Patents by Inventor Mark A. Frankle
Mark A. Frankle 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: 12274624Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: November 16, 2020Date of Patent: April 15, 2025Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20240285411Abstract: In some embodiments, apparatuses and methods are provided herein useful to orthopedic components. In some embodiments, an orthopedic component comprises a stem portion including a proximal end and a distal end, wherein the stem portion is configured to be inserted into a bone, an anatomical portion located at the proximal end of the stem portion, and a plate extending away from the stem portion such that a gap exists between the plate and the stem portion, wherein at least a portion of the plate extends toward the distal end of the stem portion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2022Publication date: August 29, 2024Inventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Joseph P. Iannotti, Mark A. Frankle, Gerald Williams, Thomas Bradley Edwards, Jonathan Levy, Joseph A. Abboud
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Patent number: 12023102Abstract: A pre-operative surgical planning system utilizes machine learning classification to provide candidate elements of a pre-operative surgical plan. The pre-operative surgical planning system may comprise a machine learning reconstruction engine that is trained with artificial computer models of physiologically compromised anatomical structures.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 2, 2024Assignee: Encore Medical, LP DBA DJO SurgicalInventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Joseph P. Iannotti, Mark A. Frankle, Gerald Williams, Thomas Brad Edwards, Jonathan Levy, Joseph A. Abboud
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Publication number: 20240000577Abstract: Convertible shoulder arthroplasty systems and configurations for components thereof are described. In some embodiments, an implant component is provided. The implant component includes one of a glenoid component comprising a concave outer surface, and a glenosphere component comprising a convex outer surface. The system may also include one of a first baseplate comprising a central bossed portion extending from an underside thereof and a central aperture disposed therethrough or a second baseplate comprising a central bossed portion extending from a top side thereof and a central aperture disposed there through. In some implementations, an anchor boss comprising a central aperture extending therethrough is provided. The system may include a central compression screw configured to be secured through the central aperture and, thereby, securely compress the first baseplate, the second baseplate or the anchor boss against the patient bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2023Publication date: January 4, 2024Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Anthony Joseph La Rosa, Vasilievich Romanov, Mark A. Frankle, Joseph P. Iannotti, Jonathan Levy, Gerald Williams, Joseph A. Abboud, Thomas Brad Edwards
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Publication number: 20230338156Abstract: An insert component includes an insert body and a cavity defined within the insert body. The insert body includes a first surface, a second surface spaced from the first surface, and a third surface. The second surface cooperates with the first surface to define at least one first channel configured to receive an engagement member. The third surface has a first and second surface end each extending from a perimeter of the first surface. A curved portion of the third surface between the first surface end and the second surface end extends into the insert body. The cavity includes a first cavity opening defined by the first surface. The cavity defines a first cavity region and a second cavity region each coextensive with a third cavity region. The first cavity region and second cavity region each have a cavity diameter greater than a diameter of a plate engagement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 5, 2023Publication date: October 26, 2023Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
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Patent number: 11730604Abstract: An insert component includes an insert body and a cavity defined within the insert body. The insert body includes a first surface, a second surface spaced from the first surface, and a third surface. The second surface cooperates with the first surface to define at least one first channel configured to receive an engagement member. The third surface has a first and second surface end each extending from a perimeter of the first surface. A curved portion of the third surface between the first surface end and the second surface end extends into the insert body. The cavity includes a first cavity opening defined by the first surface. The cavity defines a first cavity region and a second cavity region each coextensive with a third cavity region. The first cavity region and second cavity region each have a cavity diameter greater than a diameter of a plate engagement member.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2018Date of Patent: August 22, 2023Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
