Patents by Inventor Donald L. Leake

Donald L. Leake 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).

  • Patent number: 4313232
    Abstract: A non-metallic joint prosthesis having a plurality of pores penetrating the thickness of the non-metallic material and primarily intended for use for replacing damaged joints in humans. The prosthetic blank is substantially elongate in configuration, and the opposite end portions are tapered so as to define a relatively wider central segment. The entire blank is reinforced by impregnation with a biocompatible elastomer, and then the tapered opposite end portions are provided with additional quantities of the reinforcing material to facilitate their attachment to the bone structures. Also disclosed and claimed is a method for fabricating the prosthetic blank as well as a method for repairing damaged joints using the prosthesis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 10, 1980
    Date of Patent: February 2, 1982
    Inventors: Mutaz B. Habal, Donald L. Leake