Patents by Inventor Jason F. Detweiler
Jason F. Detweiler 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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Publication number: 20210177471Abstract: A fastener guide that includes a body. The body includes a through-bore configured for receiving a fastener and an end configured for contacting a bone plate. The fastener guide further includes at least one member configured for contacting and retaining the fastener within the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20210177476Abstract: A bone closure assembly that includes a buckle and a strap having a first end fixedly attached to the buckle. The strap is configured for looping around bone portions. The bone closure assembly also includes a locking cap removably connected to the buckle. The locking cap is configured for securing the strap within the buckle to secure the bone portions together.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20210177472Abstract: A driven fastener guide for guiding a fastener into a hole of a bone plate. The driven fastener guide includes an elongated driver configured for connecting to a drill and a fastener guide member operably connected to the elongated driver. The fastener guide member includes a split body and a through-bore configured for receiving the fastener. The fastener guide member is configured for aligning the fastener relative to the hole of the bone plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 10, 2020Publication date: June 17, 2021Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20200367950Abstract: A handheld closing device for closing a bone closure device. The handheld closing device includes a main body portion with an end and a receiving member located at the end of the main body portion. The receiving member is configured for receiving the securing member of the bone closure device. The handheld closing device further includes a tightening member rotatably connected to the main body portion. The tightening member includes a receiving hole configured for receiving the strap of the bone closure device. The tightening member is configured for tightening the strap. The handheld closing device further includes a lever pivotally connected to the main body portion. The lever is configured for operably engaging with the securing member to position the securing member in its locked position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20200367949Abstract: A bone closure strap device that includes a securing member that has a body with at least one strap receiving hole and at least one locking feature movably connected to the body. The at least one locking feature is located adjacent to the at least one strap receiving hole. The bone closure strap device also includes a strap that has a first end fixedly connected to the securing member. The strap is configured for looping around the bone portions, being inserted into the at least one strap receiving hole, and being secured in the at least one strap receiving hole by the at least one locking feature.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2020Publication date: November 26, 2020Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20200352617Abstract: Implantable fixation devices for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The devices include plates that may be affixed to a rib and realign separated portions of the rib or other body part. The devices may also include various locking mechanisms that receive a cable that may be used to realign and bring together separated portions of a bone or other body part. The devices may further include plates that may be affixed to a sternum and realign separated portions of the sternum or other body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 23, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20200337751Abstract: Implant positioning devices for use with and assisting in positioning orthopaedic fixation devices (such as bone plates, etc.). An implant positioning device may include a body that has a fastener guide with slits in a first end of the fastener guide that form a retaining arm proximal to the first end of the fastener guide. The implant positioning device may also be coupled to a bone plate by a retaining beam positioned within the implant positioning device to facilitate ease of alignment and insertion of the fastener into a fastener apertures of the bone plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 13, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Patent number: 10758290Abstract: Implantable fixation devices for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The devices include plates that may be affixed to a rib and realign separated portions of the rib or other body part. The devices may also include various locking mechanisms that receive a cable that may be used to realign and bring together separated portions of a bone or other body part. The devices may further include plates that may be affixed to a sternum and realign separated portions of the sternum or other body part.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2017Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20200015869Abstract: An implantable fixation device for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The device including two corresponding plates that are configured to be aligned and coupled to a bone, such as a sternum, pre-resection of the bone or prior to cutting/separating the bone. The placement of the corresponding plates provides a gap between the edges of the plates that face one another allowing for and guiding a cutting tool for separating the bone. After the bone has been cut and the desired surgical procedure performed, the plates also assist in realigning and fixation of the bone portions. At least one plate includes a ratchet mechanism that is configured to tighten a locking element and draw the two plates together and into alignment with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2019Publication date: January 16, 2020Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
