Patents by Inventor Jeffrey E. Bischoff

Jeffrey E. Bischoff 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: 20260069433
    Abstract: A surgical sensor system for collecting internal patient data comprises a sensor module comprising a housing and a sensor disposed within the housing, and an attachment device comprising a socket for receiving the housing and an exterior anchor feature for attaching the attachment device to biological matter. A method of implanting a sensor module for use with an orthopedic implant device comprises making an insertion portal in anatomy of a patient, positioning a sensor module in the anatomy in a first position relative to the insertion portal, and positioning an orthopedic implant in the anatomy in a second position relative to the insertion portal such that the orthopedic implant is separate from the sensor module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2025
    Publication date: March 12, 2026
    Inventors: Nathan Golemon Jr., John Kyle Mueller, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Matthew Vanderpool, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Annelise Galloway, Pierre Couture, Ted Spooner
  • Patent number: 12370062
    Abstract: A surgical sensor system for collecting internal patient data comprises a sensor module comprising a housing and a sensor disposed within the housing, and an attachment device comprising a socket for receiving the housing and an exterior anchor feature for attaching the attachment device to biological matter. A method of implanting a sensor module for use with an orthopedic implant device comprises making an insertion portal in anatomy of a patient, positioning a sensor module in the anatomy in a first position relative to the insertion portal, and positioning an orthopedic implant in the anatomy in a second position relative to the insertion portal such that the orthopedic implant is separate from the sensor module.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2025
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Nathan Golemon, Jr., John Kyle Mueller, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Matthew Vanderpool, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Annelise Galloway, Pierre Couture, Ted Spooner
  • Publication number: 20250226106
    Abstract: A method to preoperatively assess a risk of bone fracture during or after installing a prosthetic implant into a bone of a patient, the method can include accessing patient medical information. The patient medical information can include at least a medical image of the patient. The medical image can include at least the bone that will receive the prosthetic implant. The method can also include analyzing the medical image to obtain a physical characteristic of the bone. Determining a fracture risk score based on the physical characteristic of the bone. The method can also include transmitting a fracture risk summary to a medical professional. The fracture risk summary can include at least the fracture risk score.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2024
    Publication date: July 10, 2025
    Inventors: Philippe Favre, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Ghislain Maquer, Ingmar Fleps
  • Publication number: 20250195143
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of determining fixation of a prosthesis in bone matter based on bone anatomy and density information comprises generating a three-dimensional model of a bone of a patient for output in a video display unit, adding three-dimensional bone density information for the bone matter to the three-dimensional model, simulating a. preparation of the bone to produce a bone surface on the three-dimensional model, simulating placement of the prosthesis in the bone surface, estimating a fixation strength of the prosthesis to the bone matter using the bone density information at the prosthesis, and outputting indicia on the video display unit that indicates risk factors for displacement, of the prosthesis from the bone matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2023
    Publication date: June 19, 2025
    Inventors: Philippe Favre, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Adam D. Henderson, Christine Mirja Mueri, Ghislain Maquer, Mehul Dharia, Rodney Summers
  • Publication number: 20250169959
    Abstract: An orthopedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate with an asymmetric periphery which promotes proper positioning and orientation on a resected tibia, while also facilitating enhanced kinematics, soft-tissue interaction, and long-term fixation of the complete knee prosthesis. The asymmetric baseplate periphery is sized and shaped to substantially match portions of the periphery of a typical resected proximal tibial surface, such that proper location and orientation is evident by resting the baseplate on the tibia. The baseplate periphery provides strategically positioned relief and/or clearance between the baseplate periphery and bone periphery, such as in the posterior-medial portion to prevent deep-flexion component impingement, and in the anterior-lateral portion to avoid undue interaction between the anatomic iliotibial band and prosthesis components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2025
    Publication date: May 29, 2025
    Inventors: Mary S.S. Wentorf, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig
  • Publication number: 20250152241
    Abstract: A computer-implemented method of pre-operatively evaluating bone structure for use of a bone graft in a surgical procedure can comprise generating a three-dimensional bone model of a bone of a patient for output in a video display unit, determining a volume of interest (VOI) on the three-dimensional bone model where a bone defect exists, adding an internal bone property for bone matter of the bone structure to the three-dimensional bone model at the volume of interest, analyzing the internal bone property in the volume of interest relative to a treatment for a bone defect, and outputting indicia on the video display unit that indicates utility of a bone graft for the treatment. A surgical planning system can comprise memory having instructions for implementing the computer-implemented method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2024
    Publication date: May 15, 2025
    Inventors: Philippe Favre, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Ghislain Maquer, Ingmar Fleps
  • Patent number: 12239540
    Abstract: An orthopaedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate with an asymmetric periphery which promotes proper positioning and orientation on a resected tibia, while also facilitating enhanced kinematics, soft-tissue interaction, and long-term fixation of the complete knee prosthesis. The asymmetric baseplate periphery is sized and shaped to substantially match portions of the periphery of a typical resected proximal tibial surface, such that proper location and orientation is evident by resting the baseplate on the tibia. The baseplate periphery provides strategically positioned relief and/or clearance between the baseplate periphery and bone periphery, such as in the posterior-medial portion to prevent deep-flexion component impingement, and in the anterior-lateral portion to avoid undue interaction between the anatomic iliotibial band and prosthesis components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2025
