Patents by Inventor Sean Starkman
Sean Starkman 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: 12350111Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for robotic, computer-aided or virtual/augmented reality assisted procedures, including with use a of patient-specific or patient-matched, customized apparatus for assisting in various surgical procedures. In varying embodiments, patient-specific guides may comprise embedded markers, chips, circuits, or other registerable components for providing information to a robotic or computer-aided device. Other apparatus described herein may be aligned and/or matched with the robotic or augmented reality equipment or another apparatus during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 5, 2023Date of Patent: July 8, 2025Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: 12016573Abstract: The present application relates to systems, methods, and devices for performing drilling operations, such as in a surgical setting. The embodiments disclosed herein include handheld drill apparatus configured to be used with guides or robotics for completing a specific operation. The drill apparatus is capable of receiving instructions either through programming, from a memory device, or from scanning a device located on an external item, such as a guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2020Date of Patent: June 25, 2024Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Sean Starkman, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen
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Patent number: 11925400Abstract: The present disclosure includes fixation devices, such as an orthopedic screw or implant, that comprises one or more porous elements or fenestrations to aid in osteo-integration of the fixation device. The fixation device may be additively manufactured using biocompatible materials such that the solid and porous aspects of the screw are fused together into a single construct. In yet another aspect, the fixation device comprises at least a portion or section incorporating a porous structure, which enables bony ingrowth through the porous section/portion of the screw, and thereby facilitates biocompatibility and improve mechanical characteristics. Methods for using the fixation device are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: June 20, 2022Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Sean Starkman, Adam Jensen
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Publication number: 20230390020Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for robotic, computer-aided or virtual/augmented reality assisted procedures, including with use a of patient-specific or patient-matched, customized apparatus for assisting in various surgical procedures. In varying embodiments, patient-specific guides may comprise embedded markers, chips, circuits, or other registerable components for providing information to a robotic or computer-aided device. Other apparatus described herein may be aligned and/or matched with the robotic or augmented reality equipment or another apparatus during a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 5, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George FREY, Caleb VOELKEL, Adam JENSEN, Sean STARKMAN
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Patent number: 11633254Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for robotic, computer-aided or virtual/augmented reality assisted procedures, including with use a of patient-specific or patient-matched, customized apparatus for assisting in various surgical procedures. In varying embodiments, patient-specific guides may comprise embedded markers, chips, circuits, or other registerable components for providing information to a robotic or computer-aided device. Other apparatus described herein may be aligned and/or matched with the robotic or augmented reality equipment or another apparatus during a surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: March 26, 2020Date of Patent: April 25, 2023Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Publication number: 20230117196Abstract: This disclosure relates to drill guides and depth control apparatus for use with a variety of customized or standardized surgical instruments. In embodiments, the apparatus comprises at least a body portion and a collar portion, one or more of which are configured to be coupled to a cutting instrument, such as a drill bit, in a specified location and manner to prevent unwanted movement. In embodiments, the assembly of the body and collar portions may be incrementally adjusted to alter the desired depth of the cutting instrument. Methods for using the foregoing apparatus are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2022Publication date: April 20, 2023Applicant: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: 11529147Abstract: This disclosure relates to drill guides and depth control apparatus for use with a variety of customized or standardized surgical instruments. In embodiments, the apparatus comprises at least a body portion and a collar portion, one or more of which are configured to be coupled to a cutting instrument, such as a drill bit, in a specified location and manner to prevent unwanted movement. In embodiments, the assembly of the body and collar portions may be incrementally adjusted to alter the desired depth of the cutting instrument. Methods for using the foregoing apparatus are also disclosed herein.Type: GrantFiled: January 22, 2021Date of Patent: December 20, 2022Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Publication number: 20220323132Abstract: The present disclosure includes fixation devices, such as an orthopedic screw or implant, that comprises one or more porous elements or fenestrations to aid in osteo-integration of the fixation device. The fixation device may be additively manufactured using biocompatible materials such that the solid and porous aspects of the screw are fused together into a single construct. In yet another aspect, the fixation device comprises at least a portion or section incorporating a porous structure, which enables bony ingrowth through the porous section/portion of the screw, and thereby facilitates biocompatibility and improve mechanical characteristics. Methods for using the fixation device are also described herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2022Publication date: October 13, 2022Inventors: George FREY, Caleb VOELKEL, Sean STARKMAN, Adam JENSEN
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Patent number: 11376049Abstract: The present disclosure includes fixation devices, such as an orthopedic screw or implant, that comprises one or more porous elements or fenestrations to aid in osteo-integration of the fixation device. The fixation device may be additively manufactured using biocompatible materials such that the solid and porous aspects of the screw are fused together into a single construct. In yet another aspect, the fixation device comprises at least a portion or section incorporating a porous structure, which enables bony ingrowth through the porous section/portion of the screw, and thereby facilitates biocompatibility and improve mechanical characteristics. Methods for using the fixation device are also described herein.Type: GrantFiled: September 1, 2020Date of Patent: July 5, 2022Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Sean Starkman, Adam Jensen
