Patents by Inventor Kyle KUZNIK
Kyle KUZNIK 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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Patent number: 12220137Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: February 11, 2025Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Patent number: 12178532Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: December 31, 2024Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20240407851Abstract: A method to assist in forming one or more cut surfaces on a bone in preparation for contact with one or more contact surfaces of an implant is provided. Cutting instructions are provided to direct a computer-assisted surgical (CAS) device during formation of a first number of cut surfaces on the bone. The first number of cut surfaces being less than a total number of contact surfaces of the implant. A system for the practice of the method is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2022Publication date: December 12, 2024Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Joel Zuhars
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Patent number: 12161429Abstract: A surgical device is provided includes a hand-held portion with a working portion movably coupled to the hand-held portion for driving a tool. Actuators are provided for moving the working portion with each of the actuators having a travel range. An indicator notices a user when at least one of actuators is: (i) within the travel range; (ii) approaching a travel limit of the travel range; or (iii) outside the travel range. A surgical system is also provided inclusive the surgical device and a computing system configured to activate the indicator.Type: GrantFiled: June 27, 2022Date of Patent: December 10, 2024Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Patent number: 12127750Abstract: A method to guide in preparation of a bone relies on an instrument having a shaft with a working end and a stop member. The shaft is free to translate along an axis. Surgical planning data is registered to the bone to determine intra-operative coordinates of the desired axis and depth. The instrument holder is positioned by the bone so the stop member contacts the instrument holder to prevent translating beyond the desired depth. Alternatively, an arm is manipulated to align the instrument with the desired axis. The working end rests on the bone to define a linear separation to the desired depth. By proximally translating the instrument holder to contact the stop member and distally translating the instrument holder along the shaft, the stop member physically stops translating beyond the desired depth. A surgical system for performing the methods is provided; a reamer or impactor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: May 1, 2023Date of Patent: October 29, 2024Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Hosna Akhlaghpour, Ryan Sass, Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Gibson Elliot
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Patent number: 12082893Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2022Date of Patent: September 10, 2024Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20230255647Abstract: A method to guide in preparation of a bone relies on an instrument having a shaft with a working end and a stop member. The shaft is free to translate along an axis. Surgical planning data is registered to the bone to determine intra-operative coordinates of the desired axis and depth. The instrument holder is positioned by the bone so the stop member contacts the instrument holder to prevent translating beyond the desired depth. Alternatively, an arm is manipulated to align the instrument with the desired axis. The working end rests on the bone to define a linear separation to the desired depth. By proximally translating the instrument holder to contact the stop member and distally translating the instrument holder along the shaft, the stop member physically stops translating beyond the desired depth. A surgical system for performing the methods is provided; a reamer or impactor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 1, 2023Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Hosna Akhlaghpour, Ryan Sass, Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Gibson Elliot
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Patent number: 11660102Abstract: A method to guide in preparation of a bone relies on an instrument having a shaft with a working end and a stop member. The shaft is free to translate along an axis. Surgical planning data is registered to the bone to determine intra-operative coordinates of the desired axis and depth. The instrument holder is positioned by the bone so the stop member contacts the instrument holder to prevent translating beyond the desired depth. Alternatively, an arm is manipulated to align the instrument with the desired axis. The working end rests on the bone to define a linear separation to the desired depth. By proximally translating the instrument holder to contact the stop member and distally translating the instrument holder along the shaft, the stop member physically stops translating beyond the desired depth. A surgical system for performing the methods is provided; a reamer or impactor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2022Date of Patent: May 30, 2023Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Hosna Akhlaghpour, Ryan Sass, Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Gibson Elliot
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Publication number: 20230019609Abstract: A method to guide in preparation of a bone relies on an instrument having a shaft with a working end and a stop member. The shaft is free to translate along an axis. Surgical planning data is registered to the bone to determine intra-operative coordinates of the desired axis and depth. The instrument holder is positioned by the bone so the stop member contacts the instrument holder to prevent translating beyond the desired depth. Alternatively, an arm is manipulated to align the instrument with the desired axis. The working end rests on the bone to define a linear separation to the desired depth. By proximally translating the instrument holder to contact the stop member and distally translating the instrument holder along the shaft, the stop member physically stops translating beyond the desired depth. A surgical system for performing the methods is provided; a reamer or impactor are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2022Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Hosna Akhlaghpour, Ryan Sass, Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Gibson Elliot
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Publication number: 20230000558Abstract: A system and method are provided for aligning a tool with a targeted axis in tissue to perform a medical procedure. medical plan is registered to the location of the tissue using a computer-assisted medical system, where the medical plan include a planned position for the targeted axis based on pre-procedure data. The tool is aligned with the planned position for the targeted axis using a computer- assisted medical system. The computer-assisted medical system includes a hand- held device having a handle and a working portion adjustable relative to the handle so as to orient the tool. A computing system is also provided comprising a tracking system and a control system for registering the medical plan to the location of the tissue, tracking the hand-held device relative to the tissue and the medical plan, and adjusting the working portion of the hand-held device relative to its handle.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2020Publication date: January 5, 2023Inventors: Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Daniel Bonny
