Patents Issued in October 24, 2024
  • Publication number: 20240350235
    Abstract: Disclosed is a 3D scanning system and a method for using such a system, where a handheld scanner of the 3D scanner system is used to control the operation mode of the system such that the user does not need to engage an external unit e.g. during a scanning procedure in which the teeth in a patient's upper and lower jaws are scanned.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: 3SHAPE A/S
    Inventor: Kristian Evers HANSEN
  • Publication number: 20240350236
    Abstract: A data-generating apparatus includes: input processing circuitry configured to receive upper-jaw tooth row data showing a three-dimensional shape of a row of teeth in an upper jaw, lower-jaw tooth row data showing a three-dimensional shape of a row of teeth in a lower jaw, and jaw motion data showing a jaw motion; and generation processing circuitry configured to generate, based on the upper-jaw tooth row data, the lower-jaw tooth row data, and the jaw motion data, video data of at least one of the upper-jaw tooth row data and the lower-jaw tooth row data to which an indicator is added, the indicator indicating a positional relation between the row of teeth in the upper jaw and the row of teeth in the lower jaw, the positional relation changing in accordance with the jaw motion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: J. MORITA MFG. CORP.
    Inventors: Ryosuke KAJI, Hideki YOSHIKAWA, Mikinori NISHIMURA
  • Publication number: 20240350237
    Abstract: An imaging system is described. In one aspect, a method includes accessing pressure sensor data from a pressure sensor being bitten by a patient, accessing occlusal pattern data corresponding to the patient, correlating the pressure sensor data with the occlusal pattern data, and identifying a location of the pressure sensor relative to the teeth of the patient based on the correlated pressure sensor data with the occlusal pattern data.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Andrew Timothy Jang
  • Publication number: 20240350238
    Abstract: Disclosed is a surface processing method for a dental implant, the surface processing method including: (a) laser-processing a surface of an implant; (b) etching the laser-processed surface of the implant; and (c) washing the etched implant, wherein a macro surface including one or more first grooves is formed at the surface of the implant by step (a), a micro surface including one or more second grooves is formed at the surface of the implant by step (b), an outer circumferential surface of the implant includes a top portion and a bottom portion, and at least one of an average width and an average depth of the first grooves is formed to be greater at the top portion of the outer circumferential surface of the implant than at the bottom portion of the outer circumferential surface of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: OSSTEMIMPLANT CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Jae Jun PARK, Keon Ho RHO, Kyung ll KIM, Ju Dong SONG
  • Publication number: 20240350239
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a process for producing a color-graded blank for dental restorations by way of a sedimentation process, to a blank obtained by the process according to the invention and to the use of a suspension for producing a color-graded dental restoration. The method comprises: a) providing a suspension comprising i) a liquid dispersant and ii) a base material and iii) one or more coloring substances; b) partial sedimentation with the formation of a sediment having a color gradient and a suspension supernatant; c) optionally completely or partially removing the suspension supernatant; d) adding a suspension comprising coloring substances, which suspension differs from the suspension in step a); e) sedimentation or partial sedimentation with the formation of a sediment having a color gradient and a suspension supernatant; f) optionally repeating steps c) and d) or step d) one or more times; g) solidifying the sediment with the formation of a color-graded blank.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Andreas Oberländer, Berit Gödiker, Enno Bojemüller, Christian Strasser, Eduard Hellmehl
  • Publication number: 20240350240
    Abstract: A matrix for making a dental bridge includes a body of a tooth portion and wings, and an interior of the body for receiving a curable flowable material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Itay MISHAELOFF
  • Publication number: 20240350241
    Abstract: The invention relates to an assembly set for a removable partial denture comprising one or more replacement teeth as well as a framework with one or more retention sections. Each of the retention sections is configured to receive and retain one or more of the replacement teeth. Each of the replacement teeth comprises a bottom face with a surface structure configured to engage an assigned complementary retention structure provided by one of the retention sections of the framework configured to receive the respective replacement tooth. Each surface structure provides in combination with the assigned complementary retention structure a non-destructive detachable direct connection between the replacement tooth comprising the respective surface structure and the retention section comprising the respective assigned complementary retention structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: exocad GmbH
    Inventor: Vincent Michael HAMMER
  • Publication number: 20240350242
