Patents by Inventor Simon Stucki

Simon Stucki 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: 10335214
    Abstract: A bone fixation element comprises a shaft extending substantially along a longitudinal axis of the fixation element in combination with a head including a plurality of fixation element openings distributed about a perimeter thereof. Each of the fixation element openings extends through the head from a proximal surface thereof to a distal surface of the head. Each of the fixation element openings extends through the head along an opening axis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2019
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Andreas Appenzeller, Tom Overes, Robert Frigg, Nicolas Bouduban, Silas Zurschmiede, Simon Stucki
  • Publication number: 20180296210
    Abstract: A device for treating bone fractures, comprises an actuating mechanism removably coupleable to a clamping mechanism including a clamp defining a cable receiving channel extending therethrough and a compression member coupled to the clamp for movement relative thereto, movement of the compression member relative to the clamp in a first direction moving the clamping mechanism into a clamping configuration in which at least a portion of the clamp is compressed into the channel to fix a cable received therein relative to the clamping mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a first member and a second member removably engagable with a clamping mechanism so that, when engaged, relative movement between the first and second members causes relative movement between the clamp and the compression member to move the clamping member between the clamping configuration and a release configuration, the actuating mechanism further including a tensioning mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 20, 2018
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido HERTIG
  • Patent number: 10028737
    Abstract: A device for treating bone fractures, comprises an actuating mechanism removably coupleable to a clamping mechanism including a clamp defining a cable receiving channel extending therethrough and a compression member coupled to the clamp for movement relative thereto, movement of the compression member relative to the clamp in a first direction moving the clamping mechanism into a clamping configuration in which at least a portion of the clamp is compressed into the channel to fix a cable received therein relative to the clamping mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a first member and a second member removably engagable with a clamping mechanism so that, when engaged, relative movement between the first and second members causes relative movement between the clamp and the compression member to move the clamping member between the clamping configuration and a release configuration, the actuating mechanism further including a tensioning mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 24, 2018
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
  • Patent number: 9510877
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal collections portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of bone fixation application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2016
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
  • Publication number: 20140309690
    Abstract: A device for treating bone fractures, comprises an actuating mechanism removably coupleable to a clamping mechanism including a clamp defining a cable receiving channel extending therethrough and a compression member coupled to the clamp for movement relative thereto, movement of the compression member relative to the clamp in a first direction moving the clamping mechanism into a clamping configuration in which at least a portion of the clamp is compressed into the channel to fix a cable received therein relative to the clamping mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a first member and a second member removably engagable with a clamping mechanism so that, when engaged, relative movement between the first and second members causes relative movement between the clamp and the compression member to move the clamping member between the clamping configuration and a release configuration, the actuating mechanism further including a tensioning mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2014
    Publication date: October 16, 2014
    Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido Hertig
  • Patent number: 8808293
    Abstract: A device for bone fixation comprises a bone fixation nail extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end having a helical structure configured to engage a bone, the proximal end having an opening extending thereinto and a first sleeve configured for insertion over a proximal portion of the bone fixation nail and through an intramedullary nail hole, the first sleeve permitting the bone fixation nail to move axially therewithin within a predetermined range of movement along with a locking screw configured to limit movement of the bone fixation nail relative to the first sleeve, the locking screw configured to lockingly engage the opening in the bone fixation nail and having a head and a threaded shaft extending distally therefrom.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 19, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Markus Buettler, Simon Stucki, Stefan Wolf, Martin Felder, Stan Kmiec, Kyle Henning, Dana Pappalardo, This Aebi
  • Patent number: 8795343
    Abstract: A device for treating bone fractures, comprises an actuating mechanism removably coupleable to a clamping mechanism including a clamp defining a cable receiving channel extending therethrough and a compression member coupled to the clamp for movement relative thereto, movement of the compression member relative to the clamp in a first direction moving the clamping mechanism into a clamping configuration in which at least a portion of the clamp is compressed into the channel to fix a cable received therein relative to the clamping mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a first member and a second member removably engagable with a clamping mechanism so that, when engaged, relative movement between the first and second members causes relative movement between the clamp and the compression member to move the clamping member between the clamping configuration and a release configuration, the actuating mechanism further including a tensioning mechanism.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
