Anthony R Maslowski

US Patent:

20130245633, Sep 19, 2013

Filed:

Mar 19, 2012

Appl. No.:

13/423673

Inventors:

Andrew Dauster - Breinigsville PA, US
Anthony R. Maslowski - Pennsburg PA, US
Peyman Pakzaban - Pasadena TX, US
Scott Webb - Clearwater FL, US

Assignee:

Aesculap Implant Systems, LLC - Center Valley PA

International Classification:

A61B 17/88

US Classification:

606104, 606279

Abstract:

Apparatuses and methods for inserting elongated fixation elements into screw implants include one or components for visualizing the insertion process from a unique vantage point. One apparatus features a steering apparatus for adjusting the position of a receiver element on a screw implant, so that an elongated fixation element, such as a rod, can be inserted through a transverse passage in the receiver element. The steering apparatus may include an extension tube and a steering control member coupled to the extension tube. The extension tube may be configured for coupling to the receiver element, and the steering control member may be configured for coupling to the extension tube. The steering control member may include an opening for receiving an endoscope. The endoscope may be used to visually monitor the elongated fixation element as it is inserted into the transverse passage of the receiver element.

US Patent:

56225474, Apr 22, 1997

Filed:

Aug 14, 1995

Appl. No.:

8/515087

Inventors:

Anthony R. Maslowski - Harleysville PA
David J. Nabatian - Wayne NJ
Orville W. Brown - Landsdale PA

Assignee:

National Starch and Chemical Investment Holding Corporation - Wilmington DE

International Classification:

C09D 1106
C09D 1108

US Classification:

106 20B

Abstract:

A vehicle system for thick film electrically functional inks comprises esters of tall oil fatty acids substituted for 1-90% of the typical organic solvent.