Patents Assigned to Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.
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Patent number: 7320709Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2003Date of Patent: January 22, 2008Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Publication number: 20070027547Abstract: An interpositional arthroplasty system for use in repairing ginglymus joints such as the joints of the ankle, including a tibiotalar implant (124) that provides a first major surface (130) adapted to be positioned against a tibia (120) and a second major surface (132) adapted to be positioned against a talus (108) and a polymeric ankle implant that provides a first major surface adapted to be positioned against a talus and a second major surface adapted to be positioned against a calcaneus. Such an implant can be useful for correcting various deformities of an ankle, as well as increasing articulation of a joint. Also described are biomaterials, including polymeric biomaterials having use in preparing such implants, as well as surgical kits that include implants and other tools adapted for their use.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2004Publication date: February 1, 2007Applicant: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Mark Rydell, Scott McGarvey, Jeffrey Felt
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Publication number: 20060111726Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed components adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. The system includes a method and related components and/or devices in the form of a kit that can be used to provide or perform some or all of the steps of: a) preparing a joint to receive an implant, b) determining an appropriate implant size for a particular joint, c) determining an appropriate implant thickness, d) inserting the implant into the joint, and/or e) securing the implant within the joint to a desired extent. One or more of the various components and devices, including optionally one or more implants themselves, can be provided or packaged separately or in varying desired combinations and subcombinations to provide a kit of this invention.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2003Publication date: May 25, 2006Applicant: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey Felt, Mark Rydell, david Griffin, Paul Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev
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Patent number: 6652587Abstract: A method and system for the creation or modification of the wear surface of orthopedic joints, involving the preparation and use of one or more partially or fully preformed and procured components, adapted for insertion and placement into the body and at the joint site. In a preferred embodiment, component(s) can be partially cured and generally formed ex vivo and further and further formed in vivo at the joint site to enhance conformance and improve long term performance. In another embodiment, a preformed balloon or composite material can be inserted into the joint site and filled with a flowable biomaterial in situ to conform to the joint site. In yet another embodiment, the preformed component(s) can be fully cured and formed ex vivo and optionally further fitted and secured at the joint site.Type: GrantFiled: June 12, 2002Date of Patent: November 25, 2003Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Paul J. Buscemi, Alexander Arsenyev, Christopher H. Porter
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Patent number: 6306177Abstract: A method, and related composition and apparatus for repairing a tissue site. The method involves the use of a curable polyurethane biomaterial composition having a plurality of parts adapted to be mixed at the time of use in order to provide a flowable composition and to initiate cure. The flowable composition can be delivered using minimally invasive means to a tissue site and there fully cured provide a permanent and biocompatible prosthesis for repair of the tissue site. Further provided are a mold apparatus, e.g., in the form of a balloon or tubular cavity, for receiving a biomaterial composition, and a method for delivering and filling the mold apparatus with a curable composition in situ to provide a prosthesis for tissue repair.Type: GrantFiled: December 18, 1997Date of Patent: October 23, 2001Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Richard J. Zdrahala, Alexander Arsenyev
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Patent number: 6248131Abstract: A method and related materials and apparatus for using minimally invasive means to repair (e.g., reconstruct) tissue such as fibrocartilage, and particularly fibrocartilage associated with diarthroidal and amphiarthroidal joints. The method involves the use of minimally invasive means to access and prepare damaged or diseased fibrocartilage within the body, and to then deliver a curable biomaterial, such as a two-part polyurethane system, to the prepared site, and to cure the biomaterial in situ in order to repair the fibrocartilage. Applications include repair and replacement of the intervertebral disc of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 1997Date of Patent: June 19, 2001Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Craig A. Bourgeault, Matthew W. Baker
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Patent number: 6224630Abstract: A surgical device and related method and kit for use in sealing a biological aperture in situ. In one embodiment, the device is provided in the form of an expandable, porous material such as poly(vinyl alcohol).Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 1998Date of Patent: May 1, 2001Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Qi-Bin Bao, Hansen A. Yuan
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Patent number: 6140452Abstract: A method, and related composition and apparatus for repairing a tissue site. The method involves the use of a curable polyurethane biomaterial composition having a plurality of parts adapted to be mixed at the time of use in order to provide a flowable composition and to initiate cure. The flowable composition can be delivered using minimally invasive means to a tissue site and there fully cured provide a permanent and biocompatible prosthesis for repair of the tissue site. Further provided are a mold apparatus, e.g., in the form of a balloon or tubular cavity, for receiving a biomaterial composition, and a method for delivering and filling the mold apparatus with a curable composition in situ to provide a prosthesis for tissue repair.Type: GrantFiled: November 18, 1998Date of Patent: October 31, 2000Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Mark A. Rydell, Richard J. Zdrahala, Alexander Arsenyev
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Patent number: 6079868Abstract: A device for mixing and delivering a curable biomaterial using minimally invasive techniques. The device provides a mixing path that is configured to contribute a longitudinal distance dimension to the device that is considerably less than the length of the mixing path itself. In so doing, the device can provide improved ergonomic control and single-handed operation in the course of mixing biomaterial components, in order to initiate cure, and delivering the mixed biomaterial through a delivery conduit and to a tissue site in vivo. Optional features of the device include the ability to warm the biomaterial components, to position or retract a protective sheath covering the delivery conduit, and the ability to divert or shunt an initial volume of mixed biomaterial.Type: GrantFiled: March 2, 1998Date of Patent: June 27, 2000Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventor: Mark A. Rydell
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Patent number: 5888220Abstract: A method and related materials and apparatus for using minimally invasive techniques to repair (e.g., reconstruct) tissue such as fibrocartilage, and particularly fibrocartilage associated with diarthroidal and amphiarthroidal joints. The method involves the use of minimally invasive techniques to access and prepare damaged or diseased fibrocartilage within the body, and to then deliver a curable biomaterial, such as a two-part polyurethane system, to the prepared site, and to cure the biomaterial in situ in order to repair the fibrocartilage. Applications include repair and replacement of the intervertebral disc of the spine.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 1996Date of Patent: March 30, 1999Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventors: Jeffrey C. Felt, Craig A. Bourgeault, Matthew W. Baker
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Patent number: 5795353Abstract: A system for resurfacing orthopedic joints by arthroscopic means. The system involves a method that includes the delivery of a curable biomaterial, and the use of minimally invasive means to prepare an injury site, and then deliver, cure and shape a curable biomaterial at the site of injury.Type: GrantFiled: November 2, 1996Date of Patent: August 18, 1998Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Felt
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Patent number: 5556429Abstract: A system for resurfacing orthopedic joints by arthroscopic means. The system involves a method that includes the delivery of a curable biomaterial, and the use of minimally invasive means to prepare an injury site, and then deliver, cure and shape a curable biomaterial at the site of injury.Type: GrantFiled: May 6, 1994Date of Patent: September 17, 1996Assignee: Advanced Bio Surfaces, Inc.Inventor: Jeffrey C. Felt