Patents by Inventor Cheng-Kung Cheng

Cheng-Kung Cheng 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).

  • Publication number: 20170079693
    Abstract: An interspinous process device is disclosed, including an abutting member, two supporting members, and two fixing members, which are separated from each other and capable of being configured to an assembly. The abutting member has two ends and a central region for abutting upon a spinous process of a vertebra. Each of the supporting member is connected with the end of the abutting member and has a terminal end away from the abutting member. The fixing member has a connecting end for connecting with the terminal end of the supporting member and a fixing end for fixing on a vertebral arch of another vertebra. The interspinous process device disclosed herein provides a supporting force between the vertebra and the other vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2016
    Publication date: March 23, 2017
    Applicant: CHIN-BONE TECH., CO., LTD.
    Inventors: CHENG-KUNG CHENG, HSIN-CHANG CHEN, YU-SHU LAI
  • Patent number: 9554911
    Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes a femoral component (1) and a tibial component (2). The femoral component (1) includes an intercondylar box (11). A cam (12) is provided on posterior of the intercondylar box (11). The tibial component (2) includes a medial condyle bearing surface (21) and a lateral condyle bearing surface (22) arranged on right and left side respectively. A post (23) is provided between the medial condyle bearing surface (21) and the lateral condyle bearing surface (22). The post (23) is adapted to the intercondylar box (11). The post (23) has a first arc surface (231) on the lateral side of posterior surface. The post (23) has a second arc surface (232) on the posterior surface and on the medial side of the first arc surface (231). A third arc surface (121) and a forth surface (122), cooperating with the first arc surface (231) and the second arc surface (232), are provided on the cam (12) accordingly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: BEIJING NATON TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD
    Inventors: Tiebing Qu, Cheng-kung Cheng, Dayong Song, Lili Hou
  • Publication number: 20170007412
    Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes a femoral component (1) and a tibial component (2). The femoral component (1) includes an intercondylar box (11). A cam (12) is provided on posterior of the intercondylar box (11). The tibial component (2) includes a medial condyle bearing surface (21) and a lateral condyle bearing surface (22) arranged on right and left side respectively. A post (23) is provided between the medial condyle bearing surface (21) and the lateral condyle bearing surface (22). The post (23) is adapted to the intercondylar box (11). The post (23) has a first arc surface (231) on the lateral side of posterior surface. The post (23) has a second arc surface (232) on the posterior surface and on the medial side of the first arc surface (231). A third arc surface (121) and a forth surface (122), cooperating with the first arc surface (231) and the second arc surface (232), are provided on the cam (12) accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2012
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Tiebing Qu, Cheng-kung Cheng, Dayong Song, Lili Hou
  • Publication number: 20150134067
    Abstract: An artificial knee joint includes a femoral component (1) and a tibial component (2). The femoral component (1) includes an intercondylar box (11). A cam (12) is provided on posterior of the intercondylar box (11). The tibial component (2) includes a medial condyle bearing surface (21) and a lateral condyle bearing surface (22) arranged on right and left side respectively. A post (23) is provided between the medial condyle bearing surface (21) and the lateral condyle bearing surface (22). The post (23) is adapted to the intercondylar box (11). The post (23) has a first arc surface (231) on the lateral side of posterior surface. The post (23) has a second arc surface (232) on the posterior surface and on the medial side of the first arc surface (231). A third arc surface (121) and a forth surface (122), cooperating with the first arc surface (231) and the second arc surface (232), are provided on the cam (12) accordingly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2011
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: Tiebing Qu, Cheng-kung Cheng, Dayong Song, Lili Hou
  • Patent number: 8974529
    Abstract: An artificial disc includes an upper joint (3) and a lower joint (7) which fit each other in a corresponding upper and lower relationship, and a removable fixed connection structure for fixedly connecting the upper joint (3) and the lower joint (7).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 10, 2015
    Assignee: Beijing Naton Technology Group Co.
