Patents by Inventor Jörg Mayer

Jörg Mayer 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).

  • Patent number: 11911972
    Abstract: A method of mechanically securing a first object including a thermoplastic material in a solid state to a second object with a generally flat sheet portion, with a perforation of the sheet portion, and with the sheet portion having an edge along the perforation is provided, wherein the first object is positioned relative to the second object so that the edge is in contact with the thermoplastic material and wherein mechanical vibration energy is coupled into the assembly including the first and second objects until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material due to friction heat generated between the edge and the thermoplastic material becomes flowable and flows around the edge to at least partially embed the edge in the thermoplastic material. After the mechanical vibration stops, the thermoplastic material is caused to re-solidify, whereby the re-solidified thermoplastic material at least partially embedding the edge anchors the first object in the second object.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2022
    Date of Patent: February 27, 2024
    Assignee: WOODWELDING AG
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Joakim Kvist, Philipp Bernhard, Laurent Torriani, Mario Weiss, Antonino Lanci, Martin Sigrist, Hannes Merz, Samuel Malzach
  • Publication number: 20240049874
    Abstract: This disclosure provides a toothbrush head and a toothbrush with improved toothbrush bristle configuration comprising different types of bristle filaments in a specified arrangement. Disclosed are toothbrush heads comprising first tufts (5) comprising first bristles (6) and second tufts (7) comprising second bristles (8), wherein the second tufts (7) are positioned outermost closest to the distal end (3A) and outermost closest to the proximal end (3B) on the bristle surface (3), and/or outermost closest to the widthways opposite ends (3C, 3D) on the bristle surface (3), and wherein the second bristles (8) have a stem (19) that splits into split ends (21), and wherein the split ends (21) are chemically tapered. Also provided are toothbrushes comprising said toothbrush heads. The toothbrushes achieve excellent brushing performance, plaque removal from the gingival and subgingival margin and reach into the interproximal spaces. There are also disclosed methods of manufacturing these toothbrushes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2021
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventor: Joerg MAYER
  • Patent number: 11832861
    Abstract: A medical that is implantable into a human or animal body or being an augmentation device for strengthening human or animal hard tissue for subsequent implantation of a separate implant. The device includes a sheath element suitable of being brought into contact, during a surgical operation, with live hard tissue and/or with hard tissue replacement material. The sheath element has a, for example, generally elongate shape and a longitudinal bore defining a longitudinal opening reaching from a proximal end of the sheath element into a distal direction, and a plurality of holes in a wall of the opening. Further, the device includes a liquefiable element that is insertable or inserted in the longitudinal opening and at least partly liquefiable by the impact of energy impinging from the proximal side.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: SPINEWELDING AG
    Inventors: Andreas Wenger, Jörg Mayer
  • Publication number: 20230320719
    Abstract: A suture anchor retaining a suture is fixated in hard tissue, in particular in bone tissue, using any per se known method and is then secured using a securing element including a material having thermoplastic properties, which is liquefied in situ and made to penetrate the hard tissue in which the suture anchor is fixated. The securing element is e.g. a thermoplastic plug or thermoplastic sleeve which is anchored above the suture anchor in a mouth area of the same hard tissue opening. Alternatively the securing element is a thermoplastic pin which is introduced into an inner cavity of the suture anchor, wherein the material having thermoplastic properties is liquefied in this cavity and, in a liquid state is pressed through passages connecting the cavity with outer surfaces of the anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 14, 2023
    Publication date: October 12, 2023
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Elmar Mock, Andrea Müller, Mario Lehmann, Stephanie Goebel-Mehl
  • Publication number: 20230249116
    Abstract: A system for air decontamination in a three-dimensional space described herein includes an air inlet for drawing in air, an air outlet for administering filtered air, and a filter device for filtering air prior to administration through the air outlet, the system is configured to draw air in a substantially vertical laminar flow from a ground of the space to the air inlet. A filter device for filtering ultrafine particles from a gas described herein includes a first filter medium for absorbing polar liquids but not ultrafine particles; in fluid communication with a second filter medium for absorbing ultrafine particles; and a gas outlet, the first filter medium is configured to allow vaporization of the absorbed polar liquids; the device is configured to guide the gas from the first to the second filter medium and through the second filter medium; and the second filter medium forms the gas outlet.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 6, 2021
    Publication date: August 10, 2023
