Patents by Inventor Robert M. Ronk
Robert M. Ronk 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: 11723585Abstract: Example implants, systems and methods using sensors for orthopedic surgical assessment and/or planning are described herein. An example system can include a wearable sensor device for pre-operative use by a patient before an orthopedic surgery to generate pre-operative sensor data. The system can also include an implantable sensor device (e.g., a bone implant) to generate and aggregate post-operative sensor data associated with the patient after the surgery. The system can retrieve the pre-operative sensor data and the post-operative sensor data and predict, analyze or assess an outcome of the surgery.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2020Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Kenyon Mumford, Alfredo Castaneda, Robert M. Ronk, Marcus Bourda, Robert Sixto, Brian M. May, Stephen J. Vankoski, Orsa Britton
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Publication number: 20200138361Abstract: Example implants, systems and methods using sensors for orthopedic surgical assessment and/or planning are described herein. An example system can include a wearable sensor device for pre-operative use by a patient before an orthopedic surgery to generate pre-operative sensor data. The system can also include an implantable sensor device (e.g., a bone implant) to generate and aggregate post-operative sensor data associated with the patient after the surgery. The system can retrieve the pre-operative sensor data and the post-operative sensor data and predict, analyze or assess an outcome of the surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2020Publication date: May 7, 2020Inventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Kenyon Mumford, Alfredo Castaneda, Robert M. Ronk, Marcus Bourda, Robert Sixto, Brian M. May, Stephen J. Vankoski, Orsa Britton
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Patent number: 10561360Abstract: Example implants, systems and methods using sensors for orthopedic surgical assessment and/or planning are described herein. An example system can include a wearable sensor device for pre-operative use by a patient before an orthopedic surgery to generate pre-operative sensor data. The system can also include an implantable sensor device (e.g., a bone implant) to generate and aggregate post-operative sensor data associated with the patient after the surgery. The system can retrieve the pre-operative sensor data and the post-operative sensor data and predict, analyze or assess an outcome of the surgery.Type: GrantFiled: June 15, 2017Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Kenyon Mumford, Alfredo Castaneda, Robert M. Ronk, Marcus Bourda, Robert Sixto, Brian M. May, Stephen J. Vankoski, Orsa Britton
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Publication number: 20170360358Abstract: Example implants, systems and methods using sensors for orthopedic surgical assessment and/or planning are described herein. An example system can include a wearable sensor device for pre-operative use by a patient before an orthopedic surgery to generate pre-operative sensor data. The system can also include an implantable sensor device (e.g., a bone implant) to generate and aggregate post-operative sensor data associated with the patient after the surgery. The system can retrieve the pre-operative sensor data and the post-operative sensor data and predict, analyze or assess an outcome of the surgery.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 15, 2017Publication date: December 21, 2017Inventors: Louis-Philippe Amiot, Joseph Michael O'Reilly, Kenyon Mumford, Alfredo Castaneda, Randy Sessler, Robert M. Ronk, Marcus Bourda, Robert Sixto, Brian M. May, Stephen J. Vankoski, Orsa Britton
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Patent number: 9039777Abstract: A method of forming an orthopedic implant, the method comprising the steps of providing a first implant component and a second implant component, the first implant component having a stem and a second implant component including a head defining a female taper sized to receive the stem; coupling the stem to the female taper of the head; forming a modular injunction between the stem and head; applying a seal to the modular injunction to limit bodily fluid from contacting the modular injunction; and forming the orthopedic implant.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2014Date of Patent: May 26, 2015Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Mukesh Kumar, Robert M. Ronk, Daniel E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20140180429Abstract: A method of forming an orthopedic implant, the method comprising the steps of providing a first implant component and a second implant component, the first implant component having a stem and a second implant component including a head defining a female taper sized to receive the stem; coupling the stem to the female taper of the head; forming a modular injunction between the stem and head; applying a seal to the modular injunction to limit bodily fluid from contacting the modular injunction; and forming the orthopedic implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 10, 2014Publication date: June 26, 2014Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Robert M. Ronk, Daniel E. Williamson
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Patent number: 8663327Abstract: A seal for preventing a bodily fluid from penetrating an orthopedic implant comprising a tapered section adapted to conformingly mate to a stem of a first implant component, and a collar section extending from and circumferentially surrounding a portion of the tapered section, the collar section adapted to mate to a base of a second implant component such that the tapered section and collar section define an opening therethrough configured to receive the first implant component.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Mukesh Kumar, Robert M. Ronk, Daniel E. Williamson
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Publication number: 20130204389Abstract: A seal for preventing a bodily fluid from penetrating an orthopedic implant comprising a tapered section adapted to conformingly mate to a stem of a first implant component, and a collar section extending from and circumferentially surrounding a portion of the tapered section, the collar section adapted to mate to a base of a second implant component such that the tapered section and collar section define an opening therethrough configured to receive the first implant component.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 8, 2013Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Robert M. Ronk, Daniel E. Williamson
