Patents by Inventor Hoyt D. White

Hoyt D. White 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).

  • Transverse connector for spinal column corrective devices
    Patent number: 5498263
    Abstract: An apparatus for interconnecting a pair of longitudinal members connectable with vertebrae of a spinal column comprises first and second connector members connectable with the longitudinal members and a rod extendable transverse to the longitudinal members and between the first and second connector members. The first connector member includes a recess for receiving the rod and a set screw for clamping the rod in the recess. The first connector member includes an opening through which a fastener for connecting one of the longitudinal members to the spinal column is extendable.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 1994
    Date of Patent: March 12, 1996
    Assignee: AcroMed Corporation
    Inventors: Alexandre M. DiNello, Bryan D. Hildebrand, Hoyt D. White