Patents by Inventor David L. Ahlersmeyer

David L. Ahlersmeyer 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 securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone
    Patent number: 5527342
    Abstract: An apparatus for securing soft tissues, tendons and ligaments to bone using a suture strand. The apparatus includes a spear member which is able to pierce and securely engage the bone. The spear member includes an eyelet which is able to carry the suture strand at a position along the midportion of the suture strand. The suture strand is secured to the bone upon engagement between the spear member and the bone. In addition, the ends of the suture strand are accessible to the surgeon so that they may be manipulated so as to secure the soft tissue to the bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: June 18, 1996
    Inventors: William S. Pietrzak, Roy C. Wiley, David L. Ahlersmeyer