Patents by Inventor Jorge L. Orbay

Jorge L. Orbay 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).

  • Internal joint stabilizer device, system, and method of use
    Patent number: 8506606
    Abstract: A stabilization device is provided including an axle and a portion that can be affixed to a bone. The device is used to stabilize a joint while allowing motion of the joint along its natural trajectory and it is placed internally in order to prevent pin tract problems. Additionally, methods for using the device are provided that include, in various sequences, inserting the axle into a bone of a joint, adjusting the geometry of the device and attaching the fixable portion to another bone of the joint. The device can be provided as part of a system including an axis trajectory guide useful for locating the axis of rotation of the joint prior to insertion, adjustment and attachment of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 3, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 13, 2013
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Alex Espinosa, William Garcia De Quevedo, Juan Salcedo
  • Method of implanting a modular fracture fixation system
    Patent number: 8419775
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one diaphyseal plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one diaphyseal plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and diaphyseal plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Robert Graham, Robert Sixto, Jr., Jose Luis Francese, Marcus Bourda, Edward Mebarak, Cesare Cavallazzi
  • Volar fixation system and methods of using the same
    Patent number: 8403967
    Abstract: A volar fixation system includes a plate intended to be positioned against the volar side of the radial bone. The plate includes holes for receiving fasteners along a fixed axis relative to the plate. The plate is positioned against the radius bone, and a portion of the plate is preliminarily fixed to the radius bone. The fracture is reduced, and a plurality of fasteners are each inserted through a respective plate hole so as to extend immediately below the subchondral bone of the radius bone and is fixed in axial relationship relative to the plate. Together the fasteners form a stabilizing construct that conforms to the concave curvature of the articular surface of the radius bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventor: Jorge L. Orbay
  • Modular fracture fixation system
    Patent number: 8394130
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one diaphyseal plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one diaphyseal plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and diaphyseal plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Robert Sixto, Jr., Jose Luis Francese, Edward Mebarak, Cesare Cavallazzi
  • Modular fracture fixation plate system
    Patent number: 8394098
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one fragment plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one fragment plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and fragment plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet C. V.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Edward Mebarak, Jose Luis Francese, Robert Sixto, Jr.
  • Alignable prostheses system and method
    Patent number: 8388689
    Abstract: A prosthesis is provided for replacing a portion of a bone making up a joint. The prosthesis is adapted, intraoperatively, to optimize the anatomical alignment of the prosthesis in the joint. In particular, a jig is used to identify the axis of rotation of the joint intraoperatively and to align a portion of the prosthesis with the identified axis. The angle of the head of the prosthesis is adjusted to optimize contact with the appropriate corresponding portions of the joint, at which point the position of the head is fixed to prevent further rotation of the head relative to the remainder of the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo
  • Method of Implanting a Modular Fracture Fixation System
    Publication number: 20120323281
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one diaphyseal plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one diaphyseal plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and diaphyseal plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes. A method for coupling the plates to the bone is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Robert Graham, Robert Sixto, JR., Jose Luis Francese, Marcus Bourda, Edward Mebarak, Cesare Cavallazzi
  • FRACTURE FIXATION PLATE
    Publication number: 20120209333
    Abstract: A plate for fracture fixation is provided including a plurality, of individually adjustable heads and various features to achieve: a.) superior fixation of the plate to osteoporotic diaphyseal bone; b.) improved visualization of the fracture line; c.) intraoperative adjustability to achieve better contact of the plate and the bone; d.) reduced risk of post-surgery tendon rupture; d.) improved fixation of small volar marginal fragments and, e.) improved targeting and fixing of particular fractured bone fragments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
  • Bone plate with pre-assembled drill guide tips
    Patent number: 8241338
    Abstract: Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the tip is used as a guide for a drill bit without any additional extension and then removed with a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet C.V.
