Patents by Inventor Tom Faciszewski
Tom Faciszewski 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: 7331930Abstract: A biopsy/access tool, comprising an integrated biopsy device and access cannula. The biopsy device is internally guided to a remote anatomical site, and the access cannula is adapted to be guided to the same remote anatomical body site by the biopsy device.Type: GrantFiled: May 31, 2005Date of Patent: February 19, 2008Assignee: Movdicé Holding, Inc.Inventor: Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 7001342Abstract: Method of use for a biopsy/access tool, comprising an integrated biopsy device and access cannula. In this method, the biopsy device is internally guided to a remote anatomical site, and the access cannula is adapted to be guided to the same remote anatomical body site by the biopsy device.Type: GrantFiled: February 11, 2002Date of Patent: February 21, 2006Assignee: Movdice Holding, Inc.Inventor: Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20050222520Abstract: A biopsy/access tool, comprising an integrated biopsy device and access cannula. The biopsy device is internally guided to a remote anatomical site, and the access cannula is adapted to be guided to the same remote anatomical body site by the biopsy device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 31, 2005Publication date: October 6, 2005Inventor: Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6863673Abstract: A method for fusing two adjacent bones or pieces of bone includes positioning an adjustable fusion implant between two adjacent bones or pieces of bone, the fusion implant having a first plate and an opposing second plate. A portion of a tool inserted between the first plate and the second plate of the fusion implant is expanded so as to expand the fusion implant between the bones or pieces of bone. The tool is then removed from the expanded fusion implant.Type: GrantFiled: August 28, 2003Date of Patent: March 8, 2005Assignees: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6852129Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2003Date of Patent: February 8, 2005Assignees: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20040054412Abstract: A method for fusing two adjacent bones or pieces of bone includes positioning an adjustable fusion implant between two adjacent bones or pieces of bone, the fusion implant having a first plate and an opposing second plate. A portion of a tool inserted between the first plate and the second plate of the fusion implant is expanded so as to expand the fusion implant between the bones or pieces of bone. The tool is then removed from the expanded fusion implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 28, 2003Publication date: March 18, 2004Applicants: Movdice Holding, Inc., MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6648917Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth projecting therefrom. At least a portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engages with the at least one tooth of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated while forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: October 17, 2001Date of Patent: November 18, 2003Assignees: MedicineLodge, Inc., Movdicé Holding, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030130739Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a housing having a top surface, a bottom surface, and a pair of spaced apart expandable sidewalls extending therebetween. The top surface, bottom surface, and pair of expandable sidewalls at least partially bound a compartment therebetween. A discrete reinforcing member has a predetermined shape. The reinforcing member is selectively positioned within or outside of the compartment such that a compressive force applied on the top surface and bottom surface of the housing is transferred through the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2003Publication date: July 10, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Patent number: 6562074Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth or one adjustment hole formed thereon. A portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engage with the at least one tooth or one adjustment hole of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: GrantFiled: April 12, 2002Date of Patent: May 13, 2003Assignee: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030083592Abstract: A biopsy/access tool, comprising an integrated biopsy device and access cannula. The biopsy device is internally guided to a remote anatomical site, and the access cannula is adapted to be guided to the same remote anatomical body site by the biopsy device.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 11, 2002Publication date: May 1, 2003Inventor: Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030074063Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth projecting therefrom. At least a portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engages with the at least one tooth of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated while forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2001Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski
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Publication number: 20030074064Abstract: An adjustable bone fusion implant includes a first plate having an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart first support members projecting therefrom. Each support member has a plurality of teeth projecting therefrom. A second plate has an interior face with a plurality of spaced apart second support members projecting therefrom. Each second support member has at least one tooth or one adjustment hole formed thereon. A portion of the plurality of teeth of each first support member mechanically engage with the at least one tooth or one adjustment hole of a corresponding second support member so that the first plate and the second plate can be selectively separated forming a compartment therebetween. A reinforcing member is disposed between the first plate and the second plate such that the application of a compressive force between the first plate and the second plate applies compression on the reinforcing member.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 12, 2002Publication date: April 17, 2003Applicant: MedicineLodge, Inc.Inventors: Daniel E. Gerbec, T. Wade Fallin, Tom Faciszewski