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Fixation devices
Assignee: Solana Surgical LLC
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Filing: 1998-07-06
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Granted: 1999-10-19
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Expires: 2018-07-06
Abstract
Abstract Sterile bone fixation devices, such as bone screws, pins, anchors and plates, fabricated from bone tissue and the method of making such devices.
Inventors
- 👤 Thomas Mills Reed
Bibliographic Details
Application Number
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Jurisdiction
US
Data Source
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Last Synchronized
2026-10-23 09:11
CPC Classifications
A; A61; A61B; A61B17/00; A61B17/56; A61B17/58; A61B17/68; A61B17/80; A61B17/84; A61B17/86; A61B17/866; A61B17/04; A61B17/0401; A61B17/8625; A61B17/864; A61B2017/044; A61F; A61F2/00; A61F2/02; A61F2/30; A61F2/30767; A61F2/30771; A61F2002/30772; A61F2002/30784; A61F2002/30787; Y; Y10; Y10S; Y10S606/00; Y10S606/907; Y10S606/909; Y10S606/916
Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 87
Claim 1
Independent Claim
155 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion, said head portion being cylindrical and having a slot, said slot being perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion and adapted to receive a rotational tool; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 2
Dependent Claim
155 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion, said head portion being cylindrical and having a slot, said slot being perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion and adapted to receive a rotational tool; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said slot being shaped in the form of a cruciform recess.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said slot being shaped to receive a Philip's head rotational tool.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said fixation device is adapted to be inserted into human or animal bone tissue.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein the end of said fixation device opposite said head portion is a point.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said fixation device having a plurality of perforations on said longitudinal body portion.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 6 wherein said perforations piercing the surface of said longitudinal body and not extending through said longitudinal body.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said head portion is larger in diameter than the threaded diameter of said longitudinal body portion.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fixation device of claim 8 wherein said head portion of the screw is cylindrical and has at least two flat sides.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
22 words
The fixation device of claim 8 wherein said head portion has a head diameter in the range of 1 to 12 mm.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
41 words
The fixation device of claim 8 wherein said head portion has at least one aperture, wherein at least one of said apertures is perpendicular to the longitudinal body portion and is of a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixation device of claim 8 wherein said fixation device has at least one aperture through said head portion.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
143 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion being larger in diameter than the longitudinal body portion, said head portion diameter ranging from about 1 to 12 mm, and said head portion being cylindrical with at least two flat sides; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion including means being at least partially threaded, and said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
143 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion being larger in diameter than the longitudinal body portion, said head portion diameter ranging from about 1 to 12 mm, and said head portion being cylindrical with at least two flat sides; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion including means being at least partially threaded, and said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said head portion is adapted to receive a rotational tool.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
29 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said head portion has a slot, said slot being perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion and adapted to receive a rotational tool.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
21 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device is adapted to be inserted into human or animal bone tissue.
Claim 19
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device is not biologically toxic.
Claim 20
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device is non-metallic.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device is made from human or animal cortical bone tissue.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device having a plurality of perforations on said longitudinal body portion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
55 words
A kit comprising: (1) a bone screw made from bone tissue, and (2) an adapter made of surgical steel having one end with a recess sized to mesh with the head of said screw and the other end having a screw head recess, sized to allow use of a driver to drive said bone screw.
Claim 24
Dependent Claim
55 words
A kit comprising: (1) a bone screw made from bone tissue, and (2) an adapter made of surgical steel having one end with a recess sized to mesh with the head of said screw and the other end having a screw head recess, sized to allow use of a driver to drive said bone screw.
Claim 25
Dependent Claim
55 words
A kit comprising: (1) a bone screw made from bone tissue, and (2) an adapter made of surgical steel having one end with a recess sized to mesh with the head of said screw and the other end having a cruciform recess, sized to allow use of a Philip's driver to drive said bone screw.
Claim 26
Dependent Claim
55 words
A kit comprising: (1) a bone screw made from bone tissue, and (2) an adapter made of surgical steel having one end with a recess sized to mesh with the head of said screw and the other end having a cruciform recess, sized to allow use of a Philip's driver to drive said bone screw.
Claim 27
Dependent Claim
212 words
A bone fixation device formed in the shape of a screw with a head portion and a longitudinal body portion, said fixation device being made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being able to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation devices becomes part of said structure and need not be removed, said fixation device comprising: a) said head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion being adapted to receive a rotational tool, said head portion being larger in diameter than the longitudinal body portion, said head diameter ranging from 2 to 10 mm, and said head portion being cylindrical with at least two flat sides; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to said longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter range from 1 to 8 mm, said longitudinal body portion having at least one aperture perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion with a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture, said aperture being below said head portion and above the first thread.
