axis is non-perpendicular to a tangent of a projection of the lower surface across the opening, the tangent defined at the intersection between the axis and the projected lower surface, and/or the plane is non-parallel to the tangent. The implant includes at least one fastener, and the plurality of fins are deflectable relative to a head portion of the fastener such that the fastener can be inserted and retained at any one of a plurality of angles.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2012Publication date: December 20, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Charles R. Baker, Ryan Stevenson, Darin S. Gerlach
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Publication number: 20120109216Abstract: A bone plate system for fixation of bone includes a bone plate and a first fastener. The bone plate includes a bone contacting surface, an upper surface, and a first opening extending between the bone contacting surface and the upper surface. The first opening includes a lower portion, a non-threaded upper portion, and a threaded portion. The threaded portion includes threads and converges towards the lower portion. The lower portion includes a smallest diameter of the first opening. The first fastener includes a head at least partially comprising a spherical portion and a first material. When the first fastener is inserted into the first opening, the threads of the first opening form threads in the first material on the head of the first fastener to secure the first fastener in place at one of a plurality of possible angles within the first opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 12, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: Gene E. Austin, Brian L. Black, Sied W. Janna, Timothy J. Petteys, James K. Rains, John B. Schneider, Jon A. Harmon, Darin S. Gerlach, Anthony H. James
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Publication number: 20120059376Abstract: A multi-layer, fiber-reinforced composite orthopaedic fixation device having a design selected based on a desired characteristic of the orthopaedic fixation device. The design may be selected according to a model of the device, the model defining design constraints, and the design may comprise a pattern of the fiber angle for each layer. The selection of a design may be analyzed using finite element analysis to determine whether the design will comprise the desired characteristic.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 15, 2009Publication date: March 8, 2012Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventors: James K. Rains, Gene Edward Austin, John Nmi Rose, Joseph Michael Ferrante, Darin S. Gerlach, Nathaniel Kelley Grusin, Sied W. Janna, Henry B. Faber, Mark S. Gosney, Darren James Wilson