  • Publication number: 20140107649
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal collections portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of b ne fixation application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
  • Patent number: 8663299
    Abstract: A cable fixation device comprises a clamp including a head portion and a body portion along with a lumen extending therethrough. The head portion is removably coupleable with an actuating mechanism. The lumen is sized and shaped to slidably accommodate a cable in combination with a clamping ring including a channel extending therethrough. The channel includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is sized and shaped to slidably accommodate the cable therethrough. The second portion is sized and shaped to engage the clamp. A portion of the clamp is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the cable slidable therethrough in the first configuration. The portion of the clamp moves radially inward in the second configuration to clamp the cable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
  • Patent number: 8556949
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal cancellous portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of bone fixation application.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 15, 2013
    Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
  • Publication number: 20120191092
    Abstract: A device for bone fixation comprises a bone fixation nail extending from a proximal end to a distal end, the distal end having a helical structure configured to engage a bone, the proximal end having an opening extending thereinto and a first sleeve configured for insertion over a proximal portion of the bone fixation nail and through an intramedullary nail hole, the first sleeve permitting the bone fixation nail to move axially therewithin within a predetermined range of movement along with a locking screw configured to limit movement of the bone fixation nail relative to the first sleeve, the locking screw configured to lockingly engage the opening in the bone fixation nail and having a head and a threaded shaft extending distally therefrom.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Inventors: Markus BUETTLER, Simon STUCKI, Stefan WOLF, Martin FELDER, Stan KMIEC, Kyle HENNING, Dana Pappalardo, This AEBI
  • Publication number: 20100318137
    Abstract: A cable fixation device comprises a clamp including a head portion and a body portion along with a lumen extending therethrough. The head portion is removably coupleable with an actuating mechanism. The lumen is sized and shaped to slidably accommodate a cable in combination with a clamping ring including a channel extending therethrough. The channel includes a first portion and a second portion. The first portion is sized and shaped to slidably accommodate the cable therethrough. The second portion is sized and shaped to engage the clamp. A portion of the clamp is movable between a first configuration and a second configuration, the cable slidable therethrough in the first configuration. The portion of the clamp moves radially inward in the second configuration to clamp the cable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido Hertig
  • Publication number: 20100298893
    Abstract: A device for treating bone fractures, comprises an actuating mechanism removably coupleable to a clamping mechanism including a clamp defining a cable receiving channel extending therethrough and a compression member coupled to the clamp for movement relative thereto, movement of the compression member relative to the clamp in a first direction moving the clamping mechanism into a clamping configuration in which at least a portion of the clamp is compressed into the channel to fix a cable received therein relative to the clamping mechanism. The actuating mechanism includes a first member and a second member removably engagable with a clamping mechanism so that, when engaged, relative movement between the first and second members causes relative movement between the clamp and the compression member to move the clamping member between the clamping configuration and a release configuration, the actuating mechanism further including a tensioning mechanism.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2009
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventor: Simon Stucki
  • Publication number: 20100274296
    Abstract: A bone fixation element comprises a shaft extending substantially along a longitudinal axis of the fixation element in combination with a head including a plurality of fixation element openings distributed about a perimeter thereof. Each of the fixation element openings extends through the head from a proximal surface thereof to a distal surface of the head. Each of the fixation element openings extends through the head along an opening axis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: October 28, 2010
    Inventors: Andreas APPENZELLER, Tom OVERES, Robert FRIGG, Nicolas BOUDUBAN, Silas ZURSCHMIEDE, Simon STUCKI
  • Publication number: 20090125028
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to a hybrid bone fixation element including a threaded proximal cortical bone contacting portion for threadably engaging the cortical portion of a human bone and a non-threaded expandable distal cancellous portion for engaging the cancellous portion of the human bone. The hybrid bone fixation element can be used, for example, as a pedicle screw, a bone screw or in any other type of bone fixation application.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2008
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
  • Publication number: 20070093899
    Abstract: Implants and methods for minimally invasive augmentation and repositioning of vertebrae may comprise one or more expandable members, e.g., stents, implants, surrounding a balloon-tipped catheter or other expansion device, inserted into a vertebral body or other bone. Expansion of the expandable member within the vertebral body or other bone may reposition the fractured bone to a desired height and augment the bone to maintain the desired height. A bone cement or other filler can be added to further augment and stabilize the vertebral body or other bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 25, 2006
    Publication date: April 26, 2007
    Inventors: Christof Dutoit, Andreas Appenzeller, Thierry Stoll, Alfred Benoit, Stefan Mathys, Simon Stucki