Claim 28
Dependent Claim
212 words
A bone fixation device formed in the shape of a screw with a head portion and a longitudinal body portion, said fixation device being made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being able to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation devices becomes part of said structure and need not be removed, said fixation device comprising: a) said head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion being adapted to receive a rotational tool, said head portion being larger in diameter than the longitudinal body portion, said head diameter ranging from 2 to 10 mm, and said head portion being cylindrical with at least two flat sides; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to said longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0 mm, said longitudinal body portion having a threaded diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter range from 1 to 8 mm, said longitudinal body portion having at least one aperture perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion with a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture, said aperture being below said head portion and above the first thread.
Claim 29
Dependent Claim
71 words
A method of making said fixation device of claim 1 comprising machining human or animal cortical bone tissue into the shape of a screw under conditions that do not allow the surface temperature of said bone tissue to exceed a temperature at which said bone tissue is burned or damaged and that allow said fixation device to be sterilized sufficiently to be acceptable to use in the fixation of living bone.
Claim 30
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 24 wherein said bone tissue is sterile prior to machining, the machining is carried out using a cooling lubricant, and said fixation device is sterilized after completion.
Claim 31
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; c) one of said end portions formed in the shape of a cylindrical screw head and having an indentation, said indentation being perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion, said indentation being shaped to receive a rotational tool; and d) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0, said longitudinal body portion having a thread diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter range from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 32
Dependent Claim
159 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; c) one of said end portions formed in the shape of a cylindrical screw head and having an indentation, said indentation being perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion, said indentation being shaped to receive a rotational tool; and d) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded with a thread pitch of 0.5 to 3.0, said longitudinal body portion having a thread diameter ranging from 1 to 8 mm and a core diameter range from 1 to 8 mm.
Claim 33
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin.
Claim 34
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a wire.
Claim 35
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said indentation being shaped to receive a Philip's head rotational tool.
Claim 36
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said indentation being shaped in the form of a cruciform recess.
Claim 37
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said fixation device has a length of 1 to 10 cm.
Claim 38
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said fixation device having a plurality of perforations on said longitudinal body portion.
Claim 39
Dependent Claim
152 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being able to receive a rotational tool to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion, wherein said longitudinal body portion has an aperture extending along the entirety of said longitudinal body portion, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin, said longitudinal body portion having threads extending from a region above one of said end portions to a region below other said end portion.
Claim 40
Dependent Claim
152 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being able to receive a rotational tool to provide rotational movement to said fixation device; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion, wherein said longitudinal body portion has an aperture extending along the entirety of said longitudinal body portion, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin, said longitudinal body portion having threads extending from a region above one of said end portions to a region below other said end portion.
Claim 41
Dependent Claim
186 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being able to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device becoming a part of said structure and need not be removed from said biologically active structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being able to receive a rotational tool to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, at least one of said ends being cylindrical and having only two flat sides; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion which has an aperture extending along the entirety of said longitudinal body portion, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin, said longitudinal body portion having threads extending from a region about one of said ends to a region below other said end, wherein the thread diameter is about 3.0 mm, the thread pitch is about 1.25, and the core diameter is about 1.9 mm.
Claim 42
Dependent Claim
186 words
A fixation device formed in the shape of a screw, said fixation device being made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being able to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device becoming a part of said structure and need not be removed from said biologically active structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions, at least one of said end portions being able to receive a rotational tool to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, at least one of said ends being cylindrical and having only two flat sides; b) said end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion which has an aperture extending along the entirety of said longitudinal body portion, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin, said longitudinal body portion having threads extending from a region about one of said ends to a region below other said end, wherein the thread diameter is about 3.0 mm, the thread pitch is about 1.25, and the core diameter is about 1.9 mm.
Claim 43
Dependent Claim
62 words
A method of making said fixation device of claim 34 comprising machining human or animal cortical bone tissue into the shape of a screw under conditions that do not allow the surface temperature at which bone tissue is burned or damaged and that allow said fixation device to be sterilized sufficiently to be acceptable to use in the fixation of living bone.
Claim 44
Dependent Claim
31 words
The method of claim 35 wherein said bone tissue is sterile prior to machining, the machining is carried out using a cooling lubricant, and said fixation device is sterilized after completion.
Claim 45
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; b) said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure; and c) said longitudinal body portion is elliptical.
Claim 46
Dependent Claim
108 words
A fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; b) said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure; and c) said longitudinal body portion is elliptical.
Claim 47
Dependent Claim
129 words
A fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; b) said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure; and c) said longitudinal body portion having a plurality of barbs extending from a region above one of said end portions to a region below other said end portion.
Claim 48
Dependent Claim
129 words
A fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; b) said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure; and c) said longitudinal body portion having a plurality of barbs extending from a region above one of said end portions to a region below other said end portion.
Claim 49
Dependent Claim
87 words
A fixation device in the form of an screw adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion having at least one aperture extending through the width of said head portion; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded.
Claim 50
Dependent Claim
87 words
A fixation device in the form of an screw adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device comprising: a) a head portion functionally adapted to provide rotational movement to said fixation device, said head portion having at least one aperture extending through the width of said head portion; b) said head portion being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion; and c) said longitudinal body portion being at least partially threaded.