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Patent number: 10441329Abstract: An implantable fixation device for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The device including two corresponding plates that are configured to be aligned and coupled to a bone, such as a sternum, pre-resection of the bone or prior to cutting/separating the bone. The placement of the corresponding plates provides a gap between the edges of the plates that face one another allowing for and guiding a cutting tool for separating the bone. After the bone has been cut and the desired surgical procedure performed, the plates also assist in realigning and fixation of the bone portions. At least one plate includes a ratchet mechanism that is configured to tighten a locking element and draw the two plates together and into alignment with one another.Type: GrantFiled: October 27, 2014Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
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Patent number: 10368925Abstract: An alignment guide system is disclosed that includes a first alignment guide and a second alignment guide. The first and second alignment guides are adapted to couple to plates affixed to a bone or other body part and guide the plates together to close a resection or opening in the bone or other body part. The alignment guide system allows for an easy one person closure of the resection or opening in the bone or other body part.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2016Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F Detweiler
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Publication number: 20190090925Abstract: Implant positioning devices and fastener guides for implant positioning devices are disclosed for assisting in positioning orthopaedic fixation devices (such as bone plates, etc.). A fastener guide may include a body with slits in a first end of the body that form a guide arm proximal to the first end of the body. The guide arm is configured to releasably hold a fastener in the fastener guide. The fastener guide may also be coupled to a bone plate to facilitate ease of alignment and insertion of the fastener into a fastener apertures of the bone plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2018Publication date: March 28, 2019Applicant: JACE MEDICAL, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20190046251Abstract: Implantable fixation devices for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The devices include plates that may be affixed to a rib and realign separated portions of the rib or other body part. The devices may also include various locking mechanisms that receive a cable that may be used to realign and bring together separated portions of a bone or other body part. The devices may further include plates that may be affixed to a sternum and realign separated portions of the sternum or other body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2017Publication date: February 14, 2019Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Jason F. Detweiler, Scott Steffensmeier
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Publication number: 20170071644Abstract: An alignment guide system is disclosed that includes a first alignment guide and a second alignment guide. The first and second alignment guides are adapted to couple to plates affixed to a bone or other body part and guide the plates together to close a resection or opening in the bone or other body part. The alignment guide system allows for an easy one person closure of the resection or opening in the bone or other body part.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2016Publication date: March 16, 2017Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
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Publication number: 20160262812Abstract: An implantable fixation device for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The device including two corresponding plates that are configured to be aligned and coupled to a bone, such as a sternum, pre-resection of the bone or prior to cutting/separating the bone. The placement of the corresponding plates provides a gap between the edges of the plates that face one another allowing for and guiding a cutting tool for separating the bone. After the bone has been cut and the desired surgical procedure performed, the plates also assist in realigning and fixation of the bone portions. At least one plate includes a ratchet mechanism that is configured to tighten a locking element and draw the two plates together and into alignment with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: September 15, 2016Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
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Patent number: 9314255Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2013Date of Patent: April 19, 2016Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Publication number: 20150119887Abstract: An implantable fixation device for rejoining opposed portions of a separated bone. The device including two corresponding plates that are configured to be aligned and coupled to a bone, such as a sternum, pre-resection of the bone or prior to cutting/separating the bone. The placement of the corresponding plates provides a gap between the edges of the plates that face one another allowing for and guiding a cutting tool for separating the bone. After the bone has been cut and the desired surgical procedure performed, the plates also assist in realigning and fixation of the bone portions. At least one plate includes a ratchet mechanism that is configured to tighten a locking element and draw the two plates together and into alignment with one another.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 27, 2014Publication date: April 30, 2015Applicant: Jace Medical, LLCInventors: Justin James May, Scott Steffensmeier, Jason F. Detweiler
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Patent number: 8828012Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for aligning an extramedullary femoral cut guide by referencing the anterior cortex of a femur. An anterior cortex referencing extramedullary femoral cut guide is provided to guide an osteotomy device to prepare the femur to receive a prosthesis. An alignment gauge is included in the cut guide to determine proper and improper alignment of the cut guide with respect to the anterior cortex of the femur.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 2009Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler
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Publication number: 20140039502Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling
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Patent number: 8562608Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2009Date of Patent: October 22, 2013Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling