Patents by Inventor Robert J. Daley
Robert J. Daley 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: 11948674Abstract: A surgical procedure planning system and method that uses multiple feedback loops to optimize creation or design of future surgical preoperative plans.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2021Date of Patent: April 2, 2024Assignee: MAKO Surgical CorporationInventors: Robert J. Daley, Sean M. Daley
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Publication number: 20220084652Abstract: A surgical procedure planning system and method that uses multiple feedback loops to optimize creation or design of future surgical preoperative plans.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2021Publication date: March 17, 2022Applicant: MAKO Surgical CorporationInventors: Robert J. DALEY, Sean M. DALEY
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Patent number: 11158415Abstract: A surgical procedure planning system and method that uses multiple feedback loops to optimize creation or design of future surgical preoperative plans.Type: GrantFiled: February 16, 2018Date of Patent: October 26, 2021Assignee: Mako Surgical CorporationInventors: Robert J. Daley, Sean M. Daley
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Publication number: 20180233222Abstract: A surgical procedure planning system and method that uses multiple feedback loops to optimize creation or design of future surgical preoperative plans.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 16, 2018Publication date: August 16, 2018Applicant: MAKO Surgical CorporationInventors: Robert J. DALEY, Sean M. DALEY
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Patent number: 9439657Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: GrantFiled: February 27, 2015Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Publication number: 20150173779Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 27, 2015Publication date: June 25, 2015Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Patent number: 8998916Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: GrantFiled: May 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 7, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Patent number: 8882780Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2008Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Publication number: 20110208201Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 2, 2011Publication date: August 25, 2011Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.Inventor: ROBERT J. DALEY
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Publication number: 20100125335Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone cement is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the polymerization (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the polymerization process is resumed. In this manner, the bone cement does not need to be mixed in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” each implant is placed with the ideal amount of cement in the ideal consistency, there are no powder clumps, and there is little to no excess cement to remove.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Publication number: 20100125303Abstract: The present disclosure provides methods and apparatus for replacing biological joints, but applies also to the fixation of any solid implant for use in dental or orthopaedic applications. In general, an ideal amount of bone mineral substance is applied to the implant prior to going in to the operating room. Next, the setting (e.g., drying) process is suspended with a coating and/or a chemical. Once the implant(s) are needed in the operating room, the setting process is resumed. In this manner, the bone mineral substance does not need to be applied in the operating room, the surgeon does not need to “race the clock,” and each implant is placed with the ideal amount of bone mineral substance in the ideal consistency.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2009Publication date: May 20, 2010Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Publication number: 20090018546Abstract: New apparatuses and methods for their design and use are disclosed that can be used to assist a surgeon in placing a guide pin during hip surgery. Specifically, a hip surgery method is disclosed in which an image of a patient's femur can be obtained and used to design and prepare a mold that contains an aperture for guiding a drill at the desired location and angle. During surgery the mold can be quickly and accurately positioned on the exposed femur head. Then, a drill bit can be inserted through the aperture and an opening for a pin can be drilled into the femur head. The mold can have a unique contoured surface adapted to fit to the femur head in a single unique position such that the opening is made in a unique desired position. The apparatuses and methods facilitate faster, more accurate surgery and are less invasive.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2008Publication date: January 15, 2009Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Patent number: 6120526Abstract: The present invention reveals bioabsorbable staples, delivery systems for the application of the bioabsorbable staples and methods for tissue closure. The delivery systems include a semi-automatic device for applying one or more bioabsorbable staples and a manually powered device for delivering bioabsorbable staple one at a time.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 1999Date of Patent: September 19, 2000Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Patent number: 6090131Abstract: The present invention reveals bioabsorbable staples and methods for tissue closure. The first type of staple is a one-piece bioabsorbable staple constructed of an elongate body and a locking mechanism, where the locking mechanism is made up of a retainer having an enclosed central tunnel and is located at the first end of the elongate body, and an arrow head or connector head located at the second end of the elongate body. The second type of staple is a two-piece staple for tissue closure constructed of a first elongate body having a leg connected to an arrow head at each end and a second elongate body having a retainer at each end, where each retainer contains an eyelet. Each method for tissue closure involves grasping and holding the tissue to be closed, forcing a bioabsorbable staple through the tissue, and locking the staple.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 1998Date of Patent: July 18, 2000Inventor: Robert J. Daley
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Patent number: 5902319Abstract: The present invention reveals bioabsorbable staples and methods for tissue closure. The first type of staple is a one-piece bioabsorbable staple constructed of an elongate body and a locking mechanism, where the locking mechanism is made up of a retainer having a central tunnel and is located at the first end of the elongate body, and an arrow head located at the second end of the elongate body. The second type of staple is a two-piece staple for tissue closure constructed of a first elongate body having a leg connected to an arrow head at each end and a second elongate body having a retainer at each end, where each retainer contains an eyelet. Each method for tissue closure involves grasping and holding the tissue to be closed, forcing a bioabsorbable staple through the tissue, and locking the staple.Type: GrantFiled: September 25, 1997Date of Patent: May 11, 1999Inventor: Robert J. Daley