Patents by Inventor Samuel Leuenberger
Samuel Leuenberger 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: 11510717Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: November 5, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 10610207Abstract: A catheter guiding device includes a bolt including a shaft configured to be inserted within a hole drilled in a bone and a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough along a bolt axis and a guide member received within the passageway of the bolt and extending longitudinally along a guide axis. The guide member includes a guide channel extending therethrough along the guide axis, wherein, in a first configuration, the guide member is arrangeable to a desired position relative to the bolt to align the guide axis with a target area and, in a second configuration, the guide member is fixed in the desired position relative to the bolt such that the guide axis is at a desired angle relative to the bolt axis within a permitted range of angulations.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2014Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Isabelle Pretre, Samuel Leuenberger, Jens Richter, Urs Hulliger
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Publication number: 20200069351Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 5, 2019Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 10499970Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 2016Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 10219848Abstract: A method for reconstruction of a resectioned portion of a bone includes connecting a first link to a second link through a flexible connection to form an elongated linkage that extends along a substantially longitudinal direction, providing a flexible connector configured to work in tandem with the flexible connection to adjust the first and second links relative to each other to adapt to a shape of the bone in at least one of a directional orientation about an axis that extends in the vertical direction and an angular orientation about an axis that extends in the longitudinal direction, and providing a locking member configured for insertion through the aperture, wherein the locking member is configured to apply a biasing force to the connector and inhibit adjustment of the at least one of the directional orientation and the angular orientation of the first link relative to the second link.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2014Date of Patent: March 5, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Jens Richter, Bryan James Griffiths
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Patent number: 10130404Abstract: In one embodiment, a bone fixation plate has first and second ends spaced apart along a first direction so as to define a length, and third and fourth ends spaced apart along a second direction so as to define a height that is less than the length. The plate has an inner and outer surface spaced apart along a third direction so as to define a thickness that is less than both the height and length. Openings extend from the inner surface to the outer surface along the third direction and are spaced apart along the first direction. Further, the plate has tangs that are offset from the openings with respect to the second direction, and extend out with respect to the outer surface along the third direction. The tangs are spaced apart from one another along the first direction, and are configured to receive a securement device.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: November 20, 2018Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frigg, Jens Richter, Samuel Leuenberger, Carl Peter Cornelius, Ross Jonathan Hamel
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Publication number: 20170333100Abstract: In one embodiment, a bone fixation plate has first and second ends spaced apart along a first direction so as to define a length, and third and fourth ends spaced apart along a second direction so as to define a height that is less than the length. The plate has an inner and outer surface spaced apart along a third direction so as to define a thickness that is less than both the height and length. Openings extend from the inner surface to the outer surface along the third direction and are spaced apart along the first direction. Further, the plate has tangs that are offset from the openings with respect to the second direction, and extend out with respect to the outer surface along the third direction. The tangs are spaced apart from one another along the first direction, and are configured to receive a securement device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Robert Frigg, Jens Richter, Samuel Leuenberger, Carl Peter Cornelius, Ross Jonathan Hamel
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Patent number: 9757173Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2015Date of Patent: September 12, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frigg, Jens Richter, Samuel Leuenberger, Carl Peter Cornelius, Ross Jonathan Hamel
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Patent number: 9750552Abstract: Expandable fixation assemblies, expandable cranial fixation assemblies, and expandable intervertebral implant assemblies are provided for securing structures to bone and for securing bones and/or bone segments with respect to each other. An expansion member can be moved through at least a portion of an expandable fixation body, thereby causing expansion of the expandable fixation body, such that bone engagement features of the expandable fixation body engage surrounding structure, such as bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2015Date of Patent: September 5, 2017Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Kai Stephan, Bryan J. Griffiths, Samuel Leuenberger, Robert J. Schoutens, Marcello Memmolo, Daniela Pricope, Rainer Ponzer, Andre Schlienger
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Publication number: 20170065321Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 18, 2016Publication date: March 9, 2017Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 9522027Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 2015Date of Patent: December 20, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Publication number: 20160100869Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 18, 2015Publication date: April 14, 2016Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 9247981Abstract: A laser device having a proximal end and a distal end spaced from the proximal end, the distal end configured to receive a fixation member to be affixed to a target surgical site. The laser device includes a laser source supported by the laser device body and capable of emitting a laser beam to the distal end, wherein the laser source is responsive to at least one input so as to selectively switch between an inactive configuration whereby the laser source does not emit the laser beam, and an active configuration whereby the laser source emits the laser beam.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Dieter Schmidli
