Patents by Inventor Craig J. Allebach

Craig J. Allebach 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 and apparatus for wrist arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8821581
    Abstract: A prosthetic wrist can replace a portion of an anatomical wrist. A bone replacing portion can be provided that also includes an augment member to assist in fixation of the bone portion or the prosthesis to the bone. The various prosthesis embodiments can allow for a hemi- or total, or revision wrist arthroplasty. Modular portions can allow for intraopertative customization.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Brian K. Berelsman, James W. Strickland, Andrew K. Palmer, Craig J. Allebach, Thomas J. Graham, Russell M. Parrott
  • Method and apparatus for wrist arthroplasty
    Patent number: 8105388
    Abstract: A prosthesis can replace at least a portion of an anatomical wrist. The prosthesis can include modular portions and bone ingrowth portions for fixation. The modular prosthesis can include selected portions that are assembled for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Andrew K. Palmer, James W. Strickland, Thomas J. Graham, Brian K. Berelsman, Craig J. Allebach, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse