Patents by Inventor Eric J. Fontenot

Eric J. Fontenot 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).

  • MODULAR REAMING SYSTEM FOR FEMORAL REVISION
    Publication number: 20170035442
    Abstract: A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2016
    Publication date: February 9, 2017
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot
  • Modular reaming system for femoral revision
    Patent number: 9498230
    Abstract: A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot
  • Method and apparatus for preparing a proximal femur
    Patent number: 9339318
    Abstract: A system for preparing a proximal femur can include a broach that includes a broach body having an anterior side, a posterior side, a lateral side and a medial side. The medial side can have a roughened cutting surface. The lateral side can have a smooth, non-cutting surface. The system can further comprise a cutting scribe assembly and a cutting guide assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot, Tyler D. Witt
  • Modular Reaming System For Femoral Revision
    Publication number: 20140100576
    Abstract: A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. SMITH, Eric J. FONTENOT
  • Method And Apparatus For Preparing A Proximal Femur
    Publication number: 20140012268
    Abstract: A system for preparing a proximal femur can include a broach that includes a broach body having an anterior side, a posterior side, a lateral side and a medial side. The medial side can have a roughened cutting surface. The lateral side can have a smooth, non-cutting surface. The system can further comprise a cutting scribe assembly and a cutting guide assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 9, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. SMITH, Eric J. Fontenot, Tyler D. Witt
  • Method and apparatus for preparing a proximal femur
    Patent number: 8529569
    Abstract: A system for preparing a proximal femur can include a broach that includes a broach body having an anterior side, a posterior side, a lateral side and a medial side. The medial side can have a roughened cutting surface. The lateral side can have a smooth, non-cutting surface. The system can further include a cutting scribe assembly and a cutting guide assembly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot, Tyler D. Witt
  • SPLINED TAPERED MODULAR DISTAL STEM WITH PROXIMAL POROUS COATING
    Publication number: 20110257758
    Abstract: A modular femoral hip joint prosthesis can include a proximal femoral body having a distal end and a proximal end. The proximal end can be adapted to mate with a femoral head. A femoral stem can have a proximal section and a distal section. The femoral stem can be adapted to matingly connect with the distal end of the proximal femoral body. The proximal section can have a porous metal coating that is adapted to facilitate bony ingrowth. The distal section can have at least one spline formed along an outer surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot, Keith R. Berend, Hugh Apthorp, Ian Stockley
  • Method and Apparatus for Preparing a Proximal Femur
    Publication number: 20110218537
    Abstract: A system for preparing a proximal femur can include a broach that includes a broach body having an anterior side, a posterior side, a lateral side and a medial side. The medial side can have a roughened cutting surface. The lateral side can have a smooth, non-cutting surface. The system can further comprise a cutting scribe assembly and a cutting guide assembly.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2010
    Publication date: September 8, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot, Tyler D. Witt
  • Modular Reaming System for Femoral Revision
    Publication number: 20110015634
    Abstract: A modular reaming system for reaming a plurality of pockets in an anatomical feature extends along a longitudinal axis. The system includes a first reamer in a first position on the longitudinal axis, and the first reamer reams a first pocket in the anatomical feature. The system further includes a second reamer that is removably coupled to the first reamer in a second position on the longitudinal axis. The second reamer reams a second pocket in the anatomical feature. The second reamer is keyed against rotation relative to the first reamer to ream the first and second pockets substantially simultaneously.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 14, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Aaron P. Smith, Eric J. Fontenot