Patents by Inventor Joe Lessar

Joe Lessar 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).

  • Articulating spinal disc implants with amorphous metal elements
    Publication number: 20060190079
    Abstract: Described are artificial disc implants for insertion between first and second adjacent vertebrae in a patient. The implants have a first member and a second member in articulating relationship. At least one member of the implant includes an amorphous metal element. Also described are related methods of making and using artificial disc implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2005
    Publication date: August 24, 2006
    Inventors: Naim Istephanous, Joe Lessar, Darrel Untereker, Lukas Eisermann, Greg Marik
  • Implants based on engineered composite materials having enhanced imaging and wear resistance
    Publication number: 20060129240
    Abstract: This invention relates to a metal composite orthopedic device. The device can comprise a metallic substrate cladded or joined to one or more metallic layer(s). The substrate and metallic layer(s) can be selected of different metals and metal alloys to provide desired wear performance, imaging characteristics and optionally to serve as a reservoir for therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 10, 2004
    Publication date: June 15, 2006
    Inventors: Joe Lessar, Greg Marik, Darrel Untereker, Naim Istephanous, Carlos Gil, Jeffrey Rouleau, Robert Conta