Patents by Inventor Cheng-Kuang Lu

Cheng-Kuang Lu 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).

  • Patent number: 10064732
    Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial joint, including a femur connecting device, a tibia connecting device, and a receiving device, wherein the femur connecting device is connected and fixed with the receiving device and the tibia connecting device via a fixing member unparallel to a joint-twisting axis, and wherein cushion member receives the femur connecting device via a pivot-receiving surface and receives the tibia connecting device via a twist-receiving surface, thereby providing an durable and reliable artificial joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 4, 2018
    Assignee: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORTAION
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang Lu
  • Publication number: 20170231773
    Abstract: The present invention provides an artificial joint, including a femur connecting member, a tibia connecting member, and a receiving member, wherein the femur connecting member is connected and fixed with the receiving member and the tibia connecting member via a fixing member unparallel to a joint-twisting axis, and wherein cushion member receives the femur connecting member via a pivot-receiving surface and receives the tibia connecting member via a twist-receiving surface, thereby providing an durable and reliable artificial joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2016
    Publication date: August 17, 2017
    Applicant: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORPORATION
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang LU
  • Patent number: 9044327
    Abstract: A structure improvement of orthopaedic implant for connecting a distal femur and a proximal tibia, and a stem was implanted into the proximal tibia, in which formed to allow inter-engagement between the stem of the tibia and the structure improvement of orthopaedic implant. The structure improvement of orthopaedic implant includes a tibial baseplate, a tibial insert, and a reinforcement. The tibial baseplate forms a recess having a bottom that has a central portion defining a through hole extending through the tibial baseplate. The tibial insert includes a support, a through region, and a projection, wherein an end of the tibial insert forming the projection corresponding to the recess of the tibial baseplate for press-fitting to the tibial baseplate. The reinforcement is inset in the tibial insert and includes a sleeve and a bolt. As such, the advantages of stable coupling includes force resistance, avoids insert loosening then extends prosthetic longevity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORP.
    Inventors: Yu-Liang Liu, Cheng-Kuang Lu, Jiann-Jong Liau
  • Patent number: 8721729
    Abstract: A connecting device of joint prosthesis includes a stem means provided for being inserted into a medullary cavity of a bone, a receiving means provided for receiving a bone structure near the bone, an offset connecting means connected between the stem means and the receiving means, and an inserting member. The offset connecting means includes a first connecting component and a second connecting component. The inserting member inserts into an inserting bore of the first connecting component and an inserting recess of the second connecting component to make the first connecting component being fixed and positioned at the second connecting component, wherein there is an offset distance between the longitudinal central axis of the first connecting component and the longitudinal central axis of the second connecting component. Thereby the connecting device of joint prosthesis is adjustable for fitting individual patients with more effect in regard of the musculoskeletal mechanics.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 13, 2014
    Inventor: Cheng-Kuang Lu
  • Publication number: 20130304222
    Abstract: A structure improvement of orthopaedic implant for connecting a distal femur and a proximal tibia, and a stem was implanted into the proximal tibia, inwhich formed to allow inter-engagement between the stem of the tibia and the structure improvement of orthopaedic implant. The structure improvement of orthopaedic implant includes a tibial baseplate, a tibial insert, and a reinforcement. The tibial baseplate forms a recess having a bottom that has a central portion defining a through hole extending through the tibial baseplate. The tibial insert includes a support, a through region, and a projection, wherein an end of the tibial insert forming the projection corresponding to the recess of the tibial baseplate for press-fitting to the tibial baseplate. The reinforcement is inset in the tibial insert and includes a sleeve and a bolt. As such, the advantages of stable coupling includes force resistance, avoids insert loosening then extends prosthetic longevity.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Yu-Liang LIU, Cheng-Kuang LU, Jiann-Jong LIAU
  • Patent number: 8172906
    Abstract: An artificial joint fixation mechanism has a base for being attached to an artificial joint, a stem for guiding an artificial joint to engage with a human bone, and a sleeve. The base defines a conic shaft hole therethrough. At least a positioning section and at least a threaded section are extended adjacent an end of the shaft hole. The stem includes an engaging pole at an end thereof for jointing to an artificial joint. The sleeve is threaded for screwing to the threaded section and defines an inner cone hole therethrough. In use, the engaging pole of the stem implants into the shaft hole. The sleeve is screwed to the threaded section, and the inner cone hole reversely pressing against the guiding section. Thus the stem is pressed reliably.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: United Orthopedic Corporation
    Inventors: Rong-Sen Yang, Chao-Chang A. Chen, Chen-Yu Lung, Cheng-Kuang Lu
  • Publication number: 20100152858
    Abstract: A structure improvement of orthopaedic implant includes a tibial baseplate, a tibial insert, and a reinforcement. The tibial baseplate forms a recess having a bottom that has a central portion defining a through hole extending through the tibial baseplate. The through hole has a top circumference that defines a circumferential groove extending outward. The tibial insert has a bottom forming a projection corresponding to the recess of the tibial baseplate for press-fitting to the tibial baseplate. A support is formed on at a central portion of a top of the tibial insert and defines a bore that extends through the tibial insert. The tibial insert forms two curved surfaces on opposite sides of the support to support contact and rolling. The reinforcement is inset in the tibial insert and includes a sleeve and a bolt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2009
    Publication date: June 17, 2010
    Applicant: UNITED ORTHOPEDIC CORP.
    Inventors: Cheng-Kuang Lu, Yu-Liang Liu, Jiann-Jong Liau
  • Publication number: 20070288020
    Abstract: A soft tissue fixation device for organs proximate shankbone includes a fixing body, a fixing plate, and a plurality of fixing components for attaching the fixing plate to the fixing body. The fixing body forms an arcuate bound portion on a side thereof. A plurality of engaging holes is defined in a surface of the bound portion. The fixing plate is arcuate and defines at least a positioning hole substantially in a center thereof for passing a suture through, and fixing holes respectively adjacent both sides thereof for corresponding to the engaging holes. The suture and ligament are positioned reliably with respect to the fixing body. The fixing plate is adjustable in height and orientation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2006
    Publication date: December 13, 2007
    Inventors: Rong-Sen Yang, Chao-Chang A. Chen, Chen-Yu Lung, Cheng-Kuang Lu
  • Publication number: 20070244567
    Abstract: An artificial joint fixation mechanism has a base for being attached to an artificial joint, a stem for guiding an artificial joint to engage with a human bone, and a sleeve. The base defines a conic shaft hole therethrough. At least a positioning section and at least a threaded section are extended adjacent an end of the shaft hole. The stem includes an engaging pole at an end thereof for jointing to an artificial joint. The sleeve is threaded for screwing to the threaded section and defines an inner cone hole therethrough. In use, the engaging pole of the stem implants into the shaft hole. The sleeve is screwed to the threaded section, and the inner cone hole reversely pressing against the guiding section. Thus the stem is pressed reliably.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2006
    Publication date: October 18, 2007
    Inventors: Rong-Sen Yang, Chao-Chang Chen, Chen-Yu Lung, Cheng-Kuang Lu