Patents by Inventor Miguel Angel Pirela-Cruz

Miguel Angel Pirela-Cruz 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).

  • Patent number: 10383625
    Abstract: A fixation for a mid-waist fracture of a scaphoid bone includes a top portion joined to two prongs. The top portion is bent to match a lateral curvature and an anteroposterior curvature of the scaphoid bone. A plurality of spikes are installed on the two prongs. When one inserts the fixation into the scaphoid bone, the plurality of spikes hold the fixation in place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Inventor: Miguel Angel Pirela-Cruz
  • Patent number: 8726422
    Abstract: A leg covering enhances aesthetic appearance of disproportionate musculature, provides a natural look for medical prosthetics, and insulates body heat. The leg covering comprises a padding fixed to the leg covering, where the padding further comprises a contoured shape, such that the padding can be affixed on a centroid of a user's leg. The padding further comprises three layers and a contoured shape in order to model curvature of a natural calf muscle and to provide the lifelike and appealing appearance.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 14, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Inventors: Janet Pirela, Miguel Angel Pirela-Cruz