Patents by Inventor Scott M. Vickers

Scott M. Vickers 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).

  • Publication number: 20230293305
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2023
    Publication date: September 21, 2023
    Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.
    Inventors: KEREM N. KALPAKCI, JARED J. DIEGMUELLER, JASON A. RISTER, DANIEL A. SHIMKO, SCOTT M. VICKERS, JEFFREY L. SCIFERT
  • Patent number: 11666446
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 6, 2023
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
  • Patent number: 11369474
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 28, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 11324597
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
  • Patent number: 11311383
    Abstract: A delivery system comprising an agent and a foldable covering including a first surface disposed with the agent and a second surface connectable with the first surface to intra-operatively dispose the covering in a selected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Date of Patent: April 26, 2022
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott M. Vickers
  • Publication number: 20200289711
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2020
    Publication date: September 17, 2020
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy
  • Patent number: 10709814
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2020
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M Vickers, Jeffrey L Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy
  • Publication number: 20200038187
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2019
    Publication date: February 6, 2020
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
  • Publication number: 20190350714
    Abstract: A delivery system comprising an agent and a foldable covering including a first surface disposed with the agent and a second surface connectable with the first surface to intra-operatively dispose the covering in a selected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2019
    Publication date: November 21, 2019
    Inventor: Scott M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 10426621
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2019
    Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
  • Patent number: 10383731
    Abstract: A delivery system comprising an agent and a foldable covering including a first surface disposed with the agent and a second surface connectable with the first surface to intra-operatively dispose the covering in a selected configuration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2019
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, inc.
    Inventor: Scott M. Vickers
  • Publication number: 20190021862
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 21, 2017
    Publication date: January 24, 2019
    Inventors: Kerem N. Kalpakci, Jared J. Diegmueller, Jason A. Rister, Daniel A. Shimko, Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert
  • Publication number: 20190015209
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2017
    Publication date: January 17, 2019
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Scifert, Rodney R. Ballard, Christopher M. Patterson, Scott M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 10034968
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for preparing an adhesion barrier in the form of a foldable or flexible biodegradable polymer matrix that effectively reduces, prevents or treats adhesions in a patient in need thereof. In one embodiment, the matrix comprises a first porous layer comprising collagen and a second porous layer comprising collagen and dextran, wherein the dextran is loaded in the second layer in an amount of from about 5% to about 90% by weight based on a total weight of the matrix. In some embodiments, the matrix prevents or reduces cell growth into the matrix so as to reduce or prevent adhesions. In some embodiments, the matrix is in a sheet or strip form that can be folded into a tube form.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 8, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventor: Scott M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 9877843
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a plurality of members. At least one element connects the members. An agent is disposed with at least one of the members. The members and the agent are disposable between a configuration for simultaneous delivery to a surgical site and an implant configuration. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jared J. Diegmueller
  • Publication number: 20170333190
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2017
    Publication date: November 23, 2017
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
  • Publication number: 20170304502
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2016
    Publication date: October 26, 2017
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Mirian Gillissen, Didier Billy
  • Publication number: 20170239050
    Abstract: A delivery system comprising an agent and a foldable covering including a first surface disposed with the agent and a second surface connectable with the first surface to intra-operatively dispose the covering in a selected configuration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 24, 2016
    Publication date: August 24, 2017
    Inventor: Scott M. Vickers
  • Patent number: 9730982
    Abstract: Described are implantable, malleable medical materials comprising mineral particles, insoluble collagen fibers, and a gel-forming polysaccharide component and/or another added gel-former. The malleable medical materials can be used treat bone or other tissue defects in patients, including in conjunction with biologically active factors such as osteogenic proteins. Also described are methods and materials that can be used to prepare the malleable medical materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 15, 2017
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: William F. McKay, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Kathy Remsen, Didier Billy, Mirian Gillissen, Scott M. Vickers
  • Publication number: 20170209283
    Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a plurality of members. At least one element connects the members. An agent is disposed with at least one of the members. The members and the agent are disposable between a configuration for simultaneous delivery to a surgical site and an implant configuration. Systems, spinal constructs, surgical instruments and methods are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2016
    Publication date: July 27, 2017
    Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jared J. Diegmueller