Patents by Inventor Thomas H. Norman
Thomas H. Norman 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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Publication number: 20230044584Abstract: A plate for fracture fixation is provided including a plurality of individually adjustable heads and various features to achieve: a.) superior fixation of the plate to osteoporotic diaphyseal bone; b.) improved visualization of the fracture line; c.) intraoperative adjustability to achieve better contact of the plate and the bone; d.) reduced risk of post-surgery tendon rupture; d.) improved fixation of small volar marginal fragments and, e.) improved targeting and fixing of particular fractured bone fragments.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2022Publication date: February 9, 2023Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 11432859Abstract: A hook plate for use in conjunction with a fracture fixation plate, said fracture fixation plate including a bone contacting surface and an opposite surface, said hook plate comprising a substantially rigid plate having a first portion and a second portion; the first portion adapted for slidable engagement with, said opposite surface of said fracture fixation plate; the second portion configured to wrap around an edge of said fracture fixation plate to engage with a bone fragment and reduce a fracture; the first portion being substantially flat and defining a first portion plane; the second portion having at least two projections which curve downward to a position below the first portion plane and terminate in hook ends adapted to engage with said bone fragment; the first portion including a slot that transects said hook plate from a surface of said hook plate that faces the fracture fixation plate to an opposing surface of said hook plate for engagement with a fastener on said opposite surface of said fractuType: GrantFiled: March 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 6, 2022Assignee: SKELETAL HOLDINGS, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 10828078Abstract: A bone screw for osteosynthesis is provided with screw threads of different pitch or different lead and various diameters in leading, intermediate and trailing ends. The screw may be used to urge together and compress bones or fragments of bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 14, 2018Date of Patent: November 10, 2020Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, Inc.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Publication number: 20200281632Abstract: A hook plate for use in conjunction with a fracture fixation plate, said fracture fixation plate including a bone contacting surface and an opposite surface, said hook plate comprising a substantially rigid plate having a first portion and a second portion; the first portion adapted for slidable engagement with, said opposite surface of said fracture fixation plate; the second portion configured to wrap around an edge of said fracture fixation plate to engage with a bone fragment and reduce a fracture; the first portion being substantially flat and defining a first portion plane; the second portion having at least two projections which curve downward to a position below the first portion plane and terminate in hook ends adapted to engage with said bone fragment; the first portion including a slot that transects said hook plate from a surface of said hook plate that faces the fracture fixation plate to an opposing surface of said hook plate for engagement with a fastener on said opposite surface of said fractuType: ApplicationFiled: March 24, 2020Publication date: September 10, 2020Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 10603090Abstract: A plate for fracture fixation, a system and methods are provided including a plurality of individually adjustable heads and various features and accessories to achieve: a.) superior fixation of the plate to osteoporotic diaphyseal bone; b.) improved visualization of the fracture line; c.) intraoperative adjustability to achieve better contact of the plate and the bone; d.) reduced risk of post-surgery tendon rupture; d.) improved fixation of small volar marginal fragments; e.) improved targeting and fixing of particular fractured bone fragments and, f.) reduced surgical operation time.Type: GrantFiled: September 6, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Publication number: 20190133657Abstract: A bone screw for osteosynthesis is provided with screw threads of different pitch or different lead and various diameters in leading, intermediate and trailing ends. The screw may be used to urge together and compress bones or fragments of bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2018Publication date: May 9, 2019Applicant: Skeletal Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Patent number: 10188438Abstract: A bone plate is provided including a first slot oriented along a longitudinal axis and a slider longitudinally displaceable along the first slot, said slider including a second slot oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2014Date of Patent: January 29, 2019Assignee: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Christian Martin, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Patent number: 10058368Abstract: A bone screw for osteosynthesis is provided with screw threads of different pitch or different lead and various diameters in leading, intermediate and trailing ends. The screw may be used to urge together and compress bones or fragments of bone.Type: GrantFiled: December 19, 2014Date of Patent: August 28, 2018Assignee: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Publication number: 20170333097Abstract: A bone screw and a method for using same, the bone screw comprising an elongated shaft including a proximal end, a distal end, a leading portion, and intermediate portion and a trailing portion, the elongated shaft defining a longitudinal axis; a cannula bored completely through said elongated shaft extending from said distal end to said proximal end, the cannula aligned with said longitudinal axis; the leading portion having at least one thread; the intermediate portion being unthreaded; and the trailing portion comprising a threaded tapered head adapted engage a threaded hole at a selectable angle.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 9622799Abstract: A system and method are provided that use a formable bone plate and a clamping apparatus for small bone reconstruction. The formable bone plate includes a plate body having a plurality of nodes separated by internodes. Each node includes a hole formed therein for receiving a screw, wire, tack, or other fixation device screwed or placed into a bone. A clamp engages an engagement section of the node to facilitate bending of at least one of the internodes to contour the plate to the bone in-situ or ex-situ and when at least partly screwed to or not screwed to the bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2009Date of Patent: April 18, 2017Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLC.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo
