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: 20140194999Abstract: Devices, implements and methods are provided for performing trapezioplasty of the osteoarthritic trapezium. Once a palmar osteophyte has been removed from the trapezium bone, a trapezial rasp is used to shape the central portion of the trapezium bone into an initial saddle shape. A contouring tool having a double curvature reverse saddle shape is used to contour the trapezium bone into a final, smooth saddle shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 11, 2014Publication date: July 10, 2014Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: JORGE L. ORBAY, THOMAS H. NORMAN
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Patent number: 8764751Abstract: 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: March 4, 2011Date of Patent: July 1, 2014Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
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Patent number: 8608741Abstract: A device is provided including a rotating portion that can be attached to a plate affixed to a first bone forming a joint and a portion that can be affixed to a second bone of the joint. The device is placed internally in order to prevent pin tract problems and to stabilize the joint while allowing motion of the joint along its natural trajectory. Additionally, a method for using the device is provided that includes attaching the rotating portion to a plate attached to a first bone forming a joint, and attaching the fixable portion to a second bone of the joint.Type: GrantFiled: September 2, 2010Date of Patent: December 17, 2013Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Alex Espinosa, William Garcia De Quevedo, Juan Salcedo
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Publication number: 20130304138Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2013Publication date: November 14, 2013Inventors: JORGE L. ORBAY, THOMAS H. NORMAN, ALEX ESPINOSA, WILLIAM GARCIA DE QUEVEDO, JUAN SALCEDO
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Publication number: 20130245699Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2012Publication date: September 19, 2013Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 8506606Abstract: 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: August 3, 2009Date of Patent: August 13, 2013Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Alex Espinosa, William Garcia De Quevedo, Juan Salcedo
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Patent number: 8388689Abstract: A prosthesis is provided for replacing a portion of a bone making up a joint. The prosthesis is adapted, intraoperatively, to optimize the anatomical alignment of the prosthesis in the joint. In particular, a jig is used to identify the axis of rotation of the joint intraoperatively and to align a portion of the prosthesis with the identified axis. The angle of the head of the prosthesis is adjusted to optimize contact with the appropriate corresponding portions of the joint, at which point the position of the head is fixed to prevent further rotation of the head relative to the remainder of the prosthesis.Type: GrantFiled: August 6, 2010Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Skeletal Dynamics, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo
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Publication number: 20120209333Abstract: 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: February 6, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo
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Publication number: 20120022534Abstract: A drill guide is provided for assisting in the placement of an intramedullary nail including a distal nail portion and a proximal nail portion that can be connected to each other to attain a rigid configuration. The guide may also be used to measure a depth of a hole drilled to assist in the selection of a maximum desired length of the screws used to affix the nail portions to the bone. The distal nail portion can include a plurality of screw receiving holes, a single screw receiving hole, or no screw receiving holes, as desired.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 4, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman
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Publication number: 20110288550Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2011Publication date: November 24, 2011Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20110218531Abstract: 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: March 4, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20110087297Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia De Quevedo, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20110066153Abstract: A device is provided including a rotating portion that can be attached to a plate affixed to a first bone forming a joint and a portion that can be affixed to a second bone of the joint. The device is placed internally in order to prevent pin tract problems and to stabilize the joint while allowing motion of the joint along its natural trajectory. Additionally, a method for using the device is provided that includes attaching the rotating portion to a plate attached to a first bone forming a joint, and attaching the fixable portion to a second bone of the joint.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 2, 2010Publication date: March 17, 2011Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: JORGE L. ORBAY, THOMAS H. NORMAN, ALEX ESPINOSA, WILLIAM GARCIA DE QUEVEDO, JUAN SALCEDO
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Publication number: 20110035016Abstract: A prosthesis is provided for replacing a portion of a bone making up a joint. The prosthesis is adapted, intraoperatively, to optimize the anatomical alignment of the prosthesis in the joint. In particular, a jig is used to identify the axis of rotation of the joint intraoperatively and to align a portion of the prosthesis with the identified axis. The angle of the head of the prosthesis is adjusted to optimize contact with the appropriate corresponding portions of the joint, at which point the position of the head is fixed to prevent further rotation of the head relative to the remainder of the prosthesis.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 6, 2010Publication date: February 10, 2011Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo
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Publication number: 20100130978Abstract: 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 to be 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 in order to minimize incision size, excessive bone resection and post-operative tendon damage and tenderness. Additionally, one particular 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: ApplicationFiled: September 17, 2009Publication date: May 27, 2010Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Juan Salcedo, Ronald Litke
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Publication number: 20100063549Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: August 3, 2009Publication date: March 11, 2010Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, Alex Espinosa, William Garcia de Quevedo, Juan Salcedo
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Publication number: 20090299369Abstract: A hybrid orthopedic implant is provided. The implant includes a hybrid plate including a metal skeleton engaged with a plastic covering. Holes passing through the hybrid plate receive screws therethrough, to secure the hybrid plate to bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 2, 2009Publication date: December 3, 2009Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo, Alejandro Espinosa
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Publication number: 20090281543Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2009Publication date: November 12, 2009Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia de Quevedo
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Publication number: 20090254126Abstract: An osteotomy system includes anchoring screws and advancement screws having a head with a surface defining a first angled plane. A plate has anchoring holes and advancement holes with countersunk surfaces defining respective second angled planes for compression or distraction. The first angled plane contacts one of the second angled planes upon tightening an advancement screw, causing advancement of the plate and step compression or distraction of one bone segment relative to another. In another embodiment, a wedge has a surface defining a first angled plane. A plate has one portion with inclined surfaces defining second angled planes. An advancement screw tightens the first angled plane against one of the second angled planes to advance one of the plate body portions for compression or distraction of one bone segment attached thereto relative to another segment. A plate, a method, a drill guide and a saw guide are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 3, 2009Publication date: October 8, 2009Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS LLCInventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Thomas H. Norman, William Garcia De Quevedo
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Publication number: 20080200758Abstract: What is provided is an endo-surgical tool that includes imaging optics therein, the various components of which, including its tools, electronics and visualization components, can be used in the sterile surgical field. In one particular embodiment of the invention, the cannula portion of the tool is adapted to a particular type of endo-surgical procedure, while the handle, which includes at least a portion of the imaging circuitry for the device, can be used with a plurality of differently adapted cannulas.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2008Publication date: August 21, 2008Applicant: SKELETAL DYNAMICS, INC.Inventors: Jorge L. Orbay, Jorge A. Machado, Thomas H. Norman, Alejandro Espinosa, Randal Chinnock, Ronald G. Litke, Carlos Valencia