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).
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Patent number: 10052144Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: August 21, 2018Assignee: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Publication number: 20170319252Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: November 9, 2017Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 9713487Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 24, 2014Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Orthopedic Medical Channels, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 9237915Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: January 19, 2016Assignee: ORTHPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Publication number: 20150112396Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 24, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 8920480Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: September 13, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Orthopedic Medical Channels, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 8858346Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Medical Facets LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
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Patent number: 8828065Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 9, 2014Assignee: Medical Facets, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 8801762Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 6, 2012Date of Patent: August 12, 2014Assignee: Medical Facets LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
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Publication number: 20140031756Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: September 13, 2013Publication date: January 30, 2014Applicant: ORTHOPEDIC MEDICAL CHANNELS, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Patent number: 8535358Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: February 9, 2012Date of Patent: September 17, 2013Assignee: Medical Facets, LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Publication number: 20120172935Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: February 9, 2012Publication date: July 5, 2012Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Andrea Willert
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Publication number: 20120109221Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Wayne A. WILLERT, Glenn A. RUPP, Kevin J. LOVELL
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Publication number: 20120108350Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: January 6, 2012Publication date: May 3, 2012Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
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Patent number: 8112870Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 19, 2007Date of Patent: February 14, 2012Assignee: Medical Facets LLCInventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
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Patent number: 7610725Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: July 12, 2005Date of Patent: November 3, 2009Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
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Publication number: 20090131989Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2007Publication date: May 21, 2009Inventors: Wayne A. Willert, Glenn A. Rupp, Kevin J. Lovell
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Publication number: 20030188617Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2003Publication date: October 9, 2003Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
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Patent number: 6595733Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: May 1, 2000Date of Patent: July 22, 2003Inventor: Wayne A. Willert
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Patent number: D401135Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 1995Date of Patent: November 17, 1998Inventor: Wayne A. Willert