Patents by Inventor Alexander O. Sheets

Alexander O. Sheets 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).

  • Toe joint replacement models
    Patent number: 9044332
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a substantially convex bearing surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a substantially concave bearing surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux valgus by replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets
  • TOE JOINT REPLACEMENT MODELS
    Publication number: 20130046387
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a substantially convex bearing surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a substantially concave bearing surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux valgus by replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets
  • TOE BRACE DESIGNS
    Publication number: 20120330207
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets
  • Toe brace designs
    Patent number: 8282590
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 9, 2012
    Assignee: Wright State University
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets
  • TOE BRACE DESIGNS
    Publication number: 20100249687
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are braces for use in supporting the metatarsophalangeal joint, reducing or maintaining the intermetatarsal angle, enhancing or maintaining alignment of the hallux, or combinations thereof in a subject having hallux valgus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets
  • TOE JOINT REPLACEMENT MODELS
    Publication number: 20100249942
    Abstract: In various embodiments, provided are implantable devices for replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint, comprising (i) a metatarsal component comprising a substantially convex bearing surface; or (ii) a phalanx component comprising a substantially concave bearing surface; or (iii) both. In various embodiments, also provided are methods of treating hallux valgus by replacing all or a portion of a metatarsophalangeal joint with one or more of the provided implantable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2010
    Publication date: September 30, 2010
    Applicant: WRIGHT STATE UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Tarun K. Goswami, Allison L. Van Horn, Alexander O. Sheets