Joseph L Decerce from Fort Lauderdale, FL, age 39

Second Generation Hand Held Optical Imager

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US Patent:

20130169759, Jul 4, 2013

Filed:

Jun 13, 2011

Appl. No.:

13/703270

Inventors:

Anuradha Godavarty - Miami FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Miami FL, US

Assignee:

THE FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES - Miami FL

International Classification:

H04N 13/02

US Classification:

348 47

Abstract:

A method, apparatus, and system acquire data to create a 3D mesh representing a 3D object. The method, apparatus, and system acquire image data of the 3D object using two probes of an imaging system. The flexible probes conform to the shape of the 3D object, illuminate the object at a face of each probe head via optical fibers coupled to an illumination system, and receive at the surface of the 3D object, via optical fibers coupled to a detection system, light reflected from and/or transmitted through the 3D object. The reflectance and transillumination image data collected by the detection system are co-registered with the previously acquired 3D mesh using data from a tracking system monitoring the position of each probe, displayed in real-time, and optionally saved.

Orthopedic Measurement System

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US Patent:

20220362037, Nov 17, 2022

Filed:

May 12, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/663191

Inventors:

- Dania Beach FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

Orthosensor Inc. - Dania Beach FL

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
G16H 20/40
G16H 40/63

Abstract:

A measurement system comprising a measurement device and a computer. The measurement device is configured to measure a force, pressure, or load applied by the musculoskeletal system. The measurement device comprises an enclosure and a structure configured to fit within an opening in the enclosure. The enclosure is hermetically sealed housing electronic circuitry and at least one sensor. The structure is configured to couple to the musculoskeletal system. At least three sensors underlie and couple to the structure to measure a force, pressure, or load applied to a surface of the structure. The structure includes at least three anti-cantilevering structures. At least one of the three anti-cantilevering structures is configured to couple to the enclosure to limit canting of the structure when the musculoskeletal system couples to the surface of the structure outside a predetermined area.

Ball And Socket Joint System And Method Therefor

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US Patent:

20230078481, Mar 16, 2023

Filed:

Nov 22, 2022

Appl. No.:

18/057909

Inventors:

- Dania Beach FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

Orthosensor Inc. - Dania Beach FL

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
A61B 34/20
A61B 5/11
A61F 2/40
A61B 34/00
A61B 5/00

Abstract:

A system is disclosed herein for providing a kinetic assessment and preparation of a prosthetic joint comprising one or more prosthetic components. The system comprises a prosthetic component including sensors and circuitry configured to measure load, position of load on a curved surface, joint stability, range of motion, and impingement. In one embodiment, the system is for a ball and socket joint of a musculoskeletal system. The system further includes a computer having a display configured to graphical display quantitative measurement data to support rapid assimilation of the information. The kinetic assessment measures joint alignment under loading that will be similar to that of a final joint installation. The kinetic assessment can use trial or permanent prosthetic components. Furthermore, adjustments can be made to the applied load magnitude, position of load, and joint alignment by various means to fine-tune an installation.

Medical Devices And Related Systems And Methods

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US Patent:

20230038615, Feb 9, 2023

Filed:

Aug 3, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/880156

Inventors:

- Dania Beach FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

Assignee:

Orthosensor Inc. - Dania Beach FL

International Classification:

A61B 5/00

Abstract:

A medical device may include a lower housing, a printed circuit board (PCB) received within the lower housing, a top housing, two plungers received in gaps within the top housing, and strain gauges mounted to the PCB. The strain gauges may define two polygons aligned with the two plungers. The two plungers may be in contact with the strain gauges such that a force on a plunger is transferred to the strain gauges in contact with the respective plunger. The load magnitude and load location may be determined based on the measured strain of the strain gauges.

Systems And Methods For Spatial Tracking

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US Patent:

20230035854, Feb 2, 2023

Filed:

Jul 13, 2022

Appl. No.:

17/864223

Inventors:

- Davie FL, US
Joseph DeCERCE - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

G01S 5/02
B25J 13/08

Abstract:

Systems and methods for spatial tracking using a hybrid signal are disclosed. A method for spatial tracking using a hybrid signal may include: receiving, from a peripheral unit and via an antenna array of a central unit, a signal that includes inertial measurement data from an inertial measurement unit (IMU) of the peripheral unit, and a constant tone extension (CTE); determining, based on the CTE, direction data for the peripheral unit; and determining, based on the direction data and the inertial measurement data, spatial tracking data for the peripheral unit.

Shoulder Joint Implant Selection System

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US Patent:

20210315715, Oct 14, 2021

Filed:

Nov 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/951801

Inventors:

Chris Roche - Gainesville FL, US
Alexander Greene - Gainesville FL, US
Jonathan Trousdale - Davie FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
A61B 34/10

Abstract:

A selection system comprises a ring, a plurality of shims, a measurement device, and at least one glenoid component. The ring is configured to couple to a humerus. A shim of the plurality of shims is configured to couple to the ring. The measurement device is configured to couple to the shim. Each shim of the plurality of shims has a different height when coupled to the ring. The selection system generates measurement data to support the selection of at least one prosthetic component for a shoulder joint in a surgical environment. The shoulder joint geometry can be adjusted by changing shims, changing glenoid component or both. The selection system is removed after the selection of the final prosthetic components for the shoulder joint. The final prosthetic components are installed in the shoulder joint. The measurement device is placed in the shoulder joint and measurement data is generated to verify performance.

Measurement System For A Selection Of At Least One Prosthetic Component Of A Shoulder Joint During Surgery

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US Patent:

20210137703, May 13, 2021

Filed:

Nov 18, 2020

Appl. No.:

16/951771

Inventors:

Chris Roche - Gainesville FL, US
Alexander Greene - Gainesville FL, US
Jonathan Trousdale - Davie FL, US
Joseph DeCerce - Fort Lauderdale FL, US

International Classification:

A61F 2/46
A61F 2/30

Abstract:

A selection system comprises a ring, a plurality of shims, a measurement device, and at least one glenoid component. The ring is configured to couple to a humerus. A shim of the plurality of shims is configured to couple to the ring. The measurement device is configured to couple to the shim. Each shim of the plurality of shims has a different height when coupled to the ring. The selection system generates measurement data to support the selection of at least one prosthetic component for a shoulder joint in a surgical environment. The shoulder joint geometry can be adjusted by changing shims, changing glenoid component or both. The selection system is removed after the selection of the final prosthetic components for the shoulder joint. The final prosthetic components are installed in the shoulder joint. The measurement device is placed in the shoulder joint and measurement data is generated to verify performance.

Distraction Device With Disposable Force Sensor Pod

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US Patent:

20210059656, Mar 4, 2021

Filed:

Aug 27, 2020

Appl. No.:

17/004773

Inventors:

- Fort Lauderdale FL, US
- Dania Beach FL, US
Kevin Bechtold - Fort Lauderdale FL, US
Jonathan Trousdale - Dania Beach FL, US
Joseph Decerce - Dania Beach FL, US

International Classification:

A61B 17/02
G01L 1/22
A61B 34/10
A61B 34/30
A61B 34/20
A61B 34/00

Abstract:

A surgical system includes a disposable force sensor pod that includes a load cell and a mounting feature. The surgical system also includes a computing system configured to be placed in electronic communication with the disposable force sensor pod and receive a force measurement from the disposable force sensor pod. The disposable force sensor pod is configured to be removeably coupled to a distraction device using the mounting feature.