Patents by Inventor Eric Zajac

Eric Zajac 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: 20230056174
    Abstract: A surgical tool assembly includes a handle, a shaft extending from the handle, a first prong distal to and fixed relative to the shaft, and a second prong distal to and fixed relative to the shaft. A first anchor is disposed on the first prong, and a second anchor is disposed on the second prong. A first suture interconnects the first anchor and the second anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Zajac, Andy Petry, Derek Sullivan
  • Patent number: 11076961
    Abstract: A component of an artificial joint according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a base plate and a post selectively removable from the base plate. Further, an outer surface of the post includes a layer of the bone ingrowth material along substantially the entire length of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 3, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Publication number: 20190133771
    Abstract: A component of an artificial joint according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a base plate and a post selectively removable from the base plate. Further, an outer surface of the post includes a layer of the bone ingrowth material along substantially the entire length of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2019
    Publication date: May 9, 2019
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Patent number: 10182917
    Abstract: A component of an artificial joint according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a base plate and a post selectively removable from the base plate. Further, an outer surface of the post includes a layer of the bone ingrowth material along substantially the entire length of the post.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Patent number: 9839462
    Abstract: A surgical cutting block according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a block body including a top surface having a first thickness that extends between a first surface and an opposing second surface of the block body and a capture disposed at the top surface. The capture includes a second thickness that is less than the first thickness of the top surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 12, 2017
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Patent number: 9795392
    Abstract: A method for preparing bone to receive a prosthetic implant, according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, positioning a bone preparation guide assembly on a bone, reaming the bone through a first cut opening of the bone preparation guide assembly, dividing the first cut opening into at least two distinct slots and making cuts in the bone through the at least two distinct slots.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Publication number: 20170290668
    Abstract: A component of an artificial joint according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, inter alia, a base plate and a post selectively removable from the base plate. Further, an outer surface of the post includes a layer of the bone ingrowth material along substantially the entire length of the post.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2016
    Publication date: October 12, 2017
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Patent number: 8377068
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC.
    Inventors: Chris Aker, Daniel D. Auger, Travis Bennett, Mark B. Lester, Matthew D. Smith, Matt Rhodes, Eric Zajac
  • Patent number: 8323288
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Publication number: 20110238069
    Abstract: A hole forming device useful for creating holes with threads in bone is disclosed. The hole forming device may be formed from an inner shaft and outer sleeve extending distally from a handle. The inner shaft may include a pointed tip that may be used to initiate hole formation. Once the hole forming device has been partially inserted into a material, such as, but not limited, bone, the inner shaft may be removed without having to remove the outer sleeve. The outer sleeve remains in place in the material and may then be advanced to create threads within the hole. Screws and other appropriate devices may be secured in the threaded hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 11, 2011
    Publication date: September 29, 2011
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Zajac, Robert Sluss, James Bradley
  • Publication number: 20090099567
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventor: Eric Zajac
  • Publication number: 20090088755
    Abstract: A number of orthopaedic surgical instruments are also disclosed. A method, apparatus, and system for fabricating such instruments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2008
    Publication date: April 2, 2009
    Inventors: Chris Aker, Daniel D. Auger, Travis Bennett, Mark B. Lester, Matthew D. Smith, Matt Rhodes, Eric Zajac