Patents by Inventor Sergio Gutiérrez

Sergio Gutiérrez 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).

  • Patent number: 10912651
    Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 10856993
    Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2020
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10835383
    Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: Encore Medical, L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20200343021
    Abstract: A flame-retardant electric cable has a core including at least one electric conductor, an electrically insulating coating and an outermost layer made from a substantially thermoplastic, low smoke zero halogen flame-retardant polymer composition. The composition includes a polymeric base made of at least one polyethylene homopolymer or copolymer having a density of 0.94 g/cm3 at most. The composition further includes 60-64% by weight of a metal hydroxide, at least 2% by weight of an ammonium coated montmorillonite having average particle dimensions of from 5 to 20 ?m, and a polysiloxane. The cable has improved reaction to fire performances, especially reduced dripping or absence of dripping during burning, which render it compliant with the requirements of the more recent international standards.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: October 29, 2020
    Inventors: Franco GALLETTI, Elena RODA, Giuseppe MERIGO, Sergio GUTIERREZ
  • Publication number: 20200276026
    Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20200197186
    Abstract: An insert component includes an insert body and a cavity defined within the insert body. The insert body includes a first surface, a second surface spaced from the first surface, and a third surface. The second surface cooperates with the first surface to define at least one first channel configured to receive an engagement member. The third surface has a first and second surface end each extending from a perimeter of the first surface. A curved portion of the third surface between the first surface end and the second surface end extends into the insert body. The cavity includes a first cavity opening defined by the first surface. The cavity defines a first cavity region and a second cavity region each coextensive with a third cavity region. The first cavity region and second cavity region each have a cavity diameter greater than a diameter of a plate engagement member.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Publication date: June 25, 2020
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams, Joseph P. Iannotti
  • Patent number: 10653529
    Abstract: Surgical implant systems, methods, and components are described herein. More particularly, the disclosure relates to joint arthroplasty systems, methods, and components. Particular embodiments described herein can be used to modify the subtalar joint (e.g., posterior facet of the subtalar joint), calcaneocuboid, talonavicular, and any other suitable joint. An exemplary implant system comprises a first implant component, a second implant component, and an insert.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 19, 2020
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC.
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20200054359
    Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2019
    Publication date: February 20, 2020
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190382175
    Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190298538
    Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2019
    Publication date: October 3, 2019
    Applicant: Foot Innovations, LLC
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 10399755
    Abstract: A strap tie includes a body including a receiving channel and a strap engagement member. The receiving channel extends through the body. The receiving channel is configured to receive a remote strap. The engagement member is configured to engage a movement restriction member of the remote strap to prevent translation of the remote strap away from the body. The strap extends from the body. The strap includes a proximal end attached to the body, a distal end opposite the proximal end, and a plurality of movement restriction members. The rotational element of the body is configured to removably couple to a base to allow the strap tie to rotate relative to the base.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190254710
    Abstract: A clamping device includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first jaw defining a first opening and a second jaw defining a second opening. The locking assembly includes a first locking element, a second locking element, and a lever. The first locking element includes a first end and a shaft portion extending from the first end. The shaft portion is sized to pass through the first opening and the second opening. The locking assembly is configured to reduce a distance between the first jaw and the second jaw responsive to rotation of the second locking element. The lever is configured to attach to the second locking element and rotate about the second locking element from a first position to a second position to cause the distance between the first jaw and the second jaw to be reduced further.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2019
    Publication date: August 22, 2019
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 10357285
    Abstract: An external fixator system includes a proximal frame configured to restrict motion in a lower extremity of a subject, and a frame connector assembly. The proximal frame includes a first, second, and third component. The first component can support a first clamp to secure a first pin inserted within a bone extending between a foot and a knee of the lower extremity. The third component extends from a second end of the second component. The first, second and third components have longitudinal axes that are substantially coplanar. The third component includes an extension to extend over a dorsal portion of the foot of the subject and to support a second clamp to secure a second pin inserted within a bone of the foot. The frame connector assembly extends from the second component to support a third clamp to secure a third pin inserted within a third bone of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2019
