Patents by Inventor John M. Crates

John M. Crates 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).

  • METHOD OF LENGTH PRESERVATION DURING BONE REPAIR
    Publication number: 20130123935
    Abstract: An implant, including a web structure having a space truss with two or more planar truss units having a plurality of struts joined at nodes is used to join two separated bone portions. The web structure is configured to be disposed in the space between the separated bone portions to enhance fusion. In some embodiments, the implant comprises a non-planar surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 5, 2012
    Publication date: May 16, 2013
    Inventors: Jessee Hunt, John M. Crates