Patents by Inventor Pierre Duval

Pierre Duval 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: 6524313
    Abstract: An intramedullary nail system includes a telescopic nail assembly for use in fixation of long bone fractures. The nail assembly includes a female hollow nail that is attached to the proximal cortex of the femur, and a male solid nail that is attached to the distal cortex. Anchorage of the telescopic nail assembly is achieved through screw type fixation. The intramedullary nail system has a built-in feature that allows for extension of its length as bone structures heal and normal patient growth occurs, which is particularly advantageous to be used for children above two years of age and below 65 kilograms of body weight.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2003
    Assignee: Pega Medical
    Inventors: François Fassier, Pierre Duval, Ariel Dujovne