Patents by Inventor Paul M. Dews

Paul M. Dews 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).

  • Modular humeral prosthesis and method
    Patent number: 7758650
    Abstract: A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus. The prosthesis generally comprises a stem to be fitted to a resected humerus; a head sized and configured to approximate the humeral head; and an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head. The intermediate connecting member provides a desired angle of inclination or offset between stem and head. The head may be a traditional humeral head, or it may be an eccentric humeral head, with its mating portion being offset. The head may also comprise a groove or milled trench at least partially surrounding or otherwise defining mating portion. Also disclosed is a modular humeral prosthesis kit comprising a variety of different intermediate connecting members that may be selected to fit the prosthesis to the patient, and a method of replacing a humeral head in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 20, 2010
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Dews, Dean Hughes, Abraham Salehi, Jeff Sprague
  • Modular humeral prosthesis and method
    Patent number: 7189261
    Abstract: A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus. The prosthesis generally comprises a stem to be fitted to a resected humerus; a head sized and configured to approximate the humeral head; and an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head. The intermediate connecting member provides a desired angle of inclination or offset between stem and head. The head may be a traditional humeral head, or it may be an eccentric humeral head, with its mating portion being offset. The head may also comprise a groove or milled trench at least partially surrounding or otherwise defining mating portion. Also disclosed is a modular humeral prosthesis kit comprising a variety of different intermediate connecting members that may be selected to tit the prosthesis to the patient, and a method of replacing a humeral head in a patient.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: March 13, 2007
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Dews, Dean Hughes, Abraham Salehi, Jeff Sprague
  • Modular humeral prosthesis and method
    Publication number: 20040143335
    Abstract: A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus. The prosthesis generally comprises a stem to be fitted to a resected humerus; a head sized and configured to approximate the humeral head; and an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head. The intermediate connecting member provides a desired angle of inclination or offset between stem and head. The head may be a traditional humeral head, or it may be an eccentric humeral head, with its mating portion being offset. The head may also comprise a groove or milled trench at least partially surrounding or otherwise defining mating portion. Also disclosed is a modular humeral prosthesis kit comprising a variety of different intermediate connecting members that may be selected to tit the prosthesis to the patient, and a method of replacing a humeral head in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 9, 2004
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Inventors: Paul M. Dews, Dean Hughes, Abraham Salehi, Jeff Sprague
  • Modular humeral prosthesis and method
    Publication number: 20010049561
    Abstract: A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus. The prosthesis generally comprises a stem to be fitted to a resected humerus; a head sized and configured to approximate the humeral head; and an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head. The intermediate connecting member provides a desired angle of inclination or offset between stem and head. The head may be a traditional humeral head, or it may be an eccentric humeral head, with its mating portion being offset. The head may also comprise a groove or milled trench at least partially surrounding or otherwise defining mating portion. Also disclosed is a modular humeral prosthesis kit comprising a variety of different intermediate connecting members that may be selected to tit the prosthesis to the patient, and a method of replacing a humeral head in a patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Paul M. Dews, Dean Hughes, Abraham Salehi, Jeff Sprague
  • Modular humeral prosthesis and method
    Patent number: 6197063
    Abstract: A modular humeral prosthesis for replacement of the humeral head of a humerus. The prosthesis generally comprises a stem to be fitted to a resected humerus; a head sized and configured to approximate the humeral head; and an intermediate connecting member for connecting the stem to the head. A first engagement/mounting portion is provided on the intermediate connecting member for mounting the intermediate connecting member on the stem, and a second engagement/mounting portion is provided on the intermediate connecting member for mounting the head on the intermediate connecting member. The first engagement/mounting portion has an axis about which the intermediate connecting member can be rotated through 360° relative to the stem and thereafter secured at a selected relative orientation. The second engagement/mounting portion has an axis about which the head can be rotated through 360° relative to the intermediate connecting member and thereafter secured at a selected relative rotation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 1998
    Date of Patent: March 6, 2001
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventor: Paul M. Dews