Patents by Inventor Benjamin Paul Heilman

Benjamin Paul Heilman 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).

  • Patent number: 10561451
    Abstract: A variable angle locking screw assembly that includes a plate material, a screw, and a washer at least partially located within the plate material, the washer and screw cooperating to create a wedge locking the screw in one of a plurality of axial and rotational positions, where the locked position may be undone and adjusted by manipulation of at least one of the screw and washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Duane Fritzinger, Bryce Alan Isch, William J. Hamman, Benjamin Paul Heilman
  • Publication number: 20140222084
    Abstract: A variable angle locking screw assembly that includes a plate material, a screw, and a washer at least partially located within the plate material, the washer and screw cooperating to create a wedge locking the screw in one of a plurality of axial and rotational positions, where the locked position may be undone and adjusted by manipulation of at least one of the screw and washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Inventors: Daniel Duane Fritzinger, Bryce Alan Isch, William J. Hamman, Benjamin Paul Heilman
  • Patent number: 8728129
    Abstract: A variable angle locking screw assembly that includes a plate material, a screw, and a washer at least partially located within the plate material, the washer and screw cooperating to create a wedge locking the screw in one of a plurality of axial and rotational positions, where the locked position may be undone and adjusted by manipulation of at least one of the screw and washer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Daniel Duane Fritzinger, Bryce Alan Isch, William J. Hamman, Benjamin Paul Heilman
  • Publication number: 20120177462
    Abstract: A variable angle locking screw assembly that includes a plate material, a screw, and a washer at least partially located within the plate material, the washer and screw cooperating to create a wedge locking the screw in one of a plurality of axial and rotational positions, where the locked position may be undone and adjusted by manipulation of at least one of the screw and washer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2011
    Publication date: July 12, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel Duane Fritzinger, Bryce Alan Isch, William J. Hamman, Benjamin Paul Heilman