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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 7249948 | Ergonomic dental instruments for small hands The invention provides systems and methods for ergonomic dental instruments for dental professionals with small hands. In one embodiment, a dental instrument includes an elongated metal handle having a length in the range of about 3- 7/16 inches to about 3- 15/16 in... | 07/31/2007 |
| 7226453 | Instrument for inserting, adjusting and removing pedicle screws and other orthopedic implants An instrument for inserting, adjusting and engaging an implant, such as a polyaxial screw of a spinal fixation system, includes at least one retratractable tab for engaging a corresponding recess on the implant and a shaft that moves relative to the retractable tab.... | 06/05/2007 |
| 7185571 | Omnidirectional twisting tool An omnidirectional twisting tool comprises a handle; the handle being a hollow tube body; one end of the handle being opened; a strain gauge installed at a lower portion of the handle; the strain gauge including an integrating element and a connecting unit for conne... | 03/06/2007 |
| 7179261 | Percutaneous access devices and bone anchor assemblies A percutaneous access device includes an inner tube and an outer tube disposed about at least a portion of the inner tube. The outer tube may be sized to span from a skin incision in a patient to a site proximate the spine of the patient. The distal end of the outer... | 02/20/2007 |
| 7172600 | Locking mechanism for a bone screw A locking mechanism for securing a bone screw 20 to a clamping element 30 of an osteosynthesis holding system 5 is provided. The bone screw 20 has a circumferential groove 25 located on a top portion of the screw 20 below a ... | 02/06/2007 |
| 7112206 | Instrumentation for inserting a spinal fusion implant having deployable bone engaging projections Instrumentation is disclosed for inserting an interbody spinal fusion implant for implantation at least in part within and across the generally restored height of a disc space between two adjacent vertebral bodies of a human spine. The implant has an external housin... | 09/26/2006 |
| 7069826 | Screwdriver attachment An attachment for drivers of screw type fasteners for releasably holding the fastener in place at the end thereof for inserting or removing. The attachment comprises a shaft collar, a spring, and a grasper, the grasper comprising an upper and a lower guide ferrule, ... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7013768 | Rivet with sliding cap for friction stir riveting A friction stir rivet is rotated and driven through a first fusible workpiece into an engaged second fusible workpiece, causing local portions of the first and second workpieces to plasticize. A slideable cap contacts the exposed surface of the first workpiece short... | 03/21/2006 |
| 7004959 | Apparatus and method for use in positioning an anchor An apparatus for use in positioning an anchor includes a tubular outer member and an inner or pusher member. During use of the apparatus, a slot facilitates visualization of the position of the anchor relative to body tissue. An anchor retainer may be provided at on... | 02/28/2006 |
| 6314845 | Clamp for screwed fastening member Clamp for screwed fastening member, including: a main body formed with an internal axial passage; a rod body connected with the main body; two clamping members each having a bottom clamping end, the clamping members being pivotally disposed on the main bo... | 11/13/2001 |
| 6244141 | Fastener holding device A fastener holding device is designed for use with power or hand tools. The device securely engages a fastener, such as a screw, and automatically disengages the fastener when the device is pushed against a work surface. The device includes a driving bit ... | 06/12/2001 |
| 6082233 | Fastener holding device A fastener holding device is designed for use with power or hand tools. The device securely engages a fastener, such as a screw, and automatically disengages the fastener when the device is pushed against a work surface. The device includes a driving bit ... | 07/04/2000 |
| 5052253 | Screwdriver A screwdriver comprising a handle having a sleeve mounted on the blade thereof for releasably fastening a screw head retainer socket to secure the device to a screw to be fastened or loosened. The handle is comprised of two sections which are permitted to... | 10/01/1991 |
| 4581962 | Tool to capture, control and manipulate threaded fasteners The invention is intended for use with threaded fasteners, screws, bolts and similar devices, in their almost limitless applications to assembling objects and structures. These fasteners exist in many types, each requiring a special tool bit. On many occa... | 04/15/1986 |
