Patents by Inventor Frank Rothmann

Frank Rothmann 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).

  • Drill guide
    Patent number: 10314598
    Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
  • Drill guide
    Patent number: 9572589
    Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2017
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
  • DRILL GUIDE
    Publication number: 20160235419
    Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann
  • DRILL GUIDE
    Publication number: 20140018810
    Abstract: A drill guide for drilling bone comprising a housing having a bore running through the housing is disclosed. In one embodiment, the drill guide may comprise a locking member coupled to the housing that is adapted to engage with a locking portion of a drill bit to lock the drill bit axially within the housing. The locking member may also be adapted to disengage with the drill bit to allow the drill bit to move within the bore of the housing and be inserted into bone. A movable guide may also be provided with the drill guide, such movable guide including a bore for receiving a portion of the drill bit and allowing the same to move axially within the housing. Methods of using the aforementioned drill guide are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2012
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA SA
    Inventors: Martin Knape, Denis Digeser, Cem Adalioglu, Frank Rothmann