Patents by Inventor Noah D. Wollowick

Noah D. Wollowick 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: 11887306
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments determine, at an early stage, suitability of an intraoperative image for further intraoperative surgical analysis. The determination of suitability may be made using a first angle (such as a first obturator angle) based on at least three pelvic feature points in a preoperative image, a corresponding second angle (such as a corresponding second obturator angle) based on at least three corresponding pelvic feature points in an intraoperative image, and by comparing the first angle and the corresponding second angle to determine intraoperative image suitability. The first intra-operative image is indicated as suitable for further intraoperative analysis when an absolute value of a difference between the first angle and the corresponding second angle does not exceed a threshold. When the intraoperative image is determined as unsuitable for further intraoperative analysis, an indication of a movement direction for a fluoroscopy camera used to capture the intraoperative image is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2024
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Cooper, Noah D. Wollowick
  • Patent number: 11642174
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system preferably generates at least one reference stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the intraoperative image. The location of the implant is identified in the intraoperative image, preferably including the position of first and second centers of rotation, which are digitally represented and copied into the reference image to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2023
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20230050141
    Abstract: Disclosed embodiments determine, at an early stage, suitability of an intraoperative image for further intraoperative surgical analysis. The determination of suitability may be made using a first angle (such as a first obturator angle) based on at least three pelvic feature points in a preoperative image, a corresponding second angle (such as a corresponding second obturator angle) based on at least three corresponding pelvic feature points in an intraoperative image, and by comparing the first angle and the corresponding second angle to determine intraoperative image suitability. The first intra-operative image is indicated as suitable for further intraoperative analysis when an absolute value of a difference between the first angle and the corresponding second angle does not exceed a threshold. When the intraoperative image is determined as unsuitable for further intraoperative analysis, an indication of a movement direction for a fluoroscopy camera used to capture the intraoperative image is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2021
    Publication date: February 16, 2023
    Inventors: Andrew J. Cooper, Noah D. Wollowick
  • Patent number: 11534127
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one point is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20220211446
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system preferably generates at least one reference stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the intraoperative image. The location of the implant is identified in the intraoperative image, preferably including the position of first and second centers of rotation, which are digitally represented and copied into the reference image to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2022
    Publication date: July 7, 2022
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20210361252
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopaedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one point is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2021
    Publication date: November 25, 2021
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20210196390
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2021
    Publication date: July 1, 2021
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Patent number: 10959782
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20200352529
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system generates at least one reference landmark point on at least one anatomical feature on the articulating bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative landmark point on that anatomical feature in the intraoperative image. The reference and intraoperative images are compared, and differences between the orientation of the articulating bone in the two images are utilized to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 24, 2020
    Publication date: November 12, 2020
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper
  • Patent number: 10765384
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system generates at least one reference landmark point on at least one anatomical feature on the articulating bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative landmark point on that anatomical feature in the intraoperative image. The reference and intraoperative images are compared, and differences between the orientation of the articulating bone in the two images are utilized to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
  • Patent number: 10758198
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopaedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one stationary base with at least two base points is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20200146753
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2020
    Publication date: May 14, 2020
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Patent number: 10610305
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 7, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20200100751
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one point is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2019
    Publication date: April 2, 2020
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20200085510
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system preferably generates at least one reference stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the intraoperative image. The location of the implant is identified in the intraoperative image, preferably including the position of first and second centers of rotation, which are digitally represented and copied into the reference image to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2019
    Publication date: March 19, 2020
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
  • Patent number: 10524752
    Abstract: A system and method for analyzing images to optimize orthopaedic functionality at a site within a patient, including obtaining at least a first, reference image of the site, or a corresponding contralateral site, the first image including at least a first anatomical region or a corresponding anatomical region. At least a second, intra-operative results image of the site is obtained. At least one stationary base with at least two base points is selected to serve as a reference for both images during analysis including at least one of scaling, calculations, and image comparisons.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2020
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
  • Patent number: 10433914
    Abstract: A system and method that acquire (i) at least a reference image including one of a preoperative image of a surgical site with skeletal and articulating bones and a contralateral image on an opposite side of the patient from the surgical site, and (ii) at least an intraoperative image of the site after an implant has been affixed to the articulating bone. The system preferably generates at least one reference stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the reference image and at least one intraoperative stationary point on at least the skeletal bone in the intraoperative image. The location of the implant is identified in the intraoperative image, preferably including the position of first and second centers of rotation, which are digitally represented and copied into the reference image to analyze at least one of offset and length differential.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Jointpoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
  • Publication number: 20190125449
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as an image displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image and guiding the camera into relative alignment with the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 20, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Patent number: 10182871
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image, and guiding camera alignment relative to the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 22, 2019
    Assignee: JointPoint, Inc.
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
  • Publication number: 20170333134
    Abstract: A system and method utilizing a camera device containing an inertial measuring unit or similar orientation mechanism to calibrate alignment of the camera device according to a primary image such as displayed on an imaging screen, and then utilizing this calibration data to guide the system or user in acquiring a spatially aligned digital image using the camera device. Steps include recording the spatial orientation of the camera in at least two spatial dimensions when aligned with the primary image, and guiding camera alignment relative to the imaging screen when taking a picture.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert