Patents by Inventor Garret Taylor

Garret Taylor 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).

  • Implantable bone lengthening apparatus
    Patent number: 5626581
    Abstract: An implantable bone lengthening apparatus may utilize an entirely self-contained lengthening mechanism which includes a shape memory material-powered hydraulic pump, a shape memory material-powered ratchet mechanism, a permeable head piston mechanism, and a bellows extension mechanism. The bone lengthening nails are more compact, simpler, eliminate unnecessary shifting or torsional movement, and maintain alignment of the bone during its natural healing process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: May 6, 1997
    Assignee: Volunteers for Medical Engineering
    Inventors: John H. Staehlin, Amy Corvelli, Stanley Lu, Garret Taylor