Patents Represented by Attorney Gipple & Hale
  • Patent number: 7309356
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone-tendon-bone assembly extended between two shaped cancellous bone blocks and a method of inserting same in a joint. Each substantially cylindrically shaped cancellous bone block has a central through going bore, a flat exterior longitudinal surface and a channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body opposite the flat longitudinal surface. A tendon replacement member is inserted through the central through going bore around the end of each block and looped back along the flat longitudinal side with each block being in a reversed orientation position as to the other block. A channel cut in the exterior surface of each block is adapted to receive an interference screw to keep the block anchored in a bone tunnel previously cut in the respective bones of a joint.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2007
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventor: Anton J. Steiner
  • Patent number: 7281549
    Abstract: A low friction fabric constructed of a first layer of woven polyester fibers with an upper and lower woven surface attached to and adjacent a second layer of the same weave of polyester fibers, the second layer having an upper and lower surface. Each of the woven layers comprising a straight yarn in the warp of the weave pattern with the weaves of the layers being oriented at a 90 degree angle to one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 31, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Data Trace Publishing Company
    Inventor: Michael B. Metzger
  • Patent number: 7256343
    Abstract: An interchangeable modular insert for a electric stringed instrument is mounted in a cavity cut into the rear of the instrument. The rear insertion module provides rapid exchange of electronic components of different manufacturers. Placement of a module into the instrument automatically positions the module and electrically connects the same with the module being retained in the guitar body by a threaded fastener.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 14, 2007
    Inventors: Kevin Brubaker, David J. De Marco
  • Patent number: 7201773
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interference screws. Each bone block has a central through going bore and at least one substantially parallel channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body in which the ligament replacements are seated. One end of each bone block has a rounded recess leading from the central bore to the exterior parallel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2007
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Anton J. Steiner, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • Patent number: 7150221
    Abstract: An assembly for forming multiple individual compound desserts in a predetermined dome shape including a base tray having a plurality of recessed cavities to form a base for said compound dessert. A rack and a plurality of dome shaped bowl assemblies secured in a fixed position to said rack. Each bowl assembly is formed with a closed semi-spherical end and an open end forming a cavity, and a cover member which is mounted over said open end, the cover member having an inner bowl extending therefrom which extends into the cavity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: 7144425
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interference screws. Each bone block has a central through going bore and at least one substantially parallel channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body in which the ligament replacements are seated. One end of each bone block has a rounded recess leading from the central bore to the exterior parallel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: December 5, 2006
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Anton J. Steiner, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • Patent number: 7141066
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interference screws. Each bone block has a central through going bore and at least one substantially parallel channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body in which the ligament replacements are seated. One end of each bone block has a rounded recess leading from the central bore to the exterior parallel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Anton J. Steiner, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • Patent number: 7137996
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a bone block, a bone-tendon-bone assembly and method of tendon reconstruction in which at least one tendon replacement is extended between two bone blocks and fixed within each of two bone tunnels in the bones of a joint using interference screws. Each bone block has a central through going bore and at least one substantially parallel channel longitudinally cut in the exterior of the bone block body in which the ligament replacements are seated. One end of each bone block has a rounded recess leading from the central bore to the exterior parallel channel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2006
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Anton J. Steiner, Arthur A. Gertzman
  • Patent number: 7121413
    Abstract: A wire storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising a plurality of wire members, each of which is provided with a plurality of sleeve assemblies providing horizontal and vertical adjustment of the wire members. Each sleeve assembly is constructed of a sleeve with a freely rotatable threaded nut mounted on one end. A plurality of anchor legs are mounted to the sleeve assemblies for anchoring the wire storage rack and an offset ā€œUā€ shaped wire member with a plurality of shaped upright rods is secured to said sleeve assemblies.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: 7104409
    Abstract: A storage rack for storing pots, pans, skillets and lids comprising an adjustable storage rack constructed with a stand and a base member mounted to the stand. A plurality of wire members are mounted on clamp members which are mounted on rails secured to the base member. The clamp member can be slidably positioned on the rails prior to the securing of them in a fixed position on the rails and extending upward from the base member. A plurality of wire members have sleeve assemblies forming the upright supports, the sleeve assemblies providing height adjustment of the wire member. A spring biased handle is mounted to the base member and is biased to return to its original position after the handle is released.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2003
    Date of Patent: September 12, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: 7100498
    Abstract: An apparatus assembly for forming a compound dessert in a predetermined compound ring shape including a first outer ring shaped pan defining a cavity, the cavity having a dome shaped cross section with a closed circular end, an open end and a centrally positioned funnel shaped support having an upper solid planar surface. A cover including a second dome ring shaped pan of a smaller width and depth and a surrounding circular skirt is mounted to the outer ring shaped pan with the second inner ring shaped pan extending into a cavity of the first outer ring shaped pan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: D527217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: D528351
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: D528352
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2006
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: D530217
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2006
    Inventor: Kurt W. Krause
  • Patent number: D531048
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 31, 2006
    Inventor: Kurt W. Krause
  • Patent number: D536920
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 20, 2007
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: RE39587
    Abstract: The invention is directed toward a malleable bone putty and a flowable gel composition for application to a bone defect site to promote new bone growth at the site which comprises a new bone growth inducing compound of demineralized lyophilized allograft bone powder. The bone powder has a particle size ranging from about 100 to about 850 microns and is mixed in a high molecular weight hydrogel carrier, the hydrogel component of the carrier ranging from about 0.3 to 3.0% of the composition and having a molecular weight of about at least 10,000 Daltons. The composition contains about 25% to about 40% bone powder and can be additionally provided with BMP's and a sodium phosphate buffer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2004
    Date of Patent: April 24, 2007
    Assignee: Musculoskeletal Transplant Foundation
    Inventors: Arthur A. Gertzman, Moon Hae Sunwoo
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    Patent number: D541583
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2007
    Inventor: Fletcher Morgan
  • Patent number: D546393
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 12, 2006
    Date of Patent: July 10, 2007
    Inventor: Melanie Fentress