Patents by Inventor David B. Plotkin

David B. Plotkin 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: 20200008854
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver is adapted to removeably receive an elongated tool bit. The elongated tool bits correspond to the screw heads of different manufacturers and comprises a torque limiting and locking spring assembly to secure the elongated tool bit to the driver shaft and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 16, 2019
    Publication date: January 9, 2020
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Publication number: 20190351360
    Abstract: The present invention provides, in various embodiments, a portable handheld fan comprising a high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA) filter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 16, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Patent number: 10413345
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver is adapted to removably receive an elongated tool bit having a hollow center. The elongated tool bits correspond to the screw heads of different manufacturers and comprises a torque limiting and locking spring assembly to secure the elongated tool bit to the driver shaft and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2019
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Publication number: 20170367748
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver is adapted to removably receive an elongated tool bit having a hollow center. The elongated tool bits correspond to the screw heads of different manufacturers and comprises a torque limiting and locking spring assembly to secure the elongated tool bit to the driver shaft and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Patent number: 9757175
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver comprises a handle that is adapted to removeably receive an elongated tool bit having a hollow center. The elongated tool bits correspond to the screw heads of different manufacturers. The universal bone screwdriver further comprises a torque limiting and locking spring to secure the elongated tool bit to the handle and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2017
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Publication number: 20160038210
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver comprises a handle that is adapted to removeably receive an elongated tool bit having a hollow center. The elongated tool bits correspond to the screw heads of different manufacturers. The universal bone screwdriver further comprises a torque limiting and locking spring to secure the elongated tool bit to the handle and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2015
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Patent number: 9107721
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver is adapted to replaceably receive tool bits corresponding to the screw heads of different manufacturers and comprises a torque limiting spring to secure the tool bit to the driver shaft and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2015
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Publication number: 20120130388
    Abstract: The instant invention is directed to a universal bone screw screwdriver and in particular to a universal screwdriver that permits the removal of screws from bone plates that are manufactured by different manufacturers having distinct characteristics. The universal bone screw screwdriver is adapted to replaceably receive tool bits corresponding to the screw heads of different manufacturers and comprises a torque limiting spring to secure the tool bit to the driver shaft and inhibit over-tightening of the bone screw into the bone or bone plate as the case may be.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 14, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin
  • Publication number: 20020099317
    Abstract: A prosthetic support for reducing pronation of the mid-foot is provided. The support includes a sleeve to be pulled over the toes and positioned under the nervicular bone at the mid-foot position. A contoured resilient pad is held in position on the sleeve and positioned under the nervicular bone to medially support the mid-foot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2002
    Publication date: July 25, 2002
    Inventor: David B. Plotkin