Patents by Inventor Shane Hollawell

Shane Hollawell 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: 20080051912
    Abstract: The present invention comprises a metatarsal head implant comprising a generally convex, hollow portion that fits over the metatarsal head of the great toe, a serrated stem, and one or more locking screws. The implant of the present invention may work in conjunction with either the patient's existing phalanx or one-piece phalanx implants designed and/or manufactured independently from the metatarsal implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventor: Shane Hollawell
  • Publication number: 20060235383
    Abstract: A fixator for use in the reconstruction of acute, chronic and traumatic injuries to the upper and lower extremities. The fixator has a unique clamping system that allows for the snapping in of pins and rails, and for multi-planar fixation of bones.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Publication date: October 19, 2006
    Inventor: Shane Hollawell
  • Publication number: 20050251135
    Abstract: An external fixation assembly for bone fusion is disclosed. The assembly includes an extension arm having a fixation joint portion and a pin element moveably disposed along the extension arm defining a first joint portion. The assembly further comprises a plurality of connecting pins for bone fusion. Each of the connecting pins is configured to engage with bone matter for bone fusion and to singly attach to one of the joint portions for support.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2005
    Publication date: November 10, 2005
    Inventors: Nicholas Riccione, Shane Hollawell, Thomas Rocchio