Patents by Inventor Brian J. Hartigan

Brian J. Hartigan 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).

  • Bone plate system for hand fractures and other small bones
    Patent number: 9107712
    Abstract: A bone plate system for the internal fixation of metacarpal and phalanx fractures of the hand is provided. The plates are structured to permit independent reconfiguration of holes of the plates relative to a longitudinal axis and are configured to orient fasteners to interdigitate with holes displaced along the longitudinal axis. The plates are very thin, and a locking screw with a low profile head design is provided for use therewith.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Assignee: BIOMET C.V.
    Inventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Joel G. Marquart, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Keith R. Alexander, Lloyd P. Champagne, Brian J. Hartigan, Matthew M. Tomaino
  • Bone Plate System for Hand Fractures and Other Small Bones
    Publication number: 20100069966
    Abstract: A bone plate system for the internal fixation of metacarpal and phalanx fractures of the hand is provided. The plates are structured to permit independent reconfiguration of holes of the plates relative to a longitudinal axis and are configured to orient fasteners to interdigitate with holes displaced along the longitudinal axis. The plates are very thin, and a locking screw with a low profile head design is provided for use therewith.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 15, 2008
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Alfredo Castaneda, Joel G. Marquart, Eduardo A. Ampuero, Keith R. Alexander, Lloyd P. Champagne, Brian J. Hartigan, Matthew M. Tomaino