Patents by Inventor Rita D. Carney

Rita D. Carney 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).

  • Laser aiming device for performing anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction surgery and method for using same
    Patent number: 6254606
    Abstract: An apparatus and method using a laser in conjunction with a conventional tibial aiming device for assisting a surgeon in drilling collinear tibial and femoral tunnels during ACLR surgery. The laser is used to determine the angle at which to drill the tibial tunnel with respect to a femoral reference point selected by the surgeon so that the tunnels are collinear.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 3, 2001
    Inventors: William P. Carney, Rita D. Carney