Patents by Inventor Brian M May

Brian M May 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: 8328873
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing, a first yoke, and a first key. The femoral component can include a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion, a second sidewall extending superiorly from the second condylar portion where the first and second sidewalls collectively comprise a first hinge portion. The tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. The bearing can have an inferior that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening. The first yoke can have an inferior portion, a superior portion and a yoke keyway extending through the therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • Publication number: 20120296438
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a first femoral component including a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion and a second sidewall offset from the first sidewall a first distance and extending superiorly from the second condylar portion. A tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. A bearing can have an inferior surface that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening and a bearing keyway. A first yoke and a second yoke can each have an inferior portion, a superior portion, and a yoke keyway extending therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • Patent number: 8268005
    Abstract: A patellar implant includes a posterior portion and an anterior portion. The posterior portion can have a first radial sidewall that extends between an outboard face and an inboard face. The outboard face can include an articulating surface. The inboard face can include one of a stem and a recess, and one of an annular central hub and an annular radial pocket. The anterior portion can have a second radial sidewall that extends between a tissue engaging surface and a posterior portion engaging surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Mark A. Bollinger, Brian M. May, Audra Watson
  • Patent number: 8266780
    Abstract: An orthopedic implant. The implant includes a metal portion having an internal three-dimensional cavity, the cavity having an opening to an outer surface of the metal portion, a ledge circumferentially surrounding at least a portion of the opening, and a porous metal insert formed in a three-dimensional shape conforming to the shape of the cavity and enclosed by the cavity without being bonded to the cavity. The insert is retained inside the cavity by the ledge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mark A. Bollinger, Brian M. May
  • Patent number: 8187280
    Abstract: A system for cooperating with an elongated IM member during preparation of a bone for receiving a prosthesis can include a scaffold, skeleton or frame. An alignment assembly can be selectively coupled to the frame. The alignment assembly can cooperate with the IM member to position the frame relative to the bone. A cutting block can be selectively coupled to the frame. According to other features, a posterior stabilized (PS) box guide assembly can have a PS box guide attachment portion that selectively couples with the first attachment portion of the frame. A posterior foot can selectively couple with a second attachment portion on the frame. The posterior foot can be positioned to occupy space of a joint line in an installed position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 9, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. May, Duke A. Fox, Robert Metzger
  • Patent number: 8157869
    Abstract: A modular knee prosthesis can include a femoral component having a superiorly extending portion, a first femoral bearing surface and a second femoral bearing surface. The superiorly extending portion can define a first tapered augment receiving surface. A tibial component can have an inferiorly extending portion and a tibial bearing surface. The inferiorly extending portion can define a second tapered augment receiving surface. A first augment can define a first receiving bore and a first stepped surface. A second augment can define a second receiving bore and a second stepped surface. The first and second augments are adapted to mate at the first and second stepped surfaces in a first position at the first tapered augment receiving surface of the femoral component and in a second position at the second tapered augment receiving surface of the tibial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 17, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Audra Watson, Brian M. May, Duke A. Fox
  • Publication number: 20120046755
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for replacement of a first pelvic portion of a pelvis of a patient opposite to a second pelvic portion relative to a median plane includes an acetabular component a flange component and a pubis component. The acetabular component has a first connecting portion and a second connecting portion at an angle relative to the first connecting portion, the angle selected for a corresponding anatomy of the patient. The flange component is coupled to the first connecting portion and configured to attach to a healthy pelvic portion on a same side of the median plane from the first pelvic portion. The pubis component is connected to the second connecting portion of the acetabular component and having a clamping portion configured to attach to a healthy pubis bone on an opposite side of the median plane from the first pelvic portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 31, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, John R. White, Brian M. May, Mark A. Bollinger
  • Patent number: 8118868
    Abstract: A system and method for attaching soft tissue to a prosthetic implant can include a prosthetic component that defines a soft tissue attachment region having an attachment surface thereon. A first construct can be formed of porous metal and be removably coupled to the attachment surface. A second construct can be positioned outboard of the soft tissue. A fastener can be engaged to the second construct capturing the soft tissue against the first construct. The fastener can be coupled on a distal end to the first prosthetic component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. May, Jason D. Meridew
  • Patent number: 8048166
    Abstract: A prosthetic system for replacement of a portion of a hip bone including a plurality of acetabular components and a plurality of flange components. The prosthetic system also includes a plurality of pubis components. Each of the pubis components and each of the flange components are operable to connect to each of the acetabular components. Each of the pubis components define a clamping portion that is configured to attach to an opposed healthy pubis bone. An angle between the flange component and the pubis component varies among the acetabular components.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, John R White, Brian M May, Mark A Bollinger
  • Publication number: 20110202141
    Abstract: A bone augment for repairing a bone defect. The bone augment includes a porous body and a metallic liner. The porous body defines a bore and is configured to be intraoperatively shaped to correspond to the bone defect. The metallic liner is injection molded within the bore such that portions of the liner interlock with pores of the porous body. The metallic liner is operable to mount an implant to the bone augment.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 18, 2010
    Publication date: August 18, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Brian M. May, Daniel E. Williamson
