Patents by Inventor Kane Wu

Kane Wu 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).

  • Modular center pegged glenoid
    Patent number: 8425614
    Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of removable fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse, Kane Wu
  • MODULAR CENTER PEGGED GLENOID
    Publication number: 20110035013
    Abstract: A glenoid component used for shoulder arthroplasty is adapted to be implanted into a scapula and engaged by a head of a humeral component. The glenoid component includes a body having a first articulating surface and a second medial surface opposite to the first articulating surface. The first articulating surface is adapted to engage with a humeral head. A plurality of removable fixed pegs each have a first end adapted to engage a cavity formed in the scapula and a second end extending from the medial surface. A central peg fixation mechanism is provided that is configured to couple an optional central fixation peg to the medial surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 13, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Applicant: BIOMET MANUFACTURING CORP.
    Inventors: Nathan A. Winslow, Brian K. Berelsman, Russell M. Parrott, Bryce A. Isch, Thomas M. Vanasse, Kane Wu