System und Verfahren zur Off-line-Programmierung eines Industrieroboters

System zur Off-line-Programmierung eines Industrieroboters (1) mit einer Robotersteuerung (2; 25ac) für die Steuerung der Bewegungen des Roboters, wobei das System weiterhin einen externen Computer (3; 3a) umfasst, der ein Programmier- und Simulationstool (10) mit der Fähigkeit des Betreibens von einer oder mehreren virtuellen Robotersteuerungen (12; 26, 27, 28) aufweist, und bei dem die reale Robotersteuerung und der externe Computer dazu ausgelegt sind, eine gegenseitige Kommunikation zu erlauben, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das System umfasst: ein Datenübertragungsmodul (17), das dazu ausgelegt ist, auf Anforderung hin automatisch Konfigurations- und Programmdaten zwischen der realen Robotersteuerung und einer virtuellen Robotersteuerung, die auf dem externen Computer läuft, zu übertragen, und eine Filterkomponente (18), die ausgelegt ist, die übertragenen Konfigurations- und Programmdaten in Übereinstimmung mit definierten Filterregeln zu filtern.

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis

Stemless humeral component of an orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

DRILL-GAUGE FOR THE POSITIONING OF A JOINT PAN IMPLANT

Humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis

A humeral component (2) of a reverse shoulder prosthesis comprises an elongate stem part (4) for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part (8) having a concave bearing surface (12) for articulation with the convex bearing surface of a glenoid component . The elongate stem part (4) defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface (12) of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

IMPLANT INSERTION TOOL FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269242vl 52 5816 52 28 24 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

ARTHROPLASTY PLATE

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate (2) arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly (6) comprising a barrel (18) extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod (22) is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component (4) comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism (24) arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism (26) arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

AN IMPLANT

An implant (20), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component (24) having a bearing surface (60) and a reverse surface (62) arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion (26) of an arthroplasty implant (22) coupled to a bone. A collar (28) is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole (70) arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (74) to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverted shoulder prosthesis

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft ( 1 ) and a separable epiphyseal head ( 2 ) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means ( 11, 28 ) for relative rotational fixation.

Implant

An implant ( 20 ), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component ( 24 ) having a bearing surface ( 60 ) and a reverse surface ( 62 ) arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion ( 26 ) of an arthroplasty implant ( 22 ) coupled to a bone. A collar ( 28 ) is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole ( 70 ) arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions ( 74 ) to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed.

Stemless humeral component and associated surgical instruments and methods

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed.

MODULAR UPPER ARM PROSTHESIS FOR AN INVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

DRILL-GAUGE FOR THE POSITIONING OF A JOINT PAN IMPLANT

ANCILLAIRE OF INSTALLATION Of an IMPLANT GLENOIDIEN

Cet ancillaire (1) comporte une platine (4) qui délimite une surface convexe (12) destinée à venir s'appuyer contre la glène d'une omoplate (2) d'un patient et qui forme un guide directionnel pour un organe de perçage, de façonnage ou analogue. Pour permettre au chirurgien d'appliquer cet organe suivant une direction choisie (C-C), l'ancillaire (1) comporte des moyens (6) d'ajustement de la position du guide par rapport à la platine (4). This ancillary (1) comprises a plate (4) which delimits a convex surface (12) intended to bear against the glenoid of a shoulder blade (2) of a patient and which forms a directional guide for a piercing member , shaping or the like. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction (C-C), the ancillary (1) comprises means (6) for adjusting the position of the guide relative to the plate (4).

Ancillary tool for positioning a glenoid implant

The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a plate which defines a convex surface intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction, the tool comprises means for adjusting the position of the guide with respect to the plate.

CREATION OF A 3D CITY MODEL FROM OBLIQUE IMAGING AND LIDAR DATA

A method and a hybrid 3D-imaging device for surveying of a city scape for creation of a 3D city model. According to the invention, lidar data is acquired simultaneously with the acquisition of imaging data for stereoscopic imaging, i.e. acquisition of imaging and lidar data in one go during the same measuring process. The lidar data is combined with the imaging data for generating a 3D point cloud for extraction of a 3D city model, wherein the lidar data is used for compensating and addressing particular problem areas of generic stereoscopic image processing, in particular areas with unfavourable lighting conditions and areas where the accuracy and efficiency of stereoscopic point matching and point extraction is strongly reduced. 1. A method for surveying of a city scape and for creation of a 3D city model of the surveyed city scape , the method comprising:acquiring imaging data of an area of the city scape, the imaging data being adapted for generation of 3D information, and simultaneous acquisition of lidar data for the area of the city scape;generating a 3D point cloud of the area of the city scape by processing of the imaging data regarding generation of 3D information; a defined first classification criterion for the imaging data,', 'a defined second classification criterion within a first auxiliary 3D point cloud solely based on the imaging data, and', 'a combination of the imaging data of the first class with lidar data corresponding to a critical area comprising a fraction of the area of the city scape defined by the imaging data of the first class; and, 'performing a quality assessment of the imaging data based on data classification, wherein at least part of the imaging data is assigned to a first class being defined by at least one ofgenerating a 3D city model with automated building model extraction based on the 3D point cloud.2. A method according to claim 1 , wherein the generation of the 3D point cloud is additionally based on a quality assessment of ...

