Patents by Inventor Kathleen P. Macke

Kathleen P. Macke 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: 8858643
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with surface features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee throughout a wide range of flexion. More particularly, the tibial bearing component provides an anterior relief space disposed between the dished lateral and medial articular compartments, in which the relief space is convex as viewed from a sagittal perspective across the medial/lateral extent of the relief space.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Peter S. Walker, Jeff C. Blaylock, Kathleen P. Macke
  • Patent number: 8764838
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Jeff C. Blaylock, Kathleen P. Macke, Dwight T. Todd
  • Publication number: 20130131817
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with articular features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee, promote and/or accommodate desired articulation with an abutting femoral component, and facilitate expedient and effective implantation by a surgeon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Jeff C. Blaylock, Kathleen P. Macke, Dwight T. Todd
  • Publication number: 20130131816
    Abstract: An orthopaedic knee prosthesis includes a tibial bearing component with surface features which operate to protect adjacent soft tissues of the natural knee throughout a wide range of flexion. More particularly, the tibial bearing component provides an anterior relief space disposed between the dished lateral and medial articular compartments, in which the relief space is convex as viewed from a sagittal perspective across the medial/lateral extent of the relief space.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: May 23, 2013
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Raymond C. Parisi, Abraham P. Habegger, Peter S. Walker, Jeff C. Blaylock, Kathleen P. Macke
  • Publication number: 20120215296
    Abstract: This application discusses, among other things, a header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device including a header having a capture mechanism within a bore of a lead retention device. In an example, when the lead retention device is retracted from the bore, the capture mechanism prevents the device from falling out. In another example, the header assembly has a vent disposed within the bore of the lead retention device that permits unrestricted flow of air when the lead retention device is retracted from an engagement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Eric J. Wengreen, Michael R. Klardie, Jennifer J. Zhao, Richard A. Bruchmann, Kathleen P. Macke, John E. Lovins, Randy S. Roles
  • Patent number: 8190260
    Abstract: This application discusses, among other things, a header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device including a header having a capture mechanism within a bore of a lead retention device. In an example, when the lead retention device is retracted from the bore, the capture mechanism prevents the device from falling out. In another example, the header assembly has a vent disposed within the bore of the lead retention device that permits unrestricted flow of air when the lead retention device is retracted from an engagement surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Eric J. Wengreen, Michael R. Klardie, Jennifer J. Zhao, Richard A. Bruchmann, Kathleen P. Macke, John E. Lovins, Randy S. Roles
  • Publication number: 20100275743
    Abstract: A torque wrench for implantable medical devices is disclosed. The torque wrench comprises a handle, drive shaft member, and a torque wrench tool interface. The handle is coupled to the drive shaft member. The torque wrench tool end is coupled to the drive shaft member. The torque wrench tool end includes a plurality of prongs configured to engage an external tool end of a connector.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2010
    Publication date: November 4, 2010
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Eric J. Wengreen, Andrew J. Ries, John E. Lovins, Kathleen P. Macke, Randy S. Roles
  • Publication number: 20100249869
    Abstract: This application discusses, among other things, a header assembly for coupling a medical electrical lead to a medical stimulating device including a header having a capture mechanism within a bore of a lead retention device. In an example, when the lead retention device is retracted from the bore, the capture mechanism prevents the device from falling out. In another example, the header assembly has a vent disposed within the bore of the lead retention device that permits unrestricted flow of air when the lead retention device is retracted from an engagement surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: MEDTRONIC, INC.
    Inventors: Andrew J. Ries, Eric J. Wengreen, Michael R. Klardie, Jennifer J. Zhao, Richard A. Bruchmann, Kathleen P. Macke, John E. Lovins, Randy S. Roles