DR. DONALD ROBERT HUENE, M.D.
Medical Practice at Valeria St, Fresno, CA

6716248, Apr 6, 2004

Jan 29, 2002

10/057892

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA 93701

A61F 238

623 2012, 623 2011, 623 2013, 623 2015

A prosthetic joint is disclosed that includes a plurality of elements, which may be provided in kit form, that can be assembled to form either a single-axis joint or a double-axis joint depending on whether an adaptor is used to join first and second elements of the joint.

6520991, Feb 18, 2003

Apr 9, 2001

09/827916

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA 93701

A61F 244

623 1711, 623 1716

An expandable intervertebral implant for stabilizing adjacent vertebrae includes first and second opposed and operatively connected shells. Each one of the shells has a plurality of engaging members that are interdigitated with a corresponding plurality of engaging members of another of the shells. The implant also includes at least one extrusion opening and a cavity for containing osteogenic material. As one shell is moved relative to the other shell with a threaded actuator operatively connecting the shells, a volume of the cavity decreases and osteogenic material is extruded through the extrusion opening. A cross section of the implant at one or both ends thereof has a curvalinear shoulder for improved support of the vertebrae during bony growth and fusion of the vertebrae.

4963144, Oct 16, 1990

Mar 17, 1989

7/324702

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA

A61B 1758

606 73

A bone screw fixation assembly comprises a longitudinally extending member having an aperture therethrough defining an inner wall with spaced first and second end portions. A first set of threads are formed in the inner wall at the first end portion for receiving a cooperating second set of threads disposed about the exterior of a fixation device. A longitudinally extending fam rod has first and second spaced ends, and the jam rod is receivable in the aperture for permitting the jam rod first end to engage the fixation device when received within the member first end portion. A locking mechanism is operably associated with the member for selectively locking the jam rod in engagement with the received fixation device so that movement of the first set of threads relative to the second set of threads is prevented.

5531792, Jul 2, 1996

Jun 14, 1994

8/261111

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA

A61F 208, A61F 228

623 16

An expansible bone plug assembly comprises a first member closed by a substantially planar surface at one end thereof, the member having a cylindrical outer surface. A central bore extends through the planar surface, and a plurality of longitudinally directed radially extendable fingers form part of the first member. A second member is closed by a hemispherical surface at one end thereof, and has a cylindrical outer surface. A plurality of longitudinally directed radially extendable fingers form part of the second member. The second member fingers are interdigitated with the first member fingers, and bear against the first member and the first member fingers bear against the second member. An axially extensible and retractable compression member extends through the bore and is engaged with the second member for causing the first and second members to be drawn together when the compression member is retracted, so that the fingers of the first and second members are thereby caused to extend radially outwardly.

6214050, Apr 10, 2001

May 11, 1999

9/309918

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA

A61F 244

623 1715

An expandable implant is capable of extruding material during expansion. The expandable implant comprises an anchor structure and a movable structure. The anchor structure is adapted to be inserted at least partially into a bone or between two bones, and is adapted to be secured thereto by expansion. The movable structure is operatively connected to the anchor structure so that movement of the movable structure with respect to the anchor structure causes expansion of the implant and at least partial extrusion of material contained within the implant. Preferably, the implant also includes an actuation device which connects the anchor structure to the movable structure, and the material which is at least partially extruded is an osteogenic material. In response to mechanical manipulation, the actuation device can move the movable structure with respect to the anchor structure in a first predetermined direction which causes expansion of the implant and reduces the volume of a cavity within the implant. As a result of the reduction in volume, the osteogenic material is extruded at least partially out from the cavity.

4869243, Sep 26, 1989

Feb 26, 1988

7/161081

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA

A61F 504, A61B 1704

128 92R

A crimper and method for drawing together two bone fragment. The crimper includes a support member having an adjustable fulcrum and a clamping device for holding a staple or an elongated member. A forming die member operable in a recess of the support member engages with a portion of the staple or elongated member which extends in the recess. The forming die member includes a fulcrum point which is movable on the adjustable fulcrum. The forming die member is movably secured to the support member and includes a lever arm on one side of the fulcrum point and a forming die on the other side of the fulcrum point. The lever arm includes a device for moving the forming die member about the fulcrum point. During use, when the forming die member is operated, the forming die applies a pressure on the staple or elongated member to form a crimp in a portion thereof which extends through the recess.

6077267, Jun 20, 2000

Apr 19, 1995

8/424067

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA

A61B 1786, A61B 1788

606 73

A bone screw comprises a threaded shank having an axis of rotation. A head is integral with the shank, and the head includes a surface disposed generally normal to the axis. A plurality of drive receivers are disposed about the surface wholly remote from the axis. Each of the drive receivers is adapted for engagement with a cooperating driver element of a rotary driver so that the head and thereby the shank may be rotated about the axis.

7120968, Oct 17, 2006

Oct 29, 2003

10/694850

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA, US
William Arthur Huene - Fresno CA, US

F16B 35/00, B42F 3/00

24 16R, 24 671, 402 68

A fastener system for binding paper is disclosed comprising a base having spaced first and second ends. A first prong extends from the first end. A second prong extends from the second end. A first member having a first opening receives the first prong, and a second member having a second opening receives the second prong. The first and second members are releasably securable to form a top lock. A method of securing a stack of papers is also disclosed.

5376121, Dec 27, 1994

Feb 17, 1993

8/019186

Donald R. Huene - Fresno CA
Erik Rinde - Ventura CA

Techmedica, Inc. - Camarillo CA

A61F 238

623 20

An artificial elbow has a humeral member and an ulnar member. A connecting segment has first and second ends. A first pin assembly connects the humeral member to the first end for pivotal rotation relative thereto in response to a first torque. A second pin assembly connects the ulnar member to the second end for pivotal rotation relative thereto in response to a second torque. The second torque is less than the first torque.