Patents by Inventor Fernando Zapari

Fernando Zapari 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).

  • Orthopedic instrument adapters
    Patent number: 11957395
    Abstract: In general, orthopedic instrument adapters and methods of using orthopedic instrument adapters are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an adapter is configured to releasably attach to an end effector configured to impact bone. The end effector can be a broach, chisel, or other surgical implement. The adapter includes a spring-loaded hook that is configured to releasably seat in a cut-out formed in the end effector. The adapter is also configured to releasably attach to a surgical impacting tool, such as an orthopedic impactor, configured to drive impacting of the end effector relative to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Fernando Zapari, Cory Shulaw, Aaron Matyas
  • ORTHOPEDIC INSTRUMENT ADAPTERS
    Publication number: 20220313336
    Abstract: In general, orthopedic instrument adapters and methods of using orthopedic instrument adapters are provided. In an exemplary embodiment, an adapter is configured to releasably attach to an end effector configured to impact bone. The end effector can be a broach, chisel, or other surgical implement. The adapter includes a spring-loaded hook that is configured to releasably seat in a cut-out formed in the end effector. The adapter is also configured to releasably attach to a surgical impacting tool, such as an orthopedic impactor, configured to drive impacting of the end effector relative to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 31, 2021
    Publication date: October 6, 2022
    Inventors: Fernando Zapari, Cory Shulaw, Aaron Matyas