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Patent number: 9226735Abstract: A catheter guiding device includes a bolt including a shaft configured to be inserted within a hole drilled in a bone and a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough along a bolt axis and a guide member received within the passageway of the bolt and extending longitudinally along a guide axis. The guide member includes a guide channel extending therethrough along the guide axis, wherein, in a first configuration, the guide member is arrangeable to a desired position relative to the bolt to align the guide axis with a target area and, in a second configuration, the guide member is fixed in the desired position relative to the bolt such that the guide axis is at a desired angle relative to the bolt axis within a permitted range of angulations.Type: GrantFiled: March 21, 2012Date of Patent: January 5, 2016Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Isabelle Pretre, Samuel Leuenberger, Jens Richter, Urs Hulliger
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Publication number: 20150313746Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2015Publication date: November 5, 2015Inventors: Robert Frigg, Jen Richter, Samuel Leuenberger, Carl Peter Cornelius, Ross Jonathan Hamel
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Patent number: 9107716Abstract: A system for achieving maxillo-mandibular fixation includes a bone fixation device including a bone fixation body formed from a plurality of links. The links define corresponding crests and valleys so as to impart flexibility into the bone fixation body. Thus, the bone fixation body can be aligned with the dental arch of the mandible and maxilla as necessary, and subsequently fastened to the underlying bone. Each bone fixation device includes at least one securement location on the fixation body that can attach to a securement device, such that the securement device fixes or stabilizes the mandible and the maxilla with respect to each other.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2010Date of Patent: August 18, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Robert Frigg, Jens Richter, Samuel Leuenberger, Carl Peter Cornelius, Ross Jonathan Hamel
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Publication number: 20150150612Abstract: Expandable fixation assemblies, expandable cranial fixation assemblies, and expandable intervertebral implant assemblies are provided for securing structures to bone and for securing bones and/or bone segments with respect to each other. An expansion member can be moved through at least a portion of an expandable fixation body, thereby causing expansion of the expandable fixation body, such that bone engagement features of the expandable fixation body engage surrounding structure, such as bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2015Publication date: June 4, 2015Inventors: Kai Stephan, Bryan J. Griffiths, Samuel Leuenberger, Robert J. Schoutens, Marcello Memmolo, Daniela Pricope, Rainer Ponzer, Andre Schlienger
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Patent number: 8974508Abstract: Expandable fixation assemblies, expandable cranial fixation assemblies, and expandable intervertebral implant assemblies are provided for securing structures to bone and for securing bones and/or bone segments with respect to each other. An expansion member can be moved through at least a portion of an expandable fixation body, thereby causing expansion of the expandable fixation body, such that bone engagement features of the expandable fixation body engage surrounding structure, such as bone.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Kai Stephan, Bryan Griffiths, Samuel Leuenberger, Robert Schoutens, Marcello Memmolo, Daniela Pricope, Rainer Ponzer, André Schlienger
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Publication number: 20150045836Abstract: A method for reconstruction of a resectioned portion of a bone includes connecting a first link to a second link through a flexible connection to form an elongated linkage that extends along a substantially longitudinal direction, providing a flexible connector configured to work in tandem with the flexible connection to adjust the first and second links relative to each other to adapt to a shape of the bone in at least one of a directional orientation about an axis that extends in the vertical direction and an angular orientation about an axis that extends in the longitudinal direction, and providing a locking member configured for insertion through the aperture, wherein the locking member is configured to apply a biasing force to the connector and inhibit adjustment of the at least one of the directional orientation and the angular orientation of the first link relative to the second link.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2014Publication date: February 12, 2015Inventors: Samuel Leuenberger, Jens Richter, Bryan James Griffiths
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Publication number: 20140343563Abstract: A catheter guiding device includes a bolt including a shaft configured to be inserted within a hole drilled in a bone and a passageway extending longitudinally therethrough along a bolt axis and a guide member received within the passageway of the bolt and extending longitudinally along a guide axis. The guide member includes a guide channel extending therethrough along the guide axis, wherein, in a first configuration, the guide member is arrangeable to a desired position relative to the bolt to align the guide axis with a target area and, in a second configuration, the guide member is fixed in the desired position relative to the bolt such that the guide axis is at a desired angle relative to the bolt axis within a permitted range of angulations.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: Isabelle PRETRE, Samuel LEUENBERGER, Jens RICHTER, Urs HULLIGER