    Inventors: Andreas MAYER, Jan CZERWINSKI, Heinz BURTSCHER, Markus KASPER, Rainer MAYER, Jörg MAYER
  • Publication number: 20230241818
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing and assembling a first and a second object wherein the first object is made by bringing a flowable compound into a first object shape and then subjecting the flowable compound to a hardening process that results in a change of a chemical composition of the flowable compound, thereby creating the first object or a part thereof. Then, the first object is positioned relative to a second object, and a flow portion of the hardened article of the modified compound is caused to become flowable by an input of energy. An interpenetration zone of the flow portion and structures of the second object is created, and the flow portion is allowed to re-solidify, whereby the interpenetration zone between the re-solidified flow portion and the structures of the second object secures the first and second objects to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2021
    Publication date: August 3, 2023
    Inventors: Mario Lehmann, Jörg Mayer, Anna Forshufvud
  • Publication number: 20230234300
    Abstract: A method for joining two objects by anchoring an insert portion provided on one of the objects in an opening provided on the other one of the objects. The anchorage is achieved by liquefaction of a thermoplastic material and interpenetration of the liquefied material and a penetrable material, the two materials being arranged on opposite surfaces of the insert portion and the wall of the opening. Before such liquefaction and interpenetration, an interference fit is established in which such opposite surfaces are pressed against each other, and, for the anchoring, mechanical vibration energy and possibly a shearing force are applied, wherein the shearing force puts a shear stress on the interference fit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2023
    Publication date: July 27, 2023
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Laurent Torriani
  • Patent number: 11701102
    Abstract: A suture anchor retaining a suture is fixated in hard tissue, in particular in bone tissue, using any per se known method and is then secured using a securing element including a material having thermoplastic properties, which is liquefied in situ and made to penetrate the hard tissue in which the suture anchor is fixated. The securing element is e.g. a thermoplastic plug or thermoplastic sleeve which is anchored above the suture anchor in a mouth area of the same hard tissue opening. Alternatively the securing element is a thermoplastic pin which is introduced into an inner cavity of the suture anchor, wherein the material having thermoplastic properties is liquefied in this cavity and, in a liquid state is pressed through passages connecting the cavity with outer surfaces of the anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: SPORTWELDING GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Elmar Mock, Andrea Muller, Mario Lehmann, Stephanie Goebel-Mehl
  • Publication number: 20230210569
    Abstract: A graft or prosthetic element suitable, e.g., for replacing a tendon or ligament is fastened in a bone tunnel or blind opening with the aid of a fastener. In a first step, the graft or prosthetic element is press-fitted in the tunnel or opening by forcing the fastener into the opening or by positioning the fastener in the opening and then expanding it, wherein the fastener is in contact with the graft or prosthetic element and with the bone wall of the tunnel or blind opening. In a second step, the fastener is anchored in the bone wall of the tunnel or blind opening with the aid of a liquefiable material which is liquefied in the vicinity of the bone wall where it is in contact with the fastener and by making the liquefied material penetrate into the bone wall.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2023
    Publication date: July 6, 2023
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Milica Berra, Andrea Müller, Stephanie Goebel-Mehl, Andreas Wenger, Elmar Mock
  • Publication number: 20230144510
    Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element (10), especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element (10) is composed of a first material (12) that is essentially rigid during impingement by a relatively short-lasting tensile load on opposite sides as well as a second material (11) which is connected to the first material. The second material is substantially rigid during impingement by said tensile load on opposite sides while contracting slowly during a second period of time that is longer than the first period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 14, 2022
    Publication date: May 11, 2023
    Inventors: Joerg Mayer, Jochen Ganz, Beat Keller, Ralph Hertel
  • Patent number: 11642856
    Abstract: A method for joining two objects by anchoring an insert portion provided on one of the objects in an opening provided on the other one of the objects. The anchorage is achieved by liquefaction of a thermoplastic material and interpenetration of the liquefied material and a penetrable material, the two materials being arranged on opposite surfaces of the insert portion and the wall of the opening. Before such liquefaction and interpenetration, an interference fit is established in which such opposite surfaces are pressed against each other, and, for the anchoring, mechanical vibration energy and possibly a shearing force are applied, wherein the shearing force puts a shear stress on the interference fit.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignees: WOODWELDING AG, INTER IKEA SYSTEMS B.V.
