Patents by Inventor John P. Hom

John P. Hom 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).

  • Hip prosthesis with a modular acetabular cup assembly
    Patent number: 7044974
    Abstract: An acetabular cup assembly includes a shell component, a liner component, and means for retaining the liner in the shell including a spherical profile thread spiraling around a portion of each of the shell and liner.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 16, 2006
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Frank D. Garber, John P. Hom