Patents by Inventor Joseph M Hernandez

Joseph M Hernandez 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).

  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 9456905
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Borden, Joseph M. Hernandez, Edwin C. Shors
  • CONTINUOUS PHASE COMPOSITE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL REPAIR
    Publication number: 20140288663
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. BORDEN, Joseph M. HERNANDEZ, Edwin C. SHORS
  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 8679191
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Borden, Joseph M. Hernandez, Edwin C. Shors
  • NON-RESORBABLE POLYMER COMPOSITE IMPLANT MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20130330394
    Abstract: Composites, constructs and implants comprising a non-resorbable polymer, such as polyetheretherketone (PEEK), having structure of interconnected struts, which may be coralline. Composites may comprise a first phase comprising a ceramic; and a second phase comprising a non-resorbable polymer; wherein each of the first and second phases have an interconnected strut structure and are substantially continuous through the composite. Implants may also comprise a non-porous component containing the non-resorbable polymer that is contiguous with a surface of the core, a surface of the porous layer (if present), or both. Methods are also provided comprising infusing a porous ceramic body, having a plurality of interconnected channels, with a non-resorbable polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 14, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Inventors: Michael Ponticiello, Bradford J. Coale, Paul D'Antonio, Joseph M. Hernandez
  • CONTINUOUS PHASE COMPOSITE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL REPAIR
    Publication number: 20110190903
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mark D. BORDEN, Joseph M. HERNANDEZ, Edwin C. SHORS
  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 7879109
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mark D Borden, Joseph M Hernandez, Edwin C Shors
  • FOOT/ANKLE IMPLANT AND ASSOCIATED METHOD
    Publication number: 20090138096
    Abstract: A foot/ankle implant anatomically-shaped for implantation between two bone portions of the foot or ankle to correct associated deformities. The foot/ankle implant has a peripheral wall surrounding a central bore therethrough and defining an annular cross-section. The wall is constructed from a composite material that includes a ceramic component and a polymer component. The ceramic component is gradually resorbed after implantation, and the polymeric component gradually degrades after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Mark S. Myerson, Paul J. D'Antonio, Lisa C. Thompson, John Sharobiem, Joseph M. Hernandez