Patents by Inventor Michael Bottlang

Michael Bottlang 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).

  • Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption
    Publication number: 20040039321
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods for stabilizing a fractured pelvis in an emergency using a sling having a buckle designed to automatically lock the circumference of the sling at a tension level that has been predetermined to be effective for stabilizing a fractured pelvis without excessive or potentially damaging compression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2003
    Publication date: February 26, 2004
    Inventors: James C. Krieg, William B. Long, Steven M. Madey, Michael Bottlang
  • Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption
    Patent number: 6554784
    Abstract: A pelvic sling device is provided for reducing a fractured pelvis. The device includes a belt member and a buckle component that automatically locks at an optimal predetermined tension level to provide distributed hoop-like compression and reduction for a fractured pelvis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2000
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2003
    Assignee: Legacy Emanuel Hospital & Medical Health Center
    Inventors: James C. Krieg, William B. Long, Steven M. Madey, Michael Bottlang
  • Apparatus and method for stabilizing pelvic ring disruption
    Publication number: 20010053884
    Abstract: A pelvic sling device is provided for reducing a fractured pelvis. The device includes a belt member and a buckle component that automatically locks at an optimal predetermined tension level to provide distributed hoop-like compression and reduction for a fractured pelvis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2001
    Publication date: December 20, 2001
    Inventors: James C. Krieg, William B. Long, Steven M. Madey, Michael Bottlang
  • Method and apparatus for external fixation of an elbow
    Patent number: 6152925
    Abstract: An apparatus for adjustably securing the humerous, which is on a proximal side of elbow joint, relative to the ulna on the distal side of the elbow joint. The apparatus includes a central body having inner and outer ring members interconnected for relative rotation about a common mechanical axis adapted to align with the anatomical axis of the elbow joint. The central body defines a radiographic window for permitting lateral radiographic examination of the anatomical pivot axis of the elbow joint. The apparatus preferably includes a distraction mechanism for distracting the humerus perpendicular to the proximal end of the ulna.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 4, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignees: University of Iowa Research Foundation, Electro-Biology, Inc.
    Inventors: J. Lawrence Marsh, Stephen B. Walulik, Michael Bottlang, Curtis M. Steyers
  • Method and apparatus for external fixation of an ankle
    Patent number: 5931837
    Abstract: A fixator for adjustably securing a first skeletal element on a superior side of an ankle joint relative to a skeletal element on the inferior side of the ankle joint. The fixator includes a bone screw clamping assembly that preferably secures a pair of screws to the bones of the foot. The bone screw clamping assembly is attached to a central body of the fixator and is operative for articulating the pair of bone screws about an axis substantially co-axial with the anatomical pivot axis of the ankle joint. The bone screw clamping assembly further defines a radiographic window for permitting lateral radiographic examination of the anatomical pivot axis of the ankle joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 3, 1999
    Assignee: University of Iowa Research Foundation
    Inventors: J. Lawrence Marsh, Michael Bottlang