Patents by Inventor OLIVIER BOISVERT

OLIVIER BOISVERT 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: 12364544
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2025
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Couture, Alain Richard, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Sebastien Parratte, Di Li, Dugal James
  • Publication number: 20250032205
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used for performing a robotic revision knee arthroplasty. For example, a robotic surgical device may be used to perform a cut. The cut may be planned to remove an existing implant based on information about the existing implant (e.g., reference points on the existing implant, an implant type, a maker of the implant, degradation information about the implant, a failure reason for the implant, or the like). In an example, a new plan may be developed for a new implant to replace the existing implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2024
    Publication date: January 30, 2025
    Inventors: Olivier Boisvert, Ryan Lundquist, Yann Facchinello, Eric Greber
  • Patent number: 12178527
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for surgical tracking and control are generally described herein. A system may include a robotic arm configured to allow interactive movement and controlled autonomous movement of an end effector, a cut guide mounted to the end effector of the robotic arm, the cut guide configured to guide a surgical instrument within a plane, a tracking system to determine a position and an orientation of the cut guide, and a control system to permit or prevent interactive movement or autonomous movement of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Date of Patent: December 31, 2024
    Assignee: Orthosoft ULC
    Inventors: Emily Gogarty, Olivier Boisvert, Pierre Couture, Di Li, Benoit Pelletier, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Suntara Ly
  • Patent number: 12137996
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used for performing a robotic revision knee arthroplasty. For example, a robotic surgical device may be used to perform a cut. The cut may be planned to remove an existing implant based on information about the existing implant (e.g., reference points on the existing implant, an implant type, a maker of the implant, degradation information about the implant, a failure reason for the implant, or the like). In an example, a new plan may be developed for a new implant to replace the existing implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2024
    Assignee: Orthosoft ULC
    Inventors: Olivier Boisvert, Ryan Lundquist, Yann Facchinello, Eric Greber
  • Patent number: 11834177
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy attenuating portion. The energy attenuating portion includes first and second edge sections separated by an adaptable section. The adaptable section may be rigid in a first range of directions and compressible in a second range of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2023
    Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval
  • Patent number: 11707333
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a display device and a computing device including a memory device with instructions. The instructions can cause the system to access surgical data, calculate medial and lateral gap data, calculate a recommended component set, and generate a graphical user interface. Accessing surgical data can include accessing soft tissue data indicative of at least tension in soft tissues surrounding a surgical location. The graphical user interface can include an interactive trapezoidal graphic overlaid onto a graphical representation of a distal femur and a proximal tibia. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can include a graphical representation of a medial total gap, a lateral total gap, and a recommended spacer size. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can update in response to adjustments in implant parameters to assist in surgical planning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2023
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Merette, Harlan Levine, Pierre Couture, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Marc-Antoine Dufour, Vincent Masse
  • Publication number: 20230038129
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy attenuating portion. The energy attenuating portion includes first and second edge sections separated by an adaptable section. The adaptable section may be rigid in a first range of directions and compressible in a second range of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2022
    Publication date: February 9, 2023
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval
  • Patent number: 11518502
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy absorbing assembly. The energy absorbing assembly includes first and second portions and a retractable section. The retractable section may be at least partially affixed to the first portion and is configured to enable displacement of the second portion of the stabilizer with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2022
    Assignee: Textron Innovations Inc.
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval
  • Patent number: 11459085
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy attenuating portion. The energy attenuating portion includes first and second edge sections separated by an adaptable section. The adaptable section may be rigid in a first range of directions and compressible in a second range of directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2022
    Assignee: TEXTRON INNOVATIONS INC.
