Patents by Inventor Michael Mauldin
Michael Mauldin 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: 11950820Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Patent number: 11944365Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2022Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Publication number: 20230329876Abstract: A device including first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force so as to urge the first and second plates away from one another, wherein the at least one mechanical actuation mechanism includes first and second actuation sub-mechanisms configured to provide first actuation and second sub-mechanism distraction forces that are antagonist to one another; wherein the device has a range of expansion ranging from a minimum distance to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the first actuation sub-mechanism distraction force and the second actuation sub-mechanism distraction force combine to provide the distraction force that is substantially constant.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2023Publication date: October 19, 2023Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff, Noah Davis
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Publication number: 20220202463Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Publication number: 20220202462Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 21, 2022Publication date: June 30, 2022Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Patent number: 11278338Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: GrantFiled: June 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 22, 2022Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Publication number: 20210386466Abstract: A device including a first plate configured to interface with a first bone structure of a joint; a second plate configured to interface with a second bone structure of the joint opposite the first bone structure; and at least one mechanical actuation mechanism disposed between the first plate and the second plate and configured to apply a distraction force along an axis between the first plate and the second plate so as to urge the first plate and the second plate away from one another, wherein the device is configured so as to have a range of motion ranging from a minimum distance between the first plate and the second plate to a maximum distance between the first plate and the second plate, and wherein the mechanical actuation mechanism is configured such that the distraction force is substantially constant distraction force across the range of motion.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 16, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, Michael Mauldin, Matt Rueff
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Patent number: 8506640Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a system in which a knee prosthesis is capable of conversion from a cruciate retaining type prosthesis to a posterior stabilizing type prosthesis. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a system in which a knee prosthesis is converted from a cruciate retaining type prosthesis to a posterior stabilizing type prosthesis. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method in which a knee prosthesis is capable of conversion from a cruciate retaining type prosthesis to a posterior stabilizing type prosthesis. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method in which a knee prosthesis is converted from a cruciate retaining type prosthesis to a posterior stabilizing type prosthesis. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of making a knee prosthesis that is capable of conversion from a cruciate retaining type prosthesis to a posterior stabilizing type prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: September 11, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, C. Michael Mauldin, Scott Gulbransen, David Covall, Jay Mabrey, Bernard Stulberg
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Patent number: 8414653Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a knee prosthesis system with at least a first tibial portion element (a tibial insert or a tibial insert trial) and a second tibial portion element (a tibial insert or a tibial insert trial), wherein each of the first tibial portion element and the second tibial portion element has a different slope. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a method of implanting a knee prosthesis, wherein the method utilizes at least a first tibial portion element (a tibial insert or a tibial insert trial) and a second tibial portion element (a tibial insert or a tibial insert trial), wherein each of the first tibial portion element and the second tibial portion element has a different slope.Type: GrantFiled: February 10, 2009Date of Patent: April 9, 2013Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Albert Burstein, Laurent Angibaud, Andrea Hayes, David Covall, Jay Mabrey, Bernard Stulberg, Gary Miller, C. Michael Mauldin
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Patent number: 8403934Abstract: In an embodiment, the methodology of the present invention is based on the use of an intraoperative navigation system and of a compact alignment guide for alignment of implant components. In an embodiment, an alignment guide of the present invention includes a first component fixable to a bone element; a second mobile component, and a third mobile component, wherein the second mobile component and two control mechanisms form a first link, wherein the two control mechanisms are working in parallel to perform adjustments in two degrees of freedom, wherein the third mobile component and three control mechanisms form a second link, wherein the three control mechanisms are working in parallel to perform adjustments in three additional degrees of freedom, and wherein the first link adjustments and the second link adjustments are performed in series to provide a total adjustment of five degrees of freedom relative to the first component.Type: GrantFiled: September 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignees: Exactech Inc., Blue OrthoInventors: Laurent Angibaud, C. Michael Mauldin, Anthony Boyer, Stéphane Lavallee
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Patent number: 8337563Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: December 25, 2012Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
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Publication number: 20120271426Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: October 25, 2012Applicant: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
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Patent number: 8241366Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.Type: GrantFiled: March 11, 2010Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Exactech Inc.Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
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Publication number: 20110060341Abstract: In an embodiment, the methodology of the present invention is based on the use of an intraoperative navigation system and of a compact alignment guide for alignment of implant components. In an embodiment, an alignment guide of the present invention includes a first component fixable to a bone element; a second mobile component, and a third mobile component, wherein the second mobile component and two control mechanisms form a first link, wherein the two control mechanisms are working in parallel to perform adjustments in two degrees of freedom, wherein the third mobile component and three control mechanisms form a second link, wherein the three control mechanisms are working in parallel to perform adjustments in three additional degrees of freedom, and wherein the first link adjustments and the second link adjustments are performed in series to provide a total adjustment of five degrees of freedom relative to the first component.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 10, 2010Publication date: March 10, 2011Inventors: Laurent Angibaud, C. Michael Mauldin, Anthony Boyer, Stéphane Lavallee
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Publication number: 20100234959Abstract: One embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly. Another embodiment of the present invention relates to a reverse shoulder assembly method of use. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to a forward flexion force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force. In one example, a reverse shoulder assembly of the present invention may be provided such that the reverse shoulder assembly alters the abduction force created by a patient's deltoid to an external rotation force and a forward flexion force.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2010Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Christopher P. Roche, C. Michael Mauldin, Richard Jones, Thomas Wright
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Patent number: D842987Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Morganne Theobald, C. Michael Mauldin, Bo Gao, Ben Stewart
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Patent number: D842988Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Morganne Theobald, C. Michael Mauldin, Bo Gao
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Patent number: D842989Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: March 12, 2019Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Morganne Theobald, C. Michael Mauldin, Bo Gao
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Patent number: D847333Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Morganne Theobald, C. Michael Mauldin, Bo Gao
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Patent number: D876624Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2017Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Exactech, Inc.Inventors: Morganne Theobald, C. Michael Mauldin, Bo Gao, Anil Matura, Jason Lansdown