Patents by Inventor Ellen Hokanson

Ellen Hokanson 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).

  • Bilateral dynamic external distractor for the treatment of complex fracture luxations of the proximal interphalangeal joint of the hand
    Patent number: 9168064
    Abstract: A bilateral dynamic external distractor is disclosed for the treatment of complex fracture luxations of the PIP of the hand. The distractor comprises two setscrews, one left proximal guide block, one right proximal guide block, two threaded rods, two distal guide blocks, and two optional alignment guide clips. The left and right distal guide blocks each comprise a threaded passage, and the first threaded rod extends between the right proximal guide block and the right distal guide block, and the second threaded rod extends between the left proximal guide block and the left distal guide block. Furthermore, rotation of the first and second threaded rods causes the left and right distal guide blocks to move relative to the left and right proximal guide blocks along an axis of the first and second threaded rods.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 27, 2015
    Inventor: Ellen Hokanson
  • Bilateral Dynamic External Distractor for the Treatment of Complex Fracture Luxations of the Proximal Interphalangeal Joint of the Hand
    Publication number: 20140025075
    Abstract: A bilateral dynamic external distractor is disclosed for the treatment of complex fracture luxations of the PIP of the hand. The distractor comprises two setscrews, one left proximal guide block, one right proximal guide block, two threaded rods, two distal guide blocks, and two optional alignment guide clips. The left and right distal guide blocks each comprise a threaded passage, and the first threaded rod extends between the right proximal guide block and the right distal guide block, and the second threaded rod extends between the left proximal guide block and the left distal guide block. Furthermore, rotation of the first and second threaded rods causes the left and right distal guide blocks to move relative to the left and right proximal guide blocks along an axis of the first and second threaded rods.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2013
    Publication date: January 23, 2014
    Inventor: Ellen Hokanson