Patents by Inventor John Kotwick

John Kotwick 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).

  • Patent number: 11176376
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 16, 2021
    Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Publication number: 20200335222
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used for presenting motion feedback for an orthopedic patient. In an example, images may be captured of a patient in motion attempting to perform a task, for example after completion of an orthopedic surgery on the patient. The images may be analyzed to generate a movement metric of the patient corresponding to the task. The movement metric may be compared to a baseline metric (e.g., an average metric or a previous patient metric) for the task. An indication of the comparison may be presented, for example including a qualitative result of the comparison.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Dalton Winterbach, Matt Vanderpool, Kelli Palm, Jenny Wang, John Kotwick, Vinay Tikka, Ted Spooner, Dugal James
  • Publication number: 20200279112
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Patent number: 10621436
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 14, 2020
    Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Patent number: 10572733
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2020
    Assignee: Zimmer US, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Publication number: 20180121728
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Publication number: 20180120947
    Abstract: Systems and methods for displaying augmented reality clinical movements may use an augmented reality device to display aspects of a clinical movement. The systems and methods may use a motion capture device to capture the clinical movement. A method may include analyzing information about the clinical movement to determine a path of motion representative of at least a portion of the clinical movement. The method may automatically define a path region or a virtual target in an augmented reality environment overlaid on a real environment. The method may display the path region or the virtual target on an augmented reality display.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2017
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton
  • Publication number: 20180096111
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for evaluating or predicting therapy adherence are generally described herein. A system may include a display and a processor connected to the display to provide a user interface, including a calendar with a plurality of activities of a protocol. The plurality of activities may include exercises, education, questionnaires, etc., which may be presented on particular days or at particular times. Patient adherence to the protocol may be determined, and the display may provide information related to the patient adherence to a clinician. The display may provide a prediction about future patient adherence. The processor may, based on a determination about future patient adherence or past patient adherence, automatically modify the protocol. After the protocol is modified, the calendar may be updated and the display may show the updated calendar.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Richard Wells, Timothy R. Price, Ted Spooner, Dave Van Andel, Travis Dittmer, John Kotwick, Jason Leighton