Patents by Inventor Barry F Hecker
Barry F Hecker 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).
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Patent number: 9028457Abstract: A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.Type: GrantFiled: May 21, 2013Date of Patent: May 12, 2015Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Barry F. Hecker
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Patent number: 9011687Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Matthew Swift, Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Patent number: 8783470Abstract: A device for isolating a component of a multi-component composition. The device includes a housing, a chamber, and a withdrawal port. The chamber is rotatably mounted within the housing. The chamber includes a chamber base and a sidewall. The side wall extends from the chamber base. At least a portion of the sidewall is defined by a filter that permits passage of a first component of the multi-component composition out of the chamber through the filter and to the housing base. The filter restricts passage of a second component of the multi-component composition through the filter. The withdrawal port extends from a position proximate to the housing base to an exterior of the device. The withdrawal port permits the withdrawal of the first component from the housing base to an exterior of the device.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2012Date of Patent: July 22, 2014Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Publication number: 20140034567Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2013Publication date: February 6, 2014Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Matthew SWIFT, Barry F. HECKER, Michael D. LEACH
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Publication number: 20130324913Abstract: A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 21, 2013Publication date: December 5, 2013Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Barry F. Hecker
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Patent number: 8551344Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 9, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Matthew Swift, Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Patent number: 8444620Abstract: A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.Type: GrantFiled: July 8, 2010Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Barry F. Hecker
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Publication number: 20120228203Abstract: A device for isolating a component of a multi-component composition. The device includes a housing, a chamber, and a withdrawal port. The chamber is rotatably mounted within the housing. The chamber includes a chamber base and a sidewall. The side wall extends from the chamber base. At least a portion of the sidewall is defined by a filter that permits passage of a first component of the multi-component composition out of the chamber through the filter and to the housing base. The filter restricts passage of a second component of the multi-component composition through the filter. The withdrawal port extends from a position proximate to the housing base to an exterior of the device. The withdrawal port permits the withdrawal of the first component from the housing base to an exterior of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 25, 2012Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Patent number: 8187475Abstract: A device for isolating a component of a multi-component composition. The device includes a housing, a chamber, and a withdrawal port. The chamber is rotatably mounted within the housing. The chamber includes a chamber base and a sidewall. The side wall extends from the chamber base. At least a portion of the sidewall is defined by a filter that permits passage of a first component of the multi-component composition out of the chamber through the filter and to the housing base. The filter restricts passage of a second component of the multi-component composition through the filter. The withdrawal port extends from a position proximate to the housing base to an exterior of the device. The withdrawal port permits the withdrawal of the first component from the housing base to an exterior of the device.Type: GrantFiled: March 6, 2009Date of Patent: May 29, 2012Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Patent number: 8062534Abstract: An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at various fractions in the apparatus. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. Also selected fractions from the sample can be applied to a patient, either alone or as part of a mixture.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2010Date of Patent: November 22, 2011Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Joel C. Higgins, Matthew Swift, Nathan Gordon, Barry F. Hecker
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Publication number: 20110077596Abstract: An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at various fractions in the apparatus. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. Also selected fractions from the sample can be applied to a patient, either alone or as part of a mixture.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 6, 2010Publication date: March 31, 2011Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Joel C. Higgins, Matthew Swift, Nathan Gordon, Barry F. Hecker
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Patent number: 7845499Abstract: An apparatus that allows for separating and collecting a fraction of a sample. The apparatus, when used with a centrifuge, allows for the creation of at various fractions in the apparatus. A buoy system that may include a first buoy portion and a second buoy member operably interconnected may be used to form at least three fractions from a sample during a substantially single centrifugation process. Therefore, the separation of various fractions may be substantially quick and efficient. Also selected fractions from the sample can be applied to a patient, either alone or as part of a mixture.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2006Date of Patent: December 7, 2010Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Joel C. Higgins, Matthew Swift, Nathan Gordon, Barry F. Hecker
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Publication number: 20100274206Abstract: A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 8, 2010Publication date: October 28, 2010Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Michael D. Leach, Barry F. Hecker
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Publication number: 20100226909Abstract: A device for isolating a component of a multi-component composition. The device includes a housing, a chamber, and a withdrawal port. The chamber is rotatably mounted within the housing. The chamber includes a chamber base and a sidewall. The side wall extends from the chamber base. At least a portion of the sidewall is defined by a filter that permits passage of a first component of the multi-component composition out of the chamber through the filter and to the housing base. The filter restricts passage of a second component of the multi-component composition through the filter. The withdrawal port extends from a position proximate to the housing base to an exterior of the device. The withdrawal port permits the withdrawal of the first component from the housing base to an exterior of the device.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 6, 2009Publication date: September 9, 2010Applicant: BIOMET BIOLOGICS, LLCInventors: Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Publication number: 20100198130Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 9, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Matthew J. Swift, Barry F. Hecker, Michael D. Leach
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Patent number: 7766900Abstract: A method and apparatus for separation, concentration, and/or applying a biological or bio-engineered fluid. Generally, the fluid application device includes a sprayer body to enable the application of the fluid and a container adaptable to enable the separation of the fluid into at least a first component and a second component. The container is releasably coupled to the nozzle. The nozzle is adapted to withdraw at least one of the first component or the second component from the container after the fluid has been separated to apply the fluid to a selected site.Type: GrantFiled: September 8, 2005Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Michael D Leach, Barry F Hecker
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Patent number: 7694828Abstract: A method and apparatus for obtaining various components of a multi-component material. Generally, a component of a whole blood sample may be concentrated from a patient and re-introduced to the same patient. For example, a clotting component, such as thrombin, from a whole blood sample may be extracted and concentrated in an apparatus and collection to be reapplied or reintroduced into a patient.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2005Date of Patent: April 13, 2010Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Matthew J Swift, Barry F Hecker, Michael D Leach
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Patent number: 5732821Abstract: A system for storing and sterilizing orthopedic devices in a series of cases that may be attached together to provide a custom type container for a particular end user. The containers have modular compartments for housing the orthopedic devices. The containers may be shipped with the orthopedic devices in a sterilized environment as well as be resterilized in an autoclave for future use. A method of use and inventory control is also disclosed wherein a container using a generic marking system is used on the lid for the container. An inventory control sheet is used to record the part number and manufacturing lot number of the components housed in the compartments. The sheet corresponds to the generic marking system. A more accurate accounting of the inventory is achieved.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1995Date of Patent: March 31, 1998Assignee: Biomet, Inc.Inventors: Kevin T. Stone, Jeffrey D. Gordon, Barry F. Hecker, William H. Fox, III