Patents by Inventor Roger W. Hood

Roger W. Hood 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: 5370699
    Abstract: An implantable knee joint prosthesis which comprises a tibial tray, an articulating tibial insert attached to the tibial tray, and a femoral condylar component adapted to cooperatively bear upon the tibial insert. The femoral component has an intercondylar recess having parallel lateral side walls and posterior and anterior bearing members defining the boundaries of the recess. The tibial insert includes an eminence extending superiorly into the intercondylar recess and dimensioned and shaped to provide defined stabilization limits for preventing posterior-anterior dislocation while allowing limited translation and essentially free rotation and angulation throughout most of the total range of articulation. Metal reinforcements serve to secure the insert to the tray.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 21, 1993
    Date of Patent: December 6, 1994
    Assignee: Orthomet, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger W. Hood, Serafin Y. Samson, Robert D. Carter
  • Patent number: 5341759
    Abstract: A boat or navigation aid including a top, at least two posts extending upward from the top, and at least one line between the posts to prevent sea birds from landing on the top.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 1991
    Date of Patent: August 30, 1994
    Inventor: Roger W. Hood