Patents by Inventor Max Aebi

Max Aebi 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).

  • Publication number: 20220168027
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for remedying or preventing fractures of the bone are disclosed. The devices, and corresponding methods and systems, may include first and second members each having a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion and an outer surface. The first member may be configured to be positioned at least partially within the femoral neck of the femur. The second member may be configured to be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first member and mechanically engaged with the first member through an interlocking connection between the distal end of the second member and the middle portion or the distal end of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2022
    Publication date: June 2, 2022
    Applicant: HyPrevention SAS
    Inventors: Cécile VIENNEY, Stephane CORP, Marek SZPALSKI, Robert GUNZBURG, Max AEBI
  • Publication number: 20200187995
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for remedying or preventing fractures of the bone are disclosed. The devices, and corresponding methods and systems, may include first and second members each having a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion and an outer surface. The first member may be configured to be positioned at least partially within the femoral neck of the femur. The second member may be configured to be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first member and mechanically engaged with the first member through an interlocking connection between the distal end of the second member and the middle portion or the distal end of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: June 18, 2020
    Applicant: HyPrevention SAS
    Inventors: CECILE VIENNEY, STÉPHANE CORP, MAREK SZPALSKI, ROBERT GUNZBURG, MAX AEBI
  • Patent number: 10405899
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for remedying or preventing fractures of the bone are disclosed. The devices, and corresponding methods and systems, may include first and second members each having a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion and an outer surface. The first member may be configured to be positioned at least partially within the femoral neck of the femur. The second member may be configured to be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first member and mechanically engaged with the first member through an interlocking connection between the distal end of the second member and the middle portion or the distal end of the first member.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Assignee: Hyprevention SAS
    Inventors: Cécile Vienney, Stéphane Corp, Marek Szpalski, Robert Gunzburg, Max Aebi
  • Patent number: 10278748
    Abstract: A bone implant (1) for stabilizing fractured or non-fractured bones comprises an implant body (2), preferably a cylindrical body, extending along a longitudinal axis (3) from a front side (4) to an end side (5). The implant has an implant width (6) extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (3), and a length of the implant body (2) along the longitudinal axis (3) is at least 5 times the width (6) of the implant. The implant body (2) has an outer surface, being at least divided into a first surface (7) and a second surface (8. The first surface (7) comprises an anchorage area (9) which extends at least partially over the outer surface, preferably maximum over half of the outer surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: Hyprevention
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Marek Szpalski, Robert Gunzburg, Cécile Vienney
  • Publication number: 20170258503
    Abstract: A bone implant (1) for stabilizing fractured or non-fractured bones comprises an implant body (2), preferably a cylindrical body, extending along a longitudinal axis (3) from a front side (4) to an end side (5). The implant has an implant width (6) extending perpendicularly to the longitudinal axis (3), and a length of the implant body (2) along the longitudinal axis (3) is at least 5 times the width (6) of the implant. The implant body (2) has an outer surface, being at least divided into a first surface (7) and a second surface (8. The first surface (7) comprises an anchorage area (9) which extends at least partially over the outer surface, preferably maximum over half of the outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2015
    Publication date: September 14, 2017
    Inventors: Max AEBI, Marek SZPALSKI, Robert GUNZBURG, Cécile VIENNEY
  • Patent number: 9510815
    Abstract: A method for the removal of an intervertebral disc or parts thereof to be treated that includes: inserting a first longitudinal bone anchor into a pedicle of a first vertebra; inserting a second longitudinal bone anchor into a pedicle of a second vertebra; bridging the first and second anchors using a bridging element including a first and second clamp; attaching adjustable extension arms to each of the two clamps; introducing a longitudinal guiding element into the intervertebral disc or the subchondral bone of one of the vertebral bodies adjacent of intervertebral disc; fixing a retractororthogonally on the longitudinal guiding element; connecting the free ends extension arms to the retractor; immobilizing the extension arms to obtain a rigid assembly; and using the retractor as an anatomically positioned platform for performing the removal of the intervertebral disc to be treated or parts thereof, and a kit and apparatus for performing the method.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: GEHRING CUT AG
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Joel Hungerbuhler, Patrik Naf
  • Publication number: 20140324055
    Abstract: A method for the removal of an intervertebral disc or parts thereof to be treated that includes: inserting a first longitudinal bone anchor into a pedicle of a first vertebra; inserting a second longitudinal bone anchor into a pedicle of a second vertebra; bridging the first and second anchors using a bridging element including a first and second clamp; attaching adjustable extension arms to each of the two clamps; introducing a longitudinal guiding element into the intervertebral disc or the subchondral bone of one of the vertebral bodies adjacent of intervertebral disc; fixing a retractororthogonally on the longitudinal guiding element; connecting the free ends extension arms to the retractor; immobilizing the extension arms to obtain a rigid assembly; and using the retractor as an anatomically positioned platform for performing the removal of the intervertebral disc to be treated or parts thereof, and a kit and apparatus for performing the method.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: October 30, 2014
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Joel Hungerbuhler, Patrik Naf
  • Patent number: 8419744
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc for the attachment of at least one instrument Intended for the implantation, through a posterior or posterolateral approach, of a disc prosthesis or osteosynthesis cage as a replacement for the intervertebral disc. The device includes at least two means for bone anchorage each intended to be attached to a vertebra adjacent to the disc, a coupling element for the instrument and elements for adjusting the position of the coupling element relative to the position of the disc.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Spinevision SA
    Inventors: Dominique Petit, Thomas Droulout, Max Aebi
  • Patent number: 8388686
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1) including an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13, 14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16), a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26). The two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of two joints (38;39) arranged between the two sections (10;20), wherein each of the joints (38;39) has a swivel axis (3;4) and the two swivel axes (3;4) are arranged perpendicular to each other, and each joint (38;39) comprises a first joint section (31;32;33) with an elevation (49;50) provided with an edge (51;53) for the bearing of a second joint section (31;32;33) in a way that allows titling around the swivel axis (3;4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2013
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Jr., Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20120123415
    Abstract: Devices, methods and systems for remedying or preventing fractures of the bone are disclosed. The devices, and corresponding methods and systems, may include first and second members each having a proximal end, a distal end and a middle portion and an outer surface. The first member may be configured to be positioned at least partially within the femoral neck of the femur. The second member may be configured to be oriented at an oblique angle relative to the first member and mechanically engaged with the first member through an interlocking connection between the distal end of the second member and the middle portion or the distal end of the first member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: May 17, 2012
    Inventors: Cécile Vienney, Stéphane Corp, Marek Szpalski, Robert Gunzburg, Max Aebi
  • Publication number: 20120116517
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc for the attachment of at least one instrument Intended for the implantation, through a posterior or posterolateral approach, of a disc prosthesis or osteosynthesis cage as a replacement for the intervertebral disc. The device includes at least two means for bone anchorage each intended to be attached to a vertebra adjacent to the disc, a coupling element for the instrument and elements for adjusting the position of the coupling element relative to the position of the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 10, 2012
    Applicant: SPINEVISION SA
    Inventors: Dominique Petit, Thomas Droulout, Max Aebi
  • Publication number: 20110264222
    Abstract: The disclosure relates to a device for establishing an anatomical reference point of an intervertebral disc for the attachment of at least one instrument intended for the implantation, through a posterior or posterolateral approach, of a disc prosthesis or osteosynthesis cage as a replacement for the intervertebral disc. The device includes at least two means for bone anchorage each intended to be attached to a vertebra adjacent to the disc, a coupling element for the instrument and elements for adjusting the position of the coupling element relative to the position of the disc.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Dominique Petit, Thomas Droulout, Max Aebi
  • Publication number: 20110093077
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant, specifically an artificial intervertebral disk, with a central axis, an upper section, suitable for laying onto the base plate of a vertebral body lying on top and lower section, suitable for laying onto the cover plate of a vertebral body lying below, wherein (A) the upper section is provided with a ventral side area, a dorsal side area, two lateral side areas, a top apposition surface and a bottom surface; (B) the lower section is provided with a ventral side area, a dorsal side area, two lateral side areas, a bottom apposition surface and a top surface; (C) the two sections are moveable in relation to each other by means of one joint arranged between the two sections, wherein (D) the joint is a universal joint with two swivel axles standing perpendicular to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, JR., Paul Pavlov
  • Patent number: 7887591
