Patents by Inventor Gary P. Trottier

Gary P. Trottier 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).

  • Femoral locating device assembly
    Patent number: 5676668
    Abstract: An improved femoral locating device and system is provided including an angularly adjustable locking alignment portion for appropriately aligning the posterior end of the locator. Another feature of the system provides a cutting block moveable from distal to proximal or proximal to distal to alter the thickness of the cut and holding it securely once the thickness of the cut is determined. Finally, another feature of the system includes the ability to raise and lower the cutting block without changing the valgus angle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 1996
    Date of Patent: October 14, 1997
    Assignee: Johnson & Johnson Professional, Inc.
    Inventors: Diana McCue, Richard Techiera, Gary P. Trottier, Donald Marcoccio, David L. LaSalle