Patents by Inventor Keith Denlinger

Keith Denlinger 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).

  • Soft tissue locking device
    Patent number: 8512374
    Abstract: A device for repairing a defect in a soft tissue is disclosed, the device including a first anchor engaging a first surface of the soft tissue on a first side of the defect, the first anchor having a locking mechanism, a second anchor for engaging against a second side of the soft tissue on a second side of the defect, and a suture adjustably connecting the second anchor to the first anchor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: DePuy Mitek, LLC
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Thomas C. May, Stuart Fromm, Robert-Jan Enzerink, Eric Hubbard, John Margetts, Keith Denlinger, David Cox
  • ORTHOPAEDIC FIXATION CLAMP AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20090036891
    Abstract: An orthopaedic fixation clamp for use in an external fixation system and its method of use are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2008
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Daniel G. Brown, Keith Denlinger
  • Orthopaedic fixation clamp and method
    Publication number: 20070038217
    Abstract: An orthopaedic fixation clamp for use in an external fixation system and its method of use are presented.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 9, 2005
    Publication date: February 15, 2007
    Inventors: Daniel Brown, Keith Denlinger
  • Soft tissue locking device
    Publication number: 20040153103
    Abstract: A device for repairing a defect in a soft tissue is disclosed, the device including a first anchor engaging a first surface of the soft tissue on a first side of the defect, the first anchor having a locking mechanism, a second anchor for engaging against a second side of the soft tissue on a second side of the defect, and a suture adjustably connecting the second anchor to the first anchor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2004
    Publication date: August 5, 2004
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Thomas C. Mav, Stuart Fromm, Robert-Jan Enzerink, Eric Hubbard, John Margetts, Keith Denlinger, David Cox
  • Meniscal repair device
    Patent number: 6306159
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a device for repairing a soft tissue defect, particularly a defect in the meniscus of a knee. The device comprises an outer wall anchor for engaging against an outside wall of the meniscus on a first side of the defect, an inner meniscal anchor engaging an inner surface of the meniscus on a second side of the defect, the inner meniscal anchor having a locking mechanism, and a suture adjustably connecting the outer wall anchor to the inner meniscal anchor. Tension on the suture pulls the defect together and the locking mechanism then locks the suture in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: DePuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Thomas C. May, Stuart Fromm, Robert-Jan Enzerink, Eric Hubbard, John Margetts, Keith Denlinger, David Cox
  • Meniscal repair device
    Patent number: 6238418
    Abstract: The invention disclosed is a device for repairing a soft tissue defect, particularly a defect in the meniscus of a knee. The device comprises an outer wall anchor for engaging against an outside wall of the meniscus on a first side of the defect, an inner meniscal anchor engaging an inner surface of the meniscus on a second side of the defect, the inner meniscal anchor having a locking mechanism, and a suture adjustably connecting the outer wall anchor to the inner meniscal anchor. Tension on the suture pulls the defect together and the locking mechanism then locks the suture in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2001
    Assignee: Depuy Orthopaedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Herbert E. Schwartz, Thomas C. May, Stuart Fromm, Robert-Jan Enzerink, Eric Hubbard, John Margetts, Keith Denlinger, David Cox