Patents by Inventor Brion R. Mimnaugh

Brion R. Mimnaugh 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).

  • Method of manufacturing an acetabular component
    Patent number: 9718241
    Abstract: An orthopedic component having multiple layers that are selected to provide an overall modulus that is substantially lower than the modulus of known orthopedic components to more closely approximate the modulus of the bone into which the orthopedic component is implanted. In one exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic component is an acetabular shell. For example, the acetabular shell may include an outer layer configured for securement to the natural acetabulum of a patient and an inner layer configured to receive an acetabular liner. The head of a femoral prosthesis articulates against the acetabular liner to replicate the function of a natural hip joint. Alternatively, the inner layer of the acetabular shell may act as an integral acetabular liner against which the head of the femoral prosthesis articulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Case, Oludele O. Popoola, Robby Kissling, Brion R. Mimnaugh, Archie Newsome, Clarence M. Panchison, Dirk Pletcher, Randy Schlemmer, Zhibin Fang, Juan Vivanco, Alicia Rufner, John Knight
  • ORTHOPEDIC COMPONENT OF LOW STIFFNESS
    Publication number: 20140131925
    Abstract: An orthopedic component having multiple layers that are selected to provide an overall modulus that is substantially lower than the modulus of known orthopedic components to more closely approximate the modulus of the bone into which the orthopedic component is implanted. In one exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic component is an acetabular shell. For example, the acetabular shell may include an outer layer configured for securement to the natural acetabulum of a patient and an inner layer configured to receive an acetabular liner. The head of a femoral prosthesis articulates against the acetabular liner to replicate the function of a natural hip joint. Alternatively, the inner layer of the acetabular shell may act as an integral acetabular liner against which the head of the femoral prosthesis articulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2014
    Publication date: May 15, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt Case, Oludele O. Popoola, Robby Kissling, Brion R. Mimnaugh, Archie Newsome, Clarence M. Panchison, Dirk Pletcher, Randy Schlemmer, Zhibin Fang, Juan Vivanco, Alicia Rufner
  • Orthopedic component of low stiffness
    Patent number: 8652212
    Abstract: An orthopedic component having multiple layers that are selected to provide an overall modulus that is substantially lower than the modulus of known orthopedic components to more closely approximate the modulus of the bone into which the orthopedic component is implanted. In one exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic component is an acetabular shell. For example, the acetabular shell may include an outer layer configured for securement to the natural acetabulum of a patient and an inner layer configured to receive an acetabular liner. The head of a femoral prosthesis articulates against the acetabular liner to replicate the function of a natural hip joint. Alternatively, the inner layer of the acetabular shell may act as an integral acetabular liner against which the head of the femoral prosthesis articulates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirt L. Case, Oludele O. Popoola, Robby Kissling, Brion R. Mimnaugh, Archie W. Newsome, Clarence M. Panchison, Dirk L. Pletcher, Randy L. Schlemmer, Zhibin Fang, Juan Vivanco, Alicia Rufner
  • MODIFIED INJECTION MOLDING UNIT AND METHOD OF DELIVERING COOLED MOLDING MATERIAL
    Publication number: 20120313270
    Abstract: Injection molding units and methods of delivering a cooled molding material to portions of an injection molding unit are disclosed. An injection molding unit can comprise a barrel having a feed zone, a feeding portion configured for dispensing a molding material into the feed zone, and a cooling apparatus configured for cooling at least one of the feed zone or the feeding portion to a temperature that is selected to avoid or reduce bridging or obstruction of the molding material. The cooling apparatus can include a jacket configured to cover at least a portion of the feed zone or the feeding portion. The injection molding unit can further comprise an insulation shield. A method can comprise feeding the molding material into the feed zone and cooling the molding material prior to dispensing it into the feed zone or while it is in the feed zone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2012
    Publication date: December 13, 2012
    Applicant: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Wallick, Brian H. Thomas, Brion R. Mimnaugh
  • ORTHOPEDIC COMPONENT OF LOW STIFFNESS
    Publication number: 20090192610
    Abstract: An orthopedic component having multiple layers that are selected to provide an overall modulus that is substantially lower than the modulus of known orthopedic components to more closely approximate the modulus of the bone into which the orthopedic component is implanted. In one exemplary embodiment, the orthopedic component is an acetabular shell. For example, the acetabular shell may include an outer layer configured for securement to the natural acetabulum of a patient and an inner layer configured to receive an acetabular liner. The head of a femoral prosthesis articulates against the acetabular liner to replicate the function of a natural hip joint. Alternatively, the inner layer of the acetabular shell may act as an integral acetabular liner against which the head of the femoral prosthesis articulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2009
    Publication date: July 30, 2009
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Kirt L. Case, Oludele O. Popoola, Robby Kissling, Brion R. Mimnaugh, Archie W. Newsome, Clarence M. Panchison, Dirk L. Pletcher, Randy L. Schlemmer, Zhibin Fang, Juan Vivanco, Alicia Rufner
  • Liquid bath annealing of polymers for orthopaedic implants
    Patent number: 7435372
    Abstract: A method is provided for annealing a polymer for an orthopaedic implant by immersing the polymer in a liquid bath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2008
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Brion R. Mimnaugh, Michael E. Hawkins, Jacque R. Wilson