Patents by Inventor Anthony J. Melkant

Anthony J. Melkant 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).

  • Antero-lateral plating systems and methods for spinal stabilization
    Patent number: 8470007
    Abstract: A plating system for stabilization of a bony segment includes a plate engageable to at least first and second bony elements. For spinal stabilization, the plate is attached to the antero-lateral portions of at least first and second vertebrae and is structured to facilitate engagement of the plate to the vertebrae from an approach extending in the anterior-posterior directions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Anthony J. Melkant