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval
  • Publication number: 20220183774
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a display device and a computing device including a memory device with instructions. The instructions can cause the system to access surgical data, calculate medial and lateral gap data, calculate a recommended component set, and generate a graphical user interface. Accessing surgical data can include accessing soft tissue data indicative of at least tension in soft tissues surrounding a surgical location. The graphical user interface can include an interactive trapezoidal graphic overlaid onto a graphical representation of a distal femur and a proximal tibia. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can include a graphical representation of a medial total gap, a lateral total gap, and a recommended spacer size. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can update in response to adjustments in implant parameters to assist in surgical planning.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 22, 2021
    Publication date: June 16, 2022
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Merette, Harlan Levine, Pierre Couture, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Marc-Antoine Dufour, Vincent Masse
  • Publication number: 20220096166
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 8, 2021
    Publication date: March 31, 2022
    Inventors: Pierre Couture, Alain Richard, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Sebastien Parratte, Di Li, Dugal James
  • Publication number: 20220079693
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for surgical tracking and control are generally described herein. A system may include a robotic arm configured to allow interactive movement and controlled autonomous movement of an end effector, a cut guide mounted to the end effector of the robotic arm, the cut guide configured to guide a surgical instrument within a plane, a tracking system to determine a position and an orientation of the cut guide, and a control system to permit or prevent interactive movement or autonomous movement of the end effector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2021
    Publication date: March 17, 2022
    Inventors: Emily Gogarty, Olivier Boisvert, Pierre Couture, Di Li, Benoit Pelletier, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Suntara Ly
  • Patent number: 11229489
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a display device and a computing device including a memory device with instructions. The instructions can cause the system to access surgical data, calculate medial and lateral gap data, calculate a recommended component set, and generate a graphical user interface. Accessing surgical data can include accessing soft tissue data indicative of at least tension in soft tissues surrounding a surgical location. The graphical user interface can include an interactive trapezoidal graphic overlaid onto a graphical representation of a distal femur and a proximal tibia. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can include a graphical representation of a medial total gap, a lateral total gap, and a recommended spacer size. The interactive trapezoidal graphic can update in response to adjustments in implant parameters to assist in surgical planning.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 25, 2022
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jean-Sebastien Merette, Harlan Levine, Pierre Couture, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Marc-Antoine Dufour, Vincent Masse
  • Patent number: 11179207
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for surgical tracking and control are generally described herein. A system may include a robotic arm configured to allow interactive movement and controlled autonomous movement of an end effector, a cut guide mounted to the end effector of the robotic arm, the cut guide configured to guide a surgical instrument within a plane, a tracking system to determine a position and an orientation of the cut guide, and a control system to permit or prevent interactive movement or autonomous movement of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2021
    Assignee: Orthosoft ULC
    Inventors: Emily Gogarty, Olivier Boisvert, Pierre Couture, Di Li, Benoit Pelletier, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Suntara Ly
  • Patent number: 11154372
    Abstract: Embodiments of a system and method for surgical tracking and control are generally described herein. A system may include a robotic arm configured to allow interactive movement and controlled autonomous movement of an end effector, a cut guide mounted to the end effector of the robotic arm, the cut guide configured to guide a surgical instrument within a plane, a tracking system to determine a position and an orientation of the cut guide, and a control system to permit or prevent interactive movement or autonomous movement of the end effector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 26, 2021
    Assignee: Orthosoft ULC
    Inventors: Emily Gogarty, Olivier Boisvert, Pierre Couture, Di Li, Benoit Pelletier, Jean-Sebastien Merette, Suntara Ly
  • Patent number: 11135021
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used to perform robot-aided surgery. A system may include a robotic controller to monitor a position and orientation of an end effector coupled to an end of a robotic arm. The robotic controller may apply a force to a bone using the end effector, such as via a soft tissue balancing component. The robotic controller may determine soft tissue balance using information from a tracking system, such as a position of a first tracker affixed to the bone. The soft tissue balance may be output, such as to a display device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 22, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2021
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Pierre Couture, Alain Richard, Olivier Boisvert, Emily Gogarty, Louis-Philippe Amiot, Sebastien Parratte, Di Li, Dugal James
  • Patent number: 11020128
    Abstract: A system and method for generating a model of a patient specific cut guide instrument for harvesting a graft comprises a model of a graft defined by an implant interface surface, a bone interface surface, and a spatial geometry therebetween, the model being specific to a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Assignee: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Sebastien Guilloux, Olivier Boisvert, Karine Dupuis, Anselm Neurohr, Jean-Guillaume Abiven
  • Publication number: 20210038328
    Abstract: Systems and methods may be used for performing a robotic revision knee arthroplasty. For example, a robotic surgical device may be used to perform a cut. The cut may be planned to remove an existing implant based on information about the existing implant (e.g., reference points on the existing implant, an implant type, a maker of the implant, degradation information about the implant, a failure reason for the implant, or the like). In an example, a new plan may be developed for a new implant to replace the existing implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2020
    Publication date: February 11, 2021
    Inventors: Olivier Boisvert, Ryan Lundquist, Yann Facchinello, Eric Greber
  • Publication number: 20200346737
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy attenuating portion. The energy attenuating portion includes first and second edge sections separated by an adaptable section. The adaptable section may be rigid in a first range of directions and compressible in a second range of directions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval
  • Publication number: 20200346742
    Abstract: According to one implementation of the present disclosure, a stabilizer of an aircraft includes an energy absorbing assembly. The energy absorbing assembly includes first and second portions and a retractable section. The retractable section may be at least partially affixed to the first portion and is configured to enable displacement of the second portion of the stabilizer with respect to the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2019
    Publication date: November 5, 2020
    Inventors: Eric Sinusas, Guillaume Noiseux-Boucher, Olivier Boisvert, Nicolas Doyon, Sebastien Duval