Patents by Inventor Russell Windsor

Russell Windsor 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).

  • Patent number: 8888857
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2014
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, George D. Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam M. Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter S. Walker
  • Publication number: 20120330430
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, George D. Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter S. Walker
  • Patent number: 8268006
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Doug Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam M. Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter S. Walker
  • Publication number: 20100234962
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2010
    Publication date: September 16, 2010
    Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Doug Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter S. Walker
  • Publication number: 20080097616
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2007
    Publication date: April 24, 2008
    Applicant: ZIMMER TECHNOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: John Meyers, G. Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent Webster, Bill Sisk, Bill Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney Bays, Jerry Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter Walker
  • Publication number: 20040249467
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 19, 2004
    Publication date: December 9, 2004
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Doug Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa, Peter S. Walker
  • Patent number: 6773461
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2004
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Douglas Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Patent number: 6719800
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2004
    Assignee: Zimmer Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Doug Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Publication number: 20030009228
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2002
    Publication date: January 9, 2003
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Douglas Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Patent number: 6485519
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2002
    Assignee: Bristol-Myers Squibb Company
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Douglas Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Publication number: 20020107576
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available. The meniscal component includes a mechanism for preventing lift off of the meniscal component from the tibial component, while allowing rotation of the meniscal component relative to the tibial component.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 2, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Doug Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Publication number: 20020103541
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: August 1, 2002
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, G. Douglas Letson, Russell Windsor, Vincent A. Webster, Bill N. Sisk, Bill H. Haywood, Adam Griner, Michael Cook, Rodney L. Bays, Jerry L. Aikins, Marvin Figueroa
  • Patent number: D450846
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 2, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2001
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Rodney L. Bays, Michael Cook, Marvin Figueroa, Adam Griner, John E. Meyers, Peter S. Walker, Vincent A. Webster, Russell Windsor
  • Patent number: RE44476
    Abstract: A constrained prosthetic knee having a modular hinge post and a rotating bearing. A cannulated hinge post is rotatably connected to the femoral component of the knee prosthesis so that a hinge post extension may be anteriorly positioned through the hinge post and into the tibial component of the knee prosthesis, after positioning of the femoral component in the femur and the tibial component in the tibia. The hinge post is preassembled to the femoral component so that such assembly is not required during the implantation procedure. A meniscal component forming the rotating bearing of the knee prosthesis is packaged together with the hinge post extension so that the appropriate hinge post extension is readily available.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: John E. Meyers, Jerry L. Aikins, Rodney L. Bays, Michael Cook, Marvin Figueroa, Adam M. Griner, Bill H. Haywood, Bill N. Sisk, Vincent A. Webster, George D Letson, Peter S. Walker, Russell Windsor