Patents by Inventor Bradford J. Coale
Bradford J. Coale 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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Publication number: 20230320767Abstract: A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface, an elongated stem, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a space volume between the host bone and a bone implant. The cap can be made of a material and/or have surface features that create a strong bond with the cement when the liquid cement cures. The stem can be made of a material and/or have bone ingrowth surface features that create a strong bond with the bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 13, 2023Publication date: October 12, 2023Applicant: PrezzFit LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Bradford J. Coale
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Publication number: 20230210565Abstract: A bone insert is provided that includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 1, 2022Publication date: July 6, 2023Applicant: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Patent number: 11678917Abstract: A bone insert is provided that includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 20, 2023Assignee: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Patent number: 11666447Abstract: A bone insert includes a cap having a convex top surface made from a plurality of cap micro struts, an elongated stem made from a plurality of stem micro struts, and a barrier between the cap and the stem. The stem of the bone insert is inserted into a hole formed in a host bone until the barrier is pressed against the exposed bone. The bone implant can be placed against a small focus contact point on the cap. Liquid cement can be injected into a large center hole in the cap and the cement can flow through the fenestrations between all of the cap micro struts as well as the space between the bone implant and the bone. The cement can cure to create a high strength structure that provides a strong bond between the bone implant and the host bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2022Date of Patent: June 6, 2023Assignee: Taq Ortho, LLCInventors: Kenneth B. Trauner, Bradford J Coale
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Publication number: 20210008247Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2020Publication date: January 14, 2021Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
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Patent number: 10888636Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: GrantFiled: October 7, 2016Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ZIMMER KNEE CREATIONS, INC.Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
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Patent number: 10675074Abstract: Various different porous screws and pegs are disclosed herein, as are methods of manufacturing such porous pegs or screws. The porous screws and pegs, in certain examples, are formed through additive manufacturing and have improved porosity for bone ingrowth. In certain cases, additive manufacturing or another manufacturing technique can be used to cover only part or all of the threads of the screws or pegs disclosed herein with a porous material. Such screws or pegs can have porosity but also threads that are capable of effectively digging into bone.Type: GrantFiled: January 23, 2018Date of Patent: June 9, 2020Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Roby, John Chernosky, Imants Liepins, Bradford J. Coale, Jacob Macke
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Patent number: 10285816Abstract: An implant and methods for use in various procedures are disclosed. According to an example of the present application, an orthopedic implant is disclosed. The implant can include a base and a body. The base can comprise a porous metal material configured to encourage bone ingrowth into the base. The body can be coupled to the base and can comprise a second material that differs from the porous metal material of the base.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2015Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Keith A. Roby, Bradford J. Coale, John Chernosky
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Publication number: 20180214192Abstract: Various different porous screws and pegs are disclosed herein, as are methods of manufacturing such porous pegs or screws. The porous screws and pegs, in certain examples, are formed through additive manufacturing and have improved porosity for bone ingrowth. In certain cases, additive manufacturing or another manufacturing technique can be used to cover only part or all of the threads of the screws or pegs disclosed herein with a porous material. Such screws or pegs can have porosity but also threads that are capable of effectively digging into bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 23, 2018Publication date: August 2, 2018Inventors: Keith A. Roby, John Chernosky, Imants Liepins, Bradford J. Coale, Jacob Macke
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Publication number: 20180146997Abstract: A bone cement system according to the present disclosure includes a housing, a dispenser housing, a plunger, and a pressure release system. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a throughbore that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The dispenser housing is received in the throughbore and is adapted to receive bone cement. The plunger is releasably coupled to the proximal end of the housing and received into the dispenser housing so that movement of the plunger relative to the dispenser housing dispenses bone cement from the distal end of the housing. The pressure release system is coupled to the housing and includes a body that is movable within a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the housing, without translating the body along the longitudinal axis of the housing, to reduce the pressure of bone cement exiting the distal end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 25, 2018Publication date: May 31, 2018Inventor: Bradford J. Coale
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Patent number: 9907594Abstract: A bone cement system according to the present disclosure includes a housing, a dispenser housing, a plunger, and a pressure release system. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a throughbore that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The dispenser housing is received in the throughbore and is adapted to receive bone cement. The plunger is releasably coupled to the proximal end of the housing and received into the dispenser housing so that movement of the plunger relative to the dispenser housing dispenses bone cement from the distal end of the housing. The pressure release system is coupled to the housing and includes a body that is movable within a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the housing, without translating the body along the longitudinal axis of the housing, to reduce the pressure of bone cement exiting the distal end of the housing.Type: GrantFiled: June 22, 2015Date of Patent: March 6, 2018Assignee: EBI, LLCInventor: Bradford J. Coale
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Publication number: 20180008415Abstract: Shapeable porous metal implants and methods for use in various procedures are disclosed. The implants can comprise a shell according to some examples. According to one example, the method can include providing a sheet of highly porous metal material having a porosity of between 55% and 90%, and wrapping the sheet of highly porous metal material around at least a first bone of the patient. Further examples can form the sheet intra-operatively to a desired shape. In an example, the porous metal sheet can be formed of tantalum or tantalum alloys.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2017Publication date: January 11, 2018Inventors: Bradford J. Coale, Steven Seelman
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Patent number: 9788951Abstract: Shapeable porous metal implants and methods for use in various procedures are disclosed. The implants can comprise a shell according to some examples. According to one example, the method can include providing a sheet of highly porous metal material having a porosity of between 55% and 90%, and wrapping the sheet of highly porous metal material around at least a first bone of the patient. Further examples can form the sheet intra-operatively to a desired shape. In an example, the porous metal sheet can be formed of tantalum or tantalum alloys.Type: GrantFiled: September 4, 2015Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.Inventors: Bradford J. Coale, Steven Seelman
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Publication number: 20170215907Abstract: A tissue resection device may include an hourglass shaped burr to resect tissue according to the shape and curvature of the hourglass shaped burr. The tissue resection device may also include a depth stop window and a movable protective guard to control the amount of cutting.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 20, 2017Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Jens Kather, Joshua A. Butters, Jeffery D. Arnett, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas Slater, Bradford J. Coale
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Patent number: 9629646Abstract: A tissue resection device may include an hourglass shaped burr to resect tissue according to the shape and curvature of the hourglass shaped burr. The tissue resection device may also include a depth stop window and a movable protective guard to control the amount of cutting.Type: GrantFiled: February 8, 2013Date of Patent: April 25, 2017