Springbok, Inc.
Deep learning algorithm for quantitative segmentation and measurement of rotator cuff muscle fat infiltration from MRI scans
- Sector
- Medtech
- Headquarters
- CHARLOTTESVILLE, VA
- Founded
- 2013
- Latest Form D
- $20K, Jan 2016
- Total capital
- $3.9M
- Federal grants
- $3.8M
- 7 awards · 2016–2024
- Rank in peer group#24 of 53
- Private capital raised
- $20K
- 1 Form D · last Jan 2016
- 129 months since last filing
- Federal contracts
- None on recordNo federal contract awards found.
- Granted patents
- 2
- 8 pending · first 2022
- Rank in peer group#14 of 53
Capital timeline
Latest events
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Clinical evaluation of a commercially viable machine learning algorithm to automatically detect shoulder muscle pathology$797K
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Clinical evaluation of a commercially viable machine learning algorithm to automatically detect shoulder muscle pathology$892K
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase II · Clinical evaluation of a commercially viable machine learning algorithm to automatically detect shoulder muscle pathology$892K
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Development of a commercially viable machine learning product to automatically detect rotator cuff muscle pathology$51K
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Development of a commercially viable machine learning product to automatically detect rotator cuff muscle pathology$260K
- Federal grantHealth and Human S · Phase I · Development of a commercially viable machine learning product to automatically detect rotator cuff muscle pathology$208K
- Federal grantNSF · Phase II · SBIR Phase II: A Non-invasive Image-based Skeletal Muscle Analytics Tool$748K
- Private capital raisedForm D · SEC · 1st filing$20K
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Standing among 53 peers
Line = medianMedtech · Software
- Federal grants#24 · top 45%
- Granted patents#14 · top 26%
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Founders and team
Researcher links verified by same-company patents and grants- Silvia S. BlemkerResearcherExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterLinked by $260K in grants as PI
- Craig H. MeyerExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterNamed in SEC Form D filings
- Joseph M. HartExecutive Officer, Director, PromoterNamed in SEC Form D filings
What it has protected
USPTO · 2 granted of 10- PendingSystem For Training And Utilizing A Subject Specific Convolutional Neural Network (cnn) In Longitudinal ScansUSPTOApplication 18927298
- PendingSystem For Predicting The Accuracy Of Segmentation Labels Using Multiple Convolutional Neural Networks From Magnetic Resonance ImagesUSPTOApplication 18927288
- GrantedSystems And Methods For Extremity Analysis And Modeling Using Medical ImagingUSPTOUS 12,475,566
Show all 10 patent records
- System For Training And Utilizing A Subject Specific Convolutional Neural Network (cnn) In Longitudinal ScansApr 30, 2026 · Application 18927298Pending
- System For Predicting The Accuracy Of Segmentation Labels Using Multiple Convolutional Neural Networks From Magnetic Resonance ImagesApr 30, 2026 · Application 18927288Pending
- Systems And Methods For Extremity Analysis And Modeling Using Medical ImagingNov 18, 2025 · US 12,475,566Granted
- System And Method For Automatic Segmentation Of Muscles From High-resolution Mri Using 3D Deep Convolutional Neural NetworkDec 13, 2022 · US 11,526,993Granted
- System And Method For Extended View Medical Imaging AnalysisApplication 63534962Pending
- System And Method For Analysis Of The Musculoskeletal System Using Mri ImagesApplication 19514879Pending
- System And Method For Extended View Medical Imaging AnalysisApplication 19514880Pending
- System And Method For Extended View Medical Imaging AnalysisApplication PCTUS2024044147Pending
- System And Method For Analysis Of The Musculoskeletal System Using Mri ImagesApplication PCTUS2024044151Pending
- System And Method For Analysis Of The Musculoskeletal System Using Mri ImagesApplication 63534916Pending
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Regulatory activity · Medtech
- New Animal Drugs; Approval of New Animal Drug Applications; Withdrawal of Approval of New Animal Drug Application; Change of SponsorFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General and Plastic Surgery Devices; Classification of the Skin Patch for Treatment of HyperhidrosisFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Anesthesiology Devices; Classification of the Monitor for Opioid Induced Impairment of OxygenationFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Orthopedic Devices; Classification of the Medial Knee Implanted Shock AbsorberFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; Neurological Devices; Classification of the External Lower Extremity Nerve Stimulator for Restless Legs SyndromeFood and Drug Administration
- Medical Devices; General Hospital and Personal Use Devices; Classification of the Infant Supine Sleep SystemFood and Drug Administration
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Sources
Federal grants from SBIR/STTR, NIH, NSF and DoD records. Federal contracts from USAspending.gov. Private capital from SEC Form D. Patents from USPTO. Publications from OpenAlex. Regulatory activity from the Federal Register. Press matched on company name.
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