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190192305
    Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body and a flange. The body includes a first body surface and a spherical second body surface, and includes an engagement feature to engage with an attachment structure attachable to a bone. The flange extends radially outward from the body and includes a first flange surface contiguous with a first body surface and a second flange surface contiguous with the second body surface. The flange has a flange length extending from a first end and a second end such that an angle defined by a first line from a center of the body to the first end and a second line from the center of the body to the second end is less than 180 degrees.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2017
    Publication date: June 27, 2019
    Applicant: DJO GLOBAL, INC.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Publication number: 20190175798
    Abstract: A fluid flow controller includes a first body portion defining a receiving surface, a second body portion, and a fluid transfer device. The second body portion includes a controller engagement member, and is configured to couple to the first body portion such that the controller engagement member faces and is spaced from an engagement point of the receiving surface. The controller engagement member is configured to be adjusted from a first distance to a second distance closer to the engagement point than the first distance based on a force applied by a foot pedal apparatus. The fluid transfer device defines a flow channel configured to be adjusted from defining a first cross sectional area to a second, lesser cross sectional area while the controller engagement member is in contact with the first fluid transfer device and adjusted towards the second distance in response to the applied force.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2018
    Publication date: June 13, 2019
    Inventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Seth I. Gasser
  • Patent number: 10278734
    Abstract: A clamping device includes a clamp body and a locking assembly. The clamp body includes a first jaw defining a first opening and a second jaw defining a second opening. The locking assembly includes a first locking element, a second locking element, and a lever. The first locking element includes a first end and a shaft portion extending from the first end. The shaft portion is sized to pass through the first opening and the second opening. The locking assembly is configured to reduce a distance between the first jaw and the second jaw responsive to rotation of the second locking element. The lever is configured to attach to the second locking element and rotate about the second locking element from a first position to a second position to cause the distance between the first jaw and the second jaw to be reduced further.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 7, 2019
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Publication number: 20190125543
    Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 27, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10226350
    Abstract: A glenosphere includes a body, a first surface, and a cavity defined with the body. The body defines a center and an engagement axis, the engagement axis spaced by an offset from the center. The first surface includes a first rim positioned radially outward from a second rim, a base surface portion, and a hood surface portion extending from the base surface portion and oriented at an obtuse angle relative to the base surface portion. The body defines a hood portion extending from the hood surface portion to a plane including the base surface portion. The cavity has a perimeter defined by the second rim, and includes a first cavity portion configured to receive an attachment structure attachable to a bone, and a second cavity portion configured to engage an engagement member of the attachment structure and oriented along the engagement axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ENCORE MEDICAL L.P.
    Inventors: Mark A. Frankle, Sergio Gutierrez, Gerald Williams
  • Patent number: 10219909
    Abstract: A system for modifying a talocalcaneal spatial relationship in a foot in a body, including a subtalar spacer having an articulating surface and implanted in the sinus tarsi of the foot and a fastener that fastens the subtalar spacer to a bone surface in the foot, in which the articulating surface of the subtalar spacer directs relative movement between the calcaneus and the talus of the foot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 22, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2019
    Assignee: FOOT INNOVATIONS, LLC.
    Inventors: Roy W. Sanders, Sergio Gutierrez
  • Patent number: 10016540
    Abstract: A fluid flow controller includes a first body portion defining a receiving surface, a second body portion, and a fluid transfer device. The second body portion includes a controller engagement member, and is configured to couple to the first body portion such that the controller engagement member faces and is spaced from an engagement point of the receiving surface. The controller engagement member is configured to be adjusted from a first distance to a second distance closer to the engagement point than the first distance based on a force applied by a foot pedal apparatus. The fluid transfer device defines a flow channel configured to be adjusted from defining a first cross sectional area to a second, lesser cross sectional area while the controller engagement member is in contact with the first fluid transfer device and adjusted towards the second distance in response to the applied force.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2018
    Assignee: HEALTHCARE CREATIONS, LLC.
    Inventors: Sergio Gutierrez, Seth I. Gasser