Patents by Inventor Paul A. Lotke

Paul A. Lotke 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).

  • Patello-femoral prosthesis
    Patent number: 9675463
    Abstract: A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2017
    Inventor: Paul A. Lotke
  • PATELLO-FEMORAL PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20090248167
    Abstract: A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 8, 2009
    Publication date: October 1, 2009
    Inventor: Paul A Lotke
  • Patello-femoral prosthesis
    Patent number: 7544209
    Abstract: A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2009
    Inventor: Paul A. Lotke
  • Patello-femoral prosthesis
    Publication number: 20070299528
    Abstract: A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: December 27, 2007
    Inventor: Paul Lotke
  • Patello-femoral prosthesis
    Publication number: 20050177242
    Abstract: A patello-femoral prosthesis is provided for replacing the engagement surfaces between the patella and the femur. The prosthesis is configured to cover the trochlear groove and extend into the intercondylar notch without extending onto the articulating surfaces of the condyles. A method is also provided for implanting a patello-femoral prosthesis in which a portion of the trochlear groove and intercondylar notch are resected and the prosthesis is implanted over the femur that had portions resected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2004
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventor: Paul Lotke