DRILL GUIDE FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269240vl 52 5816 52 28 2 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

SURGICAL METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT TO THE HUMERUS OF A PATIENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269237vl 52 5816 52 28 24 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

SIZING INSTRUMENT AND PUNCH FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. I-v 52 58 16 52 28 24 Fig. 43 - 28 20 10 Fig. 44 ...

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

ANCILLARY TOOL FOR POSITIONING A GLENOID IMPLANT

The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a plate which defines a convex surface intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction, the tool comprises means for adjusting the position of the guide with respect to the plate.

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. WO 2013/148229 PCTIUS2013/031164 1'6 52 Fig. 1 54 2 26 30 72 Fig. 2 ...

SIZING INSTRUMENT AND PUNCH FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269239vl 52 5816 52 28 2 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

SIZING INSTRUMENT AND PUNCH FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269239vl I-v 52 58 16 52 28 24 Fig. 43 - 28 20 10 Fig. 44 ...

MODULAR PROSTHESIS HUMERALE FOR PROSTHESIS Of SHOULDER INVERSEE

Prothèse humérale modulaire pour prothèse d'épaule inversée comprenant une tige anatomique (1) et une tête épiphysaire (2) séparable pouvant être orientée angulairement par rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal (XX) de la tige anatomique ; la tige anatomique et la tête épiphysaire comportant des moyens complémentaires (11, 28) d'indexation angulaire et de blocage en rotation de l'un par rapport à l'autre. Modular humeral prosthesis for inverted shoulder prosthesis comprising an anatomical stem (1) and a separable epiphyseal head (2) capable of being oriented angularly by rotation around the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical stem; the anatomical stem and the epiphyseal head comprising complementary means (11, 28) for angular indexing and locking in rotation relative to each other.

Bohrlehre für die Positionierung eines Gelenkpfannen-Implantates

SURGICAL METHOD FOR IMPLANTING A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT TO THE HUMERUS OF A PATIENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269237vl 52 5816 52 28 2 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

IMPLANT INSERTION TOOL FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269242vl I-v 52 58 16 52 28 24 Fig. 43 - 28 20 10 Fig. 44 ...

Drill guide for bone joint surgery has convex plate to engage bone and guide insert with multiple bores to guide drill

The mounting position guide for a glenoid implant has a plate (4) which forms a convex surface to engage against the bone surface and receive a drill guide insert (6). The plate has adjusters for the position of the guide with respect to the plate. The guide has a template (30) pierced with multiple bores (36). One bore is selected to form the guide for the drill.

ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed. I: K? ~ /tN{\ K? >4> ;Nx '2 N cC \kZY 4/ IC, Fig. I 2$ \ ~ :~ k s~ Fig. 2 ...

HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER JOINT PROSTHESIS

A humeral component (2) of a reverse shoulder prosthesis comprises an elongate stem part (4) for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part (8) having a concave bearing surface (12) for articulation with the convex bearing surface of a glenoid component . The elongate stem part (4) defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface (12) of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Arthroplasty plate

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate (2) arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly (6) comprising a barrel (18) extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod (22) is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component (4) comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism (24) arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism (26) arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER JOINT PROSTHESIS

A humeral component (2) of a reverse shoulder prosthesis comprises an elongate stem part (4) for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part (8) having a concave bearing surface (12) for articulation with the convex bearing surface of a glenoid component . The elongate stem part (4) defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface (12) of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

An implant

An implant (20), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component (24) having a bearing surface (60) and a reverse surface (62) arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion (26) of an arthroplasty implant (22) coupled to a bone. A collar (28) is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole (70) arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (74) to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.

Arthroplasty plate

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate (2) arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly (6) comprising a barrel (18) extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod (22) is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component (4) comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism (24) arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism (26) arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

MODULARE OBERARMPROTHESE FÜR EINE INVERSE SCHULTERPROTHESE

Stemless humeral component and associated surgical instruments and methods

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT AND ASSOCIATED SURGICAL INSTRUMENTS AND METHODS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. WO 2013/148229 PCT/US2013/031164 Fig. 2 ...

MODULAR HUMERAL PROSTHESIS FOR AN INVERSE SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft (1) and a separable epiphyseal head (2) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means (11, 28) for relative rotational fixation. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

An implant

An implant (20), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component (24) having a bearing surface (60) and a reverse surface (62) arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion (26) of an arthroplasty implant (22) coupled to a bone. A collar (28) is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole (70) arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (74) to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.

SIZING INSTRUMENT AND PUNCH FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 52 5816 52 28 24 Fig. 43 Fig. 44

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 52 5816 52 28 24 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

DRILL GUIDE FOR USE IN A SURGICAL PROCEDURE TO IMPLANT A STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 3269240vl 52 5816 52 28 24 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed.

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 52 5816 52 28 2 Fig. 43 Fig. 44 ...

Ancillary tool for positioning a glenoid implant

The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a plate which defines a convex surface intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction, the tool comprises means for adjusting the position of the guide with respect to the plate.

HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER JOINT PROSTHESIS

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis comprises an elongate stem part for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part having a concave bearing surface for articulation with the convex bearing surface of a glenoid component. The elongate stem part defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis. © KIPO & WIPO 2008 ...

ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Stemless humeral component of an orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

System und Verfahren zur Off-line-Programmierung eines Industrieroboters

System zur Off-line-Programmierung eines Industrieroboters (1) mit einer Robotersteuerung (2; 25a–c) für die Steuerung der Bewegungen des Roboters, wobei das System weiterhin einen externen Computer (3; 3a) umfasst, der ein Simulationstool (10) mit der Fähigkeit des Betreibens von einer oder mehreren virtuellen Robotersteuerungen (12; 26, 27, 28) aufweist, wobei das Simulationstool (10) dazu konfiguriert ist, Konfigurationsdaten für den Roboter zu erzeugen und bei dem die reale Robotersteuerung und der externe Computer dazu ausgelegt sind, eine gegenseitige Kommunikation zu erlauben, wobei das System ein Datenübertragungsmodul (17) umfasst, das dazu ausgelegt ist, auf Anforderung hin automatisch Konfigurationsdaten zwischen der realen Robotersteuerung und einer virtuellen Robotersteuerung, die auf dem externen Computer läuft, zu übertragen, dadurch gekennzeichnet, dass das Simulationstool ein Simulations- und Programmiertool für die off-line-Programmierung des Roboters ist, und das Simulations ...

Anthroplasty plate

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate (2) arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly (6) comprising a barrel (18) extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod (22) is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component (4) comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism (24) arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism (26) arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

Remote diagnostic system for robots

A remote diagnostic system for robots including a number of at least two robots, wherein a controller of each robot of the system is locally connected to a service unit provided with local processing power, a remote service center provided with a connector server is arranged, and a communications infrastructure for transferring packets of information between a controller of a robot of the system and connector server via the service unit is arranged for performing remote monitoring and diagnostics at the remote service center, wherein the communications infrastructure uses internet and/or GPRS communication lines.

IMPLANT

An implant (), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component () having a bearing surface () and a reverse surface () arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion () of an arthroplasty implant () coupled to a bone. A collar () is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole () arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions () to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion. 1. An implant for coupling to a neck of an arthroplasty implant for use in a joint , comprising:an articulation component comprising a bearing surface and a reverse surface; anda collar coupled to the reverse surface of the articulation component, the collar having a neck hole sized to pass around the neck of the arthroplasty implant, the collar and the articulation component comprising complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component;wherein the collar further comprises a plurality of suture holes adapted to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues of the joint.2. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the reverse surface of the articulation component comprises a recess and the collar is sized to be received in the recess.3. The implant of claim 2 , wherein the reverse surface of the articulation component comprises a socket protruding from the base of the recess and arranged to receive the end of the neck of the arthroplasty implant claim 2 , the recess extending annularly between the socket and a rim ...

Humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis (2) comprises an elongate stem part (4) for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part having a concave bearing surface (12) for articulation with the convex bearing surface (12) of a glenoid component (8). The elongate stem part (4) defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface of the epiphyseal partdefines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

Remote diagnostic system for robots

The present application relates to a remote diagnostic system for robots, especially discloses a remote diagnostic system and a remote diagnostic method, wherein the remote diagnostic system includes a number of at least two robots (1), wherein a controller (1 a) of each robot (1) of the system is locally connected to a service unit (11) provided with local processing power, a remote service center (3) provided with a connector server (4) is arranged, and a communications infrastructure for transferring packets of information between a controller (1 a) of a robot (1) of the system and connector server (4) via said service unit (11) is arranged for performing remote monitoring and diagnostics at said remote service center (3), wherein said communications infrastructure uses internet and/or GPRS communication lines.

HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER JOINT PROSTHESIS

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a stem part configured for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, the stem part having a stem axis, an epiphyseal part connected to the elongate stem part and having a concave bearing surface defining an epiphyseal axis, and wherein the epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

MODULAR HUMERAL PROSTHESIS FOR AN INVERTED SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft () and a separable epiphyseal head () which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means () for relative rotational fixation. 16-. (canceled)7. A modular humeral prosthesis comprising:an anatomical stem including a hole;a separable epiphyseal head which may be oriented angularly by rotation about the longitudinal axis of the anatomical stem and includes an axial hole; anda screw which may pass through the axial hole provided in the epiphyseal head and the hole in the anatomical stem when the axial hole and hole of the stem are aligned, the screw extending along the longitudinal axis of the stem to connect the epiphyseal head to the stem;wherein the epiphyseal head comprises a socket for receiving a cup of a reverse shoulder prosthesis cooperating with a scapular prosthesis;wherein the screw includes a head, a threaded end, and a shaft between the head and the threaded end;wherein the axial hole in the epiphyseal head is intended to receive the screw and is threaded such that the threaded end of the screw may be screwed therein and the shaft may slide therein; andwherein the axial hole in the epiphyseal head opens into the socket such that the head of the screw is situated in the socket when the screw connects the epiphyseal head and the stem.8. The modular humeral prosthesis according to claim 7 , wherein the epiphyseal head includes a plurality of notches provided in one contact surface of the epiphyseal head with the anatomical stem claim 7 , disposed according to a radial angular distribution about the longitudinal axis of the humeral stem claim 7 , and the stem includes a peg borne by the other contact surface of the anatomical stem with the epiphyseal head and capable of cooperating with said notches. ...

