Patents by Inventor John W. Boyle
John W. Boyle 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: 8252056Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: GrantFiled: September 20, 2010Date of Patent: August 28, 2012Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Publication number: 20110046677Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 20, 2010Publication date: February 24, 2011Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 7799076Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2008Date of Patent: September 21, 2010Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 7662185Abstract: A multipart intervertebral implant is provided which includes an implant portion and an implant extender portion. The implant portion and the implant extender portion can be fastened together using any known fastening means including pins, interlocking structure (e.g., dovetail, tongue and groove, etc.), adhesives, etc. The size of the implant extender portion can be selected during a surgical procedure to provide an implant suitable for a particular intervertebral receiving bed. An intervertebral implant is also provided which may be formed from a multiplicity of implant sections which are fastened together to provide an implant having a desired length. Implants having surface configurations which more closely correspond to the configuration of vertebral endplates are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: February 16, 2010Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Arthur A. Alfaro, Lawrence A. Shimp, James L. Russell, John W. Boyle, Erik O. Martz, Daniel E. Rosenthal, John W. Morris
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Publication number: 20080312695Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2008Publication date: December 18, 2008Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 7413576Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2004Date of Patent: August 19, 2008Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Daryl R Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Publication number: 20040215341Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2004Publication date: October 28, 2004Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 6752831Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: GrantFiled: December 8, 2000Date of Patent: June 22, 2004Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Publication number: 20040044409Abstract: A multipart intervertebral implant is provided which includes an implant portion and an implant extender portion. The implant portion and the implant extender portion can be fastened together using any known fastening means including pins, interlocking structure (e.g., dovetail, tongue and groove, etc.), adhesives, etc. The size of the implant extender portion can be selected during a surgical procedure to provide an implant suitable for a particular intervertebral receiving bed. An intervertebral implant is also provided which may be formed from a multiplicity of implant sections which are fastened together to provide an implant having a desired length. Implants having surface configurations which more closely correspond to the configuration of vertebral endplates are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: March 4, 2004Inventors: Arthur A. Alfaro, Lawrence A. Shimp, James L. Russell, John W. Boyle, Erik O. Martz, Daniel E. Rosenthal, John W. Morris
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Patent number: 6547823Abstract: An intervertebral implant having a composite wedge/dowel configuration is provided. The intervertebral implant includes a central body portion and a pair of radially extending wings. The radially extending wings can be tapered from a first end of the implant to the second end of the implant along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the central body portion. Alternately, the radially extending wings can be tapered along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body portion or along any other axis between parallel and transverse to the longitudinal axis. A throughbore or plurality of throughbores extend from a top surface of the implant through the implant to a bottom surface of the implant. The implant may be formed from a cortical ring cut from the diaphysis of a long bone by milling the top and bottom surfaces of the cortical ring to form the substantially central body portion and the tapered radially extending wings.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: April 15, 2003Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Nelson L. Scarborough, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 6530955Abstract: A ramp-shaped intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant has a body having a first end, a second end, a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is tapered and converges towards the second end of the body. An opening extends through the body and has one end opening onto the top surface of the implant and the other end opening onto the bottom surface of the implant. The implant can be formed from the diaphysis or metaphysis of a long bone, wherein the intramedullary canal of the long bone defines the opening. Alternately, the implant can be made from any biocompatible material having the requisite strength requirement.Type: GrantFiled: May 18, 2001Date of Patent: March 11, 2003Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: John W. Boyle, Lawrence A. Shimp, David R. Kaes, John W. Morris, Erik O. Martz, Todd M. Boyce, Mark Daugherty
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Publication number: 20030036798Abstract: A multipart intervertebral implant is provided which includes an implant portion and an implant extender portion. The implant portion and the implant extender portion can be fastened together using any known fastening means including pins, interlocking structure (e.g., dovetail, tongue and groove, etc.), adhesives, etc. The size of the implant extender portion can be selected during a surgical procedure to provide an implant suitable for a particular intervertebral receiving bed. An intervertebral implant is also provided which may be formed from a multiplicity of implant sections which are fastened together to provide an implant having a desired length. Implants having surface configurations which more closely correspond to the configuration of vertebral endplates are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 27, 2002Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Arthur Alfaro, Lawrence A. Shimp, James Russell, John W. Boyle, Erik O. Martz, Daniel E. Rosenthal, John W. Morris
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Publication number: 20020128717Abstract: There is provided a combined two-part intervertebral implant configured to restore the spacing between adjacent vertebrae. The implant generally includes a spacer ring having upper and lower vertebral engaging surfaces and a bore for receipt of a locking element. The implant further includes a locking element which is engagable within the spacer ring and has a diameter or height greater than the thickness of the spacer ring. In one embodiment, the spacer ring may be formed as a C-shaped element. In an alternative embodiment, the spacer ring may be formed as an intact ring having a side bore for receipt of the locking element. One or both parts of the implant may be partially or wholly surface demineralized to provide a flexible surface on implant. A method of using the spacer ring and locking element to secure the assembled implant between adjacent vertebrae is also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2001Publication date: September 12, 2002Inventors: Arthur A. Alfaro, Lawrence A. Shimp, John W. Boyle, Perry Geremakis, James Russel, Nelson L. Scarborough
