Patents by Inventor Jason F. Detweiler

Jason F. Detweiler 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).

  • ANTERIOR CORTEX REFERENCING EXTRAMEDULLARY FEMORAL CUT GUIDE
    Publication number: 20100222783
    Abstract: An apparatus and method are provided for aligning an extramedullary femoral cut guide by referencing the anterior cortex of a femur. An anterior cortex referencing extramedullary femoral cut guide is provided to guide an osteotomy device to prepare the femur to receive a prosthesis. An alignment gauge is included in the cut guide to determine proper and improper alignment of the cut guide with respect to the anterior cortex of the femur.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 2, 2009
    Publication date: September 2, 2010
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler
  • PATELLO-FEMORAL MILLING SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20100076441
    Abstract: An orthopedic system prepares a surface of an anatomical structure to receive an orthopedic prosthesis. A method for using the same is also disclosed. The orthopedic system includes a surgical instrument and a guide. The guide includes an anterior portion and a distal portion that is at least partially elevated relative to the anterior portion. The distal portion includes at least one track that is sized to receive the surgical instrument while preparing the surface of the anatomical structure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2009
    Publication date: March 25, 2010
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Justin J. May, Jason F. Detweiler, Raymond C. Parisi, Adam M. Griner, Toby N. Farling