Patents by Inventor Albert G. Burdulis

Albert G. Burdulis 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).

  • Upper tibial osteotomy system
    Patent number: 5021056
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing an upper tibia osteotomy comprising cutting a wedge from the bone using a first guide assembly to cut a first slot partially through a bone and a second guide assembly to cut a second intersecting slot to define a wedge shaped bone segment. An external compressor device draws the osteotomy closed by plastic deformation of the unsevered portion of the bone. The bone is secured by a plate and screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 4, 1991
    Assignee: Intermedics Orthopedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Aaron A. Hofmann, Albert G. Burdulis, Jr.