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Publication number: 20220323163Abstract: A surgical device is provided includes a hand-held portion with a working portion movably coupled to the hand-held portion for driving a tool. Actuators are provided for moving the working portion with each of the actuators having a travel range. An indicator notices a user when at least one of actuators is: (i) within the travel range; (ii) approaching a travel limit of the travel range; or (iii) outside the travel range. A surgical system is also provided inclusive the surgical device and a computing system configured to activate the indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20220323162Abstract: A surgical device is provided includes a hand-held portion with a working portion movably coupled to the hand-held portion for driving a tool. Actuators are provided for moving the working portion with each of the actuators having a travel range. An indicator notices a user when at least one of actuators is: (i) within the travel range; (ii) approaching a travel limit of the travel range; or (iii) outside the travel range. A surgical system is also provided inclusive the surgical device and a computing system configured to activate the indicator.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Patent number: 11457980Abstract: Systems and methods for creating planar cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the planar cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the planar cuts.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: THINK SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Patent number: 11457933Abstract: A method to guide in preparation of a bone relies on an instrument having a shaft with a working end and a stop member. The shaft is free to translate along an axis. Surgical planning data is registered to the bone to determine intra-operative coordinates of the desired axis and depth. The instrument holder is positioned by the bone so the stop member contacts the instrument holder to prevent translating beyond the desired depth. Alternatively, an arm is manipulated to align the instrument with the desired axis. The working end rests on the bone to define a linear separation to the desired depth. By proximally translating the instrument holder to contact the stop member and distally translating the instrument holder along the shaft, the stop member physically stops translating beyond the desired depth. A surgical system for performing the methods is provided; a reamer or impactor are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 18, 2018Date of Patent: October 4, 2022Assignee: THINK SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Hosna Akhlaghpour, Ryan Sass, Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Gibson Elliot
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Publication number: 20220265377Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20220265376Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20220249107Abstract: Systems and methods for creating cuts on a bone are provided utilizing one or more cutting guides assembled to a plurality of bone pins, where the bone pins are inserted on the bone coincident with one or more virtual pin planes defined relative to one or more of the cuts. Alignment guides are also disclosed herein that aid in the creation of pilot holes for receiving a cutting block in a desired position and orientation (POSE). An articulating surgical device actively positions the bone pins coincident with the virtual plane to ensure the cutting guides, when assembled to the pins, aligns one or more guide slots in the desired POSE to create the cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2022Publication date: August 11, 2022Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Daniel P. Bonny, Joel Zuhars, Stephen M. Howell, Timothy Pack, Kyle Kuznik, Babak Kianmajd
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Publication number: 20220218423Abstract: A system and method are described herein for creating planar bone cuts on a bone to receive a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) femoral implant. The system includes a robotic surgical device, a computing system, and one or more contingent manual instruments. A surgical plan is generated having instructions for the robotic surgical device to create six or more planar bone cuts on the bone. The robotic surgical device executes the instructions, and in the event the robotic procedure is aborted before completing the six or more planar cuts, the one or more contingent manual instruments are used to create any remaining planar bone cuts. The one or more contingent manual instruments may include a plurality of uniquely arranged guide slots to assist a user in creating one or more remaining planar bone cuts.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2022Publication date: July 14, 2022Applicant: THINK SURGICAL, INC.Inventors: Micah Forstein, Kyle Kuznik
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Patent number: 11291512Abstract: A system and method are described herein for creating planar bone cuts on a bone to receive a total knee arthroplasty (TKA) femoral implant. The system includes a robotic surgical device, a computing system, and one or more contingent manual instruments. A surgical plan is generated having instructions for the robotic surgical device to create six or more planar bone cuts on the bone. The robotic surgical device executes the instructions, and in the event the robotic procedure is aborted before completing the six or more planar cuts, the one or more contingent manual instruments are used to create any remaining planar bone cuts. The one or more contingent manual instruments may include a plurality of uniquely arranged guide slots to assist a user in creating one or more remaining planar bone cuts.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2020Date of Patent: April 5, 2022Assignee: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Micah Forstein, Kyle Kuznik
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Publication number: 20210052327Abstract: A method for registering a bone is provided that includes the installation of two or more registration markers on an exposed portion of the bone as part of a first stage of a revision. An image data set of the bone is generated to create imaged registration markers. A surgical plan is generated for implanting one or more secondary implants in a second stage of the two-stage procedure based on the image data. The bone is registered to the surgical plan and a computer-assist device using the two or more registration markers by: digitizing a set of positions of the two or more registration markers to create digitized registration markers; and mapping the set of positions of the digitized registration markers with a corresponding set of positions of the imaged registration markers. A system for performing the method is provided. Implant revision is promoted through the use of the method.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: February 25, 2021Applicant: Think Surgical, Inc.Inventors: Kyle Kuznik, Micah Forstein, Steve Whiseant