Patents by Inventor Alejandro Badia

Alejandro Badia 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).

  • Bone anchor apparatus and method
    Patent number: 9492157
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for a new and improved device for attaching tendon to bone wherein the intramedullary bone anchor, comprising a top section, a bottom section, a center section, a first end having a top inner portion and a top outer portion, a second end having a top inner portion and a top outer portion, and at least two holes extending from the top section through the bottom section, wherein the first end and second end are tapered and have seating geometry. The bone anchor is generally crescent-shaped or cylindrical.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: American Hand Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Tyson Cobb, Alejandro Badia, Stacey Berner, Steven Topper, Vincent van Donck
  • Apparatus and method for retraction of tissue
    Patent number: 8936549
    Abstract: A self-retaining retractor and surgical method of retracting integument at a surgical site comprising a medial arm moveably connected to a first end of an extension arm. The extension arm is connected to a lateral arm. The connection may be made after the medial arm is in the surgical site. The extension arm may be moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position. The medial arm or the lateral arm may include a surgical instrument holder, such as a holder for an endoscope. A locking mechanism may be used to lock the retractor in a deployed position. A strap may also be used to secure the retractor.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: American Hand Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Tyson Cobb, Alejandro Badia, Stacey Berner, Stephen Topper, Vincent van Donck
  • BONE ANCHOR APPARATUS AND METHOD
    Publication number: 20140188166
    Abstract: A device and method is provided for a new and improved device for attaching tendon to bone wherein the intramedullary bone anchor, comprising a top section, a bottom section, a center section, a first end having a top inner portion and a top outer portion, a second end having a top inner portion and a top outer portion, and at least two holes extending from the top section through the bottom section, wherein the first end and second end are tapered and have seating geometry. The bone anchor is generally crescent-shaped or cylindrical.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2013
    Publication date: July 3, 2014
    Applicant: American Hand Institute, LLC
    Inventors: Tyson Cobb, Alejandro Badia, Stacey Berner, Steven Topper, Vincent van Donck
  • APPARATUS AND METHOD FOR RETRACTION OF TISSUE
    Publication number: 20110054262
    Abstract: A self-retaining retractor and surgical method of retracting integument at a surgical site comprising a medial arm moveably connected to a first end of an extension arm. The extension arm is connected to a lateral arm. The connection may be made after the medial arm is in the surgical site. The extension arm may be moved from an undeployed position to a deployed position. The medial arm or the lateral arm may include a surgical instrument holder, such as a holder for an endoscope. A locking mechanism may be used to lock the retractor in a deployed position. A strap may also be used to secure the retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Applicant: AMERICAN HAND INSTITUTE, LLC
    Inventors: Tyson Cobb, Alejandro Badia, Stacey Berner, Stephen Topper