IMPLANT

An implant, prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component having a bearing surface and a reverse surface arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion of an arthroplasty implant coupled to a bone. A collar is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion. 1. A surgical method comprising the steps of:removing at least part of an articulating surface at an end of a bone;coupling a distal portion of an arthroplasty implant to the end of the bone, the arthroplasty implant comprising a proximal neck portion extending from the distal portion;securing bone fragments to a collar with sutures extending between the bone fragments or attached soft tissue and at least one of a plurality of attachment portions formed in the collar;coupling complementary features of the collar and a reverse surface of an articulation component together to secure the collar to the reverse surface, the articulation component further comprising a bearing surface; andcoupling the articulation component to the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty plate such that a neck hole of the collar passes around the coupling between the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant and the articulation component.2. The surgical method of claim 1 , wherein the step of coupling the distal portion of an arthroplasty implant to the end of the bone comprises ...

Arthroplasty plate

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly comprising a barrel extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

Humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis (2) comprises an elongate stem part (4) for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, and an epiphyseal part having a concave bearing surface (12) for articulation with the convex bearing surface (12) of a glenoid component (8). The elongate stem part (4) defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis. The epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

MODULAR HUMERAL PROSTHESIS FOR AN INVERTED SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft (1) and a separable epiphyseal head (2) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means (11, 28) for relative rotational fixation.

Stemless humeral component and associated surgical instruments and methods

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed.

Implant

An implant, prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component having a bearing surface and a reverse surface arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion of an arthroplasty implant coupled to a bone. A collar is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion.

Stemless humeral component of an orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

IMPLANT

An implant (), prosthesis and method of use are described. The implant comprises an articulation component () having a bearing surface () and a reverse surface () arranged to couple to a proximal neck portion () of an arthroplasty implant () coupled to a bone. A collar () is arranged to couple to the reverse surface of the articulation component. The collar defines a neck hole () arranged to pass around the coupling between the articulation component and the proximal neck portion of the arthroplasty implant. The collar and the articulation component comprise complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions () to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues. The prosthesis comprises the implant and an arthroplasty implant having a distal portion arranged to be coupled to an end of a long bone and a proximal neck portion. 1. An implant for coupling to a neck of an arthroplasty implant for use in a joint , comprising:an articulation component comprising a bearing surface and a reverse surface; anda collar coupled to the reverse surface of the articulation component, the collar having a neck hole sized to pass around the neck of the arthroplasty implant, the collar and the articulation component comprising complementary coupling features to secure the collar to the articulation component;wherein the collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions to couple the collar to bone fragments or soft tissues of the joint.2. The implant of claim 1 , wherein the reverse surface of the articulation component comprises a recess and the collar is sized to be received in the recess.3. The implant of claim 2 , wherein the reverse surface of the articulation component comprises a socket protruding from the base of the recess and arranged to receive the end of the neck of the arthroplasty implant claim 2 , the recess extending annularly between the socket and a rim ...

HUMERAL COMPONENT OF A SHOULDER JOINT PROSTHESIS

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a stem part configured for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, the stem part having a stem axis, an epiphyseal part connected to the elongate stem part and having a concave bearing surface defining an epiphyseal axis, and wherein the epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis. 113-. (canceled)14. A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis , comprising:a. an elongate stem part for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, the stem part having a proximal face; andb. an epiphyseal part having (i) a concave bearing surface for articulation with the convex bearing surface of a glenoid component, (ii) an opposite distal face which is directed towards the proximal face of the stem part when the stem part and the epiphyseal parts are assembled, and (iii) a surface extending between the distal face and the concave bearing surface;wherein the elongate stem part defines a stem axis and the concave bearing surface of the epiphyseal part defines an epiphyseal axis, and in which one of the distal face of the epiphyseal part and the proximal face of the stem part carries a spigot connection feature and the other of the distal face of the epiphyseal part and the proximal face of the stem part carries a socket connection feature in which the spigot connection feature can be received so that the epiphyseal part and the stem part can be assembled with one another, the connection feature on the epiphyseal part being offset relative to the epiphyseal axis so that the epiphyseal axis in the assembled humeral component is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis;wherein the surface of the epiphyseal part which extends between the distal face and the concave bearing surface is adapted to contact bone tissue and to be positioned within the cortical tissue of the humerus.15. The humeral component as claimed in claim 14 , wherein the distance between the stem ...

Stemless humeral component of an orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

Humeral component of a shoulder joint prosthesis

A humeral component of a reverse shoulder prosthesis includes a stem part configured for location within the intramedullary cavity of the humerus, the stem part having a stem axis, an epiphyseal part connected to the elongate stem part and having a concave bearing surface defining an epiphyseal axis, and wherein the epiphyseal axis is offset posteriorly relative to the stem axis.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar ( 2 ) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar ( 2 ) comprises a plate including a neck hole ( 4 ) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar ( 2 ) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions ( 12 ) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar ( 2 ) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar ( 2 ), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar ( 2 ) are also disclosed.

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 1. An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus , comprising:a humeral head component comprising (i) a generally hemispherically-shaped bearing surface, and (ii) a backside surface opposite the bearing surface, and (iii) a tapered post extending laterally away from the backside surface, anda stemless humeral component comprising (i) a circular-shaped flange, (ii) an elongated sleeve, secured to, and extending laterally away from a bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, the elongated sleeve having formed therein a tapered bore configured to receive the tapered post of the humeral head component, and (iii) a number of cantilevered legs extending laterally away from the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange in the same direction as the elongated sleeve, wherein each of the cantilevered legs has one end thereof secured to the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange.2. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein a second end of each of the cantilevered legs is spaced apart from both the other cantilevered legs and the elongated sleeve.3. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 1 , wherein each of the cantilevered legs comprises a bone-engaging plate having a plurality of serrations formed therein.4. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 3 , wherein each of the plurality of serrations is angled upwardly in a direction toward the circular-shaped flange.5. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 3 , wherein each of the cantilevered legs further comprises an elongated rib secured to the bone-engaging plate and extending inwardly therefrom in a direction toward the elongated sleeve.6. The ...

