Patents by Inventor Derek Dee

Derek Dee 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).

  • Publication number: 20260096890
    Abstract: Bone and joint surface reconstruction methods are disclosed for the therapeutic amelioration of joint defects caused by various conditions, injuries, and diseases to help eliminate or reduce pain and return the joint to its proper bio-mechanical function without the need to replace fully or partially the anatomical joint. The joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the femorotibial joint, for example. The methods disclosed herein leverage the significant role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20260096893
    Abstract: Bone and joint surface reconstruction methods are disclosed for the therapeutic amelioration of joint defects caused by various conditions, injuries, and diseases to help eliminate or reduce pain and return the joint to its proper bio-mechanical function without the need to replace fully or partially the anatomical joint. The joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the humeroradial joint or other joint of the elbow, wrist, or hand, for example. The methods disclosed herein leverage the significant role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20260096899
    Abstract: Bone and joint surface reconstruction methods are disclosed for the therapeutic amelioration of joint defects caused 2024/064830 by various conditions, injuries, and diseases to help eliminate or reduce pain and return the joint to its proper bio-mechanical function without the need to replace fully or partially the anatomical joint. The joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the metatarsal phalangeal joint or other joint of the foot or ankle, for example. The methods disclosed herein leverage the significant role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20260096897
    Abstract: Bone and joint surface reconstruction methods are disclosed for the therapeutic amelioration of joint defects caused by various conditions, injuries, and diseases to help eliminate or reduce pain and return the joint to its proper bio-mechanical function without the need to replace fully or partially the anatomical joint. The joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the glenohumeral joint or other joint of the shoulder, for example. The methods disclosed herein leverage the significant role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2023
    Publication date: April 9, 2026
    Applicant: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20250387233
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 17, 2025
    Publication date: December 25, 2025
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Patent number: 12329644
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2025
    Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20230355397
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2023
    Publication date: November 9, 2023
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Patent number: 11744707
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20220296376
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy can include facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method can include providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section can include an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end can be penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position:1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone or at a boundary/transition area; and 2) the second section in the bone. Bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone may be prevented within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 8, 2022
    Publication date: September 22, 2022
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Patent number: 11298235
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy can include facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method can include providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section can include an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end can be penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position: 1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone or at a boundary/transition area; and 2) the second section in the bone. Bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone may be prevented within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2022
    Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Publication number: 20210298906
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2021
    Publication date: September 30, 2021
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Patent number: 11039927
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 22, 2021
    Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
  • Publication number: 20200330234
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy can include facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method can include providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section can include an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end can be penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position: 1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone or at a boundary/transition area; and 2) the second section in the bone. Bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone may be prevented within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Patent number: 10610364
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy, including facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method comprises providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section comprises an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end is penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position: 1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone; wherein the outer surface of the joint-ward end is configured to facilitate cartilage regrowth; and 2) the second section in the bone; wherein the inner surface of the joint-ward end is configured to prevent bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Publication number: 20190076257
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to minimally invasive, cost-effective, adaptable methods, systems, and devices used to repair anatomical joint conditions. The repair may be necessitated by trauma, disease or other conditions. The anatomical joint may specifically include mammalian joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, finger, hip, spine, toe and ankle, for example. The methods, systems, and devices disclosed herein include leveraging the significant (and often unappreciated) role the subchondral bone plays in the health status of the afflicted anatomical joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2016
    Publication date: March 14, 2019
    Inventors: Derek DEE, Chris MAURER
  • Patent number: 9532878
    Abstract: A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases comprising a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall, a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column, the joint-ward end further comprising a plurality of fenestrations formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts, and first section further comprising a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with a driver, b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall, the lateral wall of the second section comprising threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 3, 2017
    Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Publication number: 20160250026
    Abstract: A method for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases and preventing bone hypertrophy, including facilitating cartilage regrowth and preventing bone overgrowth to a damaged bone at a treatment site within a body joint to promote healing. The method comprises providing a device having a first section comprising a joint-ward end having an inner surface and an outer surface and fenestrations between the inner and outer surfaces. A second section comprises an opposing leading end and a lateral wall extending between the joint-ward end and the leading end. The leading end is penetrated into the bone to a depth to substantially position: 1) the joint-ward end in a cartilage zone; wherein the outer surface of the joint-ward end is configured to facilitate cartilage regrowth; and 2) the second section in the bone; wherein the inner surface of the joint-ward end is configured to prevent bone overgrowth into the cartilage zone within the body joint when the device is positioned at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: September 1, 2016
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Patent number: 9155625
    Abstract: A joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same for providing structural and dampening support to damaged subchondral bone adjacent to a body joint are disclosed. The joint support and subchondral support system and method of use of same are applicable to many parts of the joint as any area with cartilage disease has an adjoining subchondral component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 13, 2015
    Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Publication number: 20150142121
    Abstract: A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases comprising a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall, a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column, the joint-ward end further comprising a plurality of fenestrations formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts, and first section further comprising a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with a driver, b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall, the lateral wall of the second section comprising threads.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventor: Derek Dee
  • Patent number: 8968404
    Abstract: A device for ameliorating joint conditions and diseases comprising a) a first section comprising a joint-ward end, an opposing mating end, and a lateral wall, a peripheral column partially forming the lateral wall of the first section, a central column, and three or more than three struts extending between and connecting the peripheral column and the central column, and each strut thereby supporting the central column, the joint-ward end further comprising a plurality of fenestrations formed by a confluence of the peripheral column, the central column and two adjacent struts of the three or more than three struts, and first section further comprising a central aperture within and formed by the central column, and configured to mate with a driver, b) a second section comprising a mating end, an opposing leading end, and a lateral wall, the lateral wall of the second section comprising threads.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 3, 2015
    Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.
    Inventor: Derek Dee