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), specifically an artificial intervertebral disk, with a central axis (2), an upper section (10), suitable for laying onto the base plate of a vertebral body lying on top and a lower section (20), suitable for laying onto the cover plate of a vertebral body lying below, wherein A) the upper section (10) is provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16); B) the lower section (20) is provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26); C) the two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of one joint (30) arranged between the two sections (10;20), wherein D) the joint (30) is a universal joint with two swivel axles (3;4) standing perpendicular to each other.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: February 15, 2011
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Jr., Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20090012540
    Abstract: An implant for sealing and/or healing a defect in an annulus having an area intended to encompass the defect. The implant is a textile strip that has a middle area which is intended to encompass the defect and which is an oriented low-density embroidered structure for guided tissue ingrowth and reinforcement and end areas adjacent to the middle area which are a high-density embroidered structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2006
    Publication date: January 8, 2009
    Applicants: BISCHOFF TEXTIL AG, UNIVERSITAT BERN
    Inventors: Stephen Ferguson, Thomas Steffen, Max Aebi, Jivko Stoyanov, Bernhard Bischoff, Mario F. Billia
  • Patent number: 7473276
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), including an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16), a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26), wherein the two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of two joints (38;39) arranged between the two sections (10;20), and wherein each of the joints (38;39) has a swivel axle (3;4) and the two swivel axles (3;4) are arranged perpendicular to each other, each of the joints (38;39) comprises at least one axle (34;36) coaxial to the relevant swivel axle (3;4) and a bearing shell (35;37) receiving the axle (34;36), and roll bodies (70) are inserted between the axles (34;36) and the bearing shells (35;37).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Jr., Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20080119933
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), specifically an artificial intervertebral disk, with a central axis (2), an upper section (10), suitable for laying onto the base plate of a vertebral body lying on top and a lower section (20), suitable for laying onto the cover plate of a vertebral body lying below, wherein A) the upper section (10) is provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16); B) the lower section (20) is provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26); C) the two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of one joint (30) arranged between the two sections (10;20), wherein D) the joint (30) is a universal joint with two swivel axles (3;4) standing perpendicular to each other.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: May 22, 2008
    Applicant: Mathys Medizinaltechnik AG
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Jun Mathys, Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20070276498
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), including an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13, 14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16) a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26). The two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of two joints (38;39) arranged between the two sections (10;20), wherein each of the joints (38;39) has a swivel axle (3;4) and the two swivel axles (3;4) are arranged perpendicular to each other, and each joint (38;39) comprises a first joint section (31;32;33) with an elevation (49;50) provided with an edge (51 ;53) for the bearing of a second joint section (31;32;33) in a way that allows titling around the swivel axle (3;4).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: November 29, 2007
    Applicant: Mayhys Medizinaltechnik AG
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20070135919
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), including an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16), a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26), wherein the two sections (10,20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of two joints (38;39) arranged between the two sections (10;20), and wherein each of the joints (38;39) has a swivel axle (3;4) and the two swivel axles (3;4) are arranged perpendicular to each other, each of the joints (38;39) comprises at least one axle (34;36) coaxial to the relevant swivel axle (3;4) and a bearing shell (35;37) receiving the axle (34;36), and roll bodies (70) are inserted between the axles (34;36) and the bearing shells (35;37).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 14, 2007
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Paul Pavlov
  • Publication number: 20060122703
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant (1), having an upper section (10) provided with a ventral side area (11), a dorsal side area (12), two lateral side areas (13,14), a top apposition surface (15) and a bottom surface (16); and a lower section (20) provided with a ventral side area (21), a dorsal side area (22), two lateral side areas (23,24), a bottom apposition surface (25) and a top surface (26). The two sections (10;20) are moveable in relation to each other by means of two joints (38;39) arranged between the two sections (10;20), the two joints (38;39) are realised by an upper joint section (31) connected to the upper section (10), a central joint section (32) and a joint section (33) connected with the lower section (20).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 17, 2002
    Publication date: June 8, 2006
    Inventors: Max Aebi, Dominique Burkard, Robert Frigg, Beat Lechmann, Robert Mathys, Paul Pavlov