Patents by Inventor Bruno Noesberger

Bruno Noesberger has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Metal tibial anchoring part for a partial knee joint prosthesis
    Patent number: 4963153
    Abstract: The tibial anchoring part is formed of a flat semi-circular bearing element which defines a tibia plateau for receiving a plastic bearing element as well as a blade-like fixing element. This fixing element extends at an incline from ventral to dorsal in a distal direction and has a cutting edge at the dorsal edge for penetrating into the bone. An enlargement is also provided distally of the fixing element to prevent inadvertent pullout of the part and is also provided with a cutting edge at the dorsal edge of the anchoring part.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 10, 1988
    Date of Patent: October 16, 1990
    Assignees: Sulzer Brothers Limited, Protek AG
    Inventors: Bruno Noesberger, Otto Frey