Patents by Inventor Elliot Charles Semet

Elliot Charles Semet 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).

  • Interlocking intramedullary nails with outer screw
    Patent number: 7621913
    Abstract: A new method for locking Intramedullary Nails (IM Nails) using a headless screw for performing interlocking with the nail. A subsequent, canulated outer screw is placed in such a way that it encapsulates this headless screw. The outer screw locks to the IM Nail and holds the headless screw in place to eliminate play in the screw-nail interface and results in a more stable form of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 24, 2009
    Inventor: Elliot Charles Semet
  • Interlocking IM Nails with threaded guidewire
    Patent number: 7101376
    Abstract: A new method for locking Intramedullary Nails (IM Nails) with Threaded Guidewire. The present invention is practiced in conjunction with specifically designed tapered screws with segmented threads. This new design uses the screws to begin locking the IM Nail, followed by a threaded guidewire that is placed between screws of the IM Nail. Whenever a more proximal screw is placed with the threaded guidewire, it causes the guidewire to push/lock onto or around the distal screw eliminating the play and causing a more stable form of fixation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 2, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Elliot Charles Semet