Patents Assigned to Pioneer Laboratories, Icn.
  • Multiple lumen crimp
    Patent number: 6629975
    Abstract: A crimp defines separate parallel bores extending therethrough to receive a wire or cable portion. The crimp has a pair of opposed ends which each define a pair of circumferentially-spaced, outwardly projecting flanges respectively positioned on opposite sides of the crimp. Thus, the flanges may rest against a bone while providing spacing for crimping jaws between a central portion of the crimp and the bone. A design of crimping pliers for use with the crimp is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2003
    Assignee: Pioneer Laboratories, Icn.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kilpela, Greg A. Berrevoets