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).

  • Patent number: 12274624
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 15, 2025
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20240285411
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2022
    Publication date: August 29, 2024
    Inventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Joseph P. Iannotti, Mark A. Frankle, Gerald Williams, Thomas Bradley Edwards, Jonathan Levy, Joseph A. Abboud
  • Patent number: 12023102
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2024
    Assignee: Encore Medical, LP DBA DJO Surgical
    Inventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Joseph P. Iannotti, Mark A. Frankle, Gerald Williams, Thomas Brad Edwards, Jonathan Levy, Joseph A. Abboud
  • Publication number: 20240000577
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2023
    Publication date: January 4, 2024
    Inventors: 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
  • Publication number: 20230338156
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2023
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
  • Patent number: 11730604
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 22, 2023
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
  • Publication number: 20220125594
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2020
    Publication date: April 28, 2022
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20210068969
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 16, 2020
    Publication date: March 11, 2021
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10856993
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10835383
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20200197186
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
  • Publication number: 20190192305
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: DJO GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20190125543
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10226350
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20180014941
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Publication date: January 18, 2018
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 9795490
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2017
    Assignee: DJO GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 9782263
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: DJP Global, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 6860887
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2005
    Inventor: Mark A. Frankle
  • Patent number: 6790234
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2004
    Inventor: Mark A. Frankle
  • Patent number: 6679916
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2004
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Dennis Moad