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary S. S. Wentorf, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig
  • Patent number: 12150714
    Abstract: A method of pre-operatively developing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty plan can include receiving an image of a patient shoulder comprising a humerus and a glenoid. The image can be segmented to develop a 3D shoulder model. Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D shoulder model to generate a modified shoulder model. The virtual surgery can include resecting and reaming a virtual humerus of the 3D shoulder model, and reaming a virtual glenoid of the 3D shoulder model. Selection of a humeral implant and selection of a glenoid implant can be received. A virtual representation of the humeral implant can be implanted on the virtual humerus and a virtual representation of the glenoid implant on the virtual glenoid to virtually update the modified shoulder model. A range of motion of the patient shoulder can be determined and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be finalized based on the range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2024
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Ravikumar Varadarajan, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Clinton E. Kehres, Bryce A. Isch
  • Publication number: 20220387186
    Abstract: A surgical sensor system for collecting internal patient data comprises a sensor module comprising a housing and a sensor disposed within the housing, and an attachment device comprising a socket for receiving the housing and an exterior anchor feature for attaching the attachment device to biological matter. A method of implanting a sensor module for use with an orthopedic implant device comprises making an insertion portal in anatomy of a patient, positioning a sensor module in the anatomy in a first position relative to the insertion portal, and positioning an orthopedic implant in the anatomy in a second position relative to the insertion portal such that the orthopedic implant is separate from the sensor module.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Nathan Golemon, JR., John Kyle Mueller, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Matthew Vanderpool, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Annelise Galloway, Pierre Couture, Ted Spooner
  • Patent number: 11490965
    Abstract: The subject matter includes systems, methods, and prosthetic devices for joint reconstruction surgery. A computer-assisted intraoperating planning method can include accessing a first medical image providing a first view of a joint within a surgical site as well as receiving selection of a first component of a modular prosthetic device implanted in the first bone of the joint. The method continues by displaying a graphical representation of the first component of the modular prosthetic device overlaid on the first medical image, and updating a graphical representation of the first component based on receiving positioning inputs representative of an implant location of the first component relative to landmarks on the first bone visible within the first medical image. The method concludes by presenting a selection interface enabling visualization of additional components of the modular prosthetic device virtually connected to the first component and overlaid on the first medical image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Joanna Hucky
  • Publication number: 20220304595
    Abstract: A sensing system for tracking a center of rotation of a joint can include a computer system including processing circuitry configured to perform operations including: retrieve a first data set collected by a sensor device configured to be implanted into a patient in a fixed location on or within a first bone of the joint, the sensor device configured to collect data associated with movement of the first bone of the joint at a first time, retrieve a second data set collected by the sensor device at a second time subsequent to the first time; analyze the first and the second data sets to calculate first and second center of rotation locations; and compare the first and second center of rotation locations to track migration in the center of rotation of the joint over time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 17, 2022
    Publication date: September 29, 2022
    Inventors: Clinton E. Kehres, Jeffrey E. Bischoff
  • Patent number: 11324598
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for designing a tibial implant to minimize cortical impingement of a keel or other fixation structure when the tibial implant is implanted in the tibia bone. The design of the keel or other fixation structure on the tibial baseplate can be based on determining a common area between defined cancellous regions of at least two tibia bones. Methods are disclosed for designing a femoral component having a stem extension such that the stem can be sufficiently placed in the diaphysis of the femur when the femoral component is implanted. The method includes determining a canal axis in a femur that creates adequate engagement between a reamer and the diaphysis of the femur.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Yifei Dai, Christine Schaerer, Dwight T. Todd, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Adam D. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20220096243
    Abstract: An orthopaedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate with an asymmetric periphery which promotes proper positioning and orientation on a resected tibia, while also facilitating enhanced kinematics, soft-tissue interaction, and long-term fixation of the complete knee prosthesis. The asymmetric baseplate periphery is sized and shaped to substantially match portions of the periphery of a typical resected proximal tibial surface, such that proper location and orientation is evident by resting the baseplate on the tibia. The baseplate periphery provides strategically positioned relief and/or clearance between the baseplate periphery and bone periphery, such as in the posterior-medial portion to prevent deep-flexion component impingement, and in the anterior-lateral portion to avoid undue interaction between the anatomic iliotibial band and prosthesis components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Mary S.S. Wentorf, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig
  • Patent number: 11224519
    Abstract: An orthopaedic tibial prosthesis includes a tibial baseplate with an asymmetric periphery which promotes proper positioning and orientation on a resected tibia, while also facilitating enhanced kinematics, soft-tissue interaction, and long-term fixation of the complete knee prosthesis. The asymmetric baseplate periphery is sized and shaped to substantially match portions of the periphery of a typical resected proximal tibial surface, such that proper location and orientation is evident by resting the baseplate on the tibia. The baseplate periphery provides strategically positioned relief and/or clearance between the baseplate periphery and bone periphery, such as in the posterior-medial portion to prevent deep-flexion component impingement, and in the anterior-lateral portion to avoid undue interaction between the anatomic iliotibial band and prosthesis components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 18, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Mary S. S. Wentorf, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Raymond C. Parisi, Katherine M. Rettig