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Publication number: 20220125594Abstract: A glenoid implant includes a base element, a coupling element, and an augment. The base element has a central aperture, a second aperture, and a wedge element. The coupling element has a first portion and a second portion. The first portion has a first plurality of apertures and the second portion has a central aperture aligned with the central aperture of the base element. The augment is received within a receiving space of the coupling element. The augment has a second plurality of apertures, each of which is aligned with each of the first plurality of apertures to receive respective second fastening elements. The coupling element and the augment are configured to rotate about an axis of the base element such that the coupling element and the augment are movable relative to the base element.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 27, 2020Publication date: April 28, 2022Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20210068969Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2020Publication date: March 11, 2021Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 10856993Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2018Date of Patent: December 8, 2020Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 10835383Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: July 12, 2017Date of Patent: November 17, 2020Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20200197186Abstract: An insert component includes an insert body and a cavity defined within the insert body. The insert body includes a first surface, a second surface spaced from the first surface, and a third surface. The second surface cooperates with the first surface to define at least one first channel configured to receive an engagement member. The third surface has a first and second surface end each extending from a perimeter of the first surface. A curved portion of the third surface between the first surface end and the second surface end extends into the insert body. The cavity includes a first cavity opening defined by the first surface. The cavity defines a first cavity region and a second cavity region each coextensive with a third cavity region. The first cavity region and second cavity region each have a cavity diameter greater than a diameter of a plate engagement member.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2018Publication date: June 25, 2020Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
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Publication number: 20190192305Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 12, 2017Publication date: June 27, 2019Applicant: DJO GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20190125543Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 27, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 10226350Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2016Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Publication number: 20180014941Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2016Publication date: January 18, 2018Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 9795490Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, a second surface, a cavity defined within the body, and a plurality of channels. The body defines a central axis passing through the body. The first surface includes a first rim and a second rim. The first rim is positioned radially outward from the second rim relative to the central axis. The second surface extends from the first rim of the first surface. The second surface has a convex shape. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim and is configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The plurality of channels extend from the first surface through the body to the second surface. Each channel defines a first opening positioned on the first surface between the first rim and the second rim and defines a second opening positioned on the second surface. Each channel is configured to receive a bone fixation member configured to secure the glenosphere to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: July 15, 2016Date of Patent: October 24, 2017Assignee: DJO GLOBAL, INC.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 9782263Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2016Date of Patent: October 10, 2017Assignee: DJP Global, Inc.Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
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Patent number: 6860887Abstract: A method and system of suture management aids a surgeon while tying knots in sutures during surgery to preclude suture tangling. A tubular guide has an anchoring screw with a threaded lower end and an upper end removably supported by the guide. Between the upper and lower ends is an eyelet. A pair of sutures includes a first suture of a first visual characteristic and a second suture of a second visual characteristic. Each suture has two free ends and a central portion positioned through the eyelet. At least one hollow sleeve receives there through an associated suture.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2001Date of Patent: March 1, 2005Inventor: Mark A. Frankle
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Patent number: 6790234Abstract: A reverse shoulder prosthesis system has a humeral stem with a lower cylindrical portion, an upper cylindrical portion, an intermediate conical portion, and a central axis, a large flat with a small recess having an axis forming an angle of about 150 degrees to the central axis. A humeral socket has an upper surface machined as a hemisphere and an attached backing plate formed with a projection as a male Morse taper received in the small recess of the stem. A glenoid head is formed in a hemispherical configuration with a cylindrical pocket. A baseplate has a cylindrical central part, an exterior part, a long cancellous bone screw machined in the center of the exterior part, and an enlarged interior projection for assembly to the head.Type: GrantFiled: January 4, 2002Date of Patent: September 14, 2004Inventor: Mark A. Frankle
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Patent number: 6679916Abstract: A shoulder prosthesis system has a glenoid socket with an interior face with couplers and an exterior face being a concave articulating face with a first longitudinal radius of curvature and a second latitudinal radius of curvature. A backing plate has an outer extent and an inner extent. The outer extent has a cylindrical base and a recess around the periphery and a plurality of tapered bores extending through the outer extent spaced between the recess and the center of the backing plate. The inner extent is formed with a projection with threads adapted to be rotatably coupled into a scapula of a patient. The couplers of the outer extent are adapted to snap couple with the recesses of the glenoid socket.Type: GrantFiled: April 29, 2002Date of Patent: January 20, 2004Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Dennis Moad