Patents by Inventor Thomas Fjord

Thomas Fjord 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).

  • Osseointegrative adjustable ossicular prosthesis
    Patent number: 10595990
    Abstract: An otologic prosthesis is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the device includes a set of crimping prongs comprising a lattice structure provided on a surface of each crimping prong in the set of crimping prongs to support and promote osseointegration. In accordance with some embodiments, the stem and the TM plate are separate pieces configured to be attached by a snap-fit mechanism. In accordance with some embodiments, the device is an adjustable length prosthesis with an internalized sizing mechanism. In accordance with some embodiments, the device is adjustable by a rotatable joint that facilitates rotation of a first stem section with respect to a second stem section for adjustment and readjustment on a patient-specific basis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 24, 2020
    Assignee: Gyrus ACMI, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Fjord, Paul E. Yarbrough, Kevin C. Edwards
  • OSSEOINTEGRATIVE ADJUSTABLE OSSICULAR PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20180064531
    Abstract: An otologic prosthesis is disclosed. In accordance with some embodiments, the device includes a set of crimping prongs comprising a lattice structure provided on a surface of each crimping prong in the set of crimping prongs to support and promote osseointegration. In accordance with some embodiments, the stem and the TM plate are separate pieces configured to be attached by a snap-fit mechanism. In accordance with some embodiments, the device is an adjustable length prosthesis with an internalized sizing mechanism. In accordance with some embodiments, the device is adjustable by a rotatable joint that facilitates rotation of a first stem section with respect to a second stem section for adjustment and readjustment on a patient-specific basis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2017
    Publication date: March 8, 2018
    Applicant: Gyrus ACMI, Inc. d/b/a Olympus Surgical Technologies America
    Inventors: Thomas Fjord, Paul E. Yarbrough, Kevin C. Edwards