Patents by Inventor Davna Buskirk

Davna Buskirk 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).

  • SOFT AND CALCIFIED TISSUE IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20120323324
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is processed dermis graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a processed dermis graft comprising one or more bone blacks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of processing dermis that results in a dermis derived implant suitable to replace a tendon or ligament in a recipient in need thereof. Other compositions and applications of a dermis derived implant, and methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventors: Davna Buskirk, Chris Seid, John F. Wironen, James M. Gross, Gina Scurti
  • Soft and Calcified Tissue Implants
    Publication number: 20110301707
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is processed dermis graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a processed dermis graft comprising one or more bone blacks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of processing dermis that results in a dermis derived implant suitable to replace a tendon or ligament in a recipient in need thereof. Other compositions and applications of a dermis derived implant, and methods of manufacture and use, are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 29, 2008
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Inventors: Davna Buskirk, Chris Seid, John F. Wironen, James M. Gross, Gina Scurti