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Patent number: 9603625Abstract: A stabilization device is provided including an axle and a portion that can be affixed to a bone. The device is used to stabilize a joint while allowing motion of the joint along its natural trajectory and it is placed internally in order to prevent pin tract problems. Additionally, methods for using the device are provided that include, in various sequences, inserting the axle into a bone of a joint, adjusting the geometry of the device and attaching the fixable portion to another bone of the joint. The device can be provided as part of a system including an axis trajectory guide useful for locating the axis of rotation of the joint prior to insertion, adjustment and attachment of the device.Type: GrantFiled: July 16, 2013Date of Patent: March 28, 2017Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Alex Espinosa, William Garcia De Quevedo, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 9247971Abstract: An endosteal nail plate for fixing bone segments is provided. More particularly, there is provided an endosteal nail plate that can be made up of a single piece, or of multiple pieces, as desired. Additionally, the intramedullary nail utilizes a threaded slot on the body thereof, for engaging locking screws for fixation of the intramedullary nail within a bone of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2014Date of Patent: February 2, 2016Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
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Patent number: 9173691Abstract: A system, devices and methods for performing an osteotomy on a bone of a multi-axis joint are provided. A cutting guide system is provided for performing one or more cuts to the bone, using the articular surfaces of the articulating bones as a reference. If desired, a prosthesis can be used to emulate the osteotomy and substitute for a damaged articular surface of a bone of a multiaxis joint.Type: GrantFiled: May 24, 2011Date of Patent: November 3, 2015Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Ronald Litke
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Patent number: 9095440Abstract: A device is provided including a distal nail portion and a proximal nail portion that can be connected to each other to attain a rigid configuration. The device is placed internally within the medullary cavities of at least two bones forming a joint to accomplish arthrodesis of the joint. The device is placed intramedullarily to minimize incision size, excessive bone resection and post-operative tendon damage and tenderness. Additionally, a method for using the device is provided that includes placing and affixing the distal nail in a bone of a joint, placing the proximal nail in another bone of a joint, connecting the distal nail to the proximal nail, doing the desired geometrical adjustments, affixing the proximal nail to the distal nail by tightening the connection and affixing the proximal nail to the other bone of the joint to attain a rigid configuration.Type: GrantFiled: September 17, 2009Date of Patent: August 4, 2015Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20150201984Abstract: A bone screw for osteosynthesis is provided with screw threads of different pitch or different lead and various diameters in leading, intermediate and trailing ends. The screw may be used to urge together and compress bones or fragments of bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 19, 2014Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: Skeletal Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Patent number: 8992424Abstract: An endo-surgical device, system and method are provided. The endo-surgical device includes a flared prow that limits the displacement and rotation of the cannula to keep the knife away from tissues that are not intended to be cut. The endo-surgical tool can be utilized as part of a system for performing an endo-surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2008Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randall Chinock, Ronald G. Litke, Jr., Carlos Valencia
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Patent number: 8900239Abstract: An internal device is provided for stabilizing a joint having multiple axes of rotation. The device includes two axles, separated by a body portion. The two axles are maintained by the body portion in a geometric relationship that replicates the geometric relationship of the rotational axes of the joint. The axles are installed into the bones of the joint to stabilize the joint.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2010Date of Patent: December 2, 2014Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLC.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia De Quevedo, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20140343551Abstract: An endosteal nail plate for fixing bone segments is provided. More particularly, there is provided an endosteal nail plate that can be made up of a single piece, or of multiple pieces, as desired. Additionally, the intramedullary nail utilizes a threaded slot on the body thereof, for engaging locking screws for fixation of the intramedullary nail within a bone of a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2014Publication date: November 20, 2014Inventors: JORGE L. ORBAY, THOMAS H. NORMAN, JUAN SALCEDO, RONALD LITKE
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Publication number: 20140324108Abstract: A bone plate is provided including a first slot oriented along a longitudinal axis and a slider longitudinally displaceable along the first slot, said slider including a second slot oriented transversely to the longitudinal axis.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 24, 2014Publication date: October 30, 2014Applicant: Skeletal Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Christian Martin, Wilbert L. Duenas
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Patent number: 8814918Abstract: A plate for fracture fixation is provided including a plurality of individually adjustable heads and various features to achieve: a.) superior fixation of the plate to osteoporotic diaphyseal bone; b.) improved visualization of the fracture line; c.) intraoperative adjustability to achieve better contact of the plate and the bone; d.) reduced risk of post-surgery tendon rupture; d.) improved fixation of small volar marginal fragments and, e.) improved targeting and fixing of particular fractured bone fragments.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, L.L.C.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo