Patents by Inventor Johann Fierlbeck
Johann Fierlbeck 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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Patent number: 9788862Abstract: Sacral fixation implants can include first and second implant segments. One of the first and second implant segments is received in the other of the first and second implant segments, and the first and segments can be fixed with respect to movement toward and away from each other, thereby stabilizing a sacral fracture.Type: GrantFiled: May 11, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Azagen Mootien, Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck, Martin Altmann, Martin Kaufmann
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Publication number: 20170165085Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2017Publication date: June 15, 2017Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9675393Abstract: An implant for treating a bone includes an outer sleeve extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end and including a lumen extending therethrough and an inner element sized and shaped to be slidably received within the lumen of the outer sleeve, the inner element extending longitudinally from a proximal end received within the lumen to a distal end including a bone-engaging element, the implant movable between an expanded configuration in which the inner element is in a distal-most position relative to the outer sleeve and a shortened configuration in which the inner element slides proximally relative to the outer element.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2012Date of Patent: June 13, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Publication number: 20170079703Abstract: A device includes an elongated body configured to be coupled to a bone stabilization implant so that, when the bone stabilization implant is mounted to a target bone, the body extends away from the bone stabilization implant at an angle selected so that the elongated body passes into a target portion of bone. The body defines a lumen therein extending to an opening in a distal end of the body. The device also includes a deploying member housed within the lumen of body for movement between a first position and a second position. In addition, the device includes a plurality of wires coupled to the deploying member so that movement of the deploying member through the lumen moves the wires between an insertion position and a deployed position in which the distal ends of the wires penetrate a portion of bone adjacent to the distal end of the body.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2016Publication date: March 23, 2017Inventors: Konrad SCHALLER, Alfred NIEDERBERGER, Johann FIERLBECK
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Patent number: 9597197Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: GrantFiled: July 27, 2016Date of Patent: March 21, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9566097Abstract: A hook plate assembly includes a bone plate extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and including an upper surface facing away from a bone, a bone contacting surface, a plate hole extending therethrough from the upper surface to the bone contacting surface and a connection section arranged at the second end. The plate hole is sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation element therethrough in combination with a hook including a connecting portion configured to connect the hook to the connection section of the bone plate and a fastening element releasably coupling the hook to the bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9554789Abstract: Expandable dilators, dilation assemblies, and kits are disclosed, along with methods for using same.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2014Date of Patent: January 31, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Tom Overes, Silas Zurschmiede, Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck
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Patent number: 9539039Abstract: A device includes an elongated body configured to be coupled to a bone stabilization implant so that, when the bone stabilization implant is mounted to a target bone, the body extends away from the bone stabilization implant at an angle selected so that the elongated body passes into a target portion of bone. The body defines a lumen therein extending to an opening in a distal end of the body. The device also includes a deploying member housed within the lumen of body for movement between a first position and a second position. In addition, the device includes a plurality of wires coupled to the deploying member so that movement of the deploying member through the lumen moves the wires between an insertion position and a deployed position in which the distal ends of the wires penetrate a portion of bone adjacent to the distal end of the body.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: January 10, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Konrad Schaller, Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck
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Publication number: 20170000535Abstract: A bone fixation system has a bone implant with an implant body. The implant body defines an upper surface, a bone-facing surface spaced from the upper surface along a transverse direction, and at least one aperture defined by an inner wall. A bone fixation element is configured for insertion at least partially through the aperture. The bone fixation element defines a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end along a central axis. The bone fixation element has a head and a shaft that extends relative to the head toward the distal end. The head defines a first ridge, a second ridge spaced from the first ridge, and a groove disposed between the first and second ridges. The groove can receive at least a portion of the inner wall to couple the bone fixation element to the bone implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: Andreas Appenzeller, Daniel Fluri, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Publication number: 20160331546Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 27, 2016Publication date: November 17, 2016Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9452005Abstract: A bone fixation system has a bone implant with an implant body. The implant body defines an upper surface, a bone-facing surface spaced from the upper surface along a transverse direction, and at least one aperture defined by an inner wall. A bone fixation element is configured for insertion at least partially through the aperture. The bone fixation element defines a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end along a central axis. The bone fixation element has a head and a shaft that extends relative to the head toward the distal end. The head defines a first ridge, a second ridge spaced from the first ridge, and a groove disposed between the first and second ridges. The groove can receive at least a portion of the inner wall to couple the bone fixation element to the bone implant.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: September 27, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Appenzeller, Daniel Fluri, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9433510Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: GrantFiled: May 28, 2015Date of Patent: September 6, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Patent number: 9295562Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Publication number: 20150320450Abstract: Sacral fixation implants can include first and second implant segments. One of the first and second implant segments is received in the other of the first and second implant segments, and the first and segments can be fixed with respect to movement toward and away from each other, thereby stabilizing a sacral fracture.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Azagen Mootien, Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck, Martin Altmann, Martin Kaufmann
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Publication number: 20150320451Abstract: A sacral fixation implant can include at least one implant segment, a guide wire, and at least one locking member that is configured to fix the implant segment to the guide wire. The implant segment can be configured to be secured to an ilium bone, and the guide wire can be configured to be secured to the sacrum. The implant can include first and second implant segments that are configured to be secured to opposed ilium bones, such that a first locking member is configured to fix the first implant segment to the guide wire, and a second locking member is configured to fix the second implant segment to the guide wire.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 11, 2015Publication date: November 12, 2015Inventors: Azagen Mootien, Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck, Martin Altmann, Martin Kaufmann
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Publication number: 20150282850Abstract: A hook plate assembly includes a bone plate extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and including an upper surface facing away from a bone, a bone contacting surface, a plate hole extending therethrough from the upper surface to the bone contacting surface and a connection section arranged at the second end. The plate hole is sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation element therethrough in combination with a hook including a connecting portion configured to connect the hook to the connection section of the bone plate and a fastening element releasably coupling the hook to the bone plate.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventors: Johann FIERLBECK, Alfred NIEDERBERGER
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Publication number: 20150257892Abstract: An expandable intervertebral implant (10) includes superior (20) and inferior (30) bone contacting members and at least one vertical wire netting (50) interconnecting the superior and inferior bone contacting members. The superior and inferior bone contacting members include at least two bone contacting components interconnected via one or more lateral wire nettings such that the implant is vertically and laterally expandable in situ from a first insertion configuration to a second expanded configuration. The vertical and lateral wire netting are preferably constructed of a plurality of individual link members. The present invention also preferably relates to an associated method of manufacturing the intervertebral implant such that the intervertebral implant can be manufactured as an integral component or part.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 28, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dominique Burkard, Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger
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Publication number: 20150250485Abstract: A separable surgical guide instrument is configured to be inserted minimally invasively into a patient's soft tissue, and includes a guide body and a guide aperture that extends through the guide body. The guide body has a distal end that includes a first distal end portion and a second distal end portion that are arranged such that at least one of the first and second distal end portions is movable with respect to the other of the first and second distal end portions between 1) a closed position whereby the first and second distal end portions are concurrently insertable into a bone fixation aperture of a bone plate, and 2) an open position whereby the first distal end portion is spaced from the second distal end portion a sufficient distance such that the first and second distal end portions are not concurrently insertable into the bone fixation aperture.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: September 10, 2015Inventors: Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck
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Patent number: 9113969Abstract: A bone fixation system that may be configured to move at least one of a first bone segment and a second bone segment relative to the other, is disclosed. The system may include a first lever and a second lever pivotally coupled to the first lever. The first lever may include a first handle, a first jaw extending from the first handle, and an aperture extending through the first jaw. The aperture may be configured to receive a fixation element to thereby fixedly couple the first lever to a bone plate. The second lever may include a second handle, a second jaw extending from the second handle, and an aperture extending through the second jaw. The aperture may be configured to receive a temporary fixation element to operatively couple the second lever to the second bone segment.Type: GrantFiled: April 18, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Alfred Niederberger, Johann Fierlbeck, Alexander Hatt, Guido Hertig
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Patent number: 9072557Abstract: A hook plate assembly includes a bone plate extending along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end and including an upper surface facing away from a bone, a bone contacting surface, a plate hole extending therethrough from the upper surface to the bone contacting surface and a connection section arranged at the second end. The plate hole is sized and shaped to receive a bone fixation element therethrough in combination with a hook including a connecting portion configured to connect the hook to the connection section of the bone plate and a fastening element releasably coupling the hook to the bone plate.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: July 7, 2015Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Johann Fierlbeck, Alfred Niederberger