  • Patent number: 7988736
    Abstract: A press-fit prosthesis for replacing a portion of a bone. The prosthesis can comprise a first side and a second side opposite the first side. The second side can be operable to engage the bone. The prosthesis can include at least one resorbable fixation member coupled to the second side such that the at least one resorbable fixation member does not extend through to the first side. The at least one resorbable fixation member can be coupled offset from a center of the second side. The at least one resorbable fixation member can substantially resist movement of the prosthesis relative to the bone. The at least one resorbable fixation member can resorb at a rate that enables bone in-growth to fixedly couple the prothesis to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. May, Philip Faris
  • Publication number: 20110071533
    Abstract: An orthopedic device includes a patient-specific alignment guide operable for preparing a bone of a patient for resection during joint arthroplasty. The alignment guide includes a patient-specific bone engagement surface complementary to a surface of the bone of the patient and imaged from a bone scan of the patient. The alignment guide includes a plurality of guiding bores, and a plurality of alignment pins received through corresponding guiding bores for attaching the alignment guide to the bone. The alignment pins are resorbable and can be cut off during a resection of the bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Joshua B. Catanzarite, Brian M. May
  • Publication number: 20110046735
    Abstract: An endoprosthetic device includes a monolithic meniscal implant having a three-dimensional patient-specific tibial engagement surface nesting in and complementary to a proximal surface of the proximal tibia of a patient and a femoral articulating surface opposite to the tibial engagement surface for articulating with a femoral condyle of the patient. The meniscal implant includes a first portion and a second remainder portion, wherein the first portion is compressible relative to the second remainder portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2010
    Publication date: February 24, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, Brian A. Uthgenannt, Duke A. Fox, Brian M. May
  • Publication number: 20100174378
    Abstract: A prosthesis system for replacing a knee joint between a femur and a tibia can include a femoral component, a tibial component, a bearing, a first yoke, and a first key. The femoral component can include a first condylar portion, a second condylar portion, a first sidewall extending superiorly from the first condylar portion, a second sidewall extending superiorly from the second condylar portion where the first and second sidewalls collectively comprise a first hinge portion. The tibial component can have a bone engaging inferior surface and a bearing engaging superior surface. The bearing can have an inferior that engages the bearing engaging surface and a superior femoral engaging surface. The bearing can define an opening. The first yoke can have an inferior portion, a superior portion and a yoke keyway extending through the therethrough.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Robert Metzger, David R. Brown, Brian M. May, Audra Watson, Nathan E. Belcher
  • Publication number: 20100131068
    Abstract: A patellar implant includes a posterior portion and an anterior portion. The posterior portion can have a first radial sidewall that extends between an outboard face and an inboard face. The outboard face can include an articulating surface. The inboard face can include one of a stem and a recess, and one of an annular central hub and an annular radial pocket. The anterior portion can have a second radial sidewall that extends between a tissue engaging surface and a posterior portion engaging surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 1, 2010
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R. Brown, Mark A. Bollinger, Brian M. May, Audra C. Watson
  • Patent number: 7722678
    Abstract: An intramedullary fixation device and associated method. The intramedullary fixation device includes a first intramedullary component having a first bone-attachment end and a first elongated member, a second intramedullary component having a second bone-attachment end and a second elongated member, and a compliant member coupling the first and second intramedullary components for applying bone-compressing stress. The second intramedullary component defines a sleeve such that the first elongated member can pass therethrough.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 25, 2010
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, John R White, Mark A Bollinger, Brian M May
  • Publication number: 20100100190
    Abstract: A knee joint prosthesis can include a tibial component that can have a tibial tray. The tibial tray can include a platform-like tray that defines a superior surface and an inferior surface. The platform-like tray can have a tray perimeter and a raised wall formed on the inferior surface. The raised wall can be offset inboard relative to the tray perimeter. Porous material can be disposed on the inferior surface of the platform-like tray at a location generally between the raised wall and the tray perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. May, Mukesh Kumar
  • Publication number: 20100100191
    Abstract: A knee joint prosthesis can include a tibial component that can have a tibial tray. The tibial tray can include a platform-like tray that defines a superior surface and an inferior surface. The platform-like tray can have a tray perimeter and a raised wall formed on the inferior surface. The raised wall can be offset inboard relative to the tray perimeter. Porous material can be disposed on the inferior surface of the platform-like tray at a location generally between the raised wall and the tray perimeter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2009
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Brian M. May, Mukesh Kumar
  • Patent number: 7691149
    Abstract: A patellar implant includes a posterior portion and an anterior portion. The posterior portion may define an articulating surface and a first retaining feature. The anterior portion may define a tissue engaging portion and a second retaining feature adapted to advance into a mechanical interlock with the first retaining feature in an assembled position. The mechanical interlock between the first and second retaining features may cooperate to resist separation of the posterior and anterior portions in the assembled position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2010
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, Mark A Bollinger, Brian M May, Audra C Watson
  • Patent number: 7670383
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for replacement of a hip bone that includes an acetabular component configured to connect to a femoral implant and a pubis member. The pubis member connects to the acetabular component and includes a clamping portion that is configured to attach to an opposed healthy pubis bone. The pubis member further includes a worm or other clamping method drive that is configured to tighten the clamping portion against the opposed healthy pubis bone thereby providing stability to the prosthetic hip bone and avoiding the use of bone screws in the opposed healthy pubis bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2010
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, Mark A Bollinger, Brian M May