Patents by Inventor James A. Shaw

James A. Shaw 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: 4938769
    Abstract: This invention provides a tibial prosthesis for use during a total knee arthroplasty procedure which includes a modular tibial component comprising an in-bone anchorage assembly to which is removably attached a tibial tray adapted to receive and retain a variety of femoral components or bearing inserts. Removal of the tray permits access to the interface between the bone and anchorage assembly in the event removal or revision are necessary. In preferred embodiments, the invention affords hybrid fixation of the tibial prosthesis in that bone cement for immediate fixation and adaptation for longer term bone ingrowth are featured.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 3, 1990
    Inventor: James A. Shaw
  • Patent number: D676631
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2013
    Inventor: James A. Shaw