Patents by Inventor Louis-Philippe Amiot
Louis-Philippe Amiot 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: 20240090956Abstract: A system for tracking at least one bone in robotized computer-assisted surgery, comprises a processing unit and a non-transitory computer-readable memory communicatively coupled to the processing unit and comprising computer-readable program instructions executable by the processing unit for: obtaining backscatter images of the at least one bone from a tracking device in a coordinate system; generating a three-dimensional geometry of a surface of the at least one bone from the backscatter images, the three-dimensional geometry of the surface being in the coordinate system; determining a position and orientation of the at least one bone in the coordinate system by matching the three-dimensional geometry of the surface of the at least one bone to a three-dimensional model of the bone; controlling an automated robotized variation of at least one of a position and orientation of the tracking device as a function of a processing of the backscatter images; and continuously outputting the position and orientation ofType: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Inventors: Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Pierre COUTURE
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Patent number: 11864846Abstract: A system for tracking at least one bone in robotized computer-assisted surgery, comprises a processing unit and a non-transitory computer-readable memory communicatively coupled to the processing unit and comprising computer-readable program instructions executable by the processing unit for: obtaining backscatter images of the at least one bone from a tracking device in a coordinate system; generating a three-dimensional geometry of a surface of the at least one bone from the backscatter images, the three-dimensional geometry of the surface being in the coordinate system; determining a position and orientation of the at least one bone in the coordinate system by matching the three-dimensional geometry of the surface of the at least one bone to a three-dimensional model of the bone; controlling an automated robotized variation of at least one of a position and orientation of the tracking device as a function of a processing of the backscatter images; and continuously outputting the position and orientation ofType: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: January 9, 2024Assignee: ORTHOSOFT ULCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Pierre Couture
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Patent number: 11812974Abstract: A computer-assisted surgery system for guiding alterations to a bone, comprises a trackable member secured to the bone. The trackable member has a first inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data. A positioning block is secured to the bone, and is adjustable once the positioning block is secured to the bone to be used to guide tools in altering the bone. The positioning block has a second inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data. A processing system providing an orientation reference associating the bone to the trackable member comprises a signal interpreter for determining an orientation of the trackable member and of the positioning block. A parameter calculator calculates alteration parameters related to an actual orientation of the positioning block with respect to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 17, 2022Date of Patent: November 14, 2023Assignee: ORTHOSOFT ULCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Alain Richard, Yannick Boutin, Joel Zuhars, Yonik Breton, Karine Duval, Herbert Andre Jansen, Benoit Pelletier, Catherine Proulx, Myriam Valin
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Patent number: 11771502Abstract: There is described a system and a method for assisting a user manipulating an object during a surgery, the method comprising: tracking the object in a sterile field in which surgery is being performed at a location using a tracking device which generates tracking data; processing the tracking data using a processing device located outside the sterile field to generate position and orientation information related to the object; and sending the position and orientation information related to the object to a displaying device positioned in the sterile field adjacent to the location at which the surgery is being performed, for display to the user.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2021Date of Patent: October 3, 2023Assignee: ORTHOSOFT ULCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Éric Szmutny, Michel Boivin, Yannick Brosseau
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Patent number: 11723585Abstract: Example implants, systems and methods using sensors for orthopedic surgical assessment and/or planning are described herein. An example system can include a wearable sensor device for pre-operative use by a patient before an orthopedic surgery to generate pre-operative sensor data. The system can also include an implantable sensor device (e.g., a bone implant) to generate and aggregate post-operative sensor data associated with the patient after the surgery. The system can retrieve the pre-operative sensor data and the post-operative sensor data and predict, analyze or assess an outcome of the surgery.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Kenyon Mumford, Alfredo Castaneda, Robert M. Ronk, Marcus Bourda, Robert Sixto, Brian M. May, Stephen J. Vankoski, Orsa Britton
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Patent number: 11672613Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for resurfacing bones, and in particular, for detecting and resurfacing one or more femoroacetabular impingements (FAIs). A FAI resurfacing controller may be used to perform this detecting and resurfacing of FAIs. The FAI resurfacing controller may include a bone model generator to receive bone imaging and to generate a model of at least one osteophyte and of a surface of a native bone surrounding the at least one osteophyte. The FAI resurfacing controller may include an osteophyte identifier to set a virtual 3D boundary surface between native bone surface and the at least one osteophyte. The FAI resurfacing controller may include a resurfacing navigator to generate and output a navigation file. The navigation file may include the model with the 3D boundary surface between native bone surface and the at least one osteophyte.Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2022Date of Patent: June 13, 2023Assignee: MedTech S.A.Inventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Seth Anderson Nash, John R. White
