Patents by Inventor Amanda Michele Ely

Amanda Michele Ely 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).

  • Xenograft soft tissue implants and methods of making and using
    Patent number: 10314944
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the field of implants comprising soft tissue for use in implantation in humans. The soft tissue implants of the present application are preferably obtained from xenograft sources. The present application provides a chemical process that neutralizes, removes or substantially reduces antigens from and sterilizes and/or strengthens xenograft implants. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity. The present application is also directed to processes for treating xenograft implants comprising soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, and to implants produced by such processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2019
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Pedro Daniel Pedroso, Amanda Michele Ely
  • XENOGRAFT SOFT TISSUE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND USING
    Publication number: 20130302435
    Abstract: The present application is directed to the field of implants comprising soft tissue for use in implantation in humans. The soft tissue implants of the present application are preferably obtained from xenograft sources. The present application provides a chemical process that neutralizes, removes or substantially reduces antigens from and sterilizes and/or strengthens xenograft implants. The present techniques yield soft tissue implants having superior structural, mechanical, and/or biochemical integrity. The present application is also directed to processes for treating xenograft implants comprising soft tissues such as tendons and ligaments, and to implants produced by such processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: November 14, 2013
    Inventors: Pedro Daniel Pedroso, Amanda Michele Ely