Patents Assigned to ACUITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
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Patent number: 11684467Abstract: The present invention provides an anchor system for musculoskeletal applications, e.g., for anchoring tendons or ligaments to bone or anchoring two or more bone sections. The anchor system comprises a substantially solid pre-manufactured distal portion (i.e., anchor component) and a settable, biodegradable composite. The biodegradable composite is flowable at the time of delivery and is introduced into the fixation site before or after the anchor component. Both the anchor component and the biodegradable composite may be manufactured from citrate-based polymers.Type: GrantFiled: November 7, 2017Date of Patent: June 27, 2023Assignee: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, Michael P. McCarthy, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Rui J. Ferreira
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Publication number: 20210196448Abstract: The present disclosure provides advantageous interference anchor. More particularly, an advantageous tendon interference anchor configured to be inserted through impaction. The tendon interference anchor may include an anchor body having a proximal end, distal end, longitudinal axis, and an outer surface and at least one protrusion extending outwardly from the outer surface of the anchor body in a direction non-parallel to the longitudinal axis of the anchor body.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 27, 2019Publication date: July 1, 2021Applicant: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Rui J. Ferreira, Christopher C. Larson, Michael P. McCarthy, Douglas William Gabel
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Publication number: 20200107927Abstract: The present invention provides an anchor system for musculoskeletal applications, e.g., for anchoring tendons or ligaments to bone or anchoring two or more bone sections. The anchor system comprises a substantially solid pre-manufactured distal portion (i.e., anchor component) and a settable, biodegradable composite. The biodegradable composite is flowable at the time of delivery and is introduced into the fixation site before or after the anchor component. Both the anchor component and the biodegradable composite may be manufactured from citrate-based polymers.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 7, 2017Publication date: April 9, 2020Applicant: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, Michael P. McCarthy, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Rui J. Ferreira
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Publication number: 20200000574Abstract: Biodegradable and bioabsorbable anchors and anchor systems for use in musculoskeletal fixation applications comprising (1) an anchor body comprising a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, an outer surface, and a bore extending from the proximal end and parallel to the longitudinal axis, wherein the bore defines an inner surface of the anchor body, and wherein at least a portion of the anchor body is expandable in a direction non-parallel to the longitudinal axis, and (2) an expansion pin comprising a longitudinal axis, a proximal end, a distal end, and a surface, and configured for insertion into the bore such that, when inserted, it expands the expandable portion of the anchor body in a direction non-parallel to the longitudinal axis. Both the disclosed anchors and anchor systems are at least in part formed from a citrate-based polymer.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2017Publication date: January 2, 2020Applicant: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, Michael P. McCarthy, Rui J. Ferreira, Peter Krijger, Minh-Tuan Richard Tran, Douglas William Gabel
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Patent number: 10272177Abstract: Joint resurfacing and/or replacement devices, systems and methods that include thin film ternary ceramic coatings that are effective to provide reliable articulation and bearing surfaces and protection of both articular and modular junction surfaces from the potential for corrosion, wear, and fretting, and reduce the potential for release of metal ions from the joint systems. Isoelasticity is provided according to the particular joint resurfacing/replacement devices, systems and methods based on parameters that include material of construction, porosity and coating system. The thin film ternary ceramic coatings may be functionalized to enhance hydrophilicity and may be employed in any anatomical articulating joint region. Titanium alloy composite structures are provided that include an ultra-porous structured titanium alloy bone fixation surface and an opposed solid articular surface and a thin film ternary ceramic coating applied to one or both opposed surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2017Date of Patent: April 30, 2019Assignee: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, James Malayter, Michael P. McCarthy, David Washburn
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Publication number: 20170296699Abstract: Joint resurfacing and/or replacement devices, systems and methods that include thin film ternary ceramic coatings that are effective to provide reliable articulation and bearing surfaces and protection of both articular and modular junction surfaces from the potential for corrosion, wear, and fretting, and reduce the potential for release of metal ions from the joint systems. Isoelasticity is provided according to the particular joint resurfacing/replacement devices, systems and methods based on parameters that include material of construction, porosity and coating system. The thin film ternary ceramic coatings may be functionalized to enhance hydrophilicity and may be employed in any anatomical articulating joint region. Titanium alloy composite structures are provided that include an ultra-porous structured titanium alloy bone fixation surface and an opposed solid articular surface and a thin film ternary ceramic coating applied to one or both opposed surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2017Publication date: October 19, 2017Applicant: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, James Malayter, Michael P. McCarthy, David Washburn
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Patent number: 9713655Abstract: Joint resurfacing and/or replacement devices, systems and methods that include thin film ternary ceramic coatings that are effective to provide reliable articulation and bearing surfaces and protection of both articular and modular junction surfaces from the potential for corrosion, wear, and fretting, and reduce the potential for release of metal ions from the joint systems. Isoelasticity is provided according to the particular joint resurfacing/replacement devices, systems and methods based on parameters that include material of construction, porosity and coating system. The thin film ternary ceramic coatings may be functionalized to enhance hydrophilicity and may be employed in any anatomical articulating joint region. Titanium alloy composite structures are provided that include an ultra-porous structured titanium alloy bone fixation surface and an opposed solid articular surface and a thin film ternary ceramic coating applied to one or both opposed surfaces.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2015Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Assignee: Acuitive Technologies, Inc.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, James Malayter, Michael P. McCarthy, David Washburn
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Publication number: 20150359638Abstract: Joint resurfacing and/or replacement devices, systems and methods that include thin film ternary ceramic coatings that are effective to provide reliable articulation and bearing surfaces and protection of both articular and modular junction surfaces from the potential for corrosion, wear, and fretting, and reduce the potential for release of metal ions from the joint systems. Isoelasticity is provided according to the particular joint resurfacing/replacement devices, systems and methods based on parameters that include material of construction, porosity and coating system. The thin film ternary ceramic coatings may be functionalized to enhance hydrophilicity and may be employed in any anatomical articulating joint region. Titanium alloy composite structures are provided that include an ultra-porous structured titanium alloy bone fixation surface and an opposed solid articular surface and a thin film ternary ceramic coating applied to one or both opposed surfaces.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 12, 2015Publication date: December 17, 2015Applicant: ACUITIVE TECHNOLOGIES, INC.Inventors: Alex Khowaylo, James Malayter, Michael P. McCarthy, David Washburn