Patents by Inventor Benjamin P. Luchsinger
Benjamin P. Luchsinger 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: 10478525Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2015Date of Patent: November 19, 2019Assignee: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
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Publication number: 20150328366Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2015Publication date: November 19, 2015Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
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Publication number: 20150258244Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: September 17, 2015Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
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Patent number: 9114191Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2014Date of Patent: August 25, 2015Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Homes, Jesus Hernandez
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Publication number: 20150202346Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
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Publication number: 20150202345Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 30, 2015Publication date: July 23, 2015Inventors: NANCY J. SHELBY, STEVEN M. SCOTT, BENJAMIN P. LUCHSINGER, GREGORY A. JUDA, KELLY R. KIRKER, JESUS HERNANDEZ, DARREL L. HOLMES
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Patent number: 8992964Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: GrantFiled: April 23, 2012Date of Patent: March 31, 2015Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
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Publication number: 20140170232Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 21, 2014Publication date: June 19, 2014Applicant: Bacterin International, Inc.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Michael Mansfield
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Patent number: 8574825Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: GrantFiled: May 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
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Publication number: 20120213859Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 23, 2012Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
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Publication number: 20110171321Abstract: A method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes preparing a bioactive metal solution having a bioactive metal, a first solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. The method also includes soaking the polymer in the bioactive metal solution. Another method for impregnating a polymer with a bioactive material includes soaking the polymer in a swelling solvent followed by soaking the polymer in a bioactive metal solution having the bioactive metal and a solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble. A bioactive metal-impregnated polymer is prepared by soaking a polymer in a saturated bioactive metal solution comprising a bioactive metal, a swelling solvent in which the bioactive metal is insoluble, and a second solvent in which the bioactive metal is slightly soluble.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 11, 2009Publication date: July 14, 2011Inventors: Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Todd R. Meyer
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Publication number: 20080305145Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 30, 2008Publication date: December 11, 2008Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes