Patents by Inventor Philip J. Adcock

Philip J. Adcock 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).

  • Intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance and fitting device
    Patent number: 5176681
    Abstract: An intramedullary intertrochanteric fracture fixation appliance comprising an intramedullary rod having an angulated opening to receive a femoral neck screw, said rod having a co-axial bore extending into said angulated opening, anti-rotation means located in said bore to selectively prevent rotation of said neck screw in the rod and the open end of said bore being provided with means to positively locate a removable fitting device on the proximal end of the rod and so that said anti-rotation means can be operated with the fitting device in position.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 5, 1993
    Assignee: Howmedica International Inc.
    Inventors: Peter Lawes, Stephen Taylor, Philip J. Adcock