Patents by Inventor Niles Mallory

Niles Mallory 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).

  • Interference bone-fixation screw with multiple interleaved threads
    Patent number: 5443509
    Abstract: A bone fixation screw employs plural interleaved and axially symmetrical spiral threads. The threads are machined at the screw tip to form symmetrically disposed leading cutting edges. An interference-screw embodiment has a central axial cannula and a female hexagonal drive socket. The plural threads assist in unbiased starting and fast advance of the screw.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 10, 1992
    Date of Patent: August 22, 1995
    Assignee: Linvatec Corporation
    Inventors: James A. Boucher, Matthew R. Frushell, Niles Mallory