Patents by Inventor Gert Nijenbanning
Gert Nijenbanning 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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Patent number: 9414861Abstract: A surgical implant device for controlling the movement between a first bone or tissue portion and a second bone or tissue portion includes a first elongated member connectable for movement with the first bone or tissue portion and a second elongated member connectable for movement with the first bone or tissue portion. The first elongated member and the second elongated member are connected by a flexible joint configured to allow the first elongated member to pivot, move axially, and/or rotate relative to the second elongated member. At least one resilient member is associated with the flexible joint to resist relative movement of the first elongated member relative to the second elongated member.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: TRANSCENDENTAL SPINE, LLCInventors: Antonio E. Castellvi, Scott A. Webb, Craig Corrance, John Kapitan, Gert Nijenbanning
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Patent number: 8926667Abstract: A surgical implant device that controls the relative movement between a first bone or tissue portion and a second bone or tissue portion. The device has a first connector member connected for movement with the first bone or tissue portion and a second connector member connected for movement with the second bone or tissue portion. A biasing member pivotally connects the first connector member to the second connector member and resists the relative rotation between the first connector member and the second connector member.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2008Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Transcendental Spine, LLCInventors: Antonio E. Castellvi, Scott A. Webb, Craig Corrance, John Kapitan, Gert Nijenbanning
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Publication number: 20140228726Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2014Publication date: August 14, 2014Applicant: OSSUR EUROPE B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Joseph Martinus KRUIJSEN, Gert NIJENBANNING
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Patent number: 8728019Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2012Date of Patent: May 20, 2014Assignee: Ossur Europe B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Joseph Martinus Kruijsen, Gert Nijenbanning
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Patent number: 8545565Abstract: The present application relates to a prosthesis comprising a core of a gel material and a fiber envelope which surrounds the core. In addition, the present application relates to a method for producing the same. The object of the present application is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which combines a low shear stiffness with a high degree of toughness and good swelling properties. Another object of the present invention is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which exhibits excellent durability and wear resistance.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2009Date of Patent: October 1, 2013Assignee: Technische Universiteit EindhovenInventors: Peter Ronald Van Den Broek, Jacques Marie René Huyghe, Silvia Wognum, Gert Nijenbanning
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Publication number: 20120197167Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2012Publication date: August 2, 2012Inventors: Lambertus Joseph, M. Kruijsen, Gert Nijenbanning
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Patent number: 8172902Abstract: Non-articulating semi-rigid spinal implants include upper and lower rigid endplates that define at least one aligned pair of rigid male and female members. The respective female member having an interior facing cavity and the respective male member facing toward the female cavity. At least one elastic member resides in each female member cavity. The device can include an optional housing with at least one bore for each of the at least one aligned pairs of female and male members. The housing bore is sized and configured to snugly encase each respective aligned pair of endplate male and female members while leaving an upper outer surface of the upper endplate and a lower outer surface of the lower endplate exposed.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2009Date of Patent: May 8, 2012Assignee: SpineMedica, LLCInventors: John Kapitan, Gert Nijenbanning, Guilhem Denoziére, Daniel Tomko
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Patent number: 8162864Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: April 24, 2012Assignee: Ossur Europe B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Joseph M. Kruijsen, Gert Nijenbanning
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Patent number: 8096991Abstract: A medical device for fixing bone parts or for fixing stabilizing elements to bone parts. A rigid outer tube is provided with at least two opposed recesses on the side that is positioned in the bone. A second inner tube is accommodated in the rigid outer tube. The inner tube is provided with at least two strips extending in the longitudinal direction of the inner tube on the side that is positioned in the bone. The medical device is provided with a device for loading the inner tube in the axial direction, in such a manner that a pressure force is exerted on the strips, which pressure force causes the strips to bend outwards through the recesses.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2006Date of Patent: January 17, 2012Assignees: Beat Holding B.V., Corpus Liberum B.V.Inventors: Gert Nijenbanning, Ariaan Dirk Pieter Van Walsum
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Publication number: 20110160865Abstract: The present application relates to a prosthesis comprising a core of a gel material and a fibre envelope which surrounds the core. In addition, the present application relates to a method for producing the same. The object of the present application is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which combines a low shear stiffness with a high degree of toughness and good swelling properties. Another object of the present invention is to provide a prosthesis which is based on a material which exhibits excellent durability and wear resistance.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2008Publication date: June 30, 2011Applicant: Technische Universiteit EindhovenInventors: Peter Ronald Van Den Broek, Jacques Marie René Huyghe, Silvia Wognum, Gert Nijenbanning
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Publication number: 20100069805Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 18, 2009Publication date: March 18, 2010Inventors: Lambertus Joseph Martinus KRUIJSEN, Gert Nijenbanning