    Inventors: Cheng-kung Cheng, Peng Chai, Fuqiang Zhao, Jianxiang Liu
  • Patent number: 8679116
    Abstract: An external bone fixing member includes an external reconstruction plate to replace the conventional large external support frame to reduce the volume of the external fixing member and the external bone fixing member is cooperated with a screw which is angle adjustable so as to meet requirements of fixation of the fractured bones (limb bones) at different positions or comminuted fractures. The use of the screw is further cooperated with the reconstruction plate to reinforce the stability of the connection between the reconstruction plate and the screw to prevent the screw from withdrawing, moving, angle changing or movement of the reconstruction plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: National Yang-Ming University
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung Cheng, Chan-Tsung Yang, Yu-Shu Lai, Jou-Wen Chen
  • Publication number: 20130253511
    Abstract: An external bone fixing member includes an external reconstruction plate to replace the conventional large external support frame to reduce the volume of the external fixing member and the external bone fixing member is cooperated with a screw which is angle adjustable so as to meet requirements of fixation of the fractured bones (limb bones) at different positions or comminuted fractures. The use of the screw is further cooperated with the reconstruction plate to reinforce the stability of the connection between the reconstruction plate and the screw to prevent the screw from withdrawing, moving, angle changing or movement of the reconstruction plate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung Cheng, Chan-Tsung Yang, Yu-Shu Lai, Jou-Wen Chen
  • Publication number: 20130046347
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bendable bone plate for external fixation, comprising a main body made of flexible materials, wherein the end of the main body has a larger surface area. There are several perforations running the length of the bone plate body and more located on the larger proximal end. The characteristics of the present invention, a bendable bone plate for external fixation, deal with remote end fracture, proximal end fracture, central fracture or comminuted fracture of an upper limb long bone. Furthermore, the bendable bone plate for external fixation can be manipulated for averting the nerve plexus and traumatic wounds, allowing for external fixation surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung CHENG, Ching-Hou MA, Yu-Shu LAI
  • Patent number: 8177844
    Abstract: An apparatus for inserting an intervertebral fusion cage includes a dilatation set, a guiding set and an insert set. The dilatation set includes first and second dilatation barrels non-rotationally and telescopically connected to each other. The guiding set includes first and second guiding tubes provided around the first and second dilatation barrels. The second guiding tube includes a guiding hole defined therein and a smooth arched face formed thereon in the guiding hole. The insert set includes a leading rod inserted in the second guiding tube and a push rod pivotally connected to at the leading rod. The intervertebral fusion cage is located in the second guiding tube. The fusion cage is movable out of the second guiding tube along the smooth face and the guiding hole to shorten surgery time and position the fusion cage precisely.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2012
    Assignee: National Yang-Ming University
    Inventors: Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Cheng-Kung Cheng, Hung-Wen Wei, Chang-Jung Chiang, Ping-Sheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20120095562
    Abstract: An artificial intervertebral disc includes an upper joint (3) and a lower joint (7) configured according to the corresponding upper and lower positions, and which includes a removable fixing structure which makes a permanent connection between the upper joint (3) and the lower joint (7).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2010
    Publication date: April 19, 2012
    Applicant: BEIJING NATON TECHNOLOGY GROUP CO., LTD.
    Inventors: Cheng-kung Cheng, Peng Chai, Fuqiang Zhao, Jianxiang Liu
  • Publication number: 20110264095
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an assisted positioning device for bone plate, including: a bone plate, a first positioning component and a second positioning component. The surface of the bone plate configured a number of positioning grooves in order to correspond with a number of bone screws provided for the integration. One end portion of the bone plate configures a first positioning slot, and the first positioning slot is containing a gap. When the end portion of the first positioning component combined the first positioning slot, a first positioning pin can be penetrated by a first through slot of the first positioning component, and in line with the gap. The device can actually reduce the size of incision, shorten the healing time after surgery, and have precisely positioning capabilities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2010
    Publication date: October 27, 2011
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung Cheng, Yu-Shu Lai, Yu-Liang Liu
  • Publication number: 20110118849
    Abstract: The invention relates to modular hip joint prosthesis and an assembling method thereof. The modular hip joint prosthesis includes a stem component, a proximal body module and lock component. The proximal body module assembles with the stem component and includes a first curved surface component and a second curved surface, wherein the radius of curvature of the first curved surface component is different from the radius of curvature of the second curved surface component. The lock component is used to encase the first curved surface component and the second curved surface for locking up both components.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2009
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicants: NATIONAL YANG MING UNIVERSITY, TAIPEI VETERANS GENERAL HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Tain-Hsiung CHEN, Cheng-Kung CHENG, Hung-Wen WEI, Yu-Shu LAI
  • Publication number: 20110071636
    Abstract: A displacement leaf spring and an artificial intervertebral disc containing the same, particularly about the artificial intervertebral disc using the displacement leaf spring to cushion axial compression, wherein the artificial intervertebral disc includes a displacement leaf spring and the displacement leaf spring further includes an upper plate, an inclined plate, and a lower plate. The upper plate has a first breach, and the inclined plate has a first connecting side which connects to one side of the first breach. There is an angle between the inclined plate and the upper plate. The inclined plate has a second breach, and the lower plate has a second connecting side which connects to one side of the second breach. There is an angle between the lower plate and the inclined plate, and the lower plate parallels the upper plate. The artificial intervertebral disc equipped with the displacement leaf spring further comprises a top plate, a bottom plate, a core structure, and a socket structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2009
