Patents by Inventor Peter M. Bonutti

Peter M. Bonutti 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).

  • Robotic surgery
    Patent number: 10959791
    Abstract: A method of using a robotic guidance system for performing surgery on a spine is provided. The method includes utilizing a computerized tomographic scan image of a location on a spinal column of a patient, such that the computerized tomographic scan image is connected to a computer and visible on a monitor connected to the computer. The method also includes attaching a coupling component to the spinal column of the patient, coupling a marker to the coupling component, and imaging, with a fluoroscope, the view of the spinal column of the patient, wherein the fluoroscope image is transmitted to the computer and visible on the monitor and the at marker is clearly visible in the fluoroscope image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • IMPLANTABLE DRUG ELUTING SYSTEM AND METHOD OF USE
    Publication number: 20210077114
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system for injecting a drug eluting construct in a patient. The construct includes multiple cellular based microcaspules, wherein the multiple cellular based microcapsules create at least one of a plurality of layers or sections of microcapsules joined together to comprise an implant. There is a medicinal agent within the microcapsules. A syringe and needle inject the implant constructed of microcapsules into the patient at least one of during and after a surgical procedure. The medicinal agent controllably releases into the patient both immediately and at a delayed time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2020
    Publication date: March 18, 2021
    Applicant: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Systems and methods for disinfection
    Patent number: 10946111
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 16, 2021
    Assignee: P TECH, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Robotic surgery
    Patent number: 10932869
    Abstract: A method of using a robotic guidance system for performing surgery on a spine is provided. The method includes utilizing a computerized tomographic scan image of a location on a spinal column of a patient, such that the computerized tomographic scan image is connected to a computer and visible on a monitor connected to the computer. The method also includes attaching a coupling component to the spinal column of the patient, coupling a marker to the coupling component, and imaging, with a fluoroscope, the view of the spinal column of the patient, wherein the fluoroscope image is transmitted to the computer and visible on the monitor and the at marker is clearly visible in the fluoroscope image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2021
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR THROMBOSIS PREVENTION
    Publication number: 20210052666
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition for inhibiting thrombosis. The composition includes 5 to 25% by weight of Fish Oil, 15 to 55% by weight of Willow Bark Extract, and 0.2 to 5% by weight of Vitamin E.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 6, 2020
    Publication date: February 25, 2021
    Applicant: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Method and Devices for Intracorporeal Bonding of Implants with Thermal Energy
    Publication number: 20210000515
    Abstract: A system for dynamically controlling a weld profile includes a generator, and end effector, a sensor, and a computer. The generator is configured to supply energy based on the weld profile. The end effector operatively connected to the generator and configured to apply vibratory energy and pressure to an object. The sensor configured to provide an output with respect to the object. The computer configured to monitor the output and change the weld profile of the generator based on the output.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens, Justin E. Beyers
  • GENDER SPECIFIC PHARMACEUTICALS
    Publication number: 20210000604
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 31, 2020
    Publication date: January 7, 2021
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Fixation systems and methods
    Patent number: 10881440
    Abstract: Embodiments may include fixation devices and methods for securing first and second body tissue portions. Fixation devices may include a base component, an insert component, and a flexible member. The base component may include a passage. The insert component may be positionable within at least a portion of the passage. The elongate member may be configured to be positioned through the first and second body tissue portions. The elongate member may be tensioned and pinched between the base component and insert component to secure the first and second portions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: January 5, 2021
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens
  • Robotic surgery
    Patent number: 10869728
    Abstract: A method of using a robotic guidance system for performing surgery on a spine is provided. The method includes utilizing a computerized tomographic scan image of a location on a spinal column of a patient, such that the computerized tomographic scan image is connected to a computer and visible on a monitor connected to the computer. The method also includes attaching a coupling component to the spinal column of the patient, coupling a marker to the coupling component, and imaging, with a fluoroscope, the view of the spinal column of the patient, wherein the fluoroscope image is transmitted to the computer and visible on the monitor and the at marker is clearly visible in the fluoroscope image.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2020
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Systems and methods for thrombosis prevention
    Patent number: 10828339
    Abstract: The disclosure provides a composition for inhibiting thrombosis. The composition includes 5 to 25% by weight of Fish Oil, 15 to 55% by weight of Willow Bark Extract, and 0.2 to 5% by weight of Vitamin E.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • DEVICES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200338413
