Patents by Inventor Matt Walker

Matt Walker 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).

  • Systems And Methods For Joint Balancing
    Publication number: 20220031473
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is a balancer algorithm to perform joint balancing calculations to identify target solutions based on surgeon preference. The balancer algorithm can generate a suggested final implant plan from a predetermined range. The balancer algorithm can be used in a knee arthroplasty procedure to generate bone resection depths, bone gaps, implant angulations, required soft tissue release, etc. Input to the balancer algorithm can include preoperative data, intraoperative data, and surgeon preference data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2021
    Publication date: February 3, 2022
    Inventors: Matthew Carter, Matt Walker, Xiangyi Liu, Azhar Ali, Daniele De Massari, Thies Wuestemann, Sietske Witvoet, Emily Hampp, Jason Karl Otto, Kelly Dunn, Kevin Bechtold
  • Wheeled sled
    Publication number: 20030197341
    Abstract: A sled is provided which includes a composition configured for use in the sled. The composition includes a polypropylene copolymer having an IZOD impact from about 0.1 ft lb/in to about 30.0 ft lb/in.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2002
    Publication date: October 23, 2003
    Inventors: Matt Walker, Melvin Anderson Gross