US3107666A
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Fracture fixation nail
Assignee: Howe Sound Co
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Filing: 1961-07-17
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Granted: 1963-10-22
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Expires: 1981-07-17
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Cecere Emil
- 👤 John A Crep
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 05:52
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/74; A61B17/742; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2002/30001; A61F2002/30316; A61F2002/30329; A61F2002/30331; A61F2002/30362; A61F2002/3037; A61F2220/00; A61F2220/0025; A61F2220/0033
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
94 words
IN A SELF-ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR FIXATION OF FRACTURED BONES HAVING A NAIL FOR PENETRATION INTO A BONE, AND A NAIL SUPPORT FOR HOLDING THE NAIL IN AXIAL SLIDABLE RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH, MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF THE NAIL RELATIVE TO THE SUPPORT COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL RESINOUS PLASTIC RING MOUNTED ABOUT A PORTION OF THE NAIL DISPOSED WITHIN THE SUPPORT, SAID PLASTIC RING BEING OF LARGER OUTSIDE DIAMETER THAN THE NAIL BODY AND IN NORMALLY FIXED SURFACE-TO-SURFACE FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE SUPPORT, WHEREBY UNIFORM FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE TO THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF THE NAIL IS PROVIDED.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
94 words
IN A SELF-ADJUSTING DEVICE FOR FIXATION OF FRACTURED BONES HAVING A NAIL FOR PENETRATION INTO A BONE, AND A NAIL SUPPORT FOR HOLDING THE NAIL IN AXIAL SLIDABLE RELATIONSHIP THEREWITH, MEANS FOR CONTROLLING THE MOVEMENT OF THE NAIL RELATIVE TO THE SUPPORT COMPRISING AN INTEGRAL RESINOUS PLASTIC RING MOUNTED ABOUT A PORTION OF THE NAIL DISPOSED WITHIN THE SUPPORT, SAID PLASTIC RING BEING OF LARGER OUTSIDE DIAMETER THAN THE NAIL BODY AND IN NORMALLY FIXED SURFACE-TO-SURFACE FRICTIONAL CONTACT WITH THE SUPPORT, WHEREBY UNIFORM FRICTIONAL RESISTANCE TO THE LONGITUDINAL MOVEMENT OF THE NAIL IS PROVIDED.
References Cited (Backward Citations)
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-10-21 | 1967-04-22 | 1967-10-22 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-10-21 | 1971-04-22 | 1971-10-22 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-10-21 | 1975-04-22 | 1975-10-22 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |