Norfolk, VA, United States of America

Lawrence M Shall

This inventor holds 3 USPTO granted patents, plus 1 CIPO patent. Top assignees: Wbss, Other. Active years: 1991-1997.

IDiyas Innovation Intelligence. (2026). Inventor Profile: Lawrence M Shall. Retrieved from https://idiyas.com/inventor/lawrence-m-shall

Data source: USPTO (United States Patent and Trademark Office) public patent records. Weekly synchronization. How IDiyas builds this profile

Calculating rank

% Patents Active = 100.0


Average Co-Inventor Count = 3.6

ph-index = 2

Forward Citations = 59(Granted Patents)


Company Filing History:


Years Active: 1991-1997

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3 patents (USPTO):Explore Patents

Title: Lawrence M. Shall: Patents in Bone Grafting and Back Support.

Introduction

Lawrence M. Shall is an inventor associated with Norfolk, Virginia. His work includes inventions addressing bone-graft preparation and support for the abdomen and lower back. He is credited with 3 patents.

Latest Patents

One of Shall’s latest patents, “Cutting a Bone Graft,” describes a guide and related tools for cutting a bone graft, such as one taken from the patella. The guide has a portion that engages a bone-cutting instrument and another portion that fits into a cut in the bone to position the instrument at a selected angle. A spacer can guide a saw to make a second cut parallel to the first, while a clamp secures the guide to the bone.

Another invention, “Rigid Abdominal Pad for Lumbar/Sacral Support,” describes a rigid pad designed as an accessory for a conventional weight-lifting belt. Held against the abdomen, the pad provides a bearing surface intended to reduce the risk of back or spinal injury when lifting heavy objects.

Career Highlights

Shall’s listed company association includes WBSS. His patent work spans both a surgical tool system for bone grafting and an accessory intended to support safer heavy lifting.

Collaborations

Among Shall’s listed coworkers are Stephen M. Shall and Jack Booden, Jr.

Conclusion

Lawrence M. Shall’s inventions address practical needs in bone-graft cutting and lumbar or sacral support, reflecting the range of applications represented in his patent record.

Profile summary based on public USPTO records.
Data Sources: USPTO Patent Grant XML, Patent Center, EPO & CIPO • Normalized by IDiyas Innovation Graph. Methodology & provenance architecturePlease report any incorrect information to [email protected]
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