Patents by Inventor David B. Vogel

David B. Vogel 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 sterilizing an orthopaedic implant
    Patent number: 8277728
    Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 2, 2012
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Lambert, Terry W. McLean, David B. Vogel
  • Method of sterilizing an orthopaedic implant
    Patent number: 8025841
    Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2011
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Lambert, Terry W. McLean, David B. Vogel
  • Method of sterilizing an orthopaedic implant
    Patent number: 7947220
    Abstract: A pre-assembled orthopaedic implant adapted for improved gas sterilization. The implant includes a first component adapted for assembly with a second component such that a mating surface of the first component is in close proximity with a mating surface of the second component. At least one gas conduit associated with the mating surface of the first component facilitates a sterilizing gas to penetrate into and dissipate from the interface defined by the mating surfaces.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 22, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2011
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard D. Lambert, Terry W. McLean, David B. Vogel