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).
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Publication number: 20260096890Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 9, 2026Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20260096893Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 9, 2026Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20260096899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 9, 2026Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20260096897Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2023Publication date: April 9, 2026Applicant: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20250387233Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2025Publication date: December 25, 2025Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Patent number: 12329644Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2023Date of Patent: June 17, 2025Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20230355397Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2023Publication date: November 9, 2023Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Patent number: 11744707Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 27, 2021Date of Patent: September 5, 2023Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20220296376Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 8, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Patent number: 11298235Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 3, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Publication number: 20210298906Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 27, 2021Publication date: September 30, 2021Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Patent number: 11039927Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 23, 2016Date of Patent: June 22, 2021Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventors: Derek Dee, Chris Maurer
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Publication number: 20200330234Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2020Publication date: October 22, 2020Applicant: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Patent number: 10610364Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 6, 2016Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Publication number: 20190076257Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2016Publication date: March 14, 2019Inventors: Derek DEE, Chris MAURER
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Patent number: 9532878Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 3, 2017Assignee: SUBCHONDRAL SOLUTIONS, INC.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Publication number: 20160250026Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2016Publication date: September 1, 2016Inventor: Derek Dee
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Patent number: 9155625Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 16, 2014Date of Patent: October 13, 2015Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee
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Publication number: 20150142121Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2015Publication date: May 21, 2015Inventor: Derek Dee
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Patent number: 8968404Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 15, 2012Date of Patent: March 3, 2015Assignee: Subchondral Solutions, Inc.Inventor: Derek Dee