Patents by Inventor Alexander Y. Shin

Alexander Y. Shin 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).

  • Publication number: 20220040376
    Abstract: This document relates to decellularized nerve allografts. For example, decellularized nerve allografts and methods and materials for using decellularized nerve allografts to repair nerve injuries or bridge a severed nerve are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2021
    Publication date: February 10, 2022
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Guilherme Giusti, Allen T. Bishop, Alexander Y. Shin, Caroline A. Hundepool
  • Publication number: 20180296729
    Abstract: This document relates to decellularized nerve allografts. For example, decellularized nerve allografts and methods and materials for using decellularized nerve allografts to repair nerve injuries or bridge a severed nerve are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: October 18, 2018
    Applicant: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research
    Inventors: Guilherme Giusti, Allen T. Bishop, Alexander Y. Shin, Caroline A. Hundepool
  • Patent number: 9283010
    Abstract: A bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius. The plate includes an elongated body, and two hook members extending from a first end of the elongated body. A contoured region is configured to approximate the surface contour of the distal radius proximate the volar rim, the dorsal rim, or the radial arm. Each hook member is configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction. A holder/impactor for gripping the radial hook plate, and for further facilitating impacting of the hook plate without the need to pre-drill pilot holes, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 15, 2016
    Assignee: TRIMED, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin
  • Patent number: 9089376
    Abstract: A combination of a bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius and a holder/impactor for gripping the bone plate and for facilitating impacting the bone plate, with or without predrilled holes. The bone plate includes hook members configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The holder/impactor is securely attachable to the bone plate, and includes a striking surface and a distal surface contour overlying and resting adjacent an apex of the hook member. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 28, 2015
    Assignee: TRIMED, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin
  • Publication number: 20140330322
    Abstract: A combination of a bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius and a holder/impactor for gripping the bone plate and for facilitating impacting the bone plate, with or without predrilled holes. The bone plate includes hook members configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The holder/impactor is securely attachable to the bone plate, and includes a striking surface and a distal surface contour overlying and resting adjacent an apex of the hook member. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2014
    Publication date: November 6, 2014
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin
  • Patent number: 8821508
    Abstract: A bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius. The plate includes an elongated body, and two hook members extending from a first end of the elongated body. A contoured region is configured to approximate the surface contour of the distal radius proximate the volar rim, the dorsal rim, or the radial arm. Each hook member is configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction. A holder/impactor for gripping the radial hook plate, and for further facilitating impacting of the hook plate without the need to pre-drill pilot holes, is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Trimed, Incorporated
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin
  • Publication number: 20130046314
    Abstract: A bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius. The plate includes an elongated body, and two hook members extending from a first end of the elongated body. A contoured region is configured to approximate the surface contour of the distal radius proximate the volar rim, the dorsal rim, or the radial arm. Each hook member is configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction. A holder/impactor for gripping the radial hook plate, and for further facilitating impacting of the hook plate without the need to pre-drill pilot holes, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: TRIMED, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin
  • Publication number: 20130046349
    Abstract: A bone fixation plate for fixation of fractures having a small terminal bone fragment, such as fractures of the distal radius. The plate includes an elongated body, and two hook members extending from a first end of the elongated body. A contoured region is configured to approximate the surface contour of the distal radius proximate the volar rim, the dorsal rim, or the radial arm. Each hook member is configured to provide subchondral support to a distal bone fragment, without causing shortening of the fragment into the metaphyseal bone, and without providing a bending torque directed to the base of the plate. The tooth members of the hook plate are preferably sharpened at their tips and edges to facilitate their impaction. A holder/impactor for gripping the radial hook plate, and for further facilitating impacting of the hook plate without the need to pre-drill pilot holes, is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: February 21, 2013
    Applicant: TRIMED, INCORPORATED
    Inventors: Robert J. Medoff, Alexander Y. Shin