Patents by Inventor Thomas Trachsler

Thomas Trachsler 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).

  • Patent number: 10271955
    Abstract: Surgical methods and tibial implants for accommodating the anterior cruciate ligament during unicompartmental or bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2019
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hodorek, Herve Windisch, Marc Bandi, Thomas Trachsler
  • Patent number: 9687251
    Abstract: Tibial resection systems and methods for use in a uni- or bi-cruciate retaining knee replacement procedure are disclosed. A tibial resection system can include a tibial block, an alignment guide, and a tibial implant template. The tibial block can be coupled to an anterior side of a tibia and longitudinally extend from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The alignment guide can be coupled to the proximal end portion of the tibial block and can include one or more drill guides and a drill guide adjustment mechanism. The tibial implant template can be engaged with the drill guide adjustment mechanism, such that rotational movement of the tibial implant template can adjust an axial direction of the one or more drill guides. An outer profile of the tibial implant template can be selected to substantially match an outer profile of a tibial prosthesis to be implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 27, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Trachsler, Michael Hörth, Herve Houdemer
  • Publication number: 20170143497
    Abstract: Surgical methods and tibial implants for accommodating the anterior cruciate ligament during unicompartmental or bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Hodorek, Herve Windisch, Marc Bandi, Thomas Trachsler
  • Patent number: 9585759
    Abstract: Surgical methods and tibial implants for accommodating the anterior cruciate ligament during unicompartmental or bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: March 7, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Hodorek, Herve Windisch, Marc Bandi, Thomas Trachsler
  • Publication number: 20170056025
    Abstract: Tibial resection systems and methods for use in a uni- or bi-cruciate retaining knee replacement procedure are disclosed. A tibial resection system can include a tibial block, an alignment guide, and a tibial implant template. The tibial block can be coupled to an anterior side of a tibia and longitudinally extend from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The alignment guide can be coupled to the proximal end portion of the tibial block and can include one or more drill guides and a drill guide adjustment mechanism. The tibial implant template can be engaged with the drill guide adjustment mechanism, such that rotational movement of the tibial implant template can adjust an axial direction of the one or more drill guides. An outer profile of the tibial implant template can be selected to substantially match an outer profile of a tibial prosthesis to be implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2016
    Publication date: March 2, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas Trachsler, Michael Hörth, Herve Houdemer
  • Patent number: 9517079
    Abstract: Tibial resection systems and methods for use in a uni- or bi-cruciate retaining knee replacement procedure are disclosed. A tibial resection system can include a tibial block, an alignment guide, and a tibial implant template. The tibial block can be coupled to an anterior side of a tibia and longitudinally extend from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The alignment guide can be coupled to the proximal end portion of the tibial block and can include one or more drill guides and a drill guide adjustment mechanism. The tibial implant template can be engaged with the drill guide adjustment mechanism, such that rotational movement of the tibial implant template can adjust an axial direction of the one or more drill guides. An outer profile of the tibial implant template can be selected to substantially match an outer profile of a tibial prosthesis to be implanted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 13, 2016
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Trachsler, Michael Hörth, Herve Houdemer
  • Publication number: 20150005889
    Abstract: Surgical methods and tibial implants for accommodating the anterior cruciate ligament during unicompartmental or bi-unicompartmental knee arthroplasty procedures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2014
    Publication date: January 1, 2015
    Inventors: Robert Hodorek, Herve Windisch, Marc Muenchinger, Thomas Trachsler
  • Publication number: 20140257310
    Abstract: Tibial resection systems and methods for use in a uni- or bi-cruciate retaining knee replacement procedure are disclosed. A tibial resection system can include a tibial block, an alignment guide, and a tibial implant template. The tibial block can be coupled to an anterior side of a tibia and longitudinally extend from a proximal end portion to a distal end portion. The alignment guide can be coupled to the proximal end portion of the tibial block and can include one or more drill guides and a drill guide adjustment mechanism. The tibial implant template can be engaged with the drill guide adjustment mechanism, such that rotational movement of the tibial implant template can adjust an axial direction of the one or more drill guides. An outer profile of the tibial implant template can be selected to substantially match an outer profile of a tibial prosthesis to be implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 11, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Trachsler, Michael Hörth, Herve Houdemer
  • Publication number: 20050261696
    Abstract: The invention relates to an apparatus for setting a cutting block having at least one guide surface for a resection of the tibia, the apparatus being capable of being anchored to the tibia in both an extramedullary and an intramedullary manner, and comprising a column which can be aligned with respect to the tibia and which is connected to a transverse arm provided for the anchoring at the natural tibia platform, with the cutting block being vertically adjustable relative to the transverse arm, wherein a carrier device which is vertically adjustable at the column is provided for the cutting block and has a joint arrangement by which different inclinations of the guide surface of the cutting block toward lateral/medial and/or toward posterior can be set.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2005
    Publication date: November 24, 2005
    Applicant: Zimmer GmbH
    Inventors: Tom Overes, Susanne Fischli, Francisco Faoro, Thomas Trachsler
  • Patent number: 6520966
    Abstract: A setting instrument for a tibia part (1) of a knee joint prosthesis comprises a separate attachment piece (2) for the securing at the tibia part (1) and comprises a hand piece (3) which can be brought firmly into engagement with the separate attachment piece (2).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2003
    Assignee: Sulzer Orthopedics Ltd.
    Inventors: Michael Kohler, Thomas Trachsler, Wolfgang Schwägerl, Nikolaus Böhler