US3076453A
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Hip nail
Assignee: Individual
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Filing: 1961-01-16
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Granted: 1963-02-05
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Expires: 1981-01-16
Abstract
No abstract record available.
Inventors
- 👤 Raymond G Tronzo
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
google_patents
Last Synchronized
2026-10-22 16:33
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/74; A61B17/742; A61B17/746
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 2
Claim 1
Independent Claim
114 words
A HOLLOW HIP NAIL FOR JOINING TOGETHER THE SHAFT AND THE HEAD OF A HIP BONE, COMPRISING A BASE ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN INTO THE BONE, AT LEAST THREE STRAIGHT RADIAL FLUTES EXTENDING OUT FROM THE NAIL BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE FORWARD END OF THE NAIL, TAPERING FROM A MAXIMUM RADIAL EXTENSION NEAR THE BASE TO A MINIMUM RADIAL EXTENSION NEAR THE FORWARD END, AND HAVING NEAR THE FORWARD END A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING TEETH WHICH SLOPE GRADUALLY IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION AND ABRUPTLY IN THE REARWARD DIRECTION, TERMINATING IN A POINT AT THE FORWARD END, SAID NAIL HAVING AN OPENING EXTENDING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE INTERIOR FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
114 words
A HOLLOW HIP NAIL FOR JOINING TOGETHER THE SHAFT AND THE HEAD OF A HIP BONE, COMPRISING A BASE ADAPTED TO BE DRIVEN INTO THE BONE, AT LEAST THREE STRAIGHT RADIAL FLUTES EXTENDING OUT FROM THE NAIL BETWEEN THE BASE AND THE FORWARD END OF THE NAIL, TAPERING FROM A MAXIMUM RADIAL EXTENSION NEAR THE BASE TO A MINIMUM RADIAL EXTENSION NEAR THE FORWARD END, AND HAVING NEAR THE FORWARD END A PLURALITY OF RADIALLY EXTENDING TEETH WHICH SLOPE GRADUALLY IN THE FORWARD DIRECTION AND ABRUPTLY IN THE REARWARD DIRECTION, TERMINATING IN A POINT AT THE FORWARD END, SAID NAIL HAVING AN OPENING EXTENDING STRAIGHT THROUGH THE INTERIOR FROM ONE END TO THE OTHER.
USPTO Annuity & Maintenance Windows
| Annuity Stage | Window Opens | Payment Deadline | Surcharge Period Until | Estimated Fee | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 1966-02-04 | 1966-08-06 | 1967-02-05 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 1970-02-04 | 1970-08-06 | 1971-02-05 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 1974-02-04 | 1974-08-06 | 1975-02-05 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |