Patents by Inventor Michael Cordray

Michael Cordray 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).

  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR SECURING A BONE SCREW TO AN INTRAMEDULLARY NAIL
    Publication number: 20080287949
    Abstract: An intramedullary nail configured for use in a bone, the nail including at least one bore configured to receive a bone screw. The bore includes at least one member configured to engage the threads of the screw to prevent axial motion of the screw within the bore after application. The member may be integrally formed in the bore or may be a separate member added to the bore. The member may have a variety of cross sectional shapes, such as a rectangular shape, circular shape or a triangular shape.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Publication date: November 20, 2008
    Applicant: ZIMMER, INC.
    Inventors: Michael Keith, Tony Koser, Michael Wack, Michael Cordray, Steve Kitch, Jerry Lower