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).
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Patent number: 11887306Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: August 11, 2021Date of Patent: January 30, 2024Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Andrew J. Cooper, Noah D. Wollowick
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Patent number: 11642174Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 7, 2019Date of Patent: May 9, 2023Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
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Publication number: 20230050141Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2021Publication date: February 16, 2023Inventors: Andrew J. Cooper, Noah D. Wollowick
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Patent number: 11534127Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 21, 2019Date of Patent: December 27, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20220211446Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 25, 2022Publication date: July 7, 2022Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
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Publication number: 20210361252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2021Publication date: November 25, 2021Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20210196390Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 17, 2021Publication date: July 1, 2021Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Patent number: 10959782Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 15, 2020Date of Patent: March 30, 2021Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20200352529Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2020Publication date: November 12, 2020Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper
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Patent number: 10765384Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 13, 2016Date of Patent: September 8, 2020Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
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Patent number: 10758198Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20200146753Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 15, 2020Publication date: May 14, 2020Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Patent number: 10610305Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 20, 2018Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20200100751Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2019Publication date: April 2, 2020Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20200085510Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2019Publication date: March 19, 2020Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
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Patent number: 10524752Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 24, 2015Date of Patent: January 7, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Xiu Jiang, Cameron Albert
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Patent number: 10433914Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: October 8, 2019Assignee: Jointpoint, Inc.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper
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Publication number: 20190125449Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 20, 2018Publication date: May 2, 2019Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Patent number: 10182871Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 22, 2017Date of Patent: January 22, 2019Assignee: JointPoint, Inc.Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert
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Publication number: 20170333134Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 22, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Noah D. Wollowick, Andrew J. Cooper, Cameron Albert