Patents by Inventor Carlye J. Creger

Carlye J. Creger 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).

  • Implants and related methods and apparatus for securing an implant on an articulating surface of an orthopedic joint
    Patent number: 7922772
    Abstract: A method for mounting an implant at an orthopedic joint includes forming a tunnel through a bone, the tunnel having an open second end on a natural or resected articulating surface of the bone and an open first end at a location on the bone spaced apart from the natural or resected articulating surface. A fastener is advanced into the tunnel from the first end of the tunnel. The fastener, which is at least partially disposed within the tunnel, is then secured to the implant which is disposed over the second end of the tunnel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 11, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: E. Marlowe Goble, Daniel F. Justin, Joel Dever, Carlye J. Creger, Daniel J. Triplett, Robert A. Hodorek