ANTHROPLASTY PLATE

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate () arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly () comprising a barrel () extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod () is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component () comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism () arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism () arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate. 112-. (canceled)13. An arthroplasty plate for use with a bone having a lateral surface and an articulating surface , comprising:a fixation plate having a lateral side, the fixation plate arranged to be secured to the lateral surface of a bone, the fixation plate having an opening formed on the lateral side;a barrel extending from the fixation plate, the barrel having an axis and a barrel bore, the barrel bore communicating with the opening in the fixation plate;a connector rod having an end and being slidable within the barrel bore, the connector rod having a connector bore; andan articulation component having a bearing surface, the articulation component coupled to the end of the connector rod;an adjustment sleeve rotatably disposed within the barrel, the adjustment sleeve having an adjustment sleeve bore and a first end, the first end being threadably coupled to the connector rod, the adjustment sleeve rotatable between a first position, whereat the end of the connector rod is a first distance as measured from the lateral side of the fixation plate, to a second position, whereat the the end ...

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 123-. (canceled)24. An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus , comprising:a humeral head component comprising (i) a generally hemispherically-shaped bearing surface, (ii) a backside surface opposite the bearing surface, and (iii) a tapered locking mechanism formed in the backside surface, anda stemless humeral component comprising (i) a circular-shaped flange, the diameter of the circular-shaped flange being substantially the same as the diameter of the backside surface of the humeral head component, (ii) a tapered locking mechanism formed in the circular-shaped flange, the tapered locking mechanism of the stemless humeral component being configured to engage the tapered locking mechanism of the humeral head component so as to taper lock the humeral head component and the stemless humeral component to one another, and (iii) a plurality of cantilevered legs extending laterally away from the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, wherein each of the plurality of cantilevered legs has one end thereof secured to the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange.25. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein:the tapered locking mechanism of the humeral head component comprises a tapered post extending laterally away from the backside surface,the tapered locking mechanism of the stemless humeral component comprises an elongated sleeve secured to, and extending laterally away from, the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, andthe elongated sleeve has a tapered bore formed therein, the tapered bore being configured to receive the tapered post of the humeral head component.26. The orthopaedic shoulder ...

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 123-. (canceled)24. An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus , comprising:a humeral head component comprising (i) a generally hemispherically-shaped bearing surface, (ii) a backside surface opposite the bearing surface, and (iii) a tapered post extending laterally away from the backside surface, anda stemless humeral component comprising (i) a circular-shaped flange, (ii) an elongated sleeve, secured to, and extending laterally away from a bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, the elongated sleeve having formed therein a tapered bore configured to receive the tapered post of the humeral head component, and (iii) a plurality of cantilevered legs extending laterally away from the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange in the same direction as the elongated sleeve, wherein (a) each of the cantilevered legs has one end thereof secured to the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, (b) a second end of each of the plurality of cantilevered legs is spaced apart from both the other cantilevered legs and the elongated sleeve, and (c) each of the plurality of cantilevered legs is positioned radially between the elongated sleeve and a radial outer edge of the circular-shaped flange.25. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein the circular-shaped flange is sized such that the radial outer edge thereof is positioned in contact with cortical bone tissue of the patient's humerus when the stemless shoulder component is secured to the patient's humerus.26. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 25 , wherein each of the plurality of cantilevered legs is positioned radially inwardly of the radial ...

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 123-. (canceled)24. An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus , comprising:a humeral head component comprising (i) a generally hemispherically-shaped bearing surface, (ii) a backside surface opposite the bearing surface, and (iii) a tapered locking mechanism formed in the backside surface, anda stemless humeral component comprising (i) a circular-shaped flange, the circular-shaped flange having a plurality of revision slots formed therein, (ii) a tapered locking mechanism formed in the circular-shaped flange, the tapered locking mechanism of the stemless humeral component being configured to engage the tapered locking mechanism of the humeral head component so as to taper lock the humeral head component and the stemless humeral component to one another, and (iii) a plurality of cantilevered legs extending laterally away from the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange,wherein (i) each of the plurality cantilevered legs has one end thereof secured to the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange at a location that is positioned radially between a center of the circular-shaped flange and a radial outer edge of the circular-shaped flange, and (ii) each of the plurality of revision slots is positioned on the circular-shaped flange at a location above, and radially outwardly from, one of the plurality of cantilevered legs so as to be radially located between the plurality of cantilevered legs and the radial outer edge of the circular-shaped flange.25. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein:the tapered locking mechanism of the humeral head component comprises a tapered post extending laterally away from ...

