Patents by Inventor Kerem N. Kalpakci
Kerem N. Kalpakci 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: 11903627Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Patent number: 11786634Abstract: Provided is an injectable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the injectable implant comprising lyophilized demineralized bone matrix (DBM) being in fiber and particle forms; alginate; and a liquid carrier, wherein the DBM is in an amount of about 20 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a total weight of the injectable implant, the alginate is in an amount of from about 3 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant, and the liquid carrier is in an amount from about 50 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant. A moldable implant and methods of making the implants are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 30, 2021Date of Patent: October 17, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Daniel A. Shimko
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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: 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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Publication number: 20230157843Abstract: A bone material dispensing apparatus for preparing, mixing, and dispensing bone material into a foldable container is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing apparatus comprises a tray and a foldable container. The tray includes a mixing surface, a dispensing surface and a means to measure the amount of material to be dispensed. A kit including a tray, a foldable container, and a spatula are also provided. A method of using the dispensing apparatus to deliver the bone material to a bone detect is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci
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Publication number: 20230157740Abstract: A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 9, 2023Publication date: May 25, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez
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Patent number: 11564810Abstract: A bone material dispensing apparatus for preparing, mixing, and dispensing bone material into a foldable container is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing apparatus comprises a tray and a foldable container. The tray includes a mixing surface, a dispensing surface and a means to measure the amount of material to be dispensed. A kit including a tray, a foldable container, and a spatula are also provided. A method of using the dispensing apparatus to deliver the bone material to a bone detect is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: June 4, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci
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Patent number: 11564723Abstract: A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: January 31, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez
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Publication number: 20210386910Abstract: Provided is an injectable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the injectable implant comprising lyophilized demineralized bone matrix (DBM) being in fiber and particle forms; alginate; and a liquid carrier, wherein the DBM is in an amount of about 20 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a total weight of the injectable implant, the alginate is in an amount of from about 3 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant, and the liquid carrier is in an amount from about 50 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant. A moldable implant and methods of making the implants are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 30, 2021Publication date: December 16, 2021Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INCInventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11103618Abstract: Provided is an injectable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the injectable implant comprising lyophilized demineralized bone matrix (DBM) being in fiber and particle forms; alginate; and a liquid carrier, wherein the DBM is in an amount of about 20 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a total weight of the injectable implant, the alginate is in an amount of from about 3 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant, and the liquid carrier is in an amount from about 50 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant. A moldable implant and methods of making the implants are further provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 22, 2018Date of Patent: August 31, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20210000518Abstract: A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez
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Patent number: 10813676Abstract: A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2018Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez
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Publication number: 20200297512Abstract: A bone material dispensing apparatus for preparing, mixing, and dispensing bone material into a foldable container is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing apparatus comprises a tray and a foldable container. The tray includes a mixing surface, a dispensing surface and a means to measure the amount of material to be dispensed. A kit including a tray, a foldable container, and a spatula are also provided. A method of using the dispensing apparatus to deliver the bone material to a bone detect is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 4, 2020Publication date: September 24, 2020Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci
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Publication number: 20200275963Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Patent number: 10709576Abstract: A bone material dispensing apparatus for preparing, mixing, and dispensing bone material into a foldable container is provided. In some embodiments, the dispensing apparatus comprises a tray and a foldable container. The tray includes a mixing surface, a dispensing surface and a means to measure the amount of material to be dispensed. A kit including a tray, a foldable container, and a spatula are also provided. A method of using the dispensing apparatus to deliver the bone material to a bone defect is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2017Date of Patent: July 14, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci
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Patent number: 10660685Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20200069353Abstract: A device for hydrating particulate bone material is provided. The device comprises a tubular member having an interior surface and an exterior surface. The interior surface is configured to receive the particulate bone material and a hydration fluid. The exterior surface has a plurality of pores configured to allow the hydration fluid to flow into the interior surface of the tubular member and hydrate the particulate bone material. The plurality of pores are smaller in size than the particulate bone material. Methods of dispensing particulate the bone material are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2018Publication date: March 5, 2020Inventors: Daniel A. Shimko, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jonathan M. Dewey, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez
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Publication number: 20190255216Abstract: Provided is an injectable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the injectable implant comprising lyophilized demineralized bone matrix (DBM) being in fiber and particle forms; alginate; and a liquid carrier, wherein the DBM is in an amount of about 20 wt. % to about 40 wt. % of a total weight of the injectable implant, the alginate is in an amount of from about 3 wt. % to about 10 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant, and the liquid carrier is in an amount from about 50 wt. % to about 70 wt. % of the total weight of the injectable implant. A moldable implant and methods of making the implants are further provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2018Publication date: August 22, 2019Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 10194964Abstract: A bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers is provided, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material comprising a lyophilized coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers is provided, the lyophilized coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of making an implantable bone material is provided, the method comprising drying a coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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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