Patents by Inventor Lance Dean
Lance Dean 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: 11576689Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: GrantFiled: December 15, 2020Date of Patent: February 14, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael E. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Publication number: 20210093335Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 15, 2020Publication date: April 1, 2021Inventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael E. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, JR., Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Patent number: 10893879Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: GrantFiled: January 9, 2019Date of Patent: January 19, 2021Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael E. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Publication number: 20190167282Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2019Publication date: June 6, 2019Inventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, JR., Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Patent number: 10206697Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2017Date of Patent: February 19, 2019Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael E. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, Jr., Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Publication number: 20180168822Abstract: An acetabular device includes a patient-specific acetabular alignment guide including a bone engagement surface. The bone engagement surface has a first portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to an acetabular rim surface and a second portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to a periacetabular area of an acetabulum of a patient. The acetabular alignment guide includes a plurality of guiding formations extending through the second portion for guiding a plurality of alignment pins therethrough. The bone engagement surface and the plurality of guiding formations are prepared from a three-dimensional model of the acetabulum of the specific patient reconstructed pre-operatively from a scan of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 5, 2018Publication date: June 21, 2018Inventors: John R. White, Lance Dean Perry, Aaron P. Smith, Jason D. Meridew, Bryan Morrison, W. Jason Slone, Tyler D. Witt, Mark A. Bollinger, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 9913734Abstract: An acetabular device includes a patient-specific acetabular alignment guide including a bone engagement surface. The bone engagement surface has a first portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to an acetabular rim surface and a second portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to a periacetabular area of an acetabulum of a patient. The acetabular alignment guide includes a plurality of guiding formations extending through the second portion for guiding a plurality of alignment pins therethrough. The bone engagement surface and the plurality of guiding formations are prepared from a three-dimensional model of the acetabulum of the specific patient reconstructed pre-operatively from a scan of the patient.Type: GrantFiled: September 16, 2016Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: John R. White, Lance Dean Perry, Aaron P. Smith, Jason D. Meridew, Bryan Morrison, W. Jason Slone, Tyler D. Witt, Mark A. Bollinger, Robert Metzger
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Publication number: 20180008292Abstract: A method of preparing a knee joint for a prosthesis in a patient includes mating a patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface of a femoral alignment guide onto a corresponding three-dimensional femoral joint surface of the patient. The patient-specific three-dimensional curved inner surface is preoperatively configured from medical scans of the knee joint of the patient. First and second holes are drilled into an anterior portion of the femoral joint surface through corresponding first and second guiding apertures of the femoral alignment guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Robert Metzger, Keith R. Berend, Michael E. Berend, Adolph V. Lombardi, Lance Dean Perry, Ryan John Schoenefeld
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Publication number: 20170000626Abstract: An acetabular device includes a patient-specific acetabular alignment guide including a bone engagement surface. The bone engagement surface has a first portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to an acetabular rim surface and a second portion configured and shaped to be conforming and complementary to a periacetabular area of an acetabulum of a patient. The acetabular alignment guide includes a plurality of guiding formations extending through the second portion for guiding a plurality of alignment pins therethrough. The bone engagement surface and the plurality of guiding formations are prepared from a three-dimensional model of the acetabulum of the specific patient reconstructed pre-operatively from a scan of the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 16, 2016Publication date: January 5, 2017Inventors: John R. White, Lance Dean Perry, Aaron P. Smith, Jason D. Meridew, Bryan Morrison, William Jason Slone, Tyler D. Witt, Mark A. Bollinger, Robert Metzger
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Patent number: 8384556Abstract: An elliptically housed solar powered intrusion detection/notification device having a flashing LED light source and audible human voice alarm activated by a passive infrared (PIR) sensor motion detector in conjunction with a battery recharged via surface mounted photovoltaic cells, and a control circuit coupled to the light source/alarm, the PIR motion detector and the battery.Type: GrantFiled: April 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 26, 2013Inventors: Gordon Ko, Lance Dean
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Publication number: 20110260880Abstract: An elliptically housed solar powered intrusion detection/notification device having a flashing LED light source and audible human voice alarm activated by a passive infrared (PIR) sensor motion detector in conjunction with a battery recharged via surface mounted photovoltaic cells, and a control circuit coupled to the light source/alarm, the PIR motion detector and the battery.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: October 27, 2011Inventors: Lance Dean, Gordon Ko
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Patent number: 7626509Abstract: An easily deployable miniature, LED light unit specifically for home security yard signs that is rechargeable by means of a solar cell array having a light sensor which automatically activates the light at dusk and deactivates it at dawn. The solar light unit is contained in a unique compact molded housing that positions the components and also includes an integral clamp-mount specifically for slide-on mounting to the stakes of typical home security signs.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2007Date of Patent: December 1, 2009Inventor: Lance Dean
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Publication number: 20080218088Abstract: An easily deployable miniature, LED light unit specifically for home security yard signs that is rechargeable by means of a solar cell array having a light sensor which automatically activates the light at dusk and deactivates it at dawn. The solar light unit is contained in a unique compact molded housing that positions the components and also includes an integral clamp-mount specifically for slide-on mounting to the stakes of typical home security signs.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2007Publication date: September 11, 2008Inventor: Lance Dean
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Patent number: 5800551Abstract: A glenoid component for use in shoulder arthroplasty which is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and second textured medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to be engaged by the head of the humeral component and the second textured medial surface is adapted to be secured to the scapula. A plurality of circular base members extends from the second textured medial surface and provides a circular base pad having a first diameter. A plurality of cylindrical pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from one of the circular base members. Each of the cylindrical pegs is partially defined by a sidewall having a second diameter such that the first diameter of the cylindrical base pads is larger than the second diameter of the cylindrical pegs to increase peg shear strength.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 1997Date of Patent: September 1, 1998Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Williamson, Connie P. Marchek, Lance Dean Perry
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Patent number: 5184389Abstract: A gyratory mantle liner assembly for use in a gyratory crushing machine including a mainshaft to which is attached a retaining ring having a lip, a conical-shaped upper liner having a serrated and bevelled lower edge, a plurality of lower liner segments and having an upper bevelled edge arranged around the lower circumference of the mainshaft, and a retaining nut for tightening and applying constant force to the upper and lower liner segments to hold them securely against the mainshaft. The lower liner segments defining the crushing surface are generally made of heat treated alloy material.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 1991Date of Patent: February 9, 1993Assignee: Newmont Gold CompanyInventor: Lance Dean
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Patent number: 5080294Abstract: A gyratory mantle liner assembly for use in a gyratory cone crushing machine; each assembly includes a retaining ring formed from high density steel having a conical lip on the edge surface thereof, a conical shape upper liner having arcuate teeth and a bevelled lower-end surface on the arcuate teeth formed from mild steel, a plurality of lower liner segments having an upper arcuate tooth surface with a bevelled edge and a seat, and a retaining nut for tightening and holding in position the upper and lower liner segments. The lower liner segments defining the crushing surface are made from heat treated alloy material and are arranged in a ring fashion on the bell skirt without the need for adhesives.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 1990Date of Patent: January 14, 1992Assignee: Newmont Gold CompanyInventor: Lance Dean