Patents by Inventor Lawrence R. Menendez

Lawrence R. Menendez 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).

  • Pelvic prosthesis plus methods and tools for implantation
    Patent number: 6840959
    Abstract: A pelvic prosthesis includes a ball socket and two substantially parallel fanned wings extending upward from the socket. A stabilizing hump is located directly above the socket and extends between and substantially perpendicular to the fanned wings. Each wing is provided with at least two pin receiving holes such that pins may be inserted through the fanned wing. The holes are preferably arranged so that the pins, when inserted, are not parallel. The anterior fanned wing is approximately twice as tall as the posterior fanned wing. Methods and tools for implanting the prosthesis are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2005
    Assignee: Howmedica Ostenics Corp.
    Inventors: Patrick J. Treacy, Damon Servidio, Lawrence R. Menendez, Kathleen N. Burns
  • Pelvic prosthesis plus methods and tools for implantation
    Publication number: 20030009234
    Abstract: A pelvic prosthesis includes a ball socket and two substantially parallel fanned wings extending upward from the socket. A stabilizing hump is located directly above the socket and extends between and substantially perpendicular to the fanned wings. Each wing is provided with at least two pin receiving holes such that pins may be inserted through the fanned wing. The holes are preferably arranged so that the pins, when inserted, are not parallel. The anterior fanned wing is approximately twice as tall as the posterior fanned wing. Methods and tools for implanting the prosthesis are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2001
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: Patrick J. Treacy, Damon Servidio, Lawrence R. Menendez, Kathleen N. Burns