Patents by Inventor Ted Bolinger

Ted Bolinger 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: 4784661
    Abstract: A total wrist prosthesis which has a metacarpal component and a radial component having ellipsoidal articulating surfaces. The metacarpal component and the radial component each have a fixation stem for insertion into the third metacarpal and the radius respectively. The fixation stem of the metacarpal component is curved dorsally to volarly so as to approximate the natural curvature of the third metacarpal and capitate of the human hand. The fixation stem of the metacarpal component has a center line which attaches to the head of the metacarpal component which contains the articulating surface dorsally from the minor axis of the ellipsoidal articulating surface. The fixation stem and the head of the metacarpal component have a plurality of wings attached thereto and a spur to prevent rotation of the device once inserted into the metacarpal. Also, the surface area of the metacarpal component proximal to the ellipsoidal articulating surface is coated with porous coating to aid in cement fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 1985
    Date of Patent: November 15, 1988
    Inventors: Robert Beckenbaugh, Ted Bolinger, Dave Cox