Apparatus for attaching soft tissue to bone
October 21, 2016. Estimated Expiration Date is calculated based on simple USPTO term provisions. It does not account for terminal disclaimers, term adjustments, failure to pay maintenance fees, or other factors which might affect the term of a patent.Patent ReferencesSuture anchor system Washer for use with cancellous screw for attaching soft tissue to bone Soft tissue anchor system Bone anchor and method of anchoring a suture to a bone Suture anchor and method of forming Bone anchor and method of anchoring a suture to a bone Bone-dowel assembly for anchoring a suture Suture anchor assembly Patent #: 5370662 InventorsAssigneeApplicationNo. 696897 filed on 10/21/1996US Classes:606/232, Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons)606/73, Threaded fastener element606/104Screw or pin placement or removal meansExaminersPrimary: Jackson, GaryAttorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/00AbstractAn anchor for attaching soft tissue to a bone comprising a head having a central dome with a suture bore extending therethrough. The dome includes a pair of substantially flat, oppositely disposed lands configured for engagement to a driving tool for inserting the anchor into the bone. A shaft extend from the head, and includes a first series of helical threads having a first diameter, and second series of helical threads interleaved with the first series of threads. The second series of threads has a diameter substantially different than the first diameter. The anchor employs a guide wire bore extending along the length of the anchor shaft. | |