STEMLESS HUMERAL COMPONENT OF AN ORTHOPAEDIC SHOULDER PROSTHESIS

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed. 123-. (canceled)24. An orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus , comprising:a humeral head component comprising a generally hemispherically-shaped bearing surface, anda stemless humeral component comprising (i) a circular-shaped flange, (ii) an elongated sleeve, secured to, and extending laterally away from a bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, the elongated sleeve having a tapered bore formed therein, and (iii) a plurality of cantilevered legs extending laterally away from the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange in the same direction as the elongated sleeve, wherein (i) each of the plurality of cantilevered legs has one end thereof secured to the bottom surface of the circular-shaped flange, and (ii) a second end of each of the plurality of cantilevered legs is spaced apart from both the other cantilevered legs and the elongated sleeve.25. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein the tapered bore of the elongated sleeve is configured to receive a tapered post to secure the humeral head component to the stemless humeral component.26. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein the circular-shaped flange has a plurality of viewing windows formed therein at a radial location between the elongated sleeve and the plurality of cantilevered legs.27. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein:the elongated sleeve has a threaded bore formed therein, andthe threaded bore extends medially away from a distal end of the elongated sleeve and opens into the tapered bore.28. The orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis of claim 24 , wherein each of the plurality of cantilevered legs ...

ROTATABLE COLLAR FOR A PROSTHESIS

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Arthroplasty plate

An arthroplasty plate and method of use to repair a fractured end of a bone are described. The arthroplasty plate comprises a fixation plate arranged to be secured to a surface of a bone and a connector assembly comprising a barrel extending from the fixation plate and having a bore which opens through the fixation plate. A connector rod is arranged to slide within the bore of the barrel. An articulation component comprises a bearing surface coupled to or arranged to couple to an end of the connector rod which extends from the barrel away from the fixation plate. The connector assembly incorporates an adjustment mechanism arranged to cause the connector rod to slide into or out of the barrel and a locking mechanism arranged to lock the position of the connector rod within the barrel to rigidly space the articulation component apart from the fixation plate.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Ancillary tool for positioning a glenoid implant

This ancillary tool ( 1 ) comprises a plate ( 4 ) which defines a convex surface ( 12 ) intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula ( 2 ) and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction (C—C), the tool ( 1 ) comprises means ( 6 ) for adjusting the position of the guide with respect to the plate ( 6 ).

Ancillary tool for positioning a glenoid implant

The ancillary tool according to the invention comprises a plate which defines a convex surface intended to bear against the glenoid cavity of a patient's scapula and which forms a directional guide for a drilling, fashioning or like member. To allow the surgeon to apply this member in a chosen direction, the tool comprises means for adjusting the position of the guide with respect to the plate.

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverted shoulder prosthesis

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft ( 1 ) and a separable epiphyseal head ( 2 ) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means ( 11, 28 ) for relative rotational fixation.

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar (2) arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar (2) comprises a plate including a neck hole (4) to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar (2) further comprises a plurality of attachment portions (12) for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar (2) is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar (2), a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar (2) are also disclosed.

A system and a method for off-line programming of an industrial robot

The present invention relates to a system for off-line programming of an industrial robot (1) comprising a robot controller (2) for controlling the movements of the robot. The system further comprises an external computer (3) having a programming and simulation tool (10) with the capability of running one or more virtual robot controllers (12), and the real robot controller and the external computer are configured to allow communication with each other. The system further comprises a data transfer module (17) configured to, upon request, automatically transfer configuration and program data between the real robot controller and a virtual robot controller running on the external computer, and a filter component (18) configured to filter the transferred configuration and program data according to defined filtering rules.

Drill guide for positioning a glenoid implant

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft (1) and a separable epiphyseal head (2) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means (11, 28) for relative rotational fixation.

Humeral prosthesis

Una prótesis ortopédica de hombro para reemplazar la cabeza del húmero del húmero de un paciente, que comprende: un componente de cabeza del húmero (12, 210) que comprende (i) una superficie de apoyo generalmente de forma hemisférica (214), (ii) una superficie posterior (220) opuesta a la superficie de apoyo, y (iii) un poste cónico (42, 218) extendiéndose lateralmente lejos de la superficie trasera, un componente humeral sin vástago (10) que comprende (i) una pestaña en forma circular (14) (ii) un manguito alargado (36), asegurado y que se extiende lateralmente desde una superficie inferior (18) de la pestaña en forma circular, habiendo formado el manguito alargado un orificio cónico (44) configurado para recibir el poste cónico del componente de la cabeza del húmero, y (iii) una serie de patas en voladizo (16) que se extienden lateralmente desde la superficie inferior de la pestaña en forma circular en la misma dirección que el manguito alargado, en el que cada una de las patas en voladizo tiene un extremo del mismo asegurado a la superficie inferior de la pestaña en forma circular, caracterizado por que la pestaña en forma circular tiene una serie de ventanas de visualización (30) formadas en su interior, donde la pluralidad de ventanas de visualización se forma en una ubicación radial entre el manguito alargado y el número de patas en voladizo. An orthopedic shoulder prosthesis for replacing the humerus head of a patient's humerus, comprising: a head component of the humerus (12, 210) comprising (i) a bearing surface generally hemispherical in shape (214), (ii) ) a back surface (220) opposite the abutment surface, and (iii) a conical post (42, 218) extending laterally away from the back surface, a humeral component without a shank (10) comprising (i) a flange in circular form (14) (ii) an elongated sleeve (36), secured and extending laterally from a lower surface (18) of the flange in a circular shape, the elongated sleeve having formed a conical hole (44) ...

