Patents by Inventor Jorge Groiso

Jorge Groiso 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: 20120209338
    Abstract: A device for correction of bone and/or soft tissue disorders and methods for obtaining the device, the device comprising an elongated wire entirely made of a shape-memory alloy and thermally treated and mechanically deformed to have at least one portion exhibiting a shape memory characteristic and a desired shape, and at least one remaining portion without exhibiting the shape memory characteristic.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2011
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventor: Jorge Groiso
  • Publication number: 20060167459
    Abstract: A method and staple for correcting an abnormally curved bone, such as a spinal column having a concave side and a convex side, the method comprising providing a staple having a central portion and a pair of legs with a first memorized shape and a second deformed shape and implanting the staple, in the second shape, at the convex side of the spinal column in a manner that the legs extend close to the concave side, such that the legs exert a distraction force at the concave side of the spinal column.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2006
    Publication date: July 27, 2006
    Inventor: Jorge Groiso
  • Publication number: 20050273108
    Abstract: An improved osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone fragments, an improved insertion tool and method for inserting the improved clip and a surgical system implementing the improved clip and insertion tool are provided. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the at least two engagement legs at portions opposite the insertion portions, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome, wherein the engagement legs having respective helical screw surfaces extending substantially an entire distance between respective insertion and opposite portions to facilitate removal of the clip after the bone tissue fragments have fused.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2005
    Publication date: December 8, 2005
    Inventor: Jorge Groiso
  • Publication number: 20050049600
    Abstract: An osteosynthesis clip for the cicatrization of bone tissue fragments and an insertion tool for inserting the clip are provided. The clip includes at least two engagement legs extending approximately parallel to one another and including respective distal bridging tips and respective proximal insertion tips to be inserted into the bone tissue fragments; and a connecting bridge coupled to the distal bridging tips of the two engagement legs, the connecting bridge including at least two elongated sections extending along side one another, the elongated sections extending along a non-linear trajectory to form a non-linear deformable region, such as a depression or a dome.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 5, 2003
    Publication date: March 3, 2005
    Inventor: Jorge Groiso
  • Publication number: 20050021035
    Abstract: A bone staple for repairing bones and/or correcting bone deficiencies by controlling the growth of the epiphyseal plate, the staple comprising a body comprising a cross bar and at least two legs extending from the cross bar, the legs being designed for introducing into the bone. The body is made of a shape memory alloy and the legs normally diverge from each other defining spring legs tending to move apart from each other under a compression force, whereby a lengthening of the epiphyseal plate is induced. Preferably, the cross bar extends beyond the connection to the legs and forms stop means for abutting the bone and keep the cross bar spaced apart from the epiphyseal plate. Additionally, each leg includes an helical thread designed for anchoring into the bone, for firmly retaining the staple into the bone and for unscrewing the legs once the stable should be removed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventor: Jorge Groiso