Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Reves
Benjamin T. Reves 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: 11969194Abstract: A bone material dispensing system is provided. The bone material dispensing system comprises a loading device having a perimeter surrounding a base plane and a rim, the perimeter comprising a side wall extending along a longitudinal axis and a bar joining the side wall at a corner of the perimeter and extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, the base plane comprising a loading surface bordered by the side wall along the longitudinal axis, the loading surface having an end edge extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis such that the side wall, the bar and the end edge form a rim adjacent to the loading surface and the bar. A method of loading bone material with the bone material dispensing system is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 19, 2021Date of Patent: April 30, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Joseph Thomas Hirsch, Mark R Grizzard, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11925771Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc is provided. The method comprises inserting a delivery tool containing the therapeutic agent through an anterior portion, a lateral portion, or an anterolateral portion of an annulus fibrosus and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; and delivering the therapeutic agent to the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. Devices and kits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 10, 2023Date of Patent: March 12, 2024Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Todd M. Boyce, Daniel A. Shimko, Jared T. Wilsey
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Publication number: 20230255775Abstract: In some embodiments, a bone implant for percutaneous use is provided. The bone implant comprises a head, a body adjacent to the head and a tip opposite the head. At least the head, body or tip is configured to contact bone. An expandable member contacts at least one of the head, tip or body and is movable from an unexpanded configuration to an expanded configuration when deployed at a bone implant site. In some embodiments, a system for percutaneous bone harvesting is provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2022Publication date: August 17, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Matthew T. Marrapode, Jeffrey N. Wickham, Fuad N. Mefleh, Jerald L. Redmond, Benjamin T. Reves, Christoph Scholtes, James B. Kelley
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Publication number: 20230241350Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc is provided. The method comprises inserting a delivery tool containing the therapeutic agent through an anterior portion, a lateral portion, or an anterolateral portion of an annulus fibrosus and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc and delivering the therapeutic agent to the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. Devices and kits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2023Publication date: August 3, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Todd M. Boyce, Daniel A. Shimko, Jared T. Wilsey
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Patent number: 11690974Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc is provided. The method comprises inserting a delivery tool containing the therapeutic agent through an anterior portion, a lateral portion, or an anterolateral portion of an annulus fibrosus and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; and delivering the therapeutic agent to the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. Devices and kits are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2019Date of Patent: July 4, 2023Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Todd M. Boyce, Daniel A. Shimko, Jared T. Wilsey
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Publication number: 20230166003Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth. The compression resistant implant comprises a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the implant and a freeze-dried oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 90 wt % of the implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 24, 2021Publication date: June 1, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20230019406Abstract: A bone material dispensing system is provided. The bone material dispensing system comprises a funnel having a proximal portion, the proximal portion comprising a top end and a bottom end, the top end opposite the bottom end, the top end comprising a surface having a protrusion configured to receive a locking member of a bone material dispensing device and the bottom end comprising a connector configured to secure the funnel to the bone material dispensing device. A bone material dispensing system comprises a pusher and a holder is provided. A method of dispensing bone material with the bone material dispensing system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Joseph Thomas Hirsch, Mark R. Grizzard, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20230016723Abstract: A bone material dispensing system is provided. The bone material dispensing system comprises a loading device having a perimeter surrounding a base plane and a rim, the perimeter comprising a side wall extending along a longitudinal axis and a bar joining the side wall at a corner of the perimeter and extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis, the base plane comprising a loading surface bordered by the side wall along the longitudinal axis, the loading surface having an end edge extending in a direction transverse to the longitudinal axis such that the side wall, the bar and the end edge form a rim adjacent to the loading surface and the bar. A method of loading bone material with the bone material dispensing system is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Joseph Thomas Hirsch, Mark R. Grizzard, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20230014311Abstract: A bone material dispensing device is provided. The bone material dispensing device comprises a housing having a proximal end, a distal end, and a longitudinal axis, the proximal end having a first opening and the distal end comprising a frame having a front wall, a back wall, and an air gap, the back wall having a back opening and the front wall having a second opening such that the first opening, the back opening and the second opening are configured to slidably receive at least a portion of a plunger, the front wall comprising a generally flat contact surface configured to engage a funnel; and a locking member pivotably connected to an upper surface of the housing and extending adjacent to the upper surface of the housing, the locking member comprising a locking surface extending adjacent to the distal end of the housing, the locking member being movable in a locking position to lock the portion of the funnel with the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 19, 2021Publication date: January 19, 2023Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Joseph Thomas Hirsch, Mark R. Grizzard, Daniel A. Shimko, Jonathan M. Dewey
