Patents by Inventor Chet Sutterlin

Chet Sutterlin 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).

  • Publication number: 20110257691
    Abstract: A cannulated bone screw having a cannula or lumen defined herein is disclosed. The screw may be fully or partially threaded and may have a cancellous thread form. Alternatively, the head of the screw may be generally flat on its undersurface. The screw head may further include an anti-backout feature to ensure good contact with the mating bone surface. The screw may further include an anti-rotation feature on the underside of the screw head. It is further disclosed that insertion and seating of the screw may be accomplished via locking engagement between jaws on the screw driver and a short raised feature on the head of the screw. The screws may be fully or partially threaded. A rescue screw is additionally disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicant: SPINEOLOGY, INC.
    Inventors: Chet Sutterlin, Joseph Gleason, Dan McPhillips, Tim Walnofer