Patents by Inventor Frank G. Alvine

Frank G. Alvine 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 for removal of bone
    Patent number: 8491596
    Abstract: A kit (10) for preparation of a bone cavity (12) in a bone (14) for implantation of a joint prosthesis (16) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (20) defining an opening (22) therethrough. The guide (20) is in cooperation with the prosthesis. The kit (10) also includes a rotatable tool (24) constrainable within the opening (22) of said guide (20). The tool (24) is adapted for removal of bone (14) to form the bone cavity (12).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 23, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Long, Brian Maroney, Jose Guzman, Frank G. Alvine, Stephen F. Conti, Roy W. Sanders
  • Method for Removal of Bone
    Publication number: 20100023066
    Abstract: A kit (10) for preparation of a bone cavity (12) in a bone (14) for implantation of a joint prosthesis (16) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (20) defining an opening (22) therethrough. The guide (20) is in cooperation with the prosthesis. The kit (10) also includes a rotatable tool (24) constrainable within the opening (22) of said guide (20). The tool (24) is adapted for removal of bone (14) to form the bone cavity (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2009
    Publication date: January 28, 2010
    Applicant: DePuy Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Jack Long, Brian Maroney, Jose Guzman, Frank G. Alvine, Stephen F. Conti, Roy W. Sanders
  • Prosthesis cavity cutting guide, cutting tool and method
    Publication number: 20030236522
    Abstract: A kit (10) for preparation of a bone cavity (12) in a bone (14) for implantation of a joint prosthesis (16) is provided. The kit (10) includes a guide (20) defining an opening (22) therethrough. The guide (20) is in cooperation with the prosthesis. The kit (10) also includes a rotatable tool (24) constrainable within the opening (22) of said guide (20). The tool (24) is adapted for removal of bone (14) to form the bone cavity (12).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 21, 2002
    Publication date: December 25, 2003
    Inventors: Jack Long, Brian Maroney, Jose Guzman, Frank G. Alvine, Stephen F. Conti, Roy W. Sanders
  • Automatic engine block heater connection apparatus
    Patent number: 6205967
    Abstract: An apparatus having an automobile engine block heater installed on a vehicle where the automobile engine block heater is automatically activated when the vehicle is properly positioned within a frame assembly. The apparatus includes at least two magnetic electrical adapters, one of which is mounted to the front of the vehicle and the other is mounted to the frame assembly. In one embodiment, the frame assembly includes an upright portion and a lower portion that lies flat on the floor. The upright portion secures the second magnetic electrical adapter that mates to the adapter on the front of the car. The upright portion is adjustable to match the height of the front of the car. Similarly, the lower portion includes a wheel well that receives a front vehicle wheel and is adjustable to match the length of the front end of the vehicle. The wheel well stops the vehicle when it is positioned properly, permitting the magnetic electrical adapters to mate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 27, 2001
    Inventor: Frank G. Alvine