Patents by Inventor Reto NARDINI
Reto NARDINI 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: 11298165Abstract: An intramedullary nail includes a body sized and shaped for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone and extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and a channel extending through the body along the longitudinal axis in combination with a locking hole extending laterally through the body along a central axis and in communication with the channel, the locking hole defined by a first opening extending through a first portion of a wall of the nail and a second opening extending through a second portion of the wall substantially opposing the first portion, the first opening being elongated in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the nail and the second opening including a coupling element configured to lock a portion of a bone fixation element therein.Type: GrantFiled: July 3, 2018Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Reto Nardini
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Publication number: 20190175233Abstract: An intramedullary device includes an intramedullary nail extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the nail including a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and an opening extending laterally through a wall thereof proximate the distal end, the channel including a ramped surface along a distal portion thereof opposite the opening. The device further includes a wire extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the wire sized and shaped to be inserted into the channel of the nail such that the distal end engages the ramped surface to extend through the opening.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2019Publication date: June 13, 2019Inventors: Reto NARDINI, Alfred Niederberger, Azagen Mootien, Frank Wilson
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Patent number: 10265106Abstract: A system for locking an intramedullary nail to a bone includes a first plate sized and shaped to be inserted through a channel of an intramedullary nail and dimensioned to prevent its passing through a locking hole of the intramedullary nail and a second plate sized and shaped to be positioned along a portion of an exterior of a hole drilled in the bone and dimensioned to prevent its passing through the hole drilled in the bone along with a connector couplable to the first and second plates and slidable through the channel of the intramedullary nail to extend through the locking hole from an interior of the channel to an exterior of a bone in which the intramedullary nail has been inserted.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2014Date of Patent: April 23, 2019Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Nicolas Bouduban, Patrick Burki, Reto Nardini
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Patent number: 10251684Abstract: An intramedullary device includes an intramedullary nail extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the nail including a channel extending longitudinally therethrough and an opening extending laterally through a wall thereof proximate the distal end, the channel including a ramped surface along a distal portion thereof opposite the opening. The device further includes a wire extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end, the wire sized and shaped to be inserted into the channel of the nail such that the distal end engages the ramped surface to extend through the opening.Type: GrantFiled: June 14, 2012Date of Patent: April 9, 2019Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Alfred Niederberger, Azagen Mootien, Frank Wilson
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Publication number: 20180310971Abstract: An intramedullary nail includes a body sized and shaped for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone and extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and a channel extending through the body along the longitudinal axis in combination with a locking hole extending laterally through the body along a central axis and in communication with the channel, the locking hole defined by a first opening extending through a first portion of a wall of the nail and a second opening extending through a second portion of the wall substantially opposing the first portion, the first opening being elongated in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the nail and the second opening including a coupling element configured to lock a portion of a bone fixation element therein.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 3, 2018Publication date: November 1, 2018Inventor: Reto NARDINI
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Patent number: 10039582Abstract: An intramedullary nail includes a body sized and shaped for insertion into a medullary canal of a bone and extending along a longitudinal axis from a proximal end to a distal end and a channel extending through the body along the longitudinal axis in combination with a locking hole extending laterally through the body along a central axis and in communication with the channel, the locking hole defined by a first opening extending through a first portion of a wall of the nail and a second opening extending through a second portion of the wall substantially opposing the first portion, the first opening being elongated in a lateral direction relative to the longitudinal axis of the nail and the second opening including a coupling element configured to lock a portion of a bone fixation element therein.Type: GrantFiled: October 9, 2012Date of Patent: August 7, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Reto Nardini
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Patent number: 10022228Abstract: An implant system includes a fixation device that, in turn can include an expandable implant alone or in combination with an auxiliary implant. The expandable implant includes an expandable implant body that is made from an expandable material. The expandable material includes a polymer matrix and an expandable gas source contained within at least a portion of the polymer matrix. The implant system can further include an energy source configured to heat the polymer matrix to a temperature above its glass transition temperature, thereby causing the gas source to expand inside the polymer matrix. The fixation device can further include an insertion instrument configured to implant the fixation device into an anatomical cavity.Type: GrantFiled: June 29, 2016Date of Patent: July 17, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Baumgartner, Robert Frigg, Cyril Voisard, Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Christian Brunner, Stefan Saladin
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Patent number: 9944020Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for fabricating multimaterial bodies in a layer-wise fashion, which bodies may be used bone-stabilizing implants. The multimaterial bodies include rigid and flexible portions that are integrally formed with one another. The multimaterial bodies may be softened or stiffened in specific areas to match the biological or anatomical features of a bone.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2015Date of Patent: April 17, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dieter Schmidli, Robert Frigg, Reto Nardini