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Publication number: 20230134629Abstract: An on-bone robotic system may have a bone anchor device configured to be received in a bone, the bone anchor device including at least one sensor for tracking an orientation of the bone. A robotic tool unit may be releasably connected to the bone anchor device, the robotic tool unit including one or more actuators for displacing a surgical implement of the robotic tool unit relative to the bone when the robotic tool unit is connected to the bone anchor device. The on-bone robotic system includes one or more joints enabling a degree(s) of freedom of movement of the surgical implement relative to the bone anchor device. The on-bone robotic system includes a processor for operating the at least one actuator as a function of the tracking of the bone by the sensor.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 2, 2022Publication date: May 4, 2023Inventors: Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Pierre COUTURE, Karine DUVAL, Alain RICHARD
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Publication number: 20230114876Abstract: Systems and methods as described include a system for monitoring health of a user. The system can include a plurality of sensors worn by or implanted in a user. The plurality of sensors can include at least one sensor implanted in the user. The system can include a communication unit electronically coupled with the plurality of sensors and receiving data therefrom. The system can include a controller electronically coupled with the communication unit, the controller configured to perform predictive analytics on data from the plurality of sensors, wherein the controller is configured to output a personalized intervention recommendation to at least one of the user or a health care provider for use by the user to preemptively address one or more health conditions prior to or in lieu of a surgical intervention for the user.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 15, 2022Publication date: April 13, 2023Inventors: Mark Brincat, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Annelise Galloway, Jayme Lorentz, Ted Spooner
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Publication number: 20230094132Abstract: A device for registering a bone for a robotic shoulder arthroplasty with a surgical robot. The device can include a first portion engageable with a first portion of a bone and can include a second portion engageable with a second portion of the bone, the second portion connected to the first portion and rotatable with respect to the first portion. The device can include a registration device connectable to the first portion and configured to interface with the surgical robot for registration of the device and the bone. The device can include an actuator engageable with the first portion and the second portion to move the second portion toward a closed position away from an open position.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2022Publication date: March 30, 2023Inventors: Ian Basta, Alexis Balli, Jeremie Menard, Karine Dupuis, Yann Zimmermann, Aiden Reich, Ajith Airody, Bruno Chabot, VanGiau Luu, Trong-Tin Nguyen, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Maxime Besson
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Patent number: 11602358Abstract: Examples of robotically controlled planar cutting systems and methods for controlling cutting systems to prepare bone tissue in surgical procedures, are generally described herein. Applicable surgical procedures for the robotically controlled cutting systems and methods include procedures involving the preparation (e.g., removal, surfacing) of bone tissue, such as is performed in knee arthroplasties. In an example, a robotically controlled planar cutting system can include a housing, a cutting element disposed in the housing, and a cutting control mechanism in communication with a robotic controller to control operation of the cutting element to machine a planar surface. The cutting element can be exposed and retracted relative to the housing and can include a plurality of cutting implements arranged to machine the planar surface.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2020Date of Patent: March 14, 2023Assignee: ORTHOSOFT ULCInventors: Pierre Couture, Louis-Philippe Amiot
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Publication number: 20220398744Abstract: A system for tracking at least one object in computer-assisted surgery may include a processing unit and a non-transitory computer-readable memory communicatively coupled to the processing unit and comprising computer-readable program instructions executable by the processing unit for: obtaining orientation data from at least one inertial sensor unit on at least one object; concurrently obtaining position and orientation data for a robot arm relative to a frame of reference; registering the at least one object with the robot arm to determine a position of the at least one object in the frame of reference; and continuously tracking and outputting the position and orientation of the at least one object in the frame of reference, using the orientation data from the at least one inertial sensor unit on the at least one object and the position and orientation data for the robot arm.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2022Publication date: December 15, 2022Inventors: Pierre COUTURE, Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Alain RICHARD, Karine DUVAL, Bruno ANDRE, Delphine CIRETTE, Yann ZIMMERMANN, Ronan LACOUR
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Publication number: 20220387186Abstract: A surgical sensor system for collecting internal patient data comprises a sensor module comprising a housing and a sensor disposed within the housing, and an attachment device comprising a socket for receiving the housing and an exterior anchor feature for attaching the attachment device to biological matter. A method of implanting a sensor module for use with an orthopedic implant device comprises making an insertion portal in anatomy of a patient, positioning a sensor module in the anatomy in a first position relative to the insertion portal, and positioning an orthopedic implant in the anatomy in a second position relative to the insertion portal such that the orthopedic implant is separate from the sensor module.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 3, 2022Publication date: December 8, 2022Inventors: Nathan Golemon, JR., John Kyle Mueller, Jeffrey E. Bischoff, Matthew Vanderpool, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Annelise Galloway, Pierre Couture, Ted Spooner
