Patents by Inventor Hans-Michael Niedermeier

Hans-Michael Niedermeier 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).

  • Hip prosthesis
    Patent number: 5032130
    Abstract: A thigh section having a top end carrying a ball joint element for a femoral prosthesis, including bone nails of different lengths and cross-sections which are selected upon the particular patient femur, and that can be firmly joined with the thigh section by coupling elements. The thigh section may be introduced, into the marrow space of the patient, cement-free and anchored to the bone by two transverse screws in compression/tension fashion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 16, 1991
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: Klaus-Dieter Schelhas, Hans-Michael Niedermeier