    Abstract: A dental floss device, which includes a shell, a floss supply box, and a drive device; the floss supply box includes a box arranged in an accommodating cavity of the shell; a floss supply assembly mounted in the box, the floss supply assembly is capable of recovering an used floss and releasing an unused floss under driving of the drive device; a floss holder, one end of the floss holder is connected with the floss supply assembly, and another end of the floss holder is capable of extending out of the shell, the floss holder is configured to stretch a floss released by the floss supply assembly; the box, the floss supply assembly and the floss holder are made of degradable or recyclable materials.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: ZENITHINGS SHENZHEN CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Zhi CHEN, Xi WANG, Zhen LIU
  • Publication number: 20240350243
    Abstract: A dental prophy angle includes a housing, a driving assembly, a first limiting member, a second limiting member, and a prophy cup, where the driving assembly includes a first driving shaft and a second driving shaft; the second driving shaft comprises one end connected to the first driving shaft by a gearing connection, and the other end provided with the prophy cup; and the first limiting member is sleeved on the first driving shaft and locates between the first driving shaft and an inner wall of the housing, and the second limiting member is sleeved on the second driving shaft and locates between the second driving shaft and the inner wall of the housing, to play a position limiting role and prevent the first driving shaft from falling out. The first limiting member is in snap connection with the housing for fixation, which makes the installation simple.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Jinhui Tan
  • Publication number: 20240350244
    Abstract: An oral health care device is disclosed. The oral health care device includes a fluid reservoir, a pump, a sensor, and a microcontroller. The sensor is configured to sense whether fluid is being provided to a plurality of fluid nozzles via the pump. The microcontroller is configured to stop a motor associated with the pump according to a velocity profile based on an output of the sensor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Kenneth Robert Krieg
  • Publication number: 20240350245
    Abstract: A radiation device comprises: a housing comprising: a base portion; a head portion connected to the base portion; a radiation emission window in the head portion; a radiation source arranged in the region of the base portion in the interior of the housing for emitting electromagnetic radiation, the radiation source having an emission intensity maximum at a wavelength in the range from 350 to 600 nm; and a mirror arranged in the region of the head portion in the interior of the housing. A radiation path extends between the radiation source and the mirror. Electromagnetic radiation emitted by the radiation source arrives at the mirror via the radiation path. The electromagnetic radiation arriving at the mirror via the radiation path is reflected by the mirror, such that the reflected electromagnetic radiation exits the housing through the radiation emission window.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Andreas UTTERODT
  • Publication number: 20240350246
    Abstract: A method of treating teeth includes applying a semisolid oral dispersion to at least one tooth. The semisolid oral dispersion includes a hydrophilic discontinuous phase comprising bleaching agent particles and a hydrophobic continuous phase comprising petrolatum. The method further includes maintaining the semisolid oral dispersion on the at least one tooth for a first period of time, and, after the first period of time, directing a light radiation toward the at least one tooth for a second period of time, the first period of time having a duration greater than 50% of a total duration of the first period of time and the second period of time.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Paul Albert SAGEL, Jayanth RAJAIAH, Michael David Curtis
  • Publication number: 20240350247
    Abstract: A urinary incontinence device includes a cylindric section having a first end with a necklace, the necklace structured to hold in place at a base of a penis; an oval section extending from a second end of the cylindric section; and an internal valve at the second end of the cylindric section. All components are integrated together in one single, small, and easy “fit-and-go” device; keeps all components in one small area of the pelvic zone and does not need to alter the normal clothing dress.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Abel Antonio Gil
  • Publication number: 20240350248
    Abstract: The present subject matter depicts a device for protecting the vulva and labia. The present subject matter is used in the context of waxing, hair removal, sunbathing, or any other scenario where the protection of female genitalia is desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Marquetta Lusk Howard
  • Publication number: 20240350249
    Abstract: Systems, devices and methods are presented for embolic protection. In some embodiments, a device for implantation in a patient's vessel containing a fluid flow is provided which comprises proximal and distal ends, an undeployed, substantially linear state, and a deployed, spring-like (helical) state comprising windings. When the device is deployed, the line segment connecting the proximal and distal ends is approximately perpendicular to the majority of the windings and to the fluid flow. In some embodiments, a delivery device for the monofilament device is provided. The delivery device comprises a needle having a lumen, a sharp distal end, and a pusher slidable within the needle. A method for deploying the monofilament device using the delivery device is provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Javelin Medical Ltd.