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Publication number: 20220378508Abstract: Systems and methods for determining position and orientation of a bone of an anatomical feature are described. These include the use of a wearable holder configured to be mounted about an outer-skin surface of the anatomical feature, such that the anatomical feature and the bone are positioned in fixed relation with respect to the wearable holder when the wearable holder is mounted about the anatomical feature. Reference marker arrays are fixedly mounted to the wearable holder, each being positioned on the wearable holder to identify a landmark of the bone within the wearable holder when the wearable holder is mounted to the anatomical feature. The position and orientation of the reference markers are trackable to determine position and orientation of the wearable holder in a reference coordinate system, thereby enabling position and orientation of the landmarks on the bone to be determined.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 12, 2022Publication date: December 1, 2022Inventors: Di LI, Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Pierre COUTURE
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Patent number: 11446090Abstract: Systems and methods for determining position and orientation of a bone of an anatomical feature are described. These include the use of a wearable holder configured to be mounted about an outer-skin surface of the anatomical feature, such that the anatomical feature and the bone are positioned in fixed relation with respect to the wearable holder when the wearable holder is mounted about the anatomical feature. Reference marker arrays are fixedly mounted to the wearable holder, each being positioned on the wearable holder to identify a landmark of the bone within the wearable holder when the wearable holder is mounted to the anatomical feature. The position and orientation of the reference markers are trackable to determine position and orientation of the wearable holder in a reference coordinate system, thereby enabling position and orientation of the landmarks on the bone to be determined.Type: GrantFiled: April 6, 2018Date of Patent: September 20, 2022Inventors: Di Li, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Pierre Couture
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Publication number: 20220265366Abstract: Systems and methods are described herein for resurfacing bones, and in particular, for detecting and resurfacing one or more femoroacetabular impingements (FAIs). A FAI resurfacing controller may be used to perform this detecting and resurfacing of FAIs. The FAI resurfacing controller may include a bone model generator to receive bone imaging and to generate a model of at least one osteophyte and of a surface of a native bone surrounding the at least one osteophyte. The FAI resurfacing controller may include an osteophyte identifier to set a virtual 3D boundary surface between native bone surface and the at least one osteophyte. The FAI resurfacing controller may include a resurfacing navigator to generate and output a navigation file. The navigation file may include the model with the 3D boundary surface between native bone surface and the at least one osteophyte.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2022Publication date: August 25, 2022Inventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Seth Anderson Nash, John R. White
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Publication number: 20220257264Abstract: A jig for revision surgery includes a body defining a contact surface(s) negatively corresponding to an articular surface of a primary implant. The body is configured to be coupled in a unique complementary coupling via engagement of the contact surface with the articular surface. A cut guide(s) is in the body, the cut guide(s) positioned relative to the at least one contact surface so as to be aligned with an underside of the primary implant or of a revision implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2022Publication date: August 18, 2022Inventors: Pierre COUTURE, Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Maxime RIOUX
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Publication number: 20220133333Abstract: A computer-assisted surgery system for guiding alterations to a bone, comprises a trackable member secured to the bone. The trackable member has a first inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data. A positioning block is secured to the bone, and is adjustable once the positioning block is secured to the bone to be used to guide tools in altering the bone. The positioning block has a second inertial sensor unit producing orientation-based data. A processing system providing an orientation reference associating the bone to the trackable member comprises a signal interpreter for determining an orientation of the trackable member and of the positioning block. A parameter calculator calculates alteration parameters related to an actual orientation of the positioning block with respect to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 17, 2022Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Louis-Philippe AMIOT, Alain RICHARD, Yannick BOUTIN, Joel ZUHARS, Yonik BRETON, Karine DUVAL, Herbert Andre JANSEN, Benoit PELLETIER, Catherine PROULX, Myriam VALIN
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Patent number: 11311339Abstract: A CAS system and method for guiding an operator in inserting a femoral implant in a femur as a function of a limb length and orientation of the femoral implant with respect to the femur, comprising a reference tool for the femur, a registration tool, a bone altering tool and a sensing apparatus.Type: GrantFiled: January 16, 2019Date of Patent: April 26, 2022Inventors: Herbert Andre Jansen, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Isabelle Fontaine, Sebastien Jutras, Daniel Odermatt, Benoit Pelletier
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Publication number: 20220096166Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2021Publication date: March 31, 2022Inventors: Pierre Couture, Alain Richard, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Sebastien Parratte, Di Li, Dugal James
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Patent number: 11284944Abstract: A system for tracking a femoral frame of reference in computer-assisted surgery comprises a sensor unit. The sensor unit is adapted to be secured to the femur. The sensor unit comprises accelerometer and gyroscope sensors that produce orientation data. A processing unit receives gyroscope and accelerometer data. The processing unit comprises a gyroscope-data calculator to provide calculated acceleration data resulting from movements of the femur, an accelerometer-data calculator to calculate measured acceleration data resulting from movements of the femur, and an acceleration comparator to relate an orientation of the sensor unit to the femur to define a femoral frame of reference. The femoral frame of reference is defined from the comparison between the calculated and the measured acceleration data. A sensor orientation interface provides orientation data for the femur from a tracking of the femoral frame of reference. A method for tracking a femoral frame of reference is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2018Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: ORTHOSOFT ULCInventors: Myriam Valin, Catherine Proulx, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Bruno Falardeau, Julie Deslongchamps