Patents by Inventor Alan Hooks

Alan Hooks 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).

  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20240271098
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2024
    Publication date: August 15, 2024
    Inventors: Erik J. WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 11702637
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2023
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 11697799
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2023
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 11447750
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2022
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 11104882
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 31, 2021
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 11085024
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20210214688
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2021
    Publication date: July 15, 2021
    Inventors: Erik J. WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • System and method for extraction and cryopreservation of bone marrow
    Patent number: 10995318
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: Ossium Health, Inc.
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20200399605
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20200399608
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20200399604
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20200399607
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • SYSTEM AND METHOD FOR EXTRACTION AND CRYOPRESERVATION OF BONE MARROW
    Publication number: 20200399606
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 4, 2020
    Publication date: December 24, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John WOODS, Brian H. JOHNSTONE, Dongsheng GU, Aubrey Marie SHERRY, Kelsey Gwen MUSALL, John R. WOODS, James HARDIN, Alan HOOKS
  • System and Method for Extraction and Cryopreservation of Bone Marrow
    Publication number: 20200325451
    Abstract: Methods are provided for extracting bone marrow cells from bone obtained from deceased donors, for preparing the bone marrow for cryopreservation and for obtaining desired cells from cryopreserved and fresh bone marrow.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 6, 2020
    Publication date: October 15, 2020
    Inventors: Erik John Woods, Brian H. Johnstone, Dongsheng Gu, Aubrey Marie Sherry, Kelsey Gwen Musall, John R. Woods, James Hardin, Alan Hooks
  • ASEPTIC, HIGH PRESSURE WATER CLEANING CHAMBER
    Publication number: 20140166056
    Abstract: There are disclosed systems and methods of debriding tissue. In an embodiment, a system includes a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; a spray nozzle configured to emit a water jet into the bone tube; and an outlet from the bone tube. In another embodiment, a method includes assembling a sterile debridement system; placing a sterile mesh bag over a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; inserting one end of a bone into the bone tube; actuating a spray nozzle directed into the bone tube, and the water jet configured to debride tissue from the bone within the bone tube. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 20, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Allosource
    Inventors: Raymond Klein, Brent Parks, Alan Hooks, Elizabeth Fowler
  • Apparatus and methods for treating allograft products
    Patent number: 8303898
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating allografts, having a sonication tank configured to transmit ultrasonic energy to the interior of the tank; a treatment canister rotatably positioned in said sonication tank, and configured to receive allografts therein; and a treatment fluid source in fluid communication with said treatment canister. Methods of treating allografts and methods for determining microbial contamination using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Allosource
    Inventors: Chad J. Ronholdt, Simon Bogdansky, Alan Hooks
  • APPARATUS AND METHODS FOR TREATING ALLOGRAFT PRODUCTS
    Publication number: 20110086383
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating allografts, having a sonication tank configured to transmit ultrasonic energy to the interior of the tank; a treatment canister rotatably positioned in said sonication tank, and configured to receive allografts therein; and a treatment fluid source in fluid communication with said treatment canister. Methods of treating allografts and methods for determining microbial contamination using the apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 13, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: ALLOSOURCE
    Inventors: Chad J. Ronholdt, Simon Bogdansky, Alan Hooks
  • Methods for treating allograft products
    Patent number: 7794653
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating allografts, having a sonication tank configured to transmit ultrasonic energy to the interior of the tank; a treatment canister rotatably positioned in said sonication tank, and configured to receive allografts therein; and a treatment fluid source in fluid communication with said treatment canister. Methods of treating allografts and methods for determining microbial contamination using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 20, 2008
    Date of Patent: September 14, 2010
    Assignee: Allosource
    Inventors: Chad J. Ronholdt, Simon Bogdansky, Alan Hooks
  • Apparatus for treating allograft products
    Patent number: 7658888
    Abstract: Apparatus for treating allografts, having a sonication tank configured to transmit ultrasonic energy to the interior of the tank; a treatment canister rotatably positioned in said sonication tank, and configured to receive allografts therein; and a treatment fluid source in fluid communication with said treatment canister. Methods of treating allografts and methods for determining microbial contamination using the apparatus.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2010
    Assignee: Allosource
    Inventors: Chad J. Ronholdt, Simon Bogdansky, Alan Hooks
  • Aseptic, high pressure water cleaning chamber
    Publication number: 20090314314
    Abstract: There are disclosed systems and methods of debriding tissue. In an embodiment, a system includes a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; a spray nozzle configured to emit a water jet into the bone tube; and an outlet from the bone tube. In another embodiment, a method includes assembling a sterile debridement system; placing a sterile mesh bag over a bone tube having an opening sized to receive a bone with tissue disposed thereon, the opening of the bone tube sized to exclude entry of an operator's hand; inserting one end of a bone into the bone tube; actuating a spray nozzle directed into the bone tube, and the water jet configured to debride tissue from the bone within the bone tube. Other embodiments are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Raymond Klein, Brent Parks, Alan Hooks, Elizabeth Fowler