Patents by Inventor Esther Wobmann

Esther Wobmann 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).

  • Bolt and tool with anti-torque features
    Patent number: 9023045
    Abstract: A system for fixing a wire to a surface of an external fixator having a wire adapted to extend through bony structure fastened with respect to the surface. A bolt having a shaft which comprises a threaded section, a head section and at least one clamping element is provided wherein the bolt is adapted to extend through an opening in the external fixation element with a nut, and clamps the wire to the surface. A counter torque tool is used to provide a counter torque while fastening the wire with the bolt and the nut. The bolt comprises a counter torque opening and wherein the counter torque tool comprises a section which is adapted to engage into the counter torque opening of the bolt to apply the counter torque.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2015
    Assignee: Stryker Trauma SA
    Inventors: Philippe Lehmann, Joël Bouquet, Esther Wobmann, Markus Behrens