Patents by Inventor Michael Croxton

Michael Croxton 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).

  • Variable geometry rim surface acetabular shell liner
    Publication number: 20070106389
    Abstract: There is provided an acetabular shell liner, and particularly a constrained liner, having a variable rim surface geometry to improve the range of motion of a femoral component within the liner and decrease the incidence of dislocation and subluxation. There are also provided methods of making and using the acetabular shell liner. Prosthetic devices, and particularly hip joint prostheses, containing the acetabular shell liner having a variable rim surface geometry are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2006
    Publication date: May 10, 2007
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Croxton, Brian McKinnon