Claim 51
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said head portion is adapted to receive a rotational tool.
Claim 52
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said head portion has at least two flat sides.
Claim 53
Dependent Claim
19 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said fixation device is made of human or animal cortical bone tissue.
Claim 54
Dependent Claim
18 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said fixation device is inserted into human or animal bone tissue.
Claim 55
Dependent Claim
14 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said fixation device is not biologically toxic.
Claim 56
Dependent Claim
12 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said fixation device is non-metallic.
Claim 57
Dependent Claim
20 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said fixation device having a plurality of perforations on said longitudinal body portion.
Claim 58
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of an oblique-L.
Claim 59
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of an oblique-L.
Claim 60
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of a small-T.
Claim 61
Dependent Claim
57 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of a small-T.
Claim 62
Dependent Claim
58 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of a clover leaf.
Claim 63
Dependent Claim
58 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said plate is in the shape of a clover leaf.
Claim 64
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin.
Claim 65
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 1 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a wire.
Claim 66
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a pin.
Claim 67
Dependent Claim
32 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said fixation device has an aperture extending along the entire longitudinal axis, said aperture having a configuration sufficient to allow the insertion of a wire.
Claim 68
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only two flat sides.
Claim 69
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only three flat sides.
Claim 70
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said head portion having at least one aperture extending through the width of said head portion.
Claim 71
Dependent Claim
60 words
The fixation device of claim 13 wherein said longitudinal body portion having at least one aperture perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion, said head portion having at least one aperture, wherein at least one of said apertures of said head portion is parallel to the longitudinal body portion and is of a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture.
Claim 72
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 20 wherein said perforations piercing the surface of said longitudinal body and not extending through said longitudinal body.
Claim 73
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 23 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only two flat sides.
Claim 74
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 23 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only three flat sides.
Claim 75
Dependent Claim
45 words
The fixation device of claim 23 wherein said head portion has at least one aperture, wherein at least one of said apertures of said head portion is parallel to the longitudinal body portion and is of a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture.
Claim 76
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fixation device of claim 23 wherein said longitudinal body portion having a plurality of perforations.
Claim 77
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 62 wherein said perforations piercing the surface of said longitudinal body and not extending through said longitudinal body.
Claim 78
Dependent Claim
60 words
The fixation device of claim 26 wherein said longitudinal body portion having at least one aperture perpendicular to said longitudinal body portion, said head portion having at least one aperture, wherein at least one of said apertures of said head portion is parallel to the longitudinal body portion and is of a configuration sufficient to accommodate at least one suture.
Claim 79
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 32 wherein said perforations piercing the surface of said longitudinal body and not extending through said longitudinal body.
Claim 80
Dependent Claim
16 words
The fixation device of claim 34 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with three flat sides.
Claim 81
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only two flat sides.
Claim 82
Dependent Claim
17 words
The fixation device of claim 39 wherein said head portion being cylindrical with only three flat sides.
Claim 83
Dependent Claim
23 words
The fixation device of claim 46 wherein said perforations piercing the surface of said longitudinal body and not extending through said longitudinal body.
Claim 84
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said human or animal cortical bone is mineralized.
Claim 85
Dependent Claim
56 words
A fixation device adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone, said fixation device comprising: a) a plate having a series of holes; and b) said human or animal cortical bone is mineralized.
Claim 86
Independent Claim
180 words
A method of making a fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device having two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion, said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure, the method comprising: a) sterilizing said human or animal cortical bone tissue; b) machining said human or animal cortical bone tissue into the shape of a pin with a cooling lubricant under conditions that do not allow the surface temperature at which bone tissue is burned or damaged and that allow said fixation device to be sterilized sufficiently to be acceptable to use in the fixation of living bone; c) sterilizing the fixation device after said machining.
Claim 87
Independent Claim
180 words
A method of making a fixation device in the shape of a pin, said fixation device made of human or animal cortical bone tissue, said fixation device being adapted to be grafted into a biologically active structure, said fixation device being interactive with said structure and forming a part of said structure, said fixation device being compatible with the functional characteristics of said structure, said fixation device having two end portions being fixedly attached to a longitudinal body portion, said longitudinal body portion including a means for fixedly retaining at least a portion of said longitudinal body portion in said biologically active structure, the method comprising: a) sterilizing said human or animal cortical bone tissue; b) machining said human or animal cortical bone tissue into the shape of a pin with a cooling lubricant under conditions that do not allow the surface temperature at which bone tissue is burned or damaged and that allow said fixation device to be sterilized sufficiently to be acceptable to use in the fixation of living bone; c) sterilizing the fixation device after said machining.
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| 3.5 Years (Year 4) | 2002-10-18 | 2003-04-19 | 2003-10-19 | $2000.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 7.5 Years (Year 8) | 2006-10-18 | 2007-04-19 | 2007-10-19 | $3760.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |
| 11.5 Years (Year 12) | 2010-10-18 | 2011-04-19 | 2011-10-19 | $7700.00 | Window Closed / Lapsed |