Patents by Inventor Jeffrey L. Scifert
Jeffrey L. Scifert 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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Publication number: 20230293305Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 24, 2023Publication date: September 21, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: KEREM N. KALPAKCI, JARED J. DIEGMUELLER, JASON A. RISTER, DANIEL A. SHIMKO, SCOTT M. VICKERS, JEFFREY L. SCIFERT
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Patent number: 11723704Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a bone stent positioned within a bony access channel formed within a vertebra. The bony access channel may extends from an outer end of the vertebra through an endplate. The device includes an end cap attached to a proximal end portion of the bone stent and is configured to, post-operatively, open to allow a reintroduction of a material to a spinal intradiscal space or intervertebral disc and to seal access to the spinal intradiscal space or the intervertebral disc after the reintroduction of the material.Type: GrantFiled: August 25, 2021Date of Patent: August 15, 2023Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Patent number: 11666446Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 21, 2017Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Patent number: 11369474Abstract: A kit for deploying a bone implant at a surgical site is provided. The kit comprises a first sleeve having an interior surface that defines a channel, and a second sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the second sleeve defines an inner channel. The outer surface of the second sleeve is configured to slidably engage the interior surface of the channel of the first sleeve. A bone implant is also provided comprising a mesh material. The mesh material is disposed in a portion of the channel of the first sleeve or disposed in a portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve or disposed in both the portion of the channel of the first sleeve and the portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve.Type: GrantFiled: July 17, 2017Date of Patent: June 28, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
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Patent number: 11324597Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to fit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Patent number: 11129658Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a bone stent positioned within a bony access channel formed within a vertebra. The bony access channel may extends from an outer end of the vertebra through an endplate. The device includes an end cap attached to a proximal end portion of the bone stent and is configured to, post-operatively, open to allow a reintroduction of a material to a spinal intradiscal space or intervertebral disc and to seal access to the spinal intradiscal space or the intervertebral disc after the reintroduction of the material.Type: GrantFiled: February 12, 2019Date of Patent: September 28, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Publication number: 20200289711Abstract: Methods for making an osteoimplant are provided. In one embodiment the method includes applying a mechanical force to an aqueous slurry of insoluble collagen fibers to entangle the insoluble collagen fibers so as to form a semi-solid mass of entangled insoluble collagen fibers; and lyophilizing the semi-solid mass of entangled collagen fibers to form the osteoimplant. An osteoimplant containing entangled insoluble collagen fibers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2020Publication date: September 17, 2020Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy
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Publication number: 20200253656Abstract: A device is disclosed that includes a bone stent positioned within a bony access channel formed within a vertebra. The bony access channel may extends from an outer end of the vertebra through an endplate. The device includes an end cap attached to a proximal end portion of the bone stent and is configured to, post-operatively, open to allow a reintroduction of a material to a spinal intradiscal space or intervertebral disc and to seal access to the spinal intradiscal space or the intervertebral disc after the reintroduction of the material.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 12, 2019Publication date: August 13, 2020Inventor: JEFFREY L. SCIFERT
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Patent number: 10709814Abstract: Methods for making an osteoimplant are provided. In one embodiment the method includes applying a mechanical force to an aqueous slurry of insoluble collagen fibers to entangle the insoluble collagen fibers so as to form a semi-solid mass of entangled insoluble collagen fibers; and lyophilizing the semi-solid mass of entangled collagen fibers to form the osteoimplant. An osteoimplant containing entangled insoluble collagen fibers is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 22, 2016Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Scott M Vickers, Jeffrey L Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy
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Publication number: 20200038187Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and p tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to tit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Patent number: 10441679Abstract: In certain described embodiments, implantable medical materials comprise a scaffolding material, a liquid organic binder, and entrapped calcium-containing particles. The medical materials can incorporate an osteoinductive factor such as a protein. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. In additional described embodiments, implantable medical materials include an osteoconductive scaffolding material, an incorporated osteoinductive factor, and a biodegradable barrier material effective to delay release of the factor from the scaffolding material. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. Also described a methods for preparing and implanting the described medical materials.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2018Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gross, Steve Peckham, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Jeffrey Badura, Nelson Scarborough, Scott Vickers
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Patent number: 10426621Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to fit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20190021862Abstract: A bone implant for enclosing bone material is provided. The bone implant comprises a mesh having an inner surface and an outer surface opposing the inner surface. The inner surface is configured to receive a bone material when the inner surface of the mesh is in an open configuration. A plurality of projections are disposed on or in at least a portion of the inner surface of the mesh. The plurality of projections extend from at least the portion of the inner surface of the mesh and are configured to engage a section of the inner surface of the mesh or a section of the outer surface of the mesh or both sections of the inner and outer surfaces of the mesh in a closed configuration so as to enclose the bone material. A tray, a kit and a method of making the bone implant are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 21, 2017Publication date: January 24, 2019Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Publication number: 20190015209Abstract: A kit for deploying a bone implant at a surgical site is provided. The kit comprises a first sleeve having an interior surface that defines a channel, and a second sleeve having an outer surface and an inner surface. The inner surface of the second sleeve defines an inner channel. The outer surface of the second sleeve is configured to slidably engage the interior surface of the channel of the first sleeve. A bone implant is also provided comprising a mesh material. The mesh material is disposed in a portion of the channel of the first sleeve or disposed in a portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve or disposed in both the portion of the channel of the first sleeve and the portion of the inner channel of the second sleeve, such that sliding the outer surface of the second sleeve deploys the bone implant at the surgical site. Bone implants and methods of implantation are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 17, 2017Publication date: January 17, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
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Publication number: 20190009001Abstract: In certain described embodiments, implantable medical materials comprise a scaffolding material, a liquid organic binder, and entrapped calcium-containing particles. The medical materials can incorporate an osteoinductive factor such as a protein. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. In additional described embodiments, implantable medical materials include an osteoconductive scaffolding material, an incorporated osteoinductive factor, and a biodegradable barrier material effective to delay release of the factor from the scaffolding material. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. Also described a methods for preparing and implanting the described medical materials.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2018Publication date: January 10, 2019Inventors: Jeffrey M. Gross, Steve Peckham, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Jeffrey Badura, Nelson Scarborough, Scott Vickers
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Patent number: 10080819Abstract: In certain described embodiments, implantable medical materials comprise a scaffolding material, a liquid organic binder, and entrapped calcium-containing particles. The medical materials can incorporate an osteoinductive factor such as a protein. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. In additional described embodiments, implantable medical materials include an osteoconductive scaffolding material, an incorporated osteoinductive factor, and a biodegradable barrier material effective to delay release of the factor from the scaffolding material. The scaffolding material can bind the factor. Also described a methods for preparing and implanting the described medical materials.Type: GrantFiled: May 15, 2015Date of Patent: September 25, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IncInventors: Jeffrey M. Gross, Steve Peckham, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Jeffrey Badura, Nelson Scarborough, Scott Vickers
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Patent number: 9931435Abstract: Described is a medically useful article comprising a three-dimensional body including one or more implantable substances, wherein the body defines one or more reservoirs for receiving amounts of a biocompatible wetting liquid. In certain embodiments the body is disruptable upon wetting with the biocompatible liquid to form a conformable implantable material such as a putty, paste or more flowable wetted implant material. Also described are methods for manufacturing such medical materials, and methods for using such medical materials to treat patients.Type: GrantFiled: April 25, 2016Date of Patent: April 3, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, William F. McKay
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Patent number: 9849218Abstract: An improved osteogenic composition is provided. The composition comprises a foam that contains polymer beads having one or more growth factors such as bone morphogenic protein. Through use of this composition, bone, collagen and/or other tissue growth may be facilitated.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2016Date of Patent: December 26, 2017Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey L. Scifert
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Publication number: 20170333190Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to tit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20170304502Abstract: Methods for making an osteoimplant are provided. In one embodiment the method includes applying a mechanical force to an aqueous slurry of insoluble collagen fibers to entangle the insoluble collagen fibers so as to form a semi-solid mass of entangled insoluble collagen fibers; and lyophilizing the semi-solid mass of entangled collagen fibers to form the osteoimplant. An osteoimplant containing entangled insoluble collagen fibers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 26, 2017Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy