Patents by Inventor Rick Treharne

Rick Treharne 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).

  • Meniscus Prosthetic Devices with Anti-Migration or Radiopaque Features
    Publication number: 20160235545
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores stress distribution, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature that inhibits extreme movement within the joint while permitting free floating over a significant range. In one aspect, the anti-migration feature is an enlarged anterior structure or a posterior meniscus remnant engaging channel while in another aspect, the anti-migration feature includes a tethering member. Still further, removable radiopaque features are provided to enhance trialing of the implant prior to final implantation within the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Inventors: ERAN LINDER-GANZ, LEX R. GILTAIJ, RICK TREHARNE, THOMAS B. BUFORD, DVORA GALLI
  • Meniscus Prosthetic Devices with Anti-Migration or Radiopaque Features
    Publication number: 20140277451
    Abstract: A prosthetic device for use as an artificial meniscus is disclosed. The prosthetic device restores stress distribution, stability, and function to the knee joint after removal of the damaged natural meniscus. In some embodiments, the prosthetic device includes an anti-migration feature that inhibits extreme movement within the joint while permitting free floating over a significant range. In one aspect, the anti-migration feature is an enlarged anterior structure or a posterior meniscus remnant engaging channel while in another aspect, the anti-migration feature includes a tethering member. Still further, removable radiopaque features are provided to enhance trialing of the implant prior to final implantation within the joint.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Inventors: Eran Ganz, Lex R. Giltaij, Rick Treharne, Thomas B. Buford, Dvora Galli