Patents by Inventor Jose S. Rivera, JR.
Jose S. Rivera, JR. 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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Publication number: 20240268839Abstract: A tool for removal of a tibial implant a proximal end, and a distal end having an elongated cutting portion, wherein the elongated cutting portion has an edge sharpened for cutting extending a predetermined distance on a first side of the tool, around the distal end, and extending the predetermined distance on a second side of the tool. The tool is configured to release an implanted prosthesis by closely following the bone/implant interface. For example, the tools are used to cut around, dislodge, and remove a tibial component of a prosthetic knee. The edge is situated to be able to cut in many directions while inserted in the knee.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2024Publication date: August 15, 2024Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLCInventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
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Publication number: 20240197485Abstract: A tool and an associated method for removing a prosthetic implant includes a lateral tool, a first impact tool secured to the lateral tool, a medial tool, and a second impact tool. Although the tool can be used to remove a variety of different prosthetic implants, it finds particular application in the removal of femoral implants. Both lateral and medial tools are utilized. The lateral tool includes a generally arcuate shape with upstanding sidewalls that define an arcuate interior. The lateral tool is thus dimensioned to follow the contour of the lateral side of a femoral implant. The medial tool includes opposing side walls that define an interior opening. The opening is sized to receive the neck of the femoral implant, thereby allowing the tool to closely follow the medial bone/implant interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2024Publication date: June 20, 2024Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLCInventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
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Publication number: 20240115397Abstract: An implant removal tool used to remove a femoral implant from a femur bone by providing a substantially U-shaped body having a substantially rectangular-shaped opening located thereon that allows the substantially U-shaped body to be placed over a neck of a femoral implant so a sharpened front edge of the substantially U-shaped body makes direct contact with an inner surface of the stem of the femoral implant. The U-shaped body may have front side edges that extend beyond a front edge to allow the front side edges to cut anterior and posterior surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2023Publication date: April 11, 2024Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLCInventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
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Publication number: 20240108475Abstract: In some implementations, a connection interface assembly may include a handle, a connection interface, a locking mechanism, and an implant removal tool. The handle may include a proximal end, a distal end, and a cavity including an interior surface. The distal end may define a distal end opening that is in communication with the cavity. The locking mechanism may be disposed within the cavity of the handle and may be movable between a projected position and a retracted position. The implant removal tool may include a first end and a second end. The second end may form a locking interface element. The implant removal tool may be selectively engageable with the connection interface via an engagement and disengagement between the locking mechanism and the locking interface element.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 29, 2023Publication date: April 4, 2024Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLCInventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
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Patent number: 11938032Abstract: A tool and an associated method for removing a prosthetic implant includes a lateral tool, a first impact tool secured to the lateral tool, a medial tool, and a second impact tool. Although the tool can be used to remove a variety of different prosthetic implants, it finds particular application in the removal of femoral implants. Both lateral and medial tools are utilized. The lateral tool includes a generally arcuate shape with upstanding sidewalls that define an arcuate interior. The lateral tool is thus dimensioned to follow the contour of the lateral side of a femoral implant. The medial tool includes opposing side walls that define an interior opening. The opening is sized to receive the neck of the femoral implant, thereby allowing the tool to closely follow the medial bone/implant interface.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 26, 2024Assignee: SIMPLEX DESIGNS, LLCInventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
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Patent number: 11890204Abstract: An implant removal tool (1) used to remove a femoral implant (17) from a femur bone (18) by providing a substantially U-shaped body (2) having a substantially rectangular-shaped opening (9) located thereon that allows the substantially U-shaped body to be placed over a neck (21) of a femoral implant so a sharpened front edge (5) of the substantially U-shaped body makes direct contact with an inner surface of the stein of the femoral implant. The U-shaped body may have front side edges (26, 27) that extend beyond a front edge (5) to allow the front side edges to cut anterior and posterior surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: November 1, 2021Date of Patent: February 6, 2024Assignee: SIMPLEX DESIGNS, LLCInventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220273462Abstract: An implant removal tool (1) used to remove a femoral implant (17) from a femur bone (18) by providing a substantially U-shaped body (2) having a substantially rectangular-shaped opening (9) located thereon that allows the substantially U-shaped body to be placed over a neck (21) of a femoral implant so a sharpened front edge (5) of the substantially U-shaped body makes direct contact with an inner surface of the stern of the femoral implant. The U-shaped body may have front side edges (26, 27) that extend beyond a front edge (5) to allow the front side edges to cut anterior and posterior surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2020Publication date: September 1, 2022Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
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Publication number: 20220125591Abstract: Disclosed is a tool and an associated method for removing a prosthetic implant. Although the tool can be used to remove a variety of different prosthetic implants, it finds particular application in the removal of femoral implants. In one embodiment, both lateral and medial tools are utilized. The lateral tool includes a generally arcuate shape with upstanding sidewalls that define an arcuate interior. The lateral tool is thus dimensioned to follow the contour of the lateral side of a femoral implant. The medial tool includes opposing side walls that define an interior opening. The opening is sized to receive the neck of the femoral implant, thereby allowing the tool to closely follow the medial bone/implant interface.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.
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Publication number: 20220047401Abstract: An implant removal tool (1) used to remove a femoral implant (17) from a femur bone (18) by providing a substantially U-shaped body (2) having a substantially rectangular-shaped opening (9) located thereon that allows the substantially U-shaped body to be placed over a neck (21) of a femoral implant so a sharpened front edge (5) of the substantially U-shaped body makes direct contact with an inner surface of the stein of the femoral implant. The U-shaped body may have front side edges (26, 27) that extend beyond a front edge (5) to allow the front side edges to cut anterior and posterior surface of the implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 1, 2021Publication date: February 17, 2022Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.
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Patent number: 11191651Abstract: An implant removal tool (1) used to remove a femoral implant (17) from a femur bone (18) by providing a substantially U-shaped body (2) having a substantially rectangular-shaped opening (9) located thereon that allows the substantially U-shaped body to be placed over a neck (21) of a femoral implant so a sharpened front edge (5) of the substantially U-shaped body makes direct contact with an inner surface of the stein of the femoral implant. The U-shaped body may have front side edges (26, 27) that extend beyond a front edge (5) to allow the front side edges to cut anterior and posterior surface of the implant.Type: GrantFiled: June 5, 2019Date of Patent: December 7, 2021Assignee: Rivera Surgical LLCInventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
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Publication number: 20210353432Abstract: Disclosed is a tool set and an associated method for removing a prosthetic implant. Although the tools in the tool set can be used to remove a variety of different prosthetic implants, it finds particular application in the removal of femoral implants. In one embodiment, both lateral and medial tools are utilized. The lateral tool includes a generally arcuate shape with upstanding sidewalls that define an arcuate interior. The lateral tool is thus dimensioned to follow the contour of the lateral side of a femoral implant. The medial tool includes opposing side walls that define an interior opening. The opening is sized to receive the neck of the femoral implant, thereby allowing the tool to closely follow the medial bone/implant interface. In another embodiment, a J-shaped tool and an L-shaped tool are utilized to cut below an undercut of an femoral implant. The tools in the tool set can work together or individually.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 28, 2021Publication date: November 18, 2021Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.