Patents by Inventor Robert E. McLaughlin

Robert E. McLaughlin 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).

  • Drill alignment guide
    Patent number: 5312409
    Abstract: An alignment apparatus for guiding a cutting element along a predetermined path, the apparatus including a frame for guiding the cutting element along the predetermined path; and an adjustable clamp assembly, connected to the frame, for clamping a bone such that an intramedullary canal of the clamped bone is disposed along the predetermined path.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 1, 1992
    Date of Patent: May 17, 1994
    Inventors: Robert E. McLaughlin, Gwo-Jaw Wang, Colin McLaurin
  • Osseous cement composition
    Patent number: 4141864
    Abstract: An osseous cement for orthopedic or dental application, which comprises the admixture of 10 to 40% weight of organic or inorganic particles wherein said particles are soluble in the extracellular fluid of the body, and are essentially non-toxic, 20 to 40% weight of an acrylic monomer and 35 to 65% weight of an insoluble particulate filler having a particle size of less than 100.mu..
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 1977
    Date of Patent: February 27, 1979
    Assignee: University of Virginia Alumni Patents Foundation
    Inventors: Arie Rijke, Sue McCoy, Robert E. McLaughlin