TMJ Prosthesis Patent by Donato Monopoli, Published Apr 9 2026
Summary
USPTO published patent application US20260096892A1 for a mandibular and cranial prosthesis system for temporomandibular joint procedures, filed by inventor Donato Monopoli. The application includes cutting guides, insertion procedures, and a complete TMJ set. Medical device manufacturers and patent professionals should monitor this publication for infringement risks and competitive intelligence.
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USPTO published patent application US20260096892A1 for a mandibular and cranial prosthesis system designed for temporomandibular joint procedures. The application includes cutting guides, cranial and mandibular prostheses, and insertion procedures. Medical device manufacturers developing TMJ replacement or reconstruction devices should monitor this publication. Patent applicants and IP professionals may use this application to assess competitive landscape and freedom-to-operate considerations.
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MANDIBULAR AND CRANIAL PROSTHESIS FOR A TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT, MANDIBULAR AND CRANIAL CUTTING GUIDE, TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT AND SET, AND PROCEDURE FOR INSERTING A TEMPOROMANDIBULAR JOINT
Application US20260096892A1 Kind: A1 Apr 09, 2026
Inventors
Donato Monopoli
Abstract
Mandibular prosthesis (10) for a mandibular side of a temporomandibular joint, mandibular (200) and cranial cutting guide, cranial prosthesis (50) for the temporomandibular joint, temporomandibular joint (100) and set, and procedure for inserting a temporomandibular joint (100).
CPC Classifications
A61F 2/3099 A61B 17/1739 A61B 17/176 A61F 2/2803 A61F 2/30749 A61F 2002/2882 A61F 2002/30214 A61F 2002/30991
Filing Date
2023-09-19
Application No.
19114301
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