  • Publication number: 20210330389
    Abstract: A method of pre-operatively developing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty plan can include receiving an image of a patient shoulder comprising a humerus and a glenoid. The image can be segmented to develop a 3D shoulder model. Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D shoulder model to generate a modified shoulder model. The virtual surgery can include resecting and reaming a virtual humerus of the 3D shoulder model, and reaming a virtual glenoid of the 3D shoulder model. Selection of a humeral implant and selection of a glenoid implant can be received. A virtual representation of the humeral implant can be implanted on the virtual humerus and a virtual representation of the glenoid implant on the virtual glenoid to virtually update the modified shoulder model. A range of motion of the patient shoulder can be determined and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be finalized based on the range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2021
    Publication date: October 28, 2021
    Inventors: Ravikumar Varadarajan, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Clinton E. Kehres, Bryce A. Isch
  • Patent number: 11083525
    Abstract: A method of pre-operatively developing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty plan can include receiving an image of a patient shoulder comprising a humerus and a glenoid. The image can be segmented to develop a 3D shoulder model. Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D shoulder model to generate a modified shoulder model. The virtual surgery can include resecting and reaming a virtual humerus of the 3D shoulder model, and reaming a virtual glenoid of the 3D shoulder model. Selection of a humeral implant and selection of a glenoid implant can be received. A virtual representation of the humeral implant can be implanted on the virtual humerus and a virtual representation of the glenoid implant on the virtual glenoid to virtually update the modified shoulder model. A range of motion of the patient shoulder can be determined and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be finalized based on the range of motion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Ravikumar Varadarajan, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Clinton E. Kehres, Bryce A. Isch
  • Publication number: 20210038317
    Abstract: The subject matter includes systems, methods, and prosthetic devices for joint reconstruction surgery. A computer-assisted intraoperating planning method can include accessing a first medical image providing a first view of a joint within a surgical site as well as receiving selection of a first component of a modular prosthetic device implanted in the first bone of the joint. The method continues by displaying a graphical representation of the first component of the modular prosthetic device overlaid on the first medical image, and updating a graphical representation of the first component based on receiving positioning inputs representative of an implant location of the first component relative to landmarks on the first bone visible within the first medical image. The method concludes by presenting a selection interface enabling visualization of additional components of the modular prosthetic device virtually connected to the first component and overlaid on the first medical image.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 22, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Joanna Hucky
  • Patent number: 10849692
    Abstract: The subject matter includes systems, methods, and prosthetic devices for joint reconstruction surgery. A computer-assisted intraoperating planning method can include accessing a first medical image providing a first view of a joint within a surgical site as well as receiving selection of a first component of a modular prosthetic device implanted in the first bone of the joint. The method continues by displaying a graphical representation of the first component of the modular prosthetic device overlaid on the first medical image, and updating a graphical representation of the first component based on receiving positioning inputs representative of an implant location of the first component relative to landmarks on the first bone visible within the first medical image. The method concludes by presenting a selection interface enabling visualization of additional components of the modular prosthetic device virtually connected to the first component and overlaid on the first medical image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 1, 2020
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Joanna Hucky
  • Publication number: 20200146830
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed for designing a tibial implant to minimize cortical impingement of a keel or other fixation structure when the tibial implant is implanted in the tibia bone. The design of the keel or other fixation structure on the tibial baseplate can be based on determining a common area between defined cancellous regions of at least two tibia bones. Methods are disclosed for designing a femoral component having a stem extension such that the stem can be sufficiently placed in the diaphysis of the femur when the femoral component is implanted. The method includes determining a canal axis in a femur that creates adequate engagement between a reamer and the diaphysis of the femur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Yifei Dai, Christine Schaerer, Dwight T. Todd, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Adam D. Henderson
  • Publication number: 20200113632
    Abstract: A method of pre-operatively developing a reverse shoulder arthroplasty plan can include receiving an image of a patient shoulder comprising a humerus and a glenoid. The image can be segmented to develop a 3D shoulder model. Virtual surgery can be performed on the 3D shoulder model to generate a modified shoulder model. The virtual surgery can include resecting and reaming a virtual humerus of the 3D shoulder model, and reaming a virtual glenoid of the 3D shoulder model. Selection of a humeral implant and selection of a glenoid implant can be received. A virtual representation of the humeral implant can be implanted on the virtual humerus and a virtual representation of the glenoid implant on the virtual glenoid to virtually update the modified shoulder model. A range of motion of the patient shoulder can be determined and a reverse shoulder arthroplasty can be finalized based on the range of motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Ravikumar Varadarajan, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Clinton E. Kehres, Bryce A. Isch