Patents related to Better Implants for Arthroplasty (BIFA)
Functionally graded implants with Framework – Reinforced Concrete – A Global Loading Implant US 11,458,021 B2 (internal no. 7083)
Better Implants for Arthroplasty
October 4, 2022
Anisotripic Implants + Composite Matrix at Micro and Meso Scale Leves; All Prior Art Composite Implants are Macroscopically Constructed with Polymers. US 11,406,504 (internal no. 7065)
Mechanical Assembly Including Exterior Surface Preparation
August 9, 2022
Surface Structures; Monotonic Variations in Pitch with “Symmetrical Peak Angles” Favors Insertion of Implants. US 11,103,354 (internal no. 7063)
Mechanical Assembly Including Exterior Surface Preparation
August 31, 2021
Ribs and Planks; (Softer Longitudinally and Stiffer Radially); Variable Materials Properties Implant; A Functionally Composite Implant with Homogenous Material Which is Mechanically Heterogenous. US 10,864,083 (internal no.7027)
Implant evaluation in prosthesis installation
December 15, 2020
Graded Non-Homogenous Prosthesis; Avoid Stress Risers and Stress Shielding with Press Fit Implants; Tiger Not Leopard. US 10,299,930 (internal no. 7041)
Mechanical assembly including exterior surface preparation
May 28, 2019
Patents related to Modular Prosthesis
Angularity is Directionality; Angularity Incorporated into Bone Cuts and Implants Based on Imaging Data Assures Implant Alignment is “Intended” Alignment US 11,534,314 (internal no. 7061)
Better Implants for Arthroplasty and Fracture Healing
December 27, 2022
Vibrating femoral head unto trunnion. Obtaining cold weld with low force US 11,399,962 (internal no. 7070)
Prosthesis Revision Systems & Methods
August 2, 2022
Surgeon Technique to Eliminate Trunnionosis (Superimposition of Ultrasonic Vibrations on Quasistatic push for application of Modular Prosthesis) – Low Assembly load for High Pull-off force. US 10,660,767 (internal no. 7034 )
Assembler for modular prosthesis
May 26, 2020
How to prevent Trunnionosis with modular assembly. The HEAD HOLDER assures Force axis, head (bore) axis, and trunnion axis are all perfectly aligned (co-linear) before application of force. No canting, cold weld, No Micromotion. US 10,653,533 (internal no. 7035)
Assembler for modular prosthesis
May 19, 2020
Vibratory Insertion of Implants into Bone (FLOAT). Significant decrease in force requirement especially with ultrasonic assist. Direction of Vibration: “Any one of 6 Degrees of Freedom”. The TRIPLET. US 10,610,379 (internal no. 7043)
Prosthesis installation systems and methods
April 7, 2020
Constant Insertion of Implants into Bone (PUSH); Quasi-static Insertion for Robotic Platforms. Constrain to Insert. US 10,426,540 (internal no. 7042)
Prosthesis Installation
October 1, 2019
Ventilation System for Head Trunnion Interface. US 11,026,809 (internal no. 7060)
Prosthesis Installation and Assembly
June 8, 2021
Vibratory Insertion of Modular Prosthesis (Head onto Trunnion). US 10,245,160 (internal no. 7009)
Prosthesis installation systems and methods
April 2, 2019
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In Prosecution
Villi Prosthesis (Bone Cuts and Implants Mated to be Perfectly Complementary to Each Other). No Compaction or Impaction of Bone; 1000% Increase in Surface Area; Works like “Natural Grout.” Application Number 15/278,668, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7069)
- Same Imaging Data to Create Bone Cuts and Implant
New Morse Taper Angularity is a Key to Constrain Head-Trunnion and Prevent Micromotion. Application Number 16/258,635, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7064)
Double Taper. Application Number 17/010,769, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7094)
Anisotropic Metal Rods for External Fixation of Long Bone Fractures. Gradation of Modulus of Elasticity in Metal Implants by Changing the Material Properties of a Monomeric Metal at Micro and Meso Scale Levels. In Prosecution. (internal no. 7073/CIP of 7047)
(Divisional of 7047) “Anisotropic Rods.” Application Number 16/588,416, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7079)
Divisional “Robotic and Programmable Rods” for External Fixation. (internal no. 7079)
Divisional Ultrasonic Rods for Fracture Healing. (internal no. 7079)
Biodegradable Rods for External Fixation. Application Number 16,588,991, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7080)
(Divisional of 7083) Dissolvable Rods for External Fixation. Application Number 16/842,470, In Prosecution. (internal no. 7086)