Patents by Inventor Scott M. Whitten

Scott M. Whitten 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).

  • Universal orthopedic clamp
    Patent number: 10806499
    Abstract: A bone clamping device includes a pair of clamps mounted on a clamp connector. Each clamp has a variable size opening that varies in size transverse to the clamp connector. At least one clamp is longitudinally and angularly displaceable relative to the other along the clamp connector. The clamps are preferably made from a plastic and the clamp connector is preferably made from metal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: October 20, 2020
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Roberto Augusto Miki, Ernesto Hernandez, John William Box, Scott M. Whitten
  • Prosthetic hip system
    Patent number: 10603178
    Abstract: An implantable prosthetic hip system generally includes acetabular components, femoral components, and tooling for implanting the components. The acetabular components include an acetabular socket and a bushing received within the acetabular socket. The acetabular socket defines a reamer with cutters for preparing the acetabulum. The femoral components generally include a cutter cap, a head cover, and a screw. Tooling includes a cutting bit that is used to cut a flat on the femoral head. The cutter cap is advanced in a cutting action onto the femoral head to remove the sides of the head and the cutter cap is also implanted on the femoral head. The head cover is positioned on the cutter cap, and retained with a coupling screw. The acetabular socket and the head cover are assembled with a bushing therebetween. Methods of implantation are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2020
    Assignee: Storage Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Augusto Miki, Ernesto Hernandez, Javier E. Castaneda, John William Box, Scott M. Whitten
  • Universal Orthopedic Clamp
    Publication number: 20190105092
    Abstract: A bone clamping device includes a pair of clamps mounted on a clamp connector. Each clamp has a variable size opening that varies in size transverse to the clamp connector. At least one clamp is longitudinally and angularly displaceable relative to the other along the clamp connector. The clamps are preferably made from a plastic and the clamp connector is preferably made from metal.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2018
    Publication date: April 11, 2019
    Inventors: Javier E. Castaneda, Roberto Augusto Miki, Ernesto Hernandez, John William Box, Scott M. Whitten
  • Prosthetic Hip System
    Publication number: 20180153699
    Abstract: An implantable prosthetic hip system generally includes acetabular components, femoral components, and tooling for implanting the components. The acetabular components include an acetabular socket and a bushing received within the acetabular socket. The acetabular socket defines a reamer with cutters for preparing the acetabulum. The femoral components generally include a cutter cap, a head cover, and a screw. Tooling includes a cutting bit that is used to cut a flat on the femoral head. The cutter cap is advanced in a cutting action onto the femoral head to remove the sides of the head and the cutter cap is also implanted on the femoral head. The head cover is positioned on the cutter cap, and retained with a coupling screw. The acetabular socket and the head cover are assembled with a bushing therebetween. Methods of implantation are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: June 7, 2018
    Applicant: Storge Enterprises, LLC
    Inventors: Roberto Augusto Miki, Ernesto Hernandez, Javier E. Castaneda, John William Box, Scott M. Whitten