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Patent number: 11464888Abstract: Provided is an implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth. The implant comprises an oxysterol uniformly disposed in an acellular tissue matrix (ATM). The acellular tissue matrix can be porcine collagen, which in some cases is crosslinked. The implant can contain an acellular porcine crosslinked collagen in an amount of about 5 wt. % to about 25 wt. % of the implant and an oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the implant. The oxysterol can be Oxy133 monohydrate or an Oxy133 polymorph. Methods of making and using the implant are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2017Date of Patent: October 11, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs, David S. Scher, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11369752Abstract: An approach is provided for delivering therapeutic materials to an intervertebral disc via a sub-ligamentous space. The approach includes positioning a tool at an interface of a longitudinal ligament and an outer surface of the intervertebral disc, in which the interface is the sub-ligamentous space. The tool may include a first needle and a second needle housed within the first needle. An insertion end of the first needle may include a shallow beveled end. The approach includes inserting the insertion end of the first needle into the sub-ligamentous space. The approach includes deploying the second needle from within the first needle into at least one of an annulus and a nucleus of the intervertebral disc. The approach includes delivering the therapeutic materials to the at least one of the annulus and the nucleus.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2019Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Jared T. Wilsey, Keith E. Miller, Benjamin T. Reves
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Patent number: 11219702Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth. The compression resistant implant comprises a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the implant and a freeze-dried oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 90 wt % of the implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 2020Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20210338431Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the compression resistant implant comprising porous ceramic particles in a biodegradable polymer, and an oxysterol disposed in or on the compression resistant implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 16, 2021Publication date: November 4, 2021Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan J. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20210260254Abstract: Provided is a lyophilized implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the lyophilized implant containing a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of the implant, mineral particles in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the implant, and an oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the implant. Methods of making and using the implant are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2021Publication date: August 26, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11065123Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the compression resistant implant comprising porous ceramic particles in a biodegradable polymer, and an oxysterol disposed in or on the compression resistant implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2020Date of Patent: July 20, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan J. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Patent number: 10987450Abstract: Provided is a lyophilized implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the lyophilized implant containing a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt. % to about 20 wt. % of the implant, mineral particles in an amount from about 0.1 wt. % to about 75 wt. % of the implant, and an oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt. % to about 90 wt. % of the implant. Methods of making and using the implant are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 2020Date of Patent: April 27, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 10898498Abstract: Provided is a slow release composition to promote bone growth, the slow release composition comprising: an oxysterol encapsulated in a biodegradable polymer to control the release of the oxysterol. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 10, 2020Date of Patent: January 26, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: David S. Scher, Benjamin T. Reves, Roger E. Harrington, Susan J. Drapeau, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20200338307Abstract: A method of delivering a therapeutic agent to a nucleus pulposus of an intervertebral disc is provided. The method comprises inserting a delivery tool containing the therapeutic agent through an anterior portion, a lateral portion, or an anterolateral portion of an annulus fibrosus and into the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc; and delivering the therapeutic agent to the nucleus pulposus of the intervertebral disc. Devices and kits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 25, 2019Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, Todd M. Boyce, Daniel A. Shimko, Jared T. Wilsey
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Publication number: 20200338092Abstract: Provided is a slow release composition to promote bone growth, the slow release composition comprising: an oxysterol encapsulated in a biodegradable polymer to control the release of the oxysterol. Methods of making and use are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2020Publication date: October 29, 2020Inventors: David S. Scher, Benjamin T. Reves, Roger E. Harrington, Susan J. Drapeau, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
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Publication number: 20200330702Abstract: An approach is provided for delivering therapeutic materials to an intervertebral disc via a sub-ligamentous space. The approach includes positioning a tool at an interface of a longitudinal ligament and an outer surface of the intervertebral disc, in which the interface is the sub-ligamentous space. The tool may include a first needle and a second needle housed within the first needle. An insertion end of the first needle may include a shallow beveled end. The approach includes inserting the insertion end of the first needle into the sub-ligamentous space. The approach includes deploying the second needle from within the first needle into at least one of an annulus and a nucleus of the intervertebral disc. The approach includes delivering the therapeutic materials to the at least one of the annulus and the nucleus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2019Publication date: October 22, 2020Inventors: JARED T. WILSEY, Keith E. Miller, Benjamin T. Reves