Patents by Inventor Axel Rüter

Axel Rüter 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).

  • Humerus head prosthesis
    Patent number: 6406496
    Abstract: A humerus head prosthesis including a head and a shaft. A hollow quiver which has one or more openings in the jacket is arranged at the shaft proximally and below the head. The quiver is located at the level of the anatomical position of the tubercles and laterally at the shaft. The jacket openings are formed as threaded bores for screws.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 18, 2002
    Assignee: Sulzer Orthopedics Ltd.
    Inventor: Axel Rüter