Patents by Inventor Jens Rueber

Jens Rueber 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: 20230329795
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2023
    Publication date: October 19, 2023
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Patent number: 11717349
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2023
    Assignee: Stryker European Operations Holdings LLC
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Publication number: 20200179052
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Patent number: 10610299
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Patent number: 10595942
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Stryker European Holdings I, LLC
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Publication number: 20180055573
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2017
    Publication date: March 1, 2018
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Publication number: 20150051876
    Abstract: A computer-implemented technique for generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design is presented. A method implementation of this technique comprises visualizing, based on shape data of a bone, a bone model on a display device, deriving, responsive to a user interaction signal that is indicative of a user interaction relative to the bone model, plate design data representative of a plate-specific design property, and generating a data set that geometrically defines a bone plate design from at least the plate design data and one or more generic plate parameters.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Applicant: STRYKER LEIBINGER GMBH & CO. KG
    Inventors: Jens Rueber, Reinhard Koehler
  • Patent number: 8617173
    Abstract: A system for virtually planning a size and position of a prosthetic implant for a bone on a patient includes a database containing pre-defined form factor information for a plurality of different implants and a circuit for obtaining surface shape information of the bone. The system further includes a circuit for defining baseline location parameters for an implant location in relation to a virtual representation of the bone based on the surface shape information and a circuit for assessing a fit calculation of each implant in relation to the virtual representation of the bone based on the form factor in formation and a plurality of fit factors at each of a plurality of incremental positions in relation to the bone. Still further, the system includes a circuit for selecting a best fit implant size and position from all of the fit calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Jens Rueber, Jose Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, Peter Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 8617174
    Abstract: A system for virtually planning a size and position of a prosthetic implant for a bone on a patient includes a database containing pre-defined form factor information for a plurality of different implants and a circuit for obtaining surface shape information of the bone. The system further includes a circuit for defining baseline location parameters for an implant location in relation to a virtual representation of the bone based on the surface shape information and a circuit for assessing a fit calculation of each implant in relation to the virtual representation of the bone based on the form factor in formation and a plurality of fit factors at each of a plurality of incremental positions in relation to the bone. Still further, the system includes a circuit for selecting a best fit implant size and position from all of the fit calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jr., Jens Rueber, Jose Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, Peter Zimmermann
  • Patent number: 8382765
    Abstract: A system for virtually planning a size and position of a prosthetic implant for a bone on a patient includes a database containing pre-defined form factor information for a plurality of different implants and a circuit for obtaining surface shape information of the bone. The system further includes a circuit for defining baseline location parameters for an implant location in relation to a virtual representation of the bone based on the surface shape information and a circuit for assessing a fit calculation of each implant in relation to the virtual representation of the bone based on the form factor in formation and a plurality of fit factors at each of a plurality of incremental positions in relation to the bone. Still further, the system includes a circuit for selecting a best fit implant size and position from all of the fit calculations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Leibinger GmbH & Co. KG.
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jens Rueber, Jose Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, Peter Zimmerman
  • Publication number: 20090043556
    Abstract: A system for virtually planning a size and position of a prosthetic implant for a bone on a patient includes a database containing pre-defined form factor information for a plurality of different implants and a circuit for obtaining surface shape information of the bone. The system further includes a circuit for defining baseline location parameters for an implant location in relation to a virtual representation of the bone based on the surface shape information and a circuit for assessing a fit calculation of each implant in relation to the virtual representation of the bone based on the form factor in formation and a plurality of fit factors at each of a plurality of incremental positions in relation to the bone. Still further, the system includes a circuit for selecting a best fit implant size and position from all of the fit calculations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 6, 2008
    Publication date: February 12, 2009
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Jens Rueber, Jose Luis Moctezuma de la Barrera, Peter Zimmerman
  • Patent number: 7309339
    Abstract: An apparatus for aligning a cutting instrument during a surgical procedure includes a guide having an elongated slot adapted to receive a cutting instrument for resecting a patient's bone during the surgical procedure. The apparatus includes a translational assembly and first and second rotational assemblies. The translational assembly is coupled to a housing adapted for effecting distal-proximal adjustment of the guide. The first rotational assembly is also coupled to the housing adapted for effecting varus-valgus adjustment of the guide. The first rotational assembly is releasably coupled to the guide. The second rotational assembly is also coupled to the guide and adapted for effecting flexon-extension adjustment of the guide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Michael J. Cusick, Jens RĂ¼ber