Patents Assigned to PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
  • Active tension bone and joint stabilization methods
    Patent number: 11045236
    Abstract: Methods of use for bone and joint stabilization devices are described in which the devices are tensioned after anchoring during a medical procedure and remain active in maintaining axial tension for continued compression of the subject anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Stecco, Frank P. Becking
  • Strength and fatigue life improvements for active bone and joint stabilization devices
    Patent number: 11045225
    Abstract: Bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described that include multiple-layer bodies. The approach offers dramatically improved fatigue life as compared to one-piece spring members that are otherwise similar or comparable. Coordinated improved-strength anchor embodiments, anchor loading tools and methods of use are also described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 29, 2021
    Assignee: PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Stecco, Frank P. Becking, Carlos Castro, Roger William Sharpe, Damon Covell Campbell
  • Active bone and joint stabilization device features
    Patent number: 11033308
    Abstract: Components and associated methods of manufacture or assembly and/or use for bone and joint stabilization devices or systems are described. The components include features for device introduction, attaching a distal anchoring foot or threaded screw to an elongate spring-type member, anchoring head features for stabilizing position of the elongate member when engaged within the head and/or digital or electronic methods for tensioning the subject devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 11, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 15, 2021
    Assignee: PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Stecco, Frank P. Becking, Carlos Castro
  • Active tension bone and joint stabilization devices
    Patent number: 10555766
    Abstract: Systems and methods of manufacture for bone and joint stabilization devices are described for such devices that are tensioned after anchoring during a medical procedure and remain active in maintaining axial tension for continued compression of the subject anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 11, 2020
    Assignee: PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Stecco, Frank P. Becking
  • Active tension bone and joint stabilization methods
    Patent number: 10194946
    Abstract: Methods of use for bone and joint stabilization devices are described in which the devices are tensioned after anchoring during a medical procedure and remain active in maintaining axial tension for continued compression of the subject anatomy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 5, 2019
    Assignee: PANTHER ORTHOPEDICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kathryn A. Stecco, Kenneth Hunt, Frank P. Becking