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Jorge L. Orbay, William F. Doyle, Robert F. Graham
  • Screw locking systems for bone plates
    Patent number: 8187309
    Abstract: Bone screws have heads which are provided with a hex socket as well as a threaded portion. A screw driver system includes a hex driver and a threaded driver. The screw driver system permits driving the screw through a plate system into a bone until desired compression is obtained. Then the screw is locked to the plate while maintaining the imparted compression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier E. Castañeda, Jorge L. Orbay
  • Bone plate with pre-assembled drill guide tips
    Patent number: 8172886
    Abstract: Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the tip is used as a guide for a drill bit without any additional extension and then removed with a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Jorge L. Orbay, William F. Doyle, Robert F. Graham
  • INTRAMEDULLARY ARTHRODESIS NAIL AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20120022534
    Abstract: A drill guide is provided for assisting in the placement of an intramedullary nail including a distal nail portion and a proximal nail portion that can be connected to each other to attain a rigid configuration. The guide may also be used to measure a depth of a hole drilled to assist in the selection of a maximum desired length of the screws used to affix the nail portions to the bone. The distal nail portion can include a plurality of screw receiving holes, a single screw receiving hole, or no screw receiving holes, as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman
  • Bone Plate with Pre-Assembled Drill Guide Tips
    Publication number: 20110295326
    Abstract: Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the tip is used as a guide for a drill bit without any additional extension and then removed with a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Jorge L. Orbay, William F. Doyle, Robert F. Graham
  • DEVICES, IMPLEMENTS AND METHODS FOR THE TREATMENT OF A MULTI-AXIS JOINT
    Publication number: 20110288550
    Abstract: A system, devices and methods for performing an osteotomy on a bone of a multi-axis joint are provided. A cutting guide system is provided for performing one or more cuts to the bone, using the articular surfaces of the articulating bones as a reference. If desired, a prosthesis can be used to emulate the osteotomy and substitute for a damaged articular surface of a bone of a multiaxis joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2011
    Publication date: November 24, 2011
    Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Ronald Litke
  • Modular fracture fixation plate system with multiple metaphyseal and diaphyseal plates
    Patent number: 8062296
    Abstract: A fracture fixation plate system for use on a long bone having a metaphysis and a diaphysis, includes at least one end plate having a head portion for the metaphysis, and at least one fragment plate having a first end and a second end with a plurality of screw holes therebetween. The end plate includes mating structure adapted to mate with and securely couple to at least one end of the at least one fragment plate. The system preferably includes several end plates and fragment plates to accommodate anatomy of various sizes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2011
    Assignee: Depuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Edward Mebarak
  • ENDOSTEAL NAIL PLATE FOR FIXING BONE SEGMENTS
    Publication number: 20110218531
    Abstract: An endosteal nail plate for fixing bone segments is provided. More particularly, there is provided an endosteal nail plate that can be made up of a single piece, or of multiple pieces, as desired. Additionally, the intramedullary nail utilizes a threaded slot on the body thereof, for engaging locking screws for fixation of the intramedullary nail within a bone of a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2011
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
  • Bone Plate Shaping System
    Publication number: 20110178522
    Abstract: Removable guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a fracture fixation plate. The guide tips may be used with or without drill guides to guide a drill along the axes of threaded holes defined in the plate. In addition, the tips may be used with bending tools to contour the plate laterally, longitudinally and with twist. More particularly, such plate contouring can be performed while the plate is located on the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2011
    Publication date: July 21, 2011
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Javier E. Castaneda, Juergen A. Kortenbach, Robert Sixto, JR.
  • Bone Plate With Pre-Assembled Drill Guide Tips
    Publication number: 20110172669
    Abstract: Removable drill guide tips are pre-assembled into threaded holes of a bone plate. The tips may be used with an extension to together function as a conventional drill guide. After drilling, the extension or another tool is used to remove the tips from the plate. According to another use, the tip is used as a guide for a drill bit without any additional extension and then removed with a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Jorge L. Orbay, William F. Doyle, Robert F. Graham
  • Anatomical Distal Radius Fracture Fixation Plate
    Publication number: 20110166571
    Abstract: A fixation plate includes a set of threaded peg holes adapted to individually receive fixation pegs therethrough and non-threaded alignment holes having a relatively smaller diameter than the peg holes and preferably sized to closely receive a K-wire. The alignment holes are located between the peg holes. One peg hole is configured for aligning the plate during an osteotomy procedure, while other peg holes are configured for use after fracture reduction and receive K-wires to temporarily secure the plate to the bone and determine whether pegs inserted through adjacent respective peg holes will be properly located before drilling relatively larger holes for such pegs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Publication date: July 7, 2011
    Inventor: Jorge L. Orbay
  • CTRS cannula
    Patent number: D658758
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2010
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLC
    Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Alejandro Espinosa, Ronald G. Litke, Jr.