Patents by Inventor John Runciman

John Runciman 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).

  • Washer for use with a bone screw
    Patent number: 5797912
    Abstract: A washer for use with a bone screw has a head of a first diameter. The washer has a generally hemispherical recess dimensioned to fit the head of such bone screw, and an exterior shape closely approximating the shape of a head of a bone screw and having a second diameter that is larger than the first diameter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 25, 1998
    Assignee: Terray Corporation
    Inventors: John Runciman, Samuel G. Agnew, Ross Kenneth Leighton
  • Bone plate shaping device
    Patent number: 5651283
    Abstract: A device for contouring bone plates is described. The device has a first handle and a first jaw extending from a first end of the first handle. A second jaw is hinged at one end of the region of the junction of the first handle and first jaw, a second handle is hinged at one end to the second jaw between the ends of the second jaw. A strut is hinged to the second handle between the ends thereof, and extends to the first handle. The first and second jaws are provided with at least one set of complementary surfaces for contouring a bone plate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 29, 1997
    Assignee: Terray Corporation
    Inventors: John Runciman, Raymond Desjardins
  • Orthopaedic reconstruction plate bender
    Patent number: D383841
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: September 16, 1997
    Assignee: Terray Corporation
    Inventor: John Runciman