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Publication number: 20100016970Abstract: Non-articulating semi-rigid spinal implants include upper and lower rigid endplates that define at least one aligned pair of rigid male and female members. The respective female member having an interior facing cavity and the respective male member facing toward the female cavity. At least one elastic member resides in each female member cavity. The device can include an optional housing with at least one bore for each of the at least one aligned pairs of female and male members. The housing bore is sized and configured to snugly encase each respective aligned pair of endplate male and female members while leaving an upper outer surface of the upper endplate and a lower outer surface of the lower endplate exposed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2009Publication date: January 21, 2010Inventors: John Kapitan, Gert Nijenbanning, Guilhem Denoziére, Daniel Tomko
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Patent number: 7597672Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: GrantFiled: May 22, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Össur Europe B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Joseph Martinus Kruijsen, Gert Nijenbanning
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Publication number: 20080262497Abstract: A medical device for fixing bone parts or for fixing stabilising elements to bone parts, comprising a rigid outer tube, which is provided with at least two opposed recesses on the side that is positioned in the bone, wherein a second inner tube is accommodated in said rigid outer tube, which inner tube is provided with at least two strips extending in the longitudinal direction of the inner tube on the side that is positioned in the bone, whilst means are provided for loading the inner tube in axial direction, in such a manner that a pressure force is exerted on said strips, which pressure force causes the strips to bend outwards through the aforesaid recesses.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2006Publication date: October 23, 2008Applicants: BAAT HOLDING B.V., CORPUS LIBERUM B.V.Inventors: Gert Nijenbanning, Ariaan Dirk Pieter Van Walsum
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Publication number: 20080195208Abstract: A surgical implant device for controlling the movement between a first bone or tissue portion and a second bone or tissue portion includes a first elongated member connectable for movement with the first bone or tissue portion and a second elongated member connectable for movement with the first bone or tissue portion. The first elongated member and the second elongated member are connected by a flexible joint configured to allow the first elongated member to pivot, move axially, and/or rotate relative to the second elongated member. At least one resilient member is associated with the flexible joint to resist relative movement of the first elongated member relative to the second elongated member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicants: ALTIVA CORPORATION, TRANSCENDENTAL SPINE, LLCInventors: Antonio E. CASTELLVI, Scott A. WEBB, Craig CORRANCE, John KAPITAN, Gert NIJENBANNING
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Publication number: 20080195122Abstract: A surgical implant device that controls the relative movement between a first bone or tissue portion and a second bone or tissue portion. The device has a first connector member connected for movement with the first bone or tissue portion and a second connector member connected for movement with the second bone or tissue portion. A biasing member pivotally connects the first connector member to the second connector member and resists the relative rotation between the first connector member and the second connector member.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 8, 2008Publication date: August 14, 2008Applicants: ALTIVA CORPORATION, TRANSCENDENTAL SPINE, LLCInventors: Antonio E. CASTELLVI, Scott A. WEBB, Craig CORRANCE, John KAPITAN, Gert NIJENBANNING
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Publication number: 20060264790Abstract: A hip orthosis, provided with a trunk engaging part and an upper leg engaging part which are intercoupled by coupling means, wherein the coupling comprise at least one resilient element for operatively preventing an adducting movement of an upper leg engaged by the upper leg engaging part by means of spring force.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2006Publication date: November 23, 2006Applicant: SOMAS GROEP B.V.Inventors: Lambertus Kruijsen, Gert Nijenbanning
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Patent number: 6979304Abstract: A hinge provided with a first part and a second part, which parts are able to turn relative to one another from a first position of the hinge into a second position of the hinge, the hinge being provided with a locking element for locking the hinge in the first position thereof, which locking element can move between a first position for releasing the hinge and a second position for locking the hinge. A locking element is fitted in a movable manner for moving under the influence of gravity, between the first position and the second position when the hinge sways.Type: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 27, 2005Assignee: Bandage -en Corsetindustrie Basko B.V.Inventors: Gert Nijenbanning, Josephus Anton Goudsmit
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Publication number: 20030153854Abstract: A hinge provided with a first part and a second part, which parts are able to turn relative to one another from a first position of the hinge into a second position of the hinge, the hinge being provided with a locking element for locking the hinge in the first position thereof, which locking element can move between a first position for releasing the hinge and a second position for locking the hinge. A locking element is fitted in a movable manner for moving under the influence of gravity, between the first position and the second position when the hinge sways.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2003Publication date: August 14, 2003Inventors: Gert Nijenbanning, Josephus Anton Goudsmit
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Patent number: 6605052Abstract: The invention relates to a corset for the treatment of a patient suffering from a back complaint, such as scoliosis, comprising a lower part to be supported by the hip, and an upper part to be fitted around the patient's chest. There is a flexible coupling provided to connect the lower part and the upper part. Both the lower part and the upper part are provided with an adjustable springy element to enable the lower part and the upper part to apply a pressure force on the patient's body.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 1999Date of Patent: August 12, 2003Assignee: Orthodynamics B.V.Inventors: Jan Constant Cool, Gert Nijenbanning, Eddy Schuurman, Albert Gerrit Veldhuizen