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Publication number: 20020107570Abstract: Methods of repairing a joint formed by at least two bone sections are provided wherein a biocompatible osteogenic band fabricated from an osteogenic biological material such as bone, tendon, ligament and collagen is affixed to two or more bone sections.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 8, 2000Publication date: August 8, 2002Inventors: Daryl R. Sybert, Lawrence A. Shimp, Todd M. Boyce, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 6383221Abstract: An intervertebral implant having a composite wedge/dowel configuration is provided. The intervertebral implant includes a central body portion and a pair of radially extending wings. The radially extending wings can be tapered from a first end of the implant to the second end of the implant along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the central body portion. Alternately, the radially extending wings can be tapered along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body portion or along any other axis between parallel and transverse to the longitudinal axis. A throughbore or plurality of throughbores extend from a top surface of the implant through the implant to a bottom surface of the implant. The implant may be formed from a cortical ring cut from the diaphysis of a long bone by milling the top and bottom surfaces of the cortical ring to form the substantially central body portion and the tapered radially extending wings.Type: GrantFiled: August 8, 2001Date of Patent: May 7, 2002Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Nelson L. Scarborough, John W. Boyle
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Patent number: 6368322Abstract: An interference screw suitable for surgical use is provided. The interference screw is constructed from bone and includes an elongated body having an outer threaded surface, a tapered insertion end and a central throughbore. Insertion tool engaging structure is formed along the walls defining the throughbore. The insertion tool engaging structure extends from the proximal end of the elongated body over a substantial portion of the length of the elongated body. The insertion tool engaging structure functions to distribute the forces required to insert the interference screw throughout the body of the interference screw to prevent fracturing of the interference screw during insertion into bone.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2000Date of Patent: April 9, 2002Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: Howard J. Luks, John W. Boyle, Lawrence A. Shimp, David R. Kaes, John W. Morris, Erik O. Martz, Daniel E. Rosenthal
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Publication number: 20020029081Abstract: An intervertebral implant having a composite wedge/dowel configuration is provided. The intervertebral implant includes a central body portion and a pair of radially extending wings. The radially extending wings can be tapered from a first end of the implant to the second end of the implant along an axis parallel to the longitudinal axis of the central body portion. Alternately, the radially extending wings can be tapered along an axis transverse to the longitudinal axis of the cylindrical body portion or along any other axis between parallel and transverse to the longitudinal axis. A throughbore or plurality of throughbores extend from a top surface of the implant through the implant to a bottom surface of the implant. The implant may be formed from a cortical ring cut from the diaphysis of a long bone by milling the top and bottom surfaces of the cortical ring to form the substantially central body portion and the tapered radially extending wings.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 8, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: Nelson L. Scarborough, John W. Boyle
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Publication number: 20020026242Abstract: A ramp-shaped intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant has a body having a first end, a second end, a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is tapered and converges towards the second end of the body. An opening extends through the body and has one end opening onto the top surface of the implant and the other end opening onto the bottom surface of the implant. The implant can be formed from the diaphysis or metaphysis of a long bone, wherein the intramedullary canal of the long bone defines the opening. Alternately, the implant can be made from any biocompatible material having the requisite strength requirement.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 18, 2001Publication date: February 28, 2002Inventors: John W. Boyle, Lawrence A. Shimp, David R. Kaes, John W. Morris, Erik O. Martz, Todd M. Boyce, Mark Daugherty
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Publication number: 20010032017Abstract: A multipart intervertebral implant is provided which includes an implant portion and an implant extender portion. The implant portion and the implant extender portion can be fastened together using any known fastening means including pins, interlocking structure (e.g., dovetail, tongue and groove, etc.), adhesives, etc. The size of the implant extender portion can be selected during a surgical procedure to provide an implant suitable for a particular intervertebral receiving bed. An intervertebral implant is also provided which may be formed from a multiplicity of implant sections which are fastened together to provide an implant having a desired length. Implants having surface configurations which more closely correspond to the configuration of vertebral endplates are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 2, 2001Publication date: October 18, 2001Inventors: Arthur A. Alfaro, Lawrence A. Shimp, James Russell, John W. Boyle, Erik O. Martz, Daniel E. Rosenthal, John W. Morris
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Patent number: 6277149Abstract: A ramp-shaped intervertebral implant is disclosed. The implant has a body having a first end, a second end, a top surface and a bottom surface. At least one of the top and bottom surfaces is tapered and converges towards the second end of the body. An opening extends through the body and has one end opening onto the top surface of the implant and the other end opening onto the bottom surface of the implant. The implant can be formed from the diaphysis or metaphysis of a long bone, wherein the intramedullary canal of the long bone defines the opening. Alternately, the implant can be made from any biocompatible material having the requisite strength requirement.Type: GrantFiled: June 8, 1999Date of Patent: August 21, 2001Assignee: Osteotech, Inc.Inventors: John W. Boyle, Lawrence A. Shimp, David R. Kaes, John W. Morris, Erik O. Martz, Todd M. Boyce, Mark Daugherty