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).
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Patent number: 10335214Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: April 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 2, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Andreas Appenzeller, Tom Overes, Robert Frigg, Nicolas Bouduban, Silas Zurschmiede, Simon Stucki
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Publication number: 20180296210Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 20, 2018Publication date: October 18, 2018Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido HERTIG
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Patent number: 10028737Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 23, 2014Date of Patent: July 24, 2018Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.Inventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
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Patent number: 9510877Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 2, 2013Date of Patent: December 6, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
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Publication number: 20140309690Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido Hertig
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Patent number: 8808293Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 18, 2012Date of Patent: August 19, 2014Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Markus Buettler, Simon Stucki, Stefan Wolf, Martin Felder, Stan Kmiec, Kyle Henning, Dana Pappalardo, This Aebi
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Patent number: 8795343Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 6, 2009Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
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Publication number: 20140107649Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 2, 2013Publication date: April 17, 2014Applicant: DePuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
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Patent number: 8663299Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: June 10, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Simon Stucki, Guido Hertig
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Patent number: 8556949Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 13, 2008Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: Depuy Synthes Products, LLCInventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
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Publication number: 20120191092Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 18, 2012Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Markus BUETTLER, Simon STUCKI, Stefan WOLF, Martin FELDER, Stan KMIEC, Kyle HENNING, Dana Pappalardo, This AEBI
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Publication number: 20100318137Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2010Publication date: December 16, 2010Inventors: Simon STUCKI, Guido Hertig
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Publication number: 20100298893Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2009Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventor: Simon Stucki
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Publication number: 20100274296Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Andreas APPENZELLER, Tom OVERES, Robert FRIGG, Nicolas BOUDUBAN, Silas ZURSCHMIEDE, Simon STUCKI
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Publication number: 20090125028Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 13, 2008Publication date: May 14, 2009Inventors: Jacques Teisen, Simon Stucki
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Publication number: 20070093899Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2006Publication date: April 26, 2007Inventors: Christof Dutoit, Andreas Appenzeller, Thierry Stoll, Alfred Benoit, Stefan Mathys, Simon Stucki