Patents by Inventor Levi Smith

Levi Smith 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).

  • DISTAL-SCREW GUIDING SYSTEM FOR INTERLOCKING INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20240122631
    Abstract: A screw locating system including an intramedullary nail, a locating hole at the distal end of the intramedullary nail, a locator pin including a hollow section, and a locating end configured to fit in the locating hole, a cap configured to fill in the locating hole when the locator pin is in the locating hole, a screw configured to securely hold the locator pin, and a jig configured to guide a user to locate at least one distal screw at the distal end of the intramedullary nail.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2022
    Publication date: April 18, 2024
    Applicant: WESTERN WASHINGTON UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Sura Al-Qudah, Ala' K. Al-Qudah, Levi Smith