Patents by Inventor Jeff Bergquist

Jeff Bergquist 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).

  • Publication number: 20210378830
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an elbow arthoplasty prosthesis that includes an ulnar component, a humeral component, one or more articulation liners, and a retention trap. The ulnar component includes a spherical bearing head that can be inserted into the humeral component in a number of orientations. The articulation liners and the retention trap are operatively engaged to the humeral component to retain the ulnar component within a humeral socket. The present disclosure also relates to methods of assembling and implanting the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Jeff Bergquist, Caleb Martin, Mark Sommers, Bryon Morse
  • Patent number: 11096786
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an elbow arthoplasty prosthesis that includes an ulnar component, a humeral component, one or more articulation liners, and a retention trap. The ulnar component includes a spherical bearing head that can be inserted into the humeral component in a number of orientations. The articulation liners and the retention trap are operatively engaged to the humeral component to retain the ulnar component within a humeral socket. The present disclosure also relates to methods of assembling and implanting the prosthetic device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 24, 2021
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Jeff Bergquist, Caleb Martin, Mark Sommers, Bryon Morse
  • Patent number: 9763792
    Abstract: System, including methods and apparatus, for replacing an end of a bone, such as a radial bone, with a prosthesis. In exemplary embodiments, the prosthesis is a radial head prosthesis having a stem portion and a head portion. The head portion may be configured to be (a) placed onto the stem portion by movement of the head and stem portions relative to one another transverse to a longitudinal axis of the stem portion, and then (b) rotated with respect to the stem portion to produce friction that firmly attaches the head portion to the stem portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Jeff A. Bergquist, Devan H. Jaecker, Kenny Chinn, Li-I Lan
  • Patent number: 9707084
    Abstract: System, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for replacement of the proximal end of a radial bone with a prosthesis having a floating articular member. The prosthesis may include a head portion connected or connectable to a stem portion. While the stem portion remains operatively connected to the head portion, the head portion and/or an articular member thereof may be permitted to float in position relative to the stem portion. The head portion/articular member may float transversely (e.g., translationally) and/or rotationally with respect to the stem portion. The articular member may articulate with a humeral bone or both a humeral bone and an ulnar bone. In some embodiments, the head portion may include a fixed member for articulation with an ulnar bone and a floating member for articulation with a humeral bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: Acumed LLC
    Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Jeff A. Bergquist, Kara J. Budor, Larry W. Ehmke
  • Publication number: 20170095338
    Abstract: System, including methods and apparatus, for replacing an end of a bone, such as a radial bone, with a prosthesis. In exemplary embodiments, the prosthesis is a radial head prosthesis having a stem portion and a head portion. The head portion may be configured to be (a) placed onto the stem portion by movement of the head and stem portions relative to one another transverse to a longitudinal axis of the stem portion, and then (b) rotated with respect to the stem portion to produce friction that firmly attaches the head portion to the stem portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 1, 2015
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Jeff A. Bergquist, Devan H. Jaecker, Kenny Chinn, Li-I Lan
  • Publication number: 20160302394
    Abstract: A system and method for feeding poultry are disclosed. The system may include a bucket, a cover configured to removably seal the top of the bucket, a plurality of openings on the bottom of the bucket; and a plurality of arced pipes extending from the openings at the bottom past the sides of the bucket. The method may include the steps of drilling an opening in a housing; placing first elbows in the housing; securing second elbows to the housing; placing spacers on the second elbows; forming a dispersion floor; placing the dispersion floor in the housing; filling the housing with feed; and placing the housing amongst poultry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 18, 2016
    Publication date: October 20, 2016
    Inventor: Jeff A. Bergquist
  • Publication number: 20160220378
    Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to an elbow arthoplasty prosthesis that includes an ulnar component, a humeral component, one or more articulation liners, and a retention trap. The ulnar component includes a spherical bearing head that can be inserted into the humeral component in a number of orientations. The articulation liners and the retention trap are operatively engaged to the humeral component to retain the ulnar component within a humeral socket. The present disclosure also relates to methods of assembling and implanting the prosthetic device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2016
    Publication date: August 4, 2016
    Inventors: Jeff Bergquist, Caleb Martin, Mark Sommers, Bryon Morse
  • Publication number: 20160022425
    Abstract: System, including apparatus, methods, and kits, for replacement of the proximal end of a radial bone with a prosthesis having a floating articular member. The prosthesis may include a head portion connected or connectable to a stem portion. While the stem portion remains operatively connected to the head portion, the head portion and/or an articular member thereof may be permitted to float in position relative to the stem portion. The head portion/articular member may float transversely (e.g., translationally) and/or rotationally with respect to the stem portion. The articular member may articulate with a humeral bone or both a humeral bone and an ulnar bone. In some embodiments, the head portion may include a fixed member for articulation with an ulnar bone and a floating member for articulation with a humeral bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Randall J. Huebner, Jeff A. Bergquist, Kara J. Budor, Larry W. Ehmke