Patents by Inventor Bryan J. Rush

Bryan J. Rush has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Modular intramedullary nail
    Patent number: 6926719
    Abstract: An intramedullary nail for repair of bone fractures. The intramedullary nail is of a modular configuration including a nail member having a chamber formed on the proximal end thereof. An insert having at least one opening therein for receiving a bone screw or fastener is disposed within the chamber and is secured therein by a locking ring. Accordingly, various inserts may be used to achieve selected bone screw or fastener configurations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2005
    Inventors: Gary W. Sohngen, Bryan J. Rush
  • Modular intramedullary nail
    Publication number: 20020151898
    Abstract: An intramedullary nail for repair of bone fractures. The intramedullary nail is of a modular configuration including a nail member having a chamber formed on the proximal end thereof. An insert having at least one opening therein for receiving a bone screw or fastener is disposed within the chamber and is secured therein by a locking ring. Accordingly, various inserts may be used to achieve selected bone screw or fastener configurations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2002
    Publication date: October 17, 2002
    Inventors: Gary W. Sohngen, Bryan J. Rush