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Applicant: NATIONAL YANG MING UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Yang-Hwei Tsuang, Cheng-Kung Cheng, Hung-Wen Wei, Chang-Jung Chiang, Wen-Chuan Chen, Yueh-Feng Chiang, Wei-Cheng Wang
  • Publication number: 20100318028
    Abstract: The present invention discloses an insertion apparatus for aligning cage of intervertebral fusion comprising a dilatation set having a first and a second dilatation barrel formed with corresponding cross-sections and sleeved in series; a guiding set having a first and a second guiding tube inserted in the respective dilatation barrels, a guiding hole disposed adjacent to one end of the second guiding tube, a smooth curved surface inside the guiding hole communicated with a shaft hole disposed in the second guiding tube; an insert set having a leading rod inserted in the second guiding tube, a push rod pivoted at the leading rod; and a fusion cage disposed in the second guiding tube, an arc portion of the fusion cage passed through the second guiding tube along the smooth curved surface and the guiding hole, so as to shorten surgery time and position the fusion cage more exactly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 12, 2009
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: Yang-Hwei TSUANG, Cheng-Kung Cheng, Hung-Wen Wei, Chang-Jung Chiang, Ping-Sheng Yu
  • Publication number: 20100286792
    Abstract: This invention provides a femoral stem comprising a neck portion and an anchoring portion, wherein the inner curve of said anchoring portion conforms to the anatomic curve of the corresponding part of AVN patients. This invention also provides a total hip prosthesis embodying said femoral stem. Good morphological fit of said femoral stem geometry against the femoral medullary cavity of AVN patients enhances the long-term stability of prosthesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2009
    Publication date: November 11, 2010
    Applicant: NATON INVESTMENT CO., LTD
    Inventors: Yan Wang, Cheng-Kung Cheng
  • Publication number: 20100217389
    Abstract: The present invention discloses a graft attachment device for cruciate ligament reconstruction comprises a body having a screw portion with a threading area on the front end of the body, a connection member disposed on the front end, a gap formed between the front end and a predetermined portion of the body adapted for a rope-type member pass through, a pivoting member pivoted on the rear end of the body with its front end, the rear end of the pivoting member having a juncture portion for fixing a ligament, thereby the device could be screwed and fixed on a bone when rotating the device, and seamed a ligament on the rear end of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicant: NATIONAL YANG-MING UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung CHENG, Chih-Hwa CHEN, Hung-Wen WEI, Wen-Chuan CHEN, Ping-Sheng YU
  • Publication number: 20100217265
    Abstract: An anti-subsidence dynamic hip screw comprises of a barrel having a connection portion and a tube-type extending portion angled a predetermined angle with the connection portion, and a first long groove and a first limit portion disposed at the inner wall of the extending portion respectively; a lag screw having an inside end disposed threading screw at its outer edge and a outside end with a predetermined length passed through in the extending portion by the way of reciprocation; a second long groove and a second limit portion disposed at the lag screw respectively related to the first long groove and the first limit portion, each first limit portion and second limit portion used for preventing the lag screw from rotating inside the extending portion; a blade piece with a predetermined length simultaneously passed through and retained in the first long groove and the related second long groove; a compressing screw having an inside end screwed with the outside end of the lag screw and an outside end retained
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 22, 2009
    Publication date: August 26, 2010
    Applicants: NATIONAL YANG-MING UNIVERSITY, TAIPEI VETERANS GENERAL HOSPITAL
    Inventors: Tain-Hsiung CHEN, Cheng-Kung CHENG, Hung-Wen WEI, Yu-Shu LAI, Ping-Sheng YU
  • Publication number: 20060161259
    Abstract: An improved knee joint prosthesis located between a thighbone and a tibia to couple with a femur implanted component to allow a patient to resume normal movement and exercise. The knee joint prosthesis adopts a separate design, and includes a tibial insert which has a moving aperture to hold a bracing member coupled with the femur implanted member and a tibial baseplate which has a retaining member. The bracing member and the retaining member are swivelable in the moving aperture, and the bracing member is made from wearing resistant material, so that sliding and wearing that might otherwise occur to the tibial insert may be prevented. Therefore the life span of the posterior stabilized knee joint prosthesis increases.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2005
    Publication date: July 20, 2006
    Inventors: Cheng-Kung Cheng, Chang-Hung Huang
  • Publication number: 20050182403
    Abstract: A spine fixture includes a first engaging plate having at least two first holes, a second engaging plate interconnected with the first engaging plate and having at least two second holes and screws extending to the first holes and the second holes for securely engaging the first engaging plate and the second engaging plate onto a spine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2004
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Yan Wang, Cheng-Kung Cheng
  • Patent number: 6136002
    Abstract: An anterior spinal fixation system comprises a pair of equal upper and lower vertebral plate systems and at least two rods arranged in parallel. The upper and lower vertebral plate systems each includes a staple vertebral plate and a universal cover plate which are jointed firmly with each other to retain the ends of the rods. Furthermore, the anterior spinal fixation system of the present invention may also comprise at least one connector plate system retain in the middle of the rods so as to enhance supporting strength and effect of anti-twist.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 24, 2000
    Assignee: Industrial Technology Research Institute
    Inventors: Chi-Ming Shih, Tze-Hong Wong, Chen-Dao Shaio, Cheng-Kung Cheng, Chih-Ming Wu, Wei-Tai Jao