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Patent number: 9844403Abstract: A bone fixation device includes (a) a threaded shaft extending from a proximal end to a distal end; (b) a head located at the proximal end of the shaft; (c) a connector threadably engaging the threaded shaft and movable therealong; and (d) an extension member movable between an insertion configuration for insertion through an opening in a cortex of a bone to a locked configuration when pressed against an inner surface of the cortex. The profile of the wing in the locked configuration in the plane perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the shaft is increased relative to the insertion configuration to distribute forces transmitted between the bone fixation apparatus and the bone over an increased area of the cortex.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2010Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventor: Reto Nardini
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Patent number: 9480514Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 11, 2014Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng
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Publication number: 20160302926Abstract: An implant system includes a fixation device that, in turn can include an expandable implant alone or in combination with an auxiliary implant. The expandable implant includes an expandable implant body that is made from an expandable material. The expandable material includes a polymer matrix and an expandable gas source contained within at least a portion of the polymer matrix. The implant system can further include an energy source configured to heat the polymer matrix to a temperature above its glass transition temperature, thereby causing the gas source to expand inside the polymer matrix. The fixation device can further include an insertion instrument configured to implant the fixation device into an anatomical cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 29, 2016Publication date: October 20, 2016Inventors: Adrian Baumgartner, Robert Frigg, Cyril Voisard, Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Christian Brunner, Stefan Saladin
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Patent number: 9421058Abstract: A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system may include a plate, one or more fasteners configured to attach the plate to a target anatomical location such as bone, and a surgical device that facilitates the attachment of the plate and the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: December 16, 2015Date of Patent: August 23, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 9402725Abstract: An implant system includes a fixation device that, in turn can include an expandable implant alone or in combination with an auxiliary implant. The expandable implant includes an expandable implant body that is made from an expandable material. The expandable material includes a polymer matrix and an expandable gas source contained within at least a portion of the polymer matrix. The implant system can further include an energy source configured to heat the polymer matrix to a temperature above its glass transition temperature, thereby causing the gas source to expand inside the polymer matrix. The fixation device can further include an insertion instrument configured to implant the fixation device into an anatomical cavity.Type: GrantFiled: November 14, 2013Date of Patent: August 2, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Adrian Baumgartner, Robert Frigg, Cyril Voisard, Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Christian Brunner, Stefan Saladin
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Publication number: 20160100877Abstract: A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system may include a plate, one or more fasteners configured to attach the plate to a target anatomical location such as bone, and a surgical device that facilitates the attachment of the plate and the fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 16, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Reto Nardini, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 9237914Abstract: A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system may include a plate, one or more fasteners configured to attach the plate to a target anatomical location such as bone, and a surgical device that facilitates the attachment of the plate and the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2015Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Robert Frigg
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Publication number: 20150352784Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for fabricating multimaterial bodies in a layer-wise fashion, which bodies may be used bone-stabilizing implants. The multimaterial bodies include rigid and flexible portions that are integrally formed with one another. The multimaterial bodies may be softened or stiffened in specific areas to match the biological or anatomical features of a bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dieter Schmidli, Robert Frigg, Reto Nardini
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Patent number: 9174390Abstract: Provided are methods and systems for fabricating multimaterial bodies in a layer-wise fashion, which bodies may be used bone-stabilizing implants. The multimaterial bodies include rigid and flexible portions that are integrally formed with one another. The multimaterial bodies may be softened or stiffened in specific areas to match the biological or anatomical features of a bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Beat Lechmann, Dieter Schmidli, Robert Frigg, Reto Nardini
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Publication number: 20150223855Abstract: A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system may include a plate, one or more fasteners configured to attach the plate to a target anatomical location such as bone, and a surgical device that facilitates the attachment of the plate and the fasteners.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2015Publication date: August 13, 2015Inventors: Reto Nardini, Robert Frigg
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Patent number: 9039683Abstract: A bone fixation system is provided. The bone fixation system may include a plate, one or more fasteners configured to attach the plate to a target anatomical location such as bone, and a surgical device that facilitates the attachment of the plate and the fasteners.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2011Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Reto Nardini, Robert Frigg
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Publication number: 20150094779Abstract: A device for treating a bone includes (a) an elongate body sized and shaped for insertion into a bone and extending longitudinally from a proximal end to a distal end, the elongate body including a channel extending therethrough and a coating along an outer surface thereof, the coating adapted to absorb a selected frequency of light such that, when the selected frequency of light is applied thereto, portions of the coating melt to form a mass; and (b) a first anchor member slidably mountable over the elongate body and movable therealong from a first position at the proximal end of the elongate body to a second position adjacent a bone into which the elongate body has been inserted to cooperate with the mass to fix the elongate body to the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2014Publication date: April 2, 2015Inventors: Reto Nardini, Dieter Schmidli, Bruno Laeng