    Abstract: Devices systems and methods are disclosed. Among other things, the devices systems and methods can facilitate ergonomic gripping of a handle; conform to the shape of a wrist; enhance golf techniques or performance; enhance racket sport technique or performance; protect a head of a user engaged in contact sports or other hazardous activities; identify concussions, in some cases in substantially real time; provide sterilization of garments; control surgical robots; allow for medical treatment of multiple subjects without disrobing; provide biometric or other data; and/or be used to train muscles or body parts for, for example, performing specified tasks using a body part.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • EXPANDABLE ACCESS SYSTEMS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20200337724
    Abstract: Embodiments may include an expandable access system having contracted and expanded configurations. The system and methods may include an expandable access device having a helix or wrapped shape. Embodiments may include a cannula, stent, needle, trocar, introducer, fastener, and/or any other devices disclosed herein. Embodiments may also include an expandable trocar positionable in at least a portion of the access device. A sleeve or band may be disposed over at least a portion of the access device and configured to resist radial expansion of the access device. Expansion of the trocar and/or receipt of an object may radially expand the access device between a contracted configuration and an expanded configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Matthew J. Cremens
  • Systems and methods for disinfection
    Patent number: 10814025
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 5, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Expandable introducer system and methods
    Patent number: 10813764
    Abstract: An expandable introducer with embodiments that may include a fastener, tubular member, sleeve and combinations thereof. The sleeve may have a wall with an inner surface and an outer surface. The sleeve may include a slit through the wall, which may allow the sleeve to be decreased in diameter for implantation and/or increased in diameter after implantation for alignment. The sleeve may include two slits in the tubular wall thereby forming two semi-tubular members. The semi-tubular members may be placed separately at the implantation site then aligned to form a tubular member. The tubular member may include threads, pebbles, bumps, ridges, hills, openings and combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 31, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2020
    Assignee: P Tech, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • Methods and systems for providing gender specific pharmaceuticals
    Patent number: 10806590
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a system of gender specific pharmaceuticals. The system includes a first package of a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a second package of a pharmaceutical for use by a female. The first package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a male and a first label coupled to the first package, wherein at least one of the first package and first label includes a male specifier and a recommended male dosage. The second package includes a pharmaceutical for use by a female and a second label coupled to the second package, wherein at least one of the second package and second label includes a female specifier and a recommended female dosage.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 5, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Assignee: P TECH, LLC
    Inventor: Peter M. Bonutti
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DELIVERY OF THERAPEUTIC AGENTS
    Publication number: 20200316375
    Abstract: An iontophoresis system includes a preloaded reservoir containing one or more doses of a therapeutic agent. As a result, the therapeutic agent does not have to be loaded into the reservoir prior to use. In such a system, the preloaded reservoir is generally disposable. Various components of the iontophoresis system can be combined with the reservoir in a disposable cartridge that is selectively connectable to other, reusable components of the iontophoresis system. In addition, the entire iontophoresis system can be formed from one or more disposable, one-time-use modules.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 17, 2020
    Publication date: October 8, 2020
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin E. Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20200306396
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: October 1, 2020
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20200297879
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR DISINFECTION
    Publication number: 20200297880
    Abstract: A disinfecting system includes a housing. An ultraviolet light (UV) source is secured to the housing and configured to emit UV light for disinfection of a target. A processor is secured to the housing in communication with the UV light source. The processor is configured to activate the UV light source for a selected amount of time suitable for disinfection of the target.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2020
    Publication date: September 24, 2020
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Justin Beyers, Tonya M. Bierman
  • Shoulder orthosis including flexion/extension device
    Patent number: 10779984
    Abstract: A shoulder orthosis includes a shoulder therapy device adapted to provide treatment to a shoulder joint of a person, and a flexion/extension device. The flexion/extension device positions the shoulder joint in at least one of greater than 0 degrees of flexion and greater than 0 degrees of extension concurrently with the shoulder therapy device providing the treatment to the shoulder joint. In one example, the shoulder therapy device may be an abduction/adduction device and/or an internal/external rotation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 22, 2020
    Assignee: Bonutti Research, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter M. Bonutti, Boris P. Bonutti, Glen A. Phillips, Kevin R. Ruholl, Clayton D. Britton