Patents by Inventor Charles A. Andrade, Jr.

Charles A. Andrade, Jr. 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).

  • Adjustable orthopaedic prosthesis and associated method
    Patent number: 7481841
    Abstract: An adjustable prosthesis includes an actuator for adjusting the prosthesis subsequent to surgical implantation thereof. The actuator is activated by application of an trans-cutaneous signal. A method of operating an adjustable prosthesis is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 27, 2009
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen A. Hazebrouck, Mark B. Lester, Charles A. Andrade, Jr., Joshua R. Murphy, Sheryl L.A. Andrade