Patents by Inventor Kenneth B. Trauner
Kenneth B. Trauner 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: 20230320767Abstract: A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface, an elongated stem, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a space volume between the host bone and a bone implant. The cap can be made of a material and/or have surface features that create a strong bond with the cement when the liquid cement cures. The stem can be made of a material and/or have bone ingrowth surface features that create a strong bond with the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: PrezzFit LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Bradford J. Coale
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Publication number: 20230293210Abstract: A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface, an elongated stem, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a space volume between the host bone and a bone implant. The cap can be made of a material and/or have surface features that create a strong bond with the cement when the liquid cement cures. The stem can be made of a material and/or have bone ingrowth surface features that create a strong bond with the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: PrezzFit LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Brad Coale
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Patent number: 11700908Abstract: Footwear used for high performance activities such as running can be adhesively attached to the plantar surface of feet rather than uppers or straps. The upper surface of the protective layer of the footwear can have adhesive regions that secure the foot to the footwear and other regions that are not adhesively coupled to the foot. The adhesive regions can be under the heel, along the lateral side of the foot, under the first through fifth metatarsophalangeal (MTP) joints and around the perimeter of the foot above the plantar surface.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2021Date of Patent: July 18, 2023Inventor: Kenneth B Trauner
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Publication number: 20230218155Abstract: An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2023Publication date: July 13, 2023Inventors: Thomas L. Grey, Alex Vayser, Jonathan G. Gasson, Kenneth B. Trauner
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Publication number: 20230210565Abstract: A bone insert is provided that includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Patent number: 11678917Abstract: A bone insert is provided that includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Patent number: 11666447Abstract: A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Patent number: 11660087Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS INC.Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
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Patent number: 11633181Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2022Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS, INC.Inventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
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Patent number: 11583175Abstract: An air gap retractor illumination system includes any suitable retractor such as a McCulloch with a channel in the blade to accommodate an air gap illuminator. The illuminator is preferably made from a suitable light conducting plastic material such as acrylic or polycarbonate or silicone. The illuminator has active portions in which light passes and inactive or dead zones in which light does not pass as a result of the configuration and orientation of the input, output and surfaces of the illuminator. The illuminator is formed to have an air gap surrounding any active portion of the illuminator extending from the light input to the light output portion. The dead zones may include elements to allow the illuminator to securely engage the retractor.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2020Date of Patent: February 21, 2023Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Thomas L. Grey, Alex Vayser, Jonathan G. Gasson, Kenneth B. Trauner
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Publication number: 20220401097Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2022Publication date: December 22, 2022Applicant: SHARP FLUIDICS INC.Inventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
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Publication number: 20220296331Abstract: An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2022Publication date: September 22, 2022Inventors: Alex Vayser, Fernando Erismann, Kenneth B. Trauner, Jonathan G. Gasson, Derrick Richardson
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Patent number: 11413037Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 16, 2022Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLCInventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
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Publication number: 20220240933Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2022Publication date: August 4, 2022Applicant: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLCInventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
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Patent number: 11376093Abstract: An illuminated suction apparatus including a hand-held surgical device combining a high-performance illumination waveguide with suction. This device would be useful in a wide array of various surgical procedures including open and minimally invasive orthopedics.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Invuity, Inc.Inventors: Alex Vayser, Fernando Erismann, Kenneth B. Trauner, Jonathan G. Gasson, Derrick Richardson
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Patent number: 11259797Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: GrantFiled: September 18, 2020Date of Patent: March 1, 2022Assignee: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLCInventors: Josef E. Gorek, Kenneth B. Trauner, Douglas G. Rimer
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Publication number: 20210346121Abstract: A multi-layer pre-drape apparatus is applied to a patient before the patient is moved into the operating room. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus includes a lower layer with a center aperture and an upper layer that covers the aperture. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on a sterilized area of the patient to maintain the cleanliness of the incision area. Alternatively, the multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on the patient and sterilization fluid can be applied to the skin of the patient through the aperture. The patient can then be moved into the operating room and the upper layer of the multi-layer pre-drape can be removed to expose the sterilized area of the patient in the aperture. Additional drapes can be added to the pre-drape apparatus.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2021Publication date: November 11, 2021Inventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Josef Gorek
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Patent number: 11109931Abstract: A multi-layer pre-drape apparatus is applied to a patient before the patient is moved into the operating room. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus includes a lower layer with a center aperture and an upper layer that covers the aperture. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on a sterilized area of the patient to maintain the cleanliness of the incision area. Alternatively, the multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on the patient and sterilization fluid can be applied to the skin of the patient through the aperture. The patient can then be moved into the operating room and the upper layer of the multi-layer pre-drape can be removed to expose the sterilized area of the patient in the aperture. Additional drapes can be added to the pre-drape apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2016Date of Patent: September 7, 2021Assignee: Work Fluidics, LLCInventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Josef Gorek
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Publication number: 20210267591Abstract: Systems, devices and methods to improve safety and efficiency in an operating room comprise providing a suture package that holds new suture needles and needle receptacles for storing used needles. The devices can be safely worn for the surgeon to self-dispense new suture needles in the near surgical field and to secure the used needles into a needle trap or a needle retainer located on his extremity, on his operative instruments or on the surgical drapes. The device may provide automated and/or simplified needle counting both during use and after removal from the surgical field. The device may be configured for ergonomic and efficient use so as to minimize the actions and motions of the surgeon to dispense and secure the needle.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2021Publication date: September 2, 2021Applicant: SHARP FLUIDICS, LLCInventors: Josef E. GOREK, Kenneth B. TRAUNER, Douglas G. RIMER
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Patent number: 11033350Abstract: A multi-layer pre-drape apparatus is applied to a patient before the patient is moved into the operating room. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus includes a lower layer with a center aperture and an upper layer that covers the aperture. The multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on a sterilized area of the patient to maintain the cleanliness of the incision area. Alternatively, the multi-layer pre-drape apparatus can be placed on the patient and sterilization fluid can be applied to the skin of the patient through the aperture. The patient can then be moved into the operating room and the upper layer of the multi-layer pre-drape can be removed to expose the sterilized area of the patient in the aperture. Additional drapes can be added to the pre-drape apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 2017Date of Patent: June 15, 2021Inventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Josef Gorek