Patents by Inventor Gordon McDonough

Gordon McDonough 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).

  • Medical Device
    Publication number: 20130066320
    Abstract: A titanium body (2) of a femoral nail incorporates an opening (3) leading into a hollow region (4) which defines a cavity in which electronics may be incorporated. A potting compound overlays the electronics, within the region (4). A 100 to 150 ?m thick cover (18) made from polyetheretherketone is arranged to overlay the opening (3) and close the hollow region (4). The cover (18) is made from flat polyetheretherketone film of suitable thickness which is heat shrunk onto a former and then machined to define the desired shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: March 14, 2013
    Applicant: INVIBIO LIMITED
    Inventors: Marcus Jarman-Smith, Gordon McDonough, Nuno Sereno, Tony Whitehead