Patents by Inventor Rafael Pares Avila

Rafael Pares Avila 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: 3986504
    Abstract: An internal fixation device for securing two adjacent fractures bone parts together comprises a tubular member which is adapted to be driven into the two fractured bone parts. The tubular member has a plurality of circumferentially arranged and longitudinally extending slots therein at two longitudinally spaced locations which would normally be aligned with the respective bone joints. A shaft member is engaged in the tubular member and has a threaded portion in the vicinity of each set of slots. A nut member is engaged on the threaded portion adjacent each slot and has a fin part which extends through the slot and is engageable with the bone part. To facilitate the outward movement of the fins which are carried on a cylindrical bushing so as to extend axially outwardly from one end a spring is positioned around the rod and a cam member in the form of a cylindrical bushing is disposed between each end of the spring and an associated internally threaded bushing which carries the fins.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 1975
    Date of Patent: October 19, 1976
    Inventor: Rafael Pares Avila