A surgical instrument to implant a humeral component

Un montaje de instrumento quirúrgico para su uso durante un procedimiento quirúrgico para implantar un componente humeral sin vástago para reemplazar la cabeza humeral del húmero (400) de un paciente, que comprende: un instrumento de dimensionamiento (160) que tiene un tamaño que imita el tamaño del componente humeral sin vástago a ser implantado para reemplazar la cabeza humeral del húmero del paciente, el instrumento de dimensionamiento teniendo un cuerpo generalmente redondo (162) con una pluralidad de orificios de guía de perforación (170) formado en el mismo, en donde cada uno de la pluralidad de orificios de guía de perforación está posicionado en una localización que (a) está localizada sobre el tejido óseo esponjoso del húmero del paciente cuando el instrumento de dimensionamiento está asegurado al húmero del paciente, y (b) se alinea con una pluralidad de patas (16) del componente humeral sin vástago, caracterizado porque el cuerpo generalmente redondo del instrumento de dimensionamiento es generalmente de forma de cúpula teniendo una superficie superior aplanada (164) y una superficie inferior opuesta plana (166), y un taladro de guía de taladrado alargado (168) que se extiende a través de un centro del instrumento de dimensionamiento desde la superficie superior aplanada a la superficie inferior, y el taladro de guía de taladrado está posicionado en una localización para acoplar con el tejido óseo esponjoso del húmero del paciente cuando el instrumento de dimensionamiento está asegurado al húmero del paciente, el montaje de instrumento quirúrgico comprendiendo además: un componente de cabeza de prueba (210), en el que: el componente de cabeza de prueba comprende (i) una superficie de soporte de prueba generalmente hemisférica (212), (ii) una superficie inferior (220) opuesta a la superficie de soporte de prueba, en donde el diámetro de la superficie inferior del componente de cabeza de prueba es sustancialmente el mismo que el diámetro del instrumento de ...

ANCILLARY OF INSTALLATION OF A GLENOID IMPLANT

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis

Prothèse humérale modulaire pour prothèse d'épaule inversée comprenant une tige anatomique (1) et une tête épiphysaire (2) séparable pouvant être orientée angulairement par rotation autour de l'axe longitudinal (XX) de la tige anatomique ; la tige anatomique et la tête épiphysaire comportant des moyens complémentaires (11, 28) d'indexation angulaire et de blocage en rotation de l'un par rapport à l'autre.

Robot Programierhandgeräteeinheit

Die vorliegende Erfindung bezieht sich auf eine Roboter-Programmierhandgeräteeinheit (2), die mit einer programmierbaren Robotersteuereinrichtung (1) gekoppelt ist, wobei die Programmiereinheit einen graphischen Bildschirm (6) sowie ein natives Benutzerschnittstellenprogramm (9) umfasst, das eine graphische Benutzerschnittstelle kreiert und die Benutzerschnittstelle auf dem graphischen Bildschirm anzeigt. Das Roboter-Programmiergerät weist weiterhin eine Verarbeitungskomponente (10) auf, die im Stande ist, eine Anwendung einschließlich von einem oder mehreren animierten graphischen Objekten, Instruktionen für die Anzeige der animierten Objekte auf dem graphischen Bildschirm, Informationen hinsichtlich des Verhaltens der animierten graphischen Objekte, und Instruktionen hinsichtlich dessen, wie der Benutzer mit den animierten graphischen Objekten interagieren kann, zu empfangen, und die Verarbeitungskomponente dazu ausgelegt ist, die animierten graphischen Objekte auf dem Bildschirm anzuzeigen und einen Sandkasten aufzubauen, der einen Isolationsmechanismus für den sicheren Betrieb der Anwendung bereit stellt, ohne dass die Abarbeitung von normalen Betriebsabläufen des Programmiergeräts gestört wird, und wobei das Benutzerschnittstellenprogramm dazu programmiert ist, die Verarbeitungskomponente direkt zu hosten und ihr das Laden und die Anzeige der Anwendung zu befehlen, die die animierten graphischen Objekte enthält. The present invention relates to a robot programming unit (2), which is coupled to a programmable robot control device (1), the programming unit comprising a graphic screen (6) and a native user interface program (9) which creates a graphic user interface and which Displays user interface on the graphical screen. The robot programming device also has a processing component (10) which is capable of using an application including one or more animated graphic objects, instructions for displaying the animated objects on the graphic screen, information ...

A robot system with a teach pendant

The present invention relates to a robot teach pendant unit (2) coupled to a programmable robot controller (3), the teach pendant comprising a processor (7) for operating the teach pendant and a graphical screen (6) coupled to the processor. The robot teach pendant further comprises a processing component (10) capable of receiving an application including one or more graphical objects, instructions for displaying the objects on the graphical screen, information on the behavior of the graphical objects, and instructions on how the user can interact with the graphical objects, and said processor is configured to run the processing component.

Method of programming manipulator, control system and industrial robot

A method of programming a manipulator (12), the method comprising providing a movement path (40) for execution by the manipulator (12), the movement path (40) comprising a plurality of points (42a-42e) including a start point (42a) and an end point (42e) and at least one movement segment (44a-44d) between the plurality of points (42a-42e); moving the manipulator (12) to a path modifying position (56a-56c); and modifying the movement path (40) from the start point (42a) to the end point (42e) based on the path modifying position (56a-56c) upon receiving a modification input (58a-58c) from a user (16). A control system (14) for programming a manipulator (12), and an industrial robot (10) comprising the manipulator (12) and a control system (14), are also provided.

