Patents by Inventor Kent Bachus

Kent Bachus 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).

  • Osseointegrated implant assembly having transverse through-openings, and systems and methods of using same
    Patent number: 11497629
    Abstract: An implant assembly for a long bone having a longitudinal axis. The implant assembly has a stem that is received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone. The stem defines at least one transverse through-opening that extends through the stem from a first portion of the outer surface of the stem to an opposed second portion of the outer surface of the stem. Each transverse through-opening has a central axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stem. Each transverse through-opening receives a fastener and has a longitudinal dimension, measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem, that is sufficient to permit axial movement, relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem, of the stem relative to each fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: UNIVERSITY OF UTAH RESEARCH FOUNDATION
    Inventors: Alex Drew, Kent Bachus, Erik Kubiak, Robert Tashjian, Heath Henniger
  • FLUORAPATITE COATED IMPLANTS AND RELATED METHODS REGARDING FEDERALLY SPONSORED RESEARCH
    Publication number: 20220105241
    Abstract: Embodiments disclosed herein relates articles at least partially coated with fluorapatites to reduce downgrowth as well as methods of making and using the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2020
    Publication date: April 7, 2022
    Inventors: Sujeevini Jeyapalina, James Beck, Kent Bachus, John Colombo, Brian Bennett, Kongnara Papangkorn
  • OSSEOINTEGRATED IMPLANT ASSEMBLY HAVING TRANSVERSE THROUGH-OPENINGS, AND SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF USING SAME
    Publication number: 20200069442
    Abstract: An implant assembly for a long bone having a longitudinal axis. The implant assembly has a stem that is received in a surgically prepared medullary canal of the long bone. The stem defines at least one transverse through-opening that extends through the stem from a first portion of the outer surface of the stem to an opposed second portion of the outer surface of the stem. Each transverse through-opening has a central axis that is substantially perpendicular to the longitudinal axis of the stem. Each transverse through-opening receives a fastener and has a longitudinal dimension, measured relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem, that is sufficient to permit axial movement, relative to the longitudinal axis of the stem, of the stem relative to each fastener.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2018
    Publication date: March 5, 2020
    Inventors: Alex Drew, Kent Bachus, Erik Kubiak, Robert Tashjian, Heath Henniger
  • RELEASABLE ATTACHMENT SYSTEM FOR A PROSTHETIC LIMB
    Publication number: 20120310371
    Abstract: Releasable prosthetic connectors are provided for use with prosthetic limbs and prosthetic mounting systems. The prosthetic connectors provide a secure, rigid connection between the prosthetic limb and the prosthetic mounting system under normal service loads. The prosthetic connectors provide safety release mechanisms which permit relative movement within the prosthetic connector when an excess load is experienced. The safety release mechanisms may be adjustable, and may include a warning system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 6, 2012
    Applicant: The University of Utah Research Foundation (UURF)
    Inventors: Kent Bachus, Daniel J. Triplett, Trevor K. Lewis