Patents by Inventor John Minier

John Minier 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).

  • Publication number: 20080208259
    Abstract: The present application relates to a locking bone fixation device having tabs to engage the threads of an orthopedic fixation element. A tool and method for inducing compression across a fracture plane is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2007
    Publication date: August 28, 2008
    Inventors: Stephen GILBERT, Thomas LORING, John MINIER
  • Publication number: 20070233113
    Abstract: A condylar plate having at least two tines and useful for small bone surgery is disclosed. A method for implanting the plate is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2006
    Publication date: October 4, 2007
    Inventors: Michael Kaelblein, John Minier, Mari Truman
  • Publication number: 20070182105
    Abstract: A seal configuration described herein is a seal that less likely to clog, requires low maintenance, and more cost effective than conventional designs. For example, a seal configuration for a shaft sleeve has a unitary piece having at least two curved lip elements extending radially inwardly from the unitary piece to the shaft sleeve and at least two spacers extending radially inwardly from the unitary piece to substantially near the shaft sleeve. The unitary piece has an alternating arrangement of lip elements and spacers. The shaft sleeve can be made of silicon carbide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 23, 2007
    Publication date: August 9, 2007
    Inventors: Elizabeth Chitren, John Minier