Patents by Inventor Scott M. Sporer

Scott M. Sporer 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).

  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR ROBOT-ASSISTED TOTAL KNEE ARTHROPLASTY
    Publication number: 20240065784
    Abstract: Robotic systems for orthopedic surgery are provided. The robotic systems may include at least first and second motors coupled to each other. An output shaft of one of the motors may be connectable to a surgical tool guide. An output shaft of another of the motors may be coupled to a portion of a ball and socket joint. A corresponding portion of the ball and socket joint may be coupled to a bone mount which may be attached to a bone to mount the first and second motors to bone for performing orthopedic surgical procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 29, 2024
    Inventors: Stuart L. Axelson, Alexander Raphe Massa, Anthony Joseph La Rosa, R. Michael Meneghini, Michael J. Taunton, Scott M. Sporer, James A. Browne, Raymond H. Kim
  • Spacer mold and methods therefor
    Patent number: 8480389
    Abstract: A hip spacer mold forming a spacer with a spacer stem connected to a spacer head has a stem portion for forming a spacer stem. The hip spacer mold also has a plurality of interchangeable head modules configured for alternatively forming spacer heads of a plurality of different predetermined sizes. The head modules are configured to be disposed adjacent the stem portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer Orthopedic Surgical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Scott M. Sporer, Michael E. Hawkins
  • Spacer molds with releasable securement
    Patent number: 8414286
    Abstract: A mold for forming a temporary prosthesis has at least two mold members at least partially separable from each other. The at least two mold members cooperatively define a generally enclosed interior cavity for forming the temporary prosthesis. The mold has a securement structure mounted on the at least two mold members for securing the at least two mold members to each other during the forming of the temporary prosthesis. The securement structure is removable from the at least two mold members by hand and without the use of a tool.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Scott M. Sporer
  • Spacer Mold and Methods Therefor
    Publication number: 20100297276
    Abstract: A hip spacer mold forming a spacer with a spacer stem connected to a spacer head has a stem portion for forming a spacer stem. The hip spacer mold also has a plurality of interchangeable head modules configured for alternatively forming spacer heads of a plurality of different predetermined sizes. The head modules are configured to be disposed adjacent the stem portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2010
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Scott M. Sporer, Michael E. Hawkins
  • Spacer mold and methods therefor
    Patent number: 7789646
    Abstract: A hip spacer mold forming a spacer with a spacer stem connected to a spacer head has a stem portion for forming a spacer stem. The hip spacer mold also has a plurality of interchangeable head modules configured for alternatively forming spacer heads of a plurality of different predetermined sizes. The head modules are configured to be disposed adjacent the stem portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2010
    Assignees: Zimmer Orthopaedic Surgical Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Sean Haney, Scott M. Sporer, Michael E. Hawkins
  • SPACER MOLDS WITH RELEASABLE SECUREMENT
    Publication number: 20100102484
    Abstract: A mold for forming a temporary prosthesis has at least two mold members at least partially separable from each other. The at least two mold members cooperatively define a generally enclosed interior cavity for forming the temporary prosthesis. The mold has a securement structure mounted on the at least two mold members for securing the at least two mold members to each other during the forming of the temporary prosthesis. The securement structure is removable from the at least two mold members by hand and without the use of a tool.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Inventors: Sean HANEY, Scott M. Sporer
  • SPACER MOLD AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20090146342
    Abstract: A hip spacer mold forming a spacer with a spacer stem connected to a spacer head has a stem portion for forming a spacer stem. The hip spacer mold also has a plurality of interchangeable head modules configured for alternatively forming spacer heads of a plurality of different predetermined sizes. The head modules are configured to be disposed adjacent the stem portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 4, 2008
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Inventors: Sean HANEY, Scott M. Sporer, Michael E. Hawkins