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Publication number: 20220039808Abstract: This disclosure relates to drill guides and depth control apparatus for use with a variety of customized or standardized surgical instruments. In embodiments, the apparatus comprises at least a body portion and a collar portion, one or more of which are configured to be coupled to a cutting instrument, such as a drill bit, in a specified location and manner to prevent unwanted movement. In embodiments, the assembly of the body and collar portions may be incrementally adjusted to alter the desired depth of the cutting instrument. Methods for using the foregoing apparatus are also disclosed herein.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 22, 2021Publication date: February 10, 2022Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Publication number: 20200375613Abstract: The present application relates to systems, methods, and devices for performing drilling operations, such as in a surgical setting. The embodiments disclosed herein include handheld drill apparatus configured to be used with guides or robotics for completing a specific operation. The drill apparatus is capable of receiving instructions either through programming, from a memory device, or from scanning a device located on an external item, such as a guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: George FREY, Sean STARKMAN, Caleb VOELKEL, Adam JENSEN
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Publication number: 20200375692Abstract: A system and method for cleaning instruments, which provides removal and collection of material from one or more surgical instruments. The cleaning apparatus may be a dry cleaning process or offered in conjunction with one or more fluids. In one embodiment, the cleaning apparatus continuously purges blood, bone and other debris quickly and may comprise a system for removing reusable material from the cleaning process for reuse.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Sean Starkman, Adam Jensen
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Publication number: 20200360105Abstract: The present disclosure relates to systems and methods for robotic, computer-aided or virtual/augmented reality assisted procedures, including with use a of patient-specific or patient-matched, customized apparatus for assisting in various surgical procedures. In varying embodiments, patient-specific guides may comprise embedded markers, chips, circuits, or other registerable components for providing information to a robotic or computer-aided device. Other apparatus described herein may be aligned and/or matched with the robotic or augmented reality equipment or another apparatus during a surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 26, 2020Publication date: November 19, 2020Inventors: George FREY, Caleb VOELKEL, Adam JENSEN, Sean STARKMAN
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Patent number: 10743890Abstract: The present application relates to systems, methods, and devices for performing drilling operations, such as in a surgical setting. The embodiments disclosed herein include handheld drill apparatus configured to be used with guides for completing a specific operation. The drill apparatus is capable of receiving instructions either through programming, from a memory device, or from scanning a device located on an external item, such as a guide.Type: GrantFiled: August 11, 2017Date of Patent: August 18, 2020Assignee: MIGHTY OAK MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: George Frey, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: 9987024Abstract: A system and method for developing customized apparatus, such as guides, for use in one or more surgical procedures is disclosed. The system and method incorporates a patient's unique anatomical features or morphology, which may be derived from capturing MRI data or CT data, to fabricate at least one custom apparatus or guide. According to a preferred embodiment, the customized apparatus comprises at least one patient-specific surface and or contour, which may be derived from MRI or CT data. Apparatus may be matched in duplicate and oriented around the patient's own anatomy, and may further provide any desired axial alignments or insertional trajectories. In an alternate embodiment, the apparatus may further be aligned and/or matched with at least one other apparatus during the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: January 26, 2017Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Geoff Lai, Caleb Voelkel, Gregory Cooke Kana, Sean Starkman
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Publication number: 20180042619Abstract: The present application relates to systems, methods, and devices for performing drilling operations, such as in a surgical setting. The embodiments disclosed herein include handheld drill apparatus configured to be used with guides for completing a specific operation. The drill apparatus is capable of receiving instructions either through programming, from a memory device, or from scanning a device located on an external item, such as a guide.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 11, 2017Publication date: February 15, 2018Inventors: George Frey, Sean Starkman
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Publication number: 20170135706Abstract: A system and method for developing customized apparatus, such as guides, for use in one or more surgical procedures is disclosed. The system and method incorporates a patient's unique anatomical features or morphology, which may be derived from capturing MRI data or CT data, to fabricate at least one custom apparatus or guide. According to a preferred embodiment, the customized apparatus comprises at least one patient-specific surface and or contour, which may be derived from MRI or CT data. Apparatus may be matched in duplicate and oriented around the patient's own anatomy, and may further provide any desired axial alignments or insertional trajectories. In an alternate embodiment, the apparatus may further be aligned and/or matched with at least one other apparatus during the surgical procedure.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 26, 2017Publication date: May 18, 2017Applicant: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Geoff Lai, Caleb Voelkel, Gregory Cooke Kana, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: D895111Type: GrantFiled: January 2, 2019Date of Patent: September 1, 2020Inventors: George A. Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Geoff Lai, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: D947377Type: GrantFiled: February 9, 2021Date of Patent: March 29, 2022Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Adam Jensen, Sean Starkman
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Patent number: D948717Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2020Date of Patent: April 12, 2022Assignee: Mighty Oak Medical, Inc.Inventors: George A. Frey, Caleb Voelkel, Geoff Lai, Sean Starkman