Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Willert

Wayne A. Willert 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: 10052144
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2018
    Assignee: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Publication number: 20170319252
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 9713487
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 25, 2017
    Assignee: Orthopedic Medical Channels, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 9237915
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 19, 2016
    Assignee: ORTHPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Publication number: 20150112396
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 24, 2014
    Publication date: April 23, 2015
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 8920480
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Orthopedic Medical Channels, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 8858346
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of transitioning peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Facets LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
  • Patent number: 8828065
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 9, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Facets, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 8801762
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Medical Facets LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
  • Publication number: 20140031756
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2013
    Publication date: January 30, 2014
    Applicant: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Patent number: 8535358
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2013
    Assignee: Medical Facets, LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Publication number: 20120172935
    Abstract: A bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having one or more grooves cut into a leading face of the thread, a trailing face of the thread, and/or the shaft between the threads. Other implementations include the incorporation of facets into the one or more grooves. The implementation of the one or more grooves increases the surface are of the orthopedic screw and functions to increase in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2012
    Publication date: July 5, 2012
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
  • Publication number: 20120109221
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Wayne A. WILLERT, Glenn A. RUPP, Kevin J. LOVELL
  • Publication number: 20120108350
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of transitioning peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2012
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
  • Patent number: 8112870
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of transitioning peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2012
    Assignee: Medical Facets LLC
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
  • Patent number: 7610725
    Abstract: A venting system that is incorporated into the roof and/or wall allows the same to provide continuous air flow to ventilate the roofs and walls and prevent condensation build up and ultimate water damage to the structure. The channeled venting system is incorporated into the roof and/or wall sheathing and thereby is not prone to blockage by improper or amateur insulation installations.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 12, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2009
    Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
  • Publication number: 20090131989
    Abstract: A faceted bone screw and a method for manufacturing the same includes a screw thread configuration having facets that are substantially transverse to the thread. The facets are generally made up of a plurality of transitioning peaks and valleys which vary the depth of the thread and are disposed in one or more locations throughout the threaded portion of the bone screw. The facets operate to reduce the torque required to drive the bone screw into bone, while at the same time operate to assist in anchoring the bone screw within the bone once inserted therein, and thereby reduce the possibility for the screw backing out after insertion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2007
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
  • Publication number: 20030188617
    Abstract: A gutter punch device is positioned over the water collecting opening of the gutter and is adapted to punch the front and rear sheet metal portions of the gutter. The punched holes are made prior to the hanging of the gutter and are used to receive the gutter fastener for securing the gutter to the fascia board of the structure. The gutter punch can be a double throw or single throw device and enables perfect alignment of the front and rear mounting holes for gutters in an easily reproducible manner.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2003
    Publication date: October 9, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
  • Patent number: 6595733
    Abstract: A gutter fastener (10) having a first shank portion (14) with a head (12a) integrally formed on one end and a second shank portion (16) integrally formed with the opposite end. The first shank portion has a length (L1) substantially equal to the water collecting opening in a gutter (20), while the second shank portion has a length (L2) substantially equal to one half the length of the first shank portion. The second shank portion includes screw-like threads (50) for engaging the facial panel (24) behind a gutter arid enabling a more secure connection between the two.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 1, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
  • Patent number: D401135
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 1995
    Date of Patent: November 17, 1998
    Inventor: Wayne A. Willert