Patents by Inventor Ben K. Graf
Ben K. Graf 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: 9662125Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of creating a bone tunnel during ligament reconstruction surgery. The method includes placing a guide wire through the femur, the guide wire having a first end portion including a pointed tip and a second end portion; placing a drill mechanism over the first end portion of the guide wire, the drill mechanism having a first end portion including a drill bit and a second end portion including an attachment portion; coupling an adaptor assembly to the attachment portion, the adaptor assembly including a shaft; coupling a drill to the shaft and operating the drill to create a tunnel in the femur; coupling a drill bit assembly to the second end portion of the guide wire and locating the assembly against the drill bit of the attachment portion; and operating the drill to create a counter bore within the tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: October 1, 2014Date of Patent: May 30, 2017Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, Michael C. Ferragamo, Ben K. Graf, William Davis
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Patent number: 9636109Abstract: The present disclosure generally relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable materials having a mineral layer on the surface of the material. More particularly, the disclosure relates to biodegradable and bioresorbable orthopedic devices having a degradable mineral layer on the surface thereof that can be used as a delivery vehicle for biological substances. Also provided are various methods of using the mineralized devices in tissue regeneration, including bone tissue engineering, and methods for producing the mineralized devices.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2009Date of Patent: May 2, 2017Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: William L. Murphy, Jae Sung Lee, Mark D. Markel, Ben K. Graf, Geoffrey Baer, Yan Lu
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Patent number: 9517125Abstract: A tissue graft attachment device includes a platform member including a first edge and a second edge connected to the first edge by a top side and a substantially curved bottom side. The platform member defines a slot extending between the first edge and the second edge, a first opening between the slot and the first edge, and a second opening between the slot and the second edge. The tissue graft attachment device includes a first filament passing through the first opening, a second filament passing through the second opening, and a graft connecting element passing through the slot to form a loop.Type: GrantFiled: March 25, 2014Date of Patent: December 13, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventor: Ben K Graf
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Patent number: 9408690Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue repair assembly. The assembly includes an interference device and a fixation device coupled to the interference device, wherein the fixation device includes a coupling portion and a capturing portion. Other assemblies and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: September 9, 2013Date of Patent: August 9, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Raymond A. Bojarski, Michael C. Ferragamo, Daniel B. Ellis
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Patent number: 9364276Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: June 14, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, IncInventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Patent number: 9333020Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: May 10, 2016Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8956395Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2014Date of Patent: February 17, 2015Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20150018831Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of creating a bone tunnel during ligament reconstruction surgery. The method includes placing a guide wire through the femur, the guide wire having a first end portion including a pointed tip and a second end portion; placing a drill mechanism over the first end portion of the guide wire, the drill mechanism having a first end portion including a drill bit and a second end portion including an attachment portion; coupling an adaptor assembly to the attachment portion, the adaptor assembly including a shaft; coupling a drill to the shaft and operating the drill to create a tunnel in the femur; coupling a drill bit assembly to the second end portion of the guide wire and locating the assembly against the drill bit of the attachment portion; and operating the drill to create a counter bore within the tunnel.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 1, 2014Publication date: January 15, 2015Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, Michael C. Ferragamo, Ben K. Graf, William Davis
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Patent number: 8882773Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a method of creating a bone tunnel during ligament reconstruction surgery. The method includes placing a guide wire through the femur, the guide wire having a first end portion including a pointed tip and a second end portion; placing a drill mechanism over the first end portion of the guide wire, the drill mechanism having a first end portion including a drill bit and a second end portion including an attachment portion; coupling an adaptor assembly to the attachment portion, the adaptor assembly including a shaft; coupling a drill to the shaft and operating the drill to create a tunnel in the femur; coupling a drill bit assembly to the second end portion of the guide wire and locating the assembly against the drill bit of the attachment portion; and operating the drill to create a counter bore within the tunnel.Type: GrantFiled: January 29, 2013Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Bernard J. Bourque, Michael C. Ferragamo, Ben K. Graf, William Davis
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Patent number: 8858606Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a fixation device. The fixation device includes a base portion including a first leg, a second leg, and a groove located between the first and second legs and a top portion extending from the base portion. A tissue repair device and a method of tissue repair are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: June 1, 2010Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Paul Alexander Torrie
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Publication number: 20140296910Abstract: A tissue graft attachment device includes a platform member including a first edge and a second edge connected to the first edge by a top side and a substantially curved bottom side. The platform member defines a slot extending between the first edge and the second edge, a first opening between the slot and the first edge, and a second opening between the slot and the second edge. The tissue graft attachment device includes a first filament passing through the first opening, a second filament passing through the second opening, and a graft connecting element passing through the slot to form a loop.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 25, 2014Publication date: October 2, 2014Inventor: Ben K. Graf
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Patent number: 8846860Abstract: A modular peptide design strategy wherein the modular peptide has two functional units separated by a spacer portion is disclosed. More particularly, the design strategy combines a hydroxyapatite-binding portion and a biomolecule-derived portion. The modular peptides have improved non-covalent binding to the surface of the HA-based materials, and are capable of initiating osteogenesis, angiogenesis, and/or osteogenic differentiation.Type: GrantFiled: February 19, 2013Date of Patent: September 30, 2014Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: William L. Murphy, Jae Sung Lee, Mark D. Markel, Ben K. Graf
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Publication number: 20140236183Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140236231Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: August 21, 2014Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8778869Abstract: A system for growing tissue based upon layers of an inorganic extracellular matrix, wherein each layer of the inorganic matrix is designed to dissolve at a separate rate and result in sequential growth factor delivery upon its dissolution.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2010Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Wisconsin Alumni Research FoundationInventors: William L. Murphy, Mark D. Markel, Ben K. Graf, Yan Lu, Jae Sung Lee
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Publication number: 20140171983Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140172095Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 20, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Alfred R. Berube, Gary M. McCarthy
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Publication number: 20140141047Abstract: Mineral coated devices and methods for delivering an autologous biological molecule using the mineral coated devices are disclosed. The mineral coated devices allow for the isolation and delivery of a biological molecule obtained from the same subject to avoid the safety concerns of current biological therapies obtained by recombinant methods and purification from animal sources. Methods for selectively isolating and eluting a biological molecule using the mineral coated devices are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2012Publication date: May 22, 2014Applicant: WISCONSIN ALUMNI RESEARCH FOUNDATIONInventors: William L. Murphy, Ray Vanderby, Geoffrey Baer, Ben K. Graf, Jae Sung Lee, Connie Chamberlain
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Patent number: 8663325Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a soft tissue graft anchor. The anchor includes a plurality of prongs, each prong including a distal end and a proximal end, wherein the prongs are coupled at their distal ends to form an inner cavity having an opening, at least one of the prongs including a fin, the fin extending perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the prong and including a pointed end. A tissue graft anchor assembly, a method for tissue repair, and instrumentation for use therewith are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: March 4, 2014Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Rod Berube, Gary R. McCarthy
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Patent number: 8529610Abstract: The present disclosure relates to a tissue repair assembly. The assembly includes an interference device and a fixation device coupled to the interference device, wherein the fixation device includes a coupling portion and a capturing portion. Other assemblies and methods are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: December 7, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.Inventors: Ben K. Graf, Raymond A. Bojarski, Michael C. Ferragamo, Daniel B. Ellis