Patents by Inventor Kim Parcher

Kim Parcher 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 prosthetic head having a flat portion to be implanted into a constrained liner
    Publication number: 20060217815
    Abstract: A constraining prosthesis to reduce the possibility of a dislocation of the prosthesis after implantation is taught. A constraining liner is taught to include a constraining passage smaller than an internal diameter of the liner. A head can include a portion that is small enough to be positioned into the liner. The head can include a second dimension that is greater than the opening to constrain the modular head within the liner. A kit is also taught for trialing prosthesis to provide and determine a customized and personal fit of the prosthesis for each patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 31, 2006
    Publication date: September 28, 2006
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp
    Inventors: Phillip Gibbs, W. Slone, Troy Hershberger, Kim Parcher