    Inventors: Guy SHINAR, Ofer YODFAT
  • Publication number: 20240350250
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an endograft device (101) for treatment of ruptures (104.9) in one or more inner layers of a blood vessel (104), in particular, an aorta, comprising an anchoring unit (101.1) and a sleeve unit (101.2). The endograft device (101) defines an upstream endograft end (101.3) and a downstream endograft end (101.4), upstream and downstream being defined, in an implanted state of the endograft device (101), in relation to a general natural blood flow defining a blood flow direction within the blood vessel (104). The anchoring unit (101.1) is a collapsible unit located at the upstream endograft end (101.3), wherein the anchoring unit (101.1) is configured to anchor, in the implanted state, the endograft device (101) within the blood vessel (104) by engaging an inner surface of the blood vessel (104) with an expanded anchoring section (101.5). The sleeve unit (101.2) is located downstream of the anchoring unit (101.1), wherein the sleeve unit (101.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Universitat Heidelberg
    Inventor: Matthias Karck
  • Publication number: 20240350251
    Abstract: Stent-graft devices, systems and methods having a flexible connection between a stent and a graft. The stent can have stent apices, and at least one of the stent apices forms a receptacle. A connecting ring is mounted to the graft and has connecting ring protrusions adapted to be received respectively by the receptacles. The connecting ring protrusions can be flexibly retained respectively by the receptacles so that the connecting ring can move with respect to the stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Andrew Samuel KERR
  • Publication number: 20240350252
    Abstract: A method of manufacturing a tissue expander for implanting into a body of a living subject can include mixing granules of a solute with an elastomer. The method can further include forming a matrix with the elastomer. The granules can be embedded within the elastomer. The elastomer can define boundaries of a plurality of chambers within the matrix. The method can further include curing the elastomer, such that the boundaries of the matrix are permeable to water at a temperature between a desired temperature range.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: David John Schuessler, Steven A. Schultz
  • Publication number: 20240350253
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a posterior chamber phakic intraocular lens (1) comprising a central optical part (2), a peripheral haptic part (3) having distal support elements (4) arranged for supporting the intraocular lens (1) on a ciliary zonule, elongated flexible footplates (5) mounted on the support elements (4), each having a distal lateral border (53) arranged for stabilizing the intraocular lens (1) into a ciliary body (98), and manipulation pockets (6) on a surface of the support elements (4), each being associated with one of the elongated flexible footplates (5).
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: PHYSIOL
    Inventors: Suad Redzovic, Renzo Bucca Puy
  • Publication number: 20240350254
    Abstract: An ophthalmic implant has at least one marker element, wherein the at least one marker element is designed to provide information for the machine-based identification and/or characterisation of the ophthalmic implant and information for the machine-based determination of an orientation of the ophthalmic implant. The marker element is arranged in and/or on the ophthalmic implant such that the information for identifying and/or characterising the ophthalmic implant and/or the information for the machine-based determination of the orientation of the ophthalmic implant is intraoperatively and/or postoperatively machine-readable.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 24, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Carl Zeiss Meditec AG
    Inventors: Jennifer-Magdalena Masch, Karsten Laubner, Thomas Lang, Benjamin Schreiber, Thorben Badur
  • Publication number: 20240350255
    Abstract: An intraocular lens includes a substantially circular lens element formed of a transparent material and one or more haptics extending outwardly from an outer edge of the lens element. The one or more haptics are formed of a polymer foam material having a negative Poisson's ratio (NPR) and are configured to couple the intraocular lens to an eye of a patient. The lens includes an inner region having a first index of refraction and an outer region disposed circumferentially surrounding the inner region, the outer region having a second index of refraction different from the first index of refraction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Joon Bu Park
  • Publication number: 20240350256
    Abstract: Materials and methods of manufacturing intraocular lenses, including polymeric materials for the intraocular lenses, fluids for intraocular lenses, and adhesives for intraocular lenses. The intraocular lenses can include an optic portion and a peripheral region in fluid communication.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Alcon Inc.
