Patents Assigned to THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION B
  • Patent number: 11026731
    Abstract: A fastener includes an elongate fastener body defining a longitudinal axis substantially central thereto. The fastener body has a continuous outer fastener shell laterally surrounding the longitudinal axis. The fastener shell longitudinally separates a fastener head end and a fastener tip end. A tool-engaging feature is provided on the fastener head end. A plurality of teeth are located on the fastener shell and extend substantially laterally outward from the longitudinally axis. The fastener shell is comprised of at least one undulate face and at least one substantially flat face. The plurality of teeth are located only on the undulate faces. Each tooth is longitudinally separated from adjacent teeth along an undulate face. A method of installing the fastener into a receiving structure is also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignees: THE FEINSTEIN INSTITUTES FOR MEDICAL RESEARCH, THE GENERAL HOSPITAL CORPORATION B
    Inventors: Stanley E. Asnis, Peter D. Asnis