Intramedullary bone fixation device
Patent 5766174 Issued on June 16, 1998. Estimated Expiration Date: 
September 26, 2015. 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.
September 26, 2015. 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 References 1193503 2614559 3744488 Surgical implant and alloy for use in making an implant Artificial humerus head Prosthetic nail Intramedullary nail Drill guide aiming device for medullary rods Intramedullary rod system Modular humeral prosthesis InventorApplicationNo. 533905 filed on 09/26/1995US Classes:606/62, Intramedullary fixator606/64, Cross-fastened606/67Femoral nailExaminersPrimary: Buiz, MichaelAssistant: Woo, Julian W. Attorney, Agent or FirmInternational ClassA61B 017/56AbstractAn intramedullary rod having a cylindrical proximal portion and a rectangular distal portion has a tapering blade-like portion. The intramedullary rod provides rotational stability and resistance to axial migration. Proximal and distal transfixation holes may be provided in the intramedullary rod.Other References
Field of SearchIntramedullary fixatorExpanding in diameter or length Cross-fastened Intramedullary plug or centering means Screw or pin placement or removal means Prosthesis insertor or extractor Femoral screw Anti-rotation or keeper means Femoral nail Expanding Internal fixation means Specialized coating or material Means for use in bone reperation Drill or pin guide Suture retaining means (e.g., buttons) Flat-sided shank Tapered Chisel point | |
