Patents by Inventor Shon D. Steger

Shon D. Steger 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).

  • DEVICES AND METHODS OF ACCELERATING BONE CUTS
    Publication number: 20210015520
    Abstract: Methods of accelerating bone cuts, and the devices used therefore, are disclosed. The methods can involve the use of robotic cutting tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 7, 2020
    Publication date: January 21, 2021
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, William Hartman
  • Devices and methods of accelerating bone cuts
    Patent number: 10835288
    Abstract: Methods of accelerating bone cuts, and the devices used therefore, are disclosed. The methods can involve the use of robotic cutting tools.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 17, 2020
    Assignee: MedTech S.A.
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, William Hartman
  • DEVICES AND METHODS OF ACCELERATING BONE CUTS
    Publication number: 20190083109
    Abstract: Methods of accelerating bone cuts, and the devices used therefore, are disclosed. The methods can involve the use of robotic cutting tools.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, William Hartman
  • Method and apparatus for bone fracture fixation
    Patent number: 8460345
    Abstract: A method according to the present disclosure may include determining a load to be supported across separated bone regions by a bridge region of a bone plate. The method may further include determining an acceptable cut force (CF) for the bridge region, determining a cross-sectional area (a) of the bridge region based on the determined load, and determining a height (h) and a width (w) of the bridge region. A bone plate may be provided including a bridge region having the height (h) and width (w) for securing the separated bone regions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Microfixation, LLC
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, Brian S. Schumacher, Jeffrey A. Duncan
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR BONE FRACTURE FIXATION
    Publication number: 20100179600
    Abstract: A method according to the present disclosure may include determining a load to be supported across separated bone regions by a bridge region of a bone plate. The method may further include determining an acceptable cut force (CF) for the bridge region, determining a cross-sectional area (a) of the bridge region based on the determined load, and determining a height (h) and a width (w) of the bridge region. A bone plate may be provided including a bridge region having the height (h) and width (w) for securing the separated bone regions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2010
    Publication date: July 15, 2010
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, Brian S. Schumacher, Jeffrey A. Duncan
  • Method and apparatus for bone fracture fixation
    Patent number: 7052499
    Abstract: An elongated plate for coupling severed bone regions comprising at least one bridge region, the at least one bridge region terminating in at least two bone fixation regions. The at least two bone fixation regions each contain at least one aperture for receiving a suitable fastening device for securing the elongated plate to the bone regions to be coupled. The bridge region may be configured so as to be easily severed by a suitable severing device such as surgical scissors. The elongated plate and fastening device may be formed from a bio-compatible or bio-resorbable material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: Walter Lorenz Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, Stephen M. Herrington, Brian S. Schumacher, Kevin T. Stone, Jeffrey A. Duncan
  • Method and apparatus for bone fracture fixation
    Publication number: 20020128654
    Abstract: An elongated plate for coupling severed bone regions comprising at least one bridge region, the at least one bridge region terminating in at least two bone fixation regions. The at least two bone fixation regions each contain at least one aperture for receiving a suitable fastening device for securing the elongated plate to the bone regions to be coupled. The bridge region may be configured so as to be easily severed by a suitable severing device such as surgical scissors. The elongated plate and fastening device may be formed from a bio-compatible or bio-resorbable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 22, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventors: Shon D. Steger, Stephen M. Herrington, Brian S. Schumacher, Kevin T. Stone, Jeffrey A. Duncan