Patents by Inventor Carl D. Ousley

Carl D. Ousley 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).

  • Two-piece radio-transparent proximal targeting device for a locking intramedullary nail
    Patent number: 5178621
    Abstract: The targeting device of this invention includes a radio-transparent handle and a metal snap fit barrel. The radio-transparent handle reduces obstructions in the radio-graphic image to provide a clearer image to the surgeon for proper placement of the locking screws. The metal snap fit barrel is retained in the handle by an interference fit between the handle and biased keys carried by the barrel. After use, the barrel may be easily disassembled for cleaning by striking a removal tool against the keys to drive the barrel from the handle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1991
    Date of Patent: January 12, 1993
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin S. Cook, Carl D. Ousley