Method of controlling a robot and a robot control system

The invention is concerned with a robot control system and a method of controlling a robot where the robot control system (12) comprises a human-machine interface (16; 30); a real robot control environment (26) comprising a real robot (38) and a real robot controller (36) controlling the real robot (38) and a cloud-hosted robot control environment (14) comprising a virtual robot controller (20), which is a replica of the real robot controller (36), where the human-machine interface (16; 30) is configured to transfer a robot change instruction (RCI) from a user to the cloud-hosted robot control environment (14), the virtual robot controller (20) is configured to validate the robot change instruction (RCI) and the real robot controller (36) is configured to apply the validated robot change instruction (VRCI) when controlling the real robot (38).

Rotatable collar for a prosthesis

A collar arranged to couple to a prosthetic component for implantation at the end of a long bone, the prosthetic component having a distal portion arranged to couple to the bone and a proximal neck portion arranged to couple to an articulation component. The collar comprises a plate including a neck hole to receive a neck portion, such that the collar can rotate about the neck portion. The collar further comprises a plurality of attachment portions for coupling the plate to bone fragments or soft tissues. The collar is lockable to the neck portion to prevent further rotation. A prosthesis comprising a combination of a collar, a prosthetic component and an articulation component, and a surgical method of using the collar are also disclosed.

Method of programming manipulator, control system and industrial robot

A method of programming a manipulator (12), the method comprising providing a movement path (40) for execution by the manipulator (12), the movement path (40) comprising a plurality of points (42a-42e) including a start point (42a) and an end point (42e) and at least one movement segment (44a-44d) between the plurality of points (42a-42e); moving the manipulator (12) to a path modifying position (56a-56c); and modifying the movement path (40) from the start point (42a) to the end point (42e) based on the path modifying position (56a-56c) upon receiving a modification input (58a-58c) from a user (16). A control system (14) for programming a manipulator (12), and an industrial robot (10) comprising the manipulator (12) and a control system (14), are also provided.

Bohrlehre für die positionierung eines gelenkpfannen-implantates

Modular humeral prosthesis for an inverted shoulder prosthesis

The invention relates to a modular humeral prosthesis for an inverse shoulder prosthesis, comprising an anatomical shaft ( 1 ) and a separable epiphyseal head ( 2 ) which may be angularly orientated by rotation about the longitudinal axis (XX) of the anatomical shaft. The anatomical shaft and the epiphyseal head comprise complementary angular indexing means ( 11, 28 ) for relative rotational fixation.

Modulare oberarmprothese für eine inverse schulterprothese

Method of Controlling a Robot And a Robot Control System

The invention is concerned with a robot control system and a method of controlling a robot where the robot control system includes a human-machine interface; a real robot control environment including a real robot and a real robot controller controlling the real robot and a cloud-hosted robot control environment including a virtual robot controller, which is a replica of the real robot controller, where the human-machine interface is configured to transfer a robot change instruction from a user to the cloud-hosted robot control environment, the virtual robot controller is configured to validate the robot change instruction and the real robot controller is configured to apply the validated robot change instruction when controlling the real robot.

Bohrlehre für die positionierung eines gelenkpfannen-implantates

A robot teach pendant unit

The present invention relates to a robot teach pendant unit (2) coupled to a programmable robot controller (1 ), the teach pendant comprising a graphical screen (6), and a native user interface program (9) which creates a graphical user interface and displays the user interface on the graphical screen. The robot teach pendant further comprises a processing component (10) capable of receiving an application including one or more animated graphical objects, instructions for displaying the animated objects on the graphical screen, information on the behavior of the animated graphical objects, and instructions on how the user can interact with the animated graphical objects, and the processing component is configured to display the animated graphical objects on the screen and to set up a sandbox providing an isolation mechanism for safely running the application without disturbing the execution of normal teach pendant operations, and said user interface program is programmed to host directly the processing component and instructing it to load and display the application containing the animated graphical objects.

Ancillaire de pose d'un implant glenoidien

Method Of Programming Manipulator, Control System and Industrial Robot

A method of programming a manipulator, the method including providing a movement path for execution by the manipulator, the movement path having a plurality of points including a start point and an end point and at least one movement segment between the plurality of points; moving the manipulator to a path modifying position; and modifying the movement path from the start point to the end point based on the path modifying position upon receiving a modification input from a user. A control system for programming a manipulator, and an industrial robot including the manipulator and a control system, are also provided.

Verfahren zum Herstellen von rohrfoermigen Profilen mit schuppenartig uebereinanderliegenden, angebogenen Laengsrippen fuer Waermeaustauschzwecke

Stemless humeral component of an orthopaedic shoulder prosthesis

A stemless humeral component for replacing the humeral head of a patient's humerus includes a support flange having a number of cantilevered legs extending distally away from a bottom surface thereof. Instruments and methods for surgically installing the stemless humeral component are also disclosed.

Robot teach pendant unit

The present invention relates to a robot teach pendant unit ( 2 ) coupled to a programmable robot controller ( 1 ), the teach pendant comprising a graphical screen ( 6 ), and a native user interface program ( 9 ) which creates a graphical user interface and displays the user interface on the graphical screen. The robot teach pendant further comprises a processing component ( 10 ) capable of receiving an application including one or more animated graphical objects, instructions for displaying the animated objects on the graphical screen, information on the behavior of the animated graphical objects, and instructions on how the user can interact with the animated graphical objects, and the processing component is configured to display the animated graphical objects on the screen and to set up a sandbox providing an isolation mechanism for safely running the application without disturbing the execution of normal teach pendant operations, and said user interface program is programmed to host directly the processing component and instructing it to load and display the application containing the animated graphical objects.