Patents by Inventor Paul E. Papierski

Paul E. Papierski 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).

  • Dynamic external fixator for the wrist
    Patent number: 5437667
    Abstract: A device for dynamic external fixation of a distal fracture of the radius having a proximal leg fixed to the radius and a distal leg fixed to the metacarpal using fixation pins. The proximal and distal legs of the external fixator are connected by a hinge mechanism, which defines a range of flexion and extension of the wrist, and a track-track housing mechanism, which defines a range of radial and ulnar deviation of the wrist. The axis of movement of the hinge mechanism and the axis of movement of the track-track housing mechanism passes through the proximal pole of the capitate bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1995
    Assignee: Innovative Orthopaedics, Manufacturing, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul E. Papierski, Frank J. Hauptmann