This inventor holds 1 USPTO granted patent. Top assignee: Regents of the University of Minnesota. Active years: 1990.
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Company Filing History:
Years Active: 1990
Title: Robert E. Hunter and His Knee Reconstruction Invention.
Introduction
Robert E. Hunter is an inventor associated with Mendota Heights, Minnesota, and the Regents of the University of Minnesota. His work includes an invention focused on improving how ligament grafts are adjusted and fixed during knee reconstruction.
Latest Patents
Hunter is associated with 1 patent, titled “Ligament Graft Apparatus and Method.” The invention provides a way to control and adjust the fixation point of a ligament graft, such as a replacement for the anterior cruciate ligament. With the joint under a prescribed load, an adjustable clamp can change the graft’s length before fixation. The apparatus can also measure the load carried by individual components of a composite graft, helping ensure that each component bears its intended share.
Career Highlights
Hunter’s patent addresses a practical challenge in knee reconstruction: achieving precise, repeatable graft length and tension before securing the graft. The apparatus uses a fixture attached to the tibia and a movable clamp to adjust a graft anchored or held in the femur.
Collaborations
The patent lists Curtis W. Kowalczyk and William D. Lew as Hunter’s collaborators. The invention is associated with the Regents of the University of Minnesota.
Conclusion
Robert E. Hunter’s patented apparatus offers a method for adjusting and measuring ligament grafts under load, supporting more controlled fixation during knee reconstruction.
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