Patents by Inventor C. Niek van Dijk

C. Niek van Dijk 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).

  • Calcaneus step plate
    Patent number: 8764807
    Abstract: A calcaneus plate provided with two vertically-spaced plate sections, with corner-located screw holes. An intermediate wall connects the plate sections. An arcuate protrusion extends from the intermediate wall and contains an internal sliding mechanism for a compression screw. The sliding mechanism includes an arc-shaped compression hole with an elongated opening that includes a ridge upon with the compression screw head can slide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 1, 2014
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerlinde Michel, C. Niek van Dijk