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Patent number: 8197550Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for implantation into a bone of a patient includes a porous metal shell adapted to be affixed within the bone. The porous metal shell includes an outer surface adapted to receive bone ingrowth and an inner surface adapted to engage a liner. The porous metal shell is porous from the outer surface to the inner surface. A non-porous member may be affixed to the porous metal shell. The non-porous member may include a piercing member extending from the outer surface, the piercing member adapted to penetrate the bone in an implanted position. The non-porous member may include spikes or fins. In one example, the piercing member may define a reduced material cross section at an interface with the outer surface of the porous metal shell. The piercing member may be adapted to be broken at the reduced material cross section and removed from the porous metal shell.Type: GrantFiled: September 14, 2009Date of Patent: June 12, 2012Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: David R. Brown, Jason D. Meridew, Robert M. Ronk, Troy W. Hershberger
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Patent number: 8002842Abstract: A prosthesis for replacing a portion of the anatomy including an outer bone engaging surface and an inner bearing surface. The prosthesis may include a rim disposed between the inner bearing surface and the outer bone engaging surface. The rim may include at least one contour operable to reduce loading on the rim.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventor: Robert M Ronk
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Publication number: 20110143127Abstract: An implant and method for applying an osteoconductive coating on a non-conductive surface of an implant. The method includes depositing an electroconductive interlayer on at least a portion of a non-conductive implant surface. A secondary process is applied to the interlayer and an osteoconductive coating is thereby formed on the implant. In various embodiments, the electroconductive interlayer is deposited as a non-structural film and comprises a dense, non-porous metal such as titanium, titanium alloys, cobalt, cobalt alloys, chromium, chromium alloys, tantalum, tantalum alloys, iron alloys, stainless steel, and mixtures thereof. The osteoconductive coating may include a metal, a porous metal, or calcium phosphate. The osteoconductive coating may include additional agents, such as bone product, growth factor, bioactive agent, antibiotic, or combinations thereof.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 11, 2009Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Gautam Gupta, Mukesh Kumar, Robert M. Ronk
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Publication number: 20100004754Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for implantation into a bone of a patient includes a porous metal shell adapted to be affixed within the bone. The porous metal shell includes an outer surface adapted to receive bone ingrowth and an inner surface adapted to engage a liner. The porous metal shell is porous from the outer surface to the inner surface. A non-porous member may be affixed to the porous metal shell. The non-porous member may include a piercing member extending from the outer surface, the piercing member adapted to penetrate the bone in an implanted position. The non-porous member may include spikes or fins. In one example, the piercing member may define a reduced material cross section at an interface with the outer surface of the porous metal shell. The piercing member may be adapted to be broken at the reduced material cross section and removed from the porous metal shell.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2009Publication date: January 7, 2010Inventors: David R. Brown, Jason D. Meridew, Robert M. Ronk, Troy W. Hershberger
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Patent number: 7621963Abstract: A bone graft material comprising about 50-90% quickly bioresorbable porogen particles and about 10-50% of a calcium matrix material. A bioactive substance can be included in the matrix material, the porogen particles, or both. Commercial packages containing the bone graft materials and methods for repairing bone therewith are also claimed.Type: GrantFiled: April 11, 2006Date of Patent: November 24, 2009Assignee: EBI, LLCInventors: Bruce J. Simon, Robert M. Ronk, Paul D'Antonio, Jeffrey D. Schwardt
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Patent number: 7597715Abstract: An orthopedic prosthesis for implantation into a bone of a patient includes a porous metal shell adapted to be affixed within the bone. The porous metal shell includes an outer surface adapted to receive bone ingrowth and an inner surface adapted to engage a liner. The porous metal shell is porous from the outer surface to the inner surface. A non-porous member may be affixed to the porous metal shell. The non-porous member may include a piercing member extending from the outer surface, the piercing member adapted to penetrate the bone in an implanted position. The non-porous member may include spikes or fins. In one example, the piercing member may define a reduced material cross section at an interface with the outer surface of the porous metal shell. The piercing member may be adapted to be broken at the reduced material cross section and removed from the porous metal shell.Type: GrantFiled: February 17, 2006Date of Patent: October 6, 2009Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: David R Brown, Jason D Meridew, Robert M Ronk, Troy W Hershberger
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Patent number: 7594578Abstract: A container for storing a liquid component of bone cement. The container includes a flexible film sealed about its periphery to define a cavity. The cavity has a first layer, a second layer, and a vinyl barrier layer between the first layer and the second layer. The cavity is operable to store the liquid component of bone cement.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2005Date of Patent: September 29, 2009Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Daniel B. Smith, Robert M. Ronk, John M. McDaniel, Jeffrey L. Colbert