Patents by Inventor James N. Kenealy, III

James N. Kenealy, III 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).

  • Pre-stressed implant component and assembly
    Patent number: 7850452
    Abstract: A dental implant and a dental implant assembly comprises a dental implant having a longitudinal-axial-pre-load. The dental implant has an insert portion, and an outer shell portion. The insert portion of the implant is affixed within a longitudinal-axial opening of the outer shell portion of the implant. The affixation of the inner portion within the axial opening of the outer shell portion of the implant applies a pre-load in a longitudinal axial direction on the implant. The dental implant assembly further comprises an abutment and a retaining screw. The abutment is adapted to be attached to the dental implant. The retaining screw is adapted fasten the abutment to the dental implant.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Biomet 3i, LLC
    Inventors: Zachary B. Suttin, James N. Kenealy, III