Patents by Inventor George J. Iwanski

George J. Iwanski 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).

  • Surgical cable assembly and method
    Patent number: 6605091
    Abstract: A surgical cable assembly is provided for securing bones, or securing medical implant devices to bones. The assembly preferably comprises a multistrand metal cable and a crimpable coupling member attached to a loop in the cable adjacent one end formed by a separate crimp member. The coupling member secures the cable in a permanent loop that encircles the bone and is capable of pivoting to permit the cable to follow the outer contour of the bone and/or implant. The coupling member may comprise a flange to limit its rotation about the cable. A method of securing bones and/or implants with the cable assembly also is provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2003
    Assignee: Pioneer Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventor: George J. Iwanski
  • Surgical cable screw connector
    Patent number: 5702399
    Abstract: A surgical connector for cable comprises a body having a pair of opposed ends and a first side extending between the ends. Outwardly extending projections adjacent the first side and ends may be provided to facilitate securance of the connector in a desired position. Cable-receiving bores extend from each of the ends inwardly toward each other, typically at an obtuse angle of less than 180.degree.. The bores have inner ends that communicate with a central aperture which is open to at least the side of the body which is opposed to the first side. Alternatively, the central aperture may extend entirely through the body and be open to both the first side and the opposed side. Also, a novel retention technique for cable is disclosed, for more general use, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 16, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 30, 1997
    Assignee: Pioneer Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kilpela, George J. Iwanski, Matthew N. Songer, Robert J. Songer
  • Surgical cable loop connector
    Patent number: 5415658
    Abstract: A surgical connector for cable comprises a body having a pair of opposed ends and a first side extending between the ends. Outwardly extending projections adjacent the first side and ends may be provided to facilitate securance of the connector in a desired position. Cable-receiving bores extend from each of the ends inwardly toward each other, typically at an obtuse angle of less than 180.degree.. The bores have inner ends that communicate with a central aperture which is open to at least the side of the body which is opposed to the first side. Alternatively, the central aperture may extend entirely through the body and be open to both the first side and the opposed side. Also, a novel retention technique for cable is disclosed, for more general use, if desired.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 14, 1993
    Date of Patent: May 16, 1995
    Assignee: Pioneer Laboratories, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas S. Kilpela, George J. Iwanski, Matthew N. Songer, Robert J. Songer