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Mario Lehmann, Laurent Torriani
  • Patent number: 11589909
    Abstract: A graft or prosthetic element suitable, e.g., for replacing a tendon or ligament is fastened in a bone tunnel or blind opening with the aid of a fastener. In a first step, the graft or prosthetic element is press-fitted in the tunnel or opening by forcing the fastener into the opening or by positioning the fastener in the opening and then expanding it, wherein the fastener is in contact with the graft or prosthetic element and with the bone wall of the tunnel or blind opening. In a second step, the fastener is anchored in the bone wall of the tunnel or blind opening with the aid of a liquefiable material which is liquefied in the vicinity of the bone wall where it is in contact with the fastener and by making the liquefied material penetrate into the bone wall.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2023
    Assignee: SPORTWELDING GMBH
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Milica Berra, Andrea Müller, Stephanie Goebel-Mehl, Andreas Wenger, Elmar Mock
  • Publication number: 20230058504
    Abstract: The method of bonding a first object (1) to a second object (2) uses a connector, the connector having a first sheet portion and a second sheet portion (32). The first sheet portion has at least one outwardly protruding first attachment portion (33), and the second sheet portion has at least one outwardly protruding second attachment portion (34). The connector (3) further has a spacer between the first and second sheet portions. For bonding, the first and second objects (1, 2) and the connector (3) are positioned relative to each other so that the connector is placed between the first and second objects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 14, 2021
    Publication date: February 23, 2023
    Inventors: Joakim KVIST, Murat TUNCER, Jörg MAYER
  • Publication number: 20230038914
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fenestrated bone anchor suitable for being anchored in live bone tissue of a human or animal patient. The bone anchor comprises a shaft with a proximal end and a distal end and a circumferential surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end. The shaft further comprises a longitudinal cavity extending from the proximal end towards the distal end and a plurality of lateral channels extending through a wall of the shaft from the axial cavity to the circumferential surface. The lateral channel has a pear-shaped cross section and/or the thickness of the wall increases gradually in selected ones of directions towards the lateral channels. The fenestrated bone anchor is e.g. a component of a surgical system comprising an interbody fusion device of the stand-alone type.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Andrea Müller, Jörg Mayer, Domenico Romeo
  • Patent number: 11571220
    Abstract: The invention resides in the field of medical technology. It relates in particular to a sonotrode suitable for use with an ultrasonic surgical instrument. The invention refers further to an ultrasonic surgical instrument for cutting or punching bones, including such a sonotrode as well as a method for manufacturing the sonotrode of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2023
    Assignee: BOSONIC AG
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Andrè Schwery, Loïc Sottas, Dominique Neuhaus
  • Publication number: 20230018518
    Abstract: A method of bonding a first object to a second object includes the steps of: providing the first object including thermoplastic material in a solid state, providing the second object including a proximal surface, applying a mechanical pressing force and a mechanical excitation capable to liquefy the thermoplastic material until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates into structures of the second object, and stopping the mechanical excitation and letting the thermoplastic material resolidify to yield a positive-fit connection between the first and the second object. The second object has a region of low density, wherein the protrusion penetrates the region of low density at least partly before the thermoplastic material is made flowable, and wherein the first object includes a protruding portion after the step of letting the thermoplastic material resolidify, the protruding portion at least partly penetrates the region of low density.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 7, 2022
    Publication date: January 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Patrick Mooser, Gregor Eckhard
  • Patent number: 11548234
    Abstract: A method of fastening at least one second object to at least one first object, wherein mechanical vibration acts from a sonotrode on the second object to fasten the second object to the first object. Between the sonotrode and the second object, an auxiliary sheet is placed, for example of paper. After the vibration stops, the auxiliary sheet is displaced relative to the sonotrode for a next fastening step.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2023
    Assignee: WOODWELDING AG
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Martin Rhême
  • Publication number: 20230001647
    Abstract: A method of fastening a second object to a fiber composite part including a structure of fibers embedded in a matrix material includes: providing the fiber composite part including an attachment surface, with a portion of the structure of fibers being exposed at the attachment surface; providing the second object; placing the second object relative to the fiber composite part, with a resin in a flowable state between the attachment surface and the connector; pressing the second object and the fiber composite part against each other and causing mechanical vibration to act on the second object or the fiber composite part or both, thereby causing the resin to infiltrate the exposed structure of fibers and activating the resin to cross-link; whereby the resin, after cross-linking, secures the second object to the fiber composite part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2022
    Publication date: January 5, 2023
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Patricia Poschner, Joakim Kvist, Mario Lehmann, Patrick Mooser
  • Patent number: 11529765
    Abstract: A method of bonding a first object to a second object includes the steps of: providing the first object including thermoplastic material in a solid state, providing the second object including a proximal surface, applying a mechanical pressing force and a mechanical excitation capable to liquefy the thermoplastic material until a flow portion of the thermoplastic material is flowable and penetrates into structures of the second object, and stopping the mechanical excitation and letting the thermoplastic material resolidify to yield a positive-fit connection between the first and the second object. The second object has a region of low density, wherein the protrusion penetrates the region of low density at least partly before the thermoplastic material is made flowable, and wherein the first object includes a protruding portion after the step of letting the thermoplastic material resolidify, the protruding portion at least partly penetrates the region of low density.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignee: MULTIMATERIAL-WELDING AG
    Inventors: Jörg Mayer, Patrick Mooser, Gregor Eckhard
  • Patent number: 11471154
    Abstract: Disclosed is a joining element, especially a suture material for surgical use. The joining element is composed of a core having a length that extends along a longitudinal direction, the core including a polymer material and an osmotically active substance distributed within the polymer material, wherein the core has a volume capable of swelling along a transverse direction that is perpendicular to the longitudinal direction upon exposure to a fluid; and, a diffusion-controlling extendable membrane that surrounds at least a portion of the length of the core, wherein the membrane is configured to regulate hydration of the core by the fluid, and is further configured to expand along the transverse direction in response to swelling of the core.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 23, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Joerg Mayer, Jochen Ganz, Beat Keller, Ralph Hertel