Patents by Inventor Emil Schemitsch

Emil Schemitsch 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: 20230200872
    Abstract: A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2023
    Publication date: June 29, 2023
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Andreas Wiederkehr, Emil Schemitsch, Nicholas D. Morfing, Michael Mckee
  • Patent number: 11622799
    Abstract: A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Andreas Wiederkehr, Emil Schemitsch, Nicholas D. Morfing, Michael Mckee
  • Patent number: 11457954
    Abstract: A bone plate assembly and method of utilizing same are disclosed. The assembly includes at least two plates affixed to the bone in two different locations. One of the plates includes a porous bone in-growth surface, and may be entirely porous. The assembly may further include at least one bone screw and cable for affixing the plates to the bone. In the method of use, the plates may be affixed by the screws and/or cables and the plate including the porous surface may be left in place after bone is allowed to grow therein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Emil Schemitsch, Michael Mckee
  • Publication number: 20200315674
    Abstract: A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 19, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Andreas Wiederkehr, Emil Schemitsch, Nicholas D. Morfing, Michael Mckee
  • Patent number: 10729479
    Abstract: A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Andreas Wiederkehr, Emil Schemitsch, Nicholas D. Morfing, Michael Mckee
  • Publication number: 20200237407
    Abstract: A bone plate assembly and method of utilizing same are disclosed. The assembly includes at least two plates affixed to the bone in two different locations. One of the plates includes a porous bone in-growth surface, and may be entirely porous. The assembly may further include at least one bone screw and cable for affixing the plates to the bone. In the method of use, the plates may be affixed by the screws and/or cables and the plate including the porous surface may be left in place after bone is allowed to grow therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: July 30, 2020
    Inventors: Emil Schemitsch, Michael Mckee
  • Publication number: 20190046250
    Abstract: A femur plate is provided, the femur plate comprising a first end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a trochanter region of the femur and a second end portion anatomically pre-formed to conform to a condyle region of the femur, wherein the second end portion comprises at least one first opening configured to receive a bone fastener. The femur plate further comprises an elongate shaft extending from the first end portion to the second end portion, the elongate shaft comprising at least one second opening configured to receive a bone fastener. Furthermore, a periprosthetic implant system comprising the femur plate and a method of implanting the femur plate are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Pierre-Luc Sylvestre, Andreas Wiederkehr, Emil Schemitsch, Nicholas D. Morfing, Michael Mckee
  • Publication number: 20160143663
    Abstract: A bone plate assembly and method of utilizing same are disclosed. The assembly includes at least two plates affixed to the bone in two different locations. One of the plates includes a porous bone in-growth surface, and may be entirely porous. The assembly may further include at least one bone screw and cable for affixing the plates to the bone. In the method of use, the plates may be affixed by the screws and/or cables and the plate including the porous surface may be left in place after bone is allowed to grow therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2015
    Publication date: May 26, 2016
    Inventors: Emil Schemitsch, Michael Mckee