Orthognathic Surgical Planning Apparatus Patent Granted
Summary
The USPTO has granted patent US12582445B1 for an apparatus designed for orthognathic surgical planning. The apparatus, assigned to King Saud University, aims to reduce planning time and errors in maxillary repositioning for procedures like the Le Fort I osteotomy.
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The United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) has granted patent US12582445B1 for an "Apparatus for orthognathic surgical planning." This patent, assigned to King Saud University, details an apparatus featuring a base plate, central pillar, and adjustable top plates with magnets for securing maxillary casts. The design specifically targets pre-surgical planning for procedures such as the Le Fort I three-piece segmented osteotomy, with the stated benefits of reducing planning time and minimizing errors during maxillary segment repositioning.
This patent grant is primarily an intellectual property notification and does not impose new regulatory obligations on healthcare providers or medical device manufacturers. However, it signifies innovation in surgical planning tools. Companies involved in developing or utilizing similar surgical planning apparatus may need to review their intellectual property strategies and ensure compliance with existing patent laws. The effective date of the grant is March 24, 2026.
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Apparatus for orthognathic surgical planning
Grant US12582445B1 Kind: B1 Mar 24, 2026
Assignee
KING SAUD UNIVERSITY
Inventors
Omar Abdullah Bin Suhaym, Hissah Saleh Alshalawi
Abstract
An apparatus for orthognathic surgical planning includes a base plate and a central pillar mounted to the base plate. An anterior plate, first posterior plate, and second posterior plate are provided as top plates mounted above the base plate. The top plates include respective linear adjustment screws, vertical adjustment screws, and ball joints permitting multi-dimensional adjustment. The ball joints may be fixed in position by respective locking screws. The top plates include respective magnets onto which may be fastened maxillary casts used in pre-surgical planning of, in particular, a Le Fort I three-piece segmented osteotomy procedure. The apparatus reduces time required for pre-surgical planning as well as the risk of errors during maxillary segment repositioning.
CPC Classifications
A61B 17/66 A61B 17/663 A61C 7/10
Filing Date
2025-09-24
Application No.
19339239
Claims
9
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