Patents by Inventor Stefano Bini

Stefano Bini 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).

  • Self Leveling Patellar Drill Guide
    Publication number: 20240032947
    Abstract: A patella drill guide includes a head having a convexly curved outer surface. Cylindrical channels extend through the head. The drill guide also includes collar having an inner surface that defines a concavity corresponding in shape to the convexly curved outer surface. The inner surface of the collar is fitted to the outer surface of the head to define an articular joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.
    Inventors: Polina Canepa, Elena Doce, Stefano Bini
  • Surgical tools and method for kinematic alignment
    Patent number: 10709458
    Abstract: Tools and methods are used for aligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) of anatomically or kinematically aligned knee. A block tool system references a distal femoral cut to provide a guide for the tibial cut. The block tool system can be used with the leg in full extension or in flexion. The block tools system includes a femur positioning block, an alignment arm coupled to the femur block, a femural cutting block, a tibial positioning block and a tibial cutting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Inventors: Stefano Bini, Kenneth B Trauner
  • Surgical tools and method for kinematic alignment
    Patent number: 10405871
    Abstract: Tools and methods are used for aligned total knee arthroplasty (TKA) of anatomically or kinematically aligned knee. A block tool system references a distal femoral cut to provide a guide for the tibial cut. The block tool system can be used with the leg in full extension or in flexion. The block tools system includes a femur positioning block, an alignment arm coupled to the femur block, a femural cutting block, a tibial positioning block and a tibial cutting block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2019
    Inventors: Stefano Bini, Kenneth B Trauner