Patents by Inventor Robbin Roberts

Robbin Roberts 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).

  • Publication number: 20030069644
    Abstract: A teletibial implant is provided for measuring forces between a femur having first and second condylar surfaces and a tibia when a joint is articulated. The implant includes a medial tibial insert engaging the first condylar surface and a lateral tibial insert engaging the second condylar surface. A transducer includes a medial plate coupled to the medial tibial insert, a lateral plate coupled to the lateral tibial insert, and a bottom plate supporting the medial and lateral plates. The medial and lateral plates receive forces from the medial and lateral inserts, respectively. The bottom plate also has a plurality of spaced apart force sensors for measuring forces exerted on the medial and lateral plates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: April 10, 2003
    Inventors: Nebojsa Kovacevic, Robbin Roberts