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Patent No.:
Date of Patent:
Jul. 14, 2015
Filed:
Aug. 24, 2012
Applicant:
Gary Reed, Turlock, CA (US);
Inventor:
Gary Reed, Turlock, CA (US);
Assignee:
RTG Scientific, Inc., Turlock, CA (US);
Attorneys:
Primary Examiner:
Int. Cl.
CPC ...
G05B 19/401 (2006.01); B23G 1/02 (2006.01); A61B 17/86 (2006.01); G05B 19/18 (2006.01); A61B 17/00 (2006.01);
U.S. Cl.
CPC ...
B23G 1/02 (2013.01); A61B 17/8625 (2013.01); A61B 17/8635 (2013.01); A61B 2017/00526 (2013.01); B23G 2210/08 (2013.01); B23G 2210/48 (2013.01); Y10T 82/10 (2015.01);
Abstract
An orthopedic structure includes a method for making a threaded fastener with thread geometry and leading edge geometry which provides greater precision during installation. Specifically, thread pitch and tooth profiles are independently variable. A leading portion of the fastener advances bone shards forward of the forward of the fastener to reduce insertion torque and prevent the shards from residing in the upstream tooth profile for better retention.