Patents by Inventor Matthew F. Amato

Matthew F. Amato 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).

  • Growth control device
    Patent number: 10130401
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2018
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • GROWTH CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20170224396
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2017
    Publication date: August 10, 2017
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • Growth control device
    Patent number: 9579134
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2017
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • GROWTH CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20150032166
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 11, 2014
    Publication date: January 29, 2015
    Inventors: Matthew F. AMATO, Stephen B. WALULIK
  • Growth control device
    Patent number: 8801760
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • Growth control device
    Patent number: 8273111
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 25, 2012
    Assignee: EBI, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • GROWTH CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20120239040
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2012
    Publication date: September 20, 2012
    Applicant: EBI, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • GROWTH CONTROL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20100004691
    Abstract: A growth control device includes a bone plate having a stepped profile defined by a first level, a second level and an intermediate ramp connecting the first and second levels. The first level includes a first threaded hole for receiving a first bone fastener and the second level includes a second threaded hole for receiving a second bone fastener. The bone plate includes a proximal pair of side female notches, a distal pair of side female notches, a proximal guide hole and a distal guide hole.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2008
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik
  • Growth control device
    Patent number: D754347
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2016
    Assignee: BIOMET MANUFACTURING, LLC
    Inventors: Matthew F. Amato, Stephen B. Walulik