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).

  • Publication number: 20240268839
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240197485
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2024
    Publication date: June 20, 2024
    Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240115397
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2023
    Publication date: April 11, 2024
    Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
  • Publication number: 20240108475
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2023
    Publication date: April 4, 2024
    Applicant: Simplex Designs, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. RIVERA, JR.
  • Patent number: 11938032
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 26, 2024
    Assignee: SIMPLEX DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
  • Patent number: 11890204
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2024
    Assignee: SIMPLEX DESIGNS, LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220273462
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 1, 2022
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20220125591
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.
  • Publication number: 20220047401
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.
  • Patent number: 11191651
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 7, 2021
    Assignee: Rivera Surgical LLC
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20210353432
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: November 18, 2021
    Inventor: Jose S. Rivera, JR.