Patents by Inventor Mark Broberg

Mark Broberg 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).

  • Disposable modular patella protector/clamp
    Patent number: 10034774
    Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Inventors: Tyrone Ploch, Patrick Therien, Mark Broberg
  • Patella protector
    Patent number: 9788879
    Abstract: A patella protector may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct a patella or a prosthesis, while providing protection for the patella from accidental damage during a surgical procedure, such as a knee replacement. The patella protector may be a clamp with two contact surfaces connected by a stainless steel connecting element providing an inward bias to hold the contact surfaces against the patella.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Inventors: Mark Broberg, Patrick Therien
  • Patella Protector
    Publication number: 20150305790
    Abstract: A patella protector may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct a patella or a prosthesis, while providing protection for the patella from accidental damage during a surgical procedure, such as a knee replacement. The patella protector may be a clamp with two contact surfaces connected by a stainless steel connecting element providing an inward bias to hold the contact surfaces against the patella.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Inventors: Mark Broberg, Patrick Therien
  • Disposable Modular Patella Protector/Clamp
    Publication number: 20140288658
    Abstract: A disposable modular patella protector and clamp is disclosed, providing the ability for a surgeon to shift the procedure sequence of the implantation of the patella from the end of a total knee replacement procedure to anytime during the procedure by providing a modular clamp that holds and protects the patella prosthesis and prepared patella. The clamp may be positioned in a manner in which it does not obstruct the patella or the prosthesis, allowing the surgeon to attend to other elements of the procedure while the bone cement is allowed to cure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 20, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Inventors: Tyrone Ploch, Patrick Therien, Mark Broberg