Patents by Inventor Frank R. Noyes

Frank R. Noyes 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).

  • Cruciate ligament reconstruction template
    Patent number: 6022356
    Abstract: A template for use in forming an insertion for cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery includes a template body that is inserted into the knee and positioned on a wall of the femoral notch of the knee. The template body includes openings sized and positioned to receive guidewires and to direct the guidewires into the wall of the femoral notch.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2000
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank R. Noyes, Paul A. Torrie
  • Tensioning means for prosthetic devices
    Patent number: 5108433
    Abstract: This invention provides improved prosthetic devices for the replacement of a ligament or a tendon. The tension borne by the prosthetic ligament or tendon can be readily increased or decreased without disturbing the attachment of the device to bone and without removal of the prosthetic ligament or tendon from the other components of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 22, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 28, 1992
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Company
    Inventors: Steven J. May, Craig L. Van Kampen, David L. Butler, Edward S. Grood, Steven D. Hoffman, Frank R. Noyes
  • Tensioning means for prosthetic devices
    Patent number: 5002574
    Abstract: This invention provides improved prosthetic devices for the replacement of a ligament or a tendon. The tension borne by the prosthetic ligament or tendon can be readily increased or decreased without disturbing the attachment of the device to bone and without removal of the prosthetic ligament or tendon from the other components of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1989
    Date of Patent: March 26, 1991
    Assignee: Minnesota Mining and Manufacturing Co.
    Inventors: Steven J. May, Craig L. Van Kampen, David L. Butler, Edward S. Grood, Steven D. Hoffman, Frank R. Noyes