    Inventors: Sharad HAJELA, Gomaa ABDELSADEK, Sean HALENBECK
  • Publication number: 20240350257
    Abstract: An intraocular medication delivery system includes: (a) a substrate implantable in an eye; (b) at least one reservoir of medication coupled to the substrate; and (c) a control system coupled to the substrate and including at least one controller operable to control release of the medication from the reservoir to provide the medication to the eye.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Joseph J.K. Ma
  • Publication number: 20240350258
    Abstract: Spin-assisted layer-by-layer polymer coatings are used as the inner surface coating material for intraocular lens cartridges and facilitate the implantation of intraocular lenses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2021
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: VSY BIYOTEKNOLOJI VE ILAC SANAYI ANONIM SIRKETI
    Inventor: Faruk OYTUN
  • Publication number: 20240350259
    Abstract: Disclosed is a tissue body formation device for forming a connective tissue body in an environment in which a living tissue material is present. The device includes a partition wall that defines a hollow space for forming the connective tissue body from the living tissue material. An exterior portion of the partition wall that separates the environment from the hollow space includes through-holes that extend between the environment and the hollow space. The through-holes have an opening size of 0.02 mm or greater and 2.5 mm or less. A section of the connective tissue body that includes dense connective tissue is a dense section. A surface of the partition wall that is in contact with the dense section includes non-degradable resin. The non-degradable resin has a compressive strength of 10 MPa or greater and 60 MPa or less and a contact angle with water of 90° or greater.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: BIOTUBE CO., LTD.
    Inventor: Yasuhide NAKAYAMA
  • Publication number: 20240350260
    Abstract: In a heart valve prosthesis capable of anchoring to a native valve leaflet, a proximal end of a clamping mechanism is connected to a valve stent. An anchoring ring is disposed on the clamping mechanism. After the valve stent is mounted in place, the native valve leaflet is lifted by the anchoring ring, and at least one of the native valve leaflet and chordae tendineae tissue is clamped between the valve stent and a valve clamping and fixing device. The anchoring ring clamps the valve stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Shiwen Lv, Zhi Chen, Jinxiong Chen, Shandong Zhang
  • Publication number: 20240350261
    Abstract: This disclosure is directed to prosthetic heart valves having frames with features configured to increase the flexibility of certain frame components and/or to allow the frame to maintain an at least substantially cylindrical shape during deployment. In one example, a frame for an implantable device can include a first end, a second end, a plurality of angled struts, and a plurality of vertical struts. One or more vertical struts of the plurality of vertical struts includes a fixed end portion connected to a vertical strut junction, a free end portion, and a plurality of apertures disposed between the fixed end portion and the free end portion and configured to increase the flexibility of the one or more vertical struts. In some examples, one or more vertical struts of the plurality of vertical struts comprises an axially compressible aperture configured to enable the axial compression of the strut.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Alon Ben-Yosef, Eran Grosu, Michael Bukin, Nikolai Gurovich, Anatoly Dvorsky, Noam Miller, Ilan Leshecz, Joseph Mordechai Leichner
  • Publication number: 20240350262
    Abstract: A prosthetic valve includes a frame having a first frame portion and a first window formed in the first frame portion. A threaded rod is coupled to the first frame portion and extends through the first window. Rotation of the threaded rod relative to the first frame portion radially expands or radially compresses the frame. A stopper is disposed within the first window and coupled to the threaded rod. The stopper is fixed in axial position relative to the threaded rod and axially movable within the first window by rotation of the threaded rod. The stopper can engage a first edge of the window to produce radial compression of the frame.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Noam Miller, Anatoly Dvorsky, Eran Grosu, Michael Bukin, Nikolai Gurovich
  • Publication number: 20240350263
    Abstract: Prosthetic heart valves may be delivered to a targeted native heart valve site via one or more delivery catheters. In some embodiments, the prosthetic heart valves are implanted using catheter-based deployment systems that include multiple control wires. In particular implementations, the deployment systems can include a retrieval catheter that can be used to recapture the prosthetic heart valve back into a delivery sheath after being expressed from the delivery sheath. The prosthetic heart valves occupy a small delivery profile, thereby facilitating a smaller delivery catheter system for advancement to the heart. Some delivery catheter systems can include a curved control catheter and/or a deflectable catheter to facilitate deployment of the prosthetic heart valve to a native tricuspid valve site via a superior vena cava or inferior vena cava.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 23, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Ramji Iyer, Lucas Tradd Schneider, Gunnar Paul Askegaard, Brett R. Olsen, Rachel Jean Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240350264
