Patents by Inventor Benjamin Frye

Benjamin Frye 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).

  • Leg positioner for direct anterior approach total hip arthroplasty
    Patent number: 11744757
    Abstract: Disclosed is a leg positioner apparatus to secure placement of a leg in total hip arthroplasty procedures. The leg positioner apparatus can attach to a standard operating table and helps in positioning the operative leg for femoral preparation. The leg positioner apparatus includes a post assembly mounted to an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket can be attached to the operating table. The operative leg can rest on the post assembly during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2023
    Assignee: West Virginia University
    Inventor: Benjamin Frye
  • LEG POSITIONER FOR DIRECT ANTERIOR APPROACH TOTAL HIP ARTHROPLASTY
    Publication number: 20200038276
    Abstract: Disclosed is a leg positioner apparatus to secure placement of a leg in total hip arthroplasty procedures. The leg positioner apparatus can attach to a standard operating table and helps in positioning the operative leg for femoral preparation. The leg positioner apparatus includes a post assembly mounted to an attachment bracket. The attachment bracket can be attached to the operating table. The operative leg can rest on the post assembly during the surgical procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventor: Benjamin Frye