Patents by Inventor Howard K. G. Outerbridge

Howard K. G. Outerbridge 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).

  • Compressible bone staple
    Patent number: 4852558
    Abstract: A bone staple comprising first and second staple legs and a slidably adjustable ratchet mechanism for coupling the legs together and for lockably positioning them a selected distance apart; thereby facilitating the application of compressive forces between the ends of a bone joined together with the staple.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 1987
    Date of Patent: August 1, 1989
    Inventor: Howard K. G. Outerbridge