    Abstract: Prosthetic heart valves may be delivered to a targeted native heart valve site via one or more delivery catheters. In some embodiments, the prosthetic heart valves are implanted using catheter-based deployment systems that include multiple control wires. In particular implementations, the deployment systems can include a retrieval catheter that can be used to recapture the prosthetic heart valve back into a delivery sheath after being expressed from the delivery sheath. The prosthetic heart valves occupy a small delivery profile, thereby facilitating a smaller delivery catheter system for advancement to the heart. Some delivery catheter systems can include a curved control catheter and/or a deflectable catheter to facilitate deployment of the prosthetic heart valve to a native tricuspid valve site via a superior vena cava or inferior vena cava.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Ramji Iyer, Lucas Tradd Schneider, Gunnar Paul Askegaard, Brett R. Olsen, Rachel Jean Anderson
  • Publication number: 20240350265
    Abstract: An expandable introducer includes a hub and an introducer sheath extending distally from the hub. The introducer sheath includes a balloon having an interior surface defining a central lumen of the introducer sheath, an exterior surface, and an inner area between the interior surface and the exterior surface. The introducer sheath includes a folded configuration and an unfolded configuration. The introducer sheath is configured to be advanced into a vessel of a patient in the folded configuration. The balloon may be partially inflated prior to advancement of a delivery device through the introducer sheath such that the delivery device displaces inflation fluid in the partially inflated balloon. The introducer sheath may be unfolded by inflation of the balloon or by advancement of the delivery device through the introducer sheath. The balloon is configured to be fully inflated prior to retraction of the delivery device through the introducer sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Timothy Desmond Farrell
  • Publication number: 20240350266
    Abstract: A transcatheter heart valve implant apparatus includes a valve prosthesis extending along a longitudinal axis. An inner shaft member extends along a shaft axis through the valve prosthesis between a proximal shaft end and a distal shaft end. The inner shaft member includes a first lumen extending between the proximal shaft end and a first exit opening at the distal shaft end. The inner shaft member includes a second lumen extending between the proximal shaft end and a second exit opening spaced from the distal shaft end. A first guidewire extends through the first lumen and the first exit opening. A first end of the first guidewire is at a first anchoring location. A second guidewire extends through the second lumen and the second exit opening. A second end of the second guidewire is at a second anchoring location. Methods of implanting a valve prosthesis are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Grant Alexander Menon
  • Publication number: 20240350267
    Abstract: A delivery system for a transcatheter heart valve (THV) to a subject is provided, the delivery system includes a delivery catheter housing the THV therein; an elongated member for receiving the THV thereon and having an accessory extending from the distal portion thereof, the accessory comprising a plurality of components for alignment with commissures of the THV during delivery of the THV, and a rotational member connected to the elongated member to rotate the accessory and THV together to align with a native or bioprosthetic valve commissure or valve leaflet at a desired angle.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Gilbert H.L. Tang, Vinayak Bapat, Susheel K. Kodali
  • Publication number: 20240350268
    Abstract: Fixation system for fixation of leaflets of a heart valve including an implantable fixation device having a first arm and a second arm, a first proximal element moveable relative to the first arm between a first position and a second position, and a second proximal element moveable relative to the second arm between a first position and a second position. The fixation system includes a delivery device having a catheter, a first proximal element line and a second proximal element line, and a handle having a first and second proximal element line handles coupled to the first proximal element line and the second proximal element line, respectively. The handle can include an interlock moveable between an unlocked position and a locked position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Evalve, Inc.
    Inventors: Koji Kizuka, Richard Childs, Gabriel Gonzales, Dylan Van Hoven, Chad Abunassar, Travis Marsot, Rob Mosley, Nisu Patel, Francisco Valencia
  • Publication number: 20240350269
    Abstract: A delivery handle for implanting a prosthetic device at one of a mitral, aortic, tricuspid, and pulmonary valve region of a human heart includes a housing and an actuation control mechanism. The actuation control mechanism includes a knob and an actuation tube. The knob is rotatably coupled to the housing. The actuation tube is coupled to the knob such that rotation of the knob in a first direction moves the actuation tube distally relative to the housing and rotation of the knob in a second direction moves the actuation tube proximally relative to the housing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Devin H. Marr, Sergio Delgado, Eric Robert Dixon, David M. Taylor, Asher L. Metchik, Matthew T. Winston, Tam Van Nguyen, Victoria Cheng-Tan Wu, Amanda Kristine Anderson White
  • Publication number: 20240350270
    Abstract: An articulation component (1, 100) is for a bone joint hemiarthroplasty implant having an intramedullary stem (50) with a socket (53). The articulation component has a proximal saddle (2, 110) for non-engaging abutment with a proximal bone and a ball (4, 104) for engaging in the stem socket (53). The saddle has a distally facing recessed surface (10, 110) for engagement with the stem proximally facing surface (55) to define limits of articulation, in one case a cone of motion of about 60° with minimal risk of socket dislocation. Also, the saddle has an enlarged lateral-most edge portion (11, 111, 211) on two diametrically opposed sides of the neck, for conformity with a patients' anatomy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: LOCI ORTHOPAEDICS LIMITED
    Inventors: Fiona MANGAN, Gerry CLARKE, Brendan BOLAND
  • Publication number: 20240350271
    Abstract: The biocompatible lattice structures disclosed herein with an increased or optimized lucency are prepared according to multiple methods of design disclosed herein. The methods allow for the design of a metallic material with sufficient strength for use in an implant and that remains radiolucent for x-ray imaging.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Ian Helmar, Christopher Laine, Lucas Diehl, Jason Tinley, Kevin D. Chappuis, John F. Sullivan
  • Publication number: 20240350272
    Abstract: Hard-tissue implants are provided that include a bulk implant, a face, pillars, slots, and at least one support member. The pillars are for contacting a hard tissue. The slots are to be occupied by the hard tissue. The at least one support member is for contacting the hard tissue. The hard-tissue implant has a Young's modulus of elasticity of at least 3 GPa, and has a ratio of the sum of (i) the volumes of the slots to (ii) the sum of the volumes of the pillars and the volumes of the slots of 0.40:1 to 0.90:1. Methods of making and using hard-tissue implants are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: George J. PICHA, Grant Wesley PHILLIPS, Rachel SMITH, James PRICE, Gregory CAUSEY
  • Publication number: 20240350273
    Abstract: In one embodiment, the present disclosure relates to an acetabular cup for implantation into a prepared acetabulum. The acetabular cup includes an inner surface, an outer surface, and an end face that separates the inner surface and the outer surface. The end face is opposite a polar region of the acetabular cup and circumscribes an open end of the acetabular cup. A plurality of protrusions project outwardly from the outer surface at predefined locations. The acetabular cup is operatively engaged to the prepared acetabulum in a planned orientation when the plurality of protrusions are received in corresponding predefined recesses in the prepared acetabulum.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Amit Mistry
  • Publication number: 20240350274
    Abstract: A glenoid implant of a shoulder prosthesis includes a baseplate having a shaft coupled to, and extending from a bottom surface, of its plate. The plate includes a peripheral ring extending downwardly away from, and circumferentially around, its bottom surface. The exterior surfaces of the peripheral ring have threads formed therein. A method of installing a glenoid implant during an orthopaedic surgical procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Alec CUNNINGHAM, Colton D. MYERS, Russell M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN, Matthew J. PURDY
  • Publication number: 20240350275
    Abstract: A glenoid implant includes a baseplate, a pair of bone screws, and an augmentation member. The baseplate includes a plurality of screw holes with the pair of bone screws being positioned in two of the screw holes and the augmentation member being positioned in a third screw hole. The augmentation member includes a non-threaded post configured to abut the bottom of a bone defect. A method of installing a glenoid implant during an orthopaedic surgical procedure is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 16, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Brian C. HODOREK, Alec CUNNINGHAM, Colton D. MYERS, Russell M. PARROTT, J. Michael WIATER, Anand M. MURTHI, Matthew J. SMITH, Derek J. CUFF, Andrew JAWA, Luke AUSTIN, Matthew J. PURDY
  • Publication number: 20240350276
    Abstract: A reverse shoulder system can include, for example, a glenoid baseplate comprising a longitudinal axis, the glenoid baseplate further including a stem and a central channel within a sidewall of the stem. The stem can include a longitudinal axis. The longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate can be angled with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem, wherein the longitudinal axis of the glenoid baseplate is not perpendicular with respect to the longitudinal axis of the stem. Other components including a glenosphere, tools, and methods of use are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Donald E. Running, Robert J. Ball, Jason Slone
  • Publication number: 20240350277
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides for spinal implants and plates including, for example, expandable plates deployable between a contracted position and an expanded position. The expandable plate may include an expandable body including a first portion and a second portion. The first portion may include a receiving cavity facing the proximal end, and a first through aperture extending in the proximal-to-distal direction. The second portion may include a lower end having a size and shape that corresponds to the receiving cavity, and a second through aperture extending in the proximal-to-distal direction. The expandable plate may include a locking screw and a nut. In at least some embodiments, in a locked position, the locking screw extends through the first through aperture and second through aperture, and is secured to the nut. In various embodiments, in an expanded position the first portion and second portion are farther away from one another relative to a contracted position.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Loic Josse, Bertrand Peultier, Jerome Nayet
  • Publication number: 20240350278
    Abstract: A hybrid spinal implant for performing an intervertebral fusion procedure can include a pair of spacers separated by an expandable container that are formed of a porous titanium scaffold material. A connecting rod can span longitudinally between the pair of spacers. The spacers can be formed of titanium or PEEK, with endplates that are formed of the porous titanium scaffold material. The endplates can be bioactive. Exposed surfaces of the porous titanium scaffold material can be coated in a snag-preventing substance. The expandable container can be formed of a mesh material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventor: Kyle WOLFF
  • Publication number: 20240350279
    Abstract: An interbody system for implanting between vertebrae, the interbody system comprises a cage having a cage body that includes a graft chamber having a volume that receives graft material, a sagittal wall that forms a portion of the graft chamber. The interbody system may comprise an interbody device that includes an aperture that receives a bone fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Jon SUH, Sean SUH
  • Publication number: 20240350280
    Abstract: An intervertebral implant including a non-linear bone contacting outer member having an elongate geometry. The implant further includes a support member having an elongate geometry, wherein the support member is attached to the outer member. In addition, the outer member has a bone contacting outer surface configured to contact a vertebra, wherein the geometry of the outer member provides a first distal surface region, a first proximal surface region, and a second distal surface region, wherein the first distal surface region, the first proximal surface region, and the second distal surface region are all oriented outwardly on a superior side or an inferior side of the implant, wherein the support member attaches to the outer member at a portion of the outer member that includes the first proximal surface region.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Edward J. McShane, III, Christopher J. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20240350281
    Abstract: A system for performing interbody fusion surgery including an expandable intervertebral spacer and specialized instruments for choosing the correct size of implant, implanting the device within the intervertebral space, and for delivery of bone graft or bone substitute to the interior of the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Erika Lin, Jeremy Malik, Ryan Donahoe, Christopher Stein, David Hannah
  • Publication number: 20240350282
    Abstract: An expanded spinal fusion cage is provided and includes: an outer frame; a sliding block set with a middle sliding block located within the outer frame, and the middle sliding block is located between two outer sliding blocks; a screw rod penetrating through and combined with the outer frame, and the screw rod is screwed with the middle sliding block, so that the middle sliding block is moved in translation in the outer frame and simultaneously expands the two outer sliding blocks by rotating the screw rod; two curved surface elements located outside the outer frame and combined with the two outer sliding blocks respectively, each of the curved surface elements has a wing plate; and two vertebral arch screws penetrating through and combined with the two wing plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2023
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Chun-Li Lin, Shih-Chieh Shen, Shao-Fu Huang, Wei-Hsiang Sun
  • Publication number: 20240350283
    Abstract: It is provided a joint prosthesis (1) configured to reciprocally rotate a first prosthesis (1a) and a second prosthesis (1b) and comprising: a first attachment (2) to the first prosthesis (1a); a second attachment (3) to the second prosthesis (1b): a hinge (4) defining an axis of rotation (4a) between the attachments (2, 3); a mover (5) configured to apply to the hinge (4) a driving torque defining a reciprocal rotation between the attachments (2, 3); and a compensator (6) configured to apply to the hinge (4) a variable locking torque depending on the angular opening between the attachments (2, 3) and defining the minimum torque to be applied to the hinge (4) to have said reciprocal rotation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2022
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Samuel STEDMAN, Nicolò BOCCARDO, Lorenzo LOMBARDI, Matteo LAFFRANCHI, Lorenzo DE MICHIELI, Andrea MARINELLI, Emanuele GRUPPIONI
  • Publication number: 20240350284
    Abstract: An assistive device is disclosed that includes a plurality of control systems for controlling active and passive tasks. The assistive device accommodates active power generation when needed, but is otherwise configured to switch to passive control for other tasks. The assistive device further includes a continuously variable transmission to optimize movement of the assistive device for a variety of tasks. The assistive device includes a lower limb embodiment defining an artificial knee joint controlled by the plurality of control systems.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2024
    Publication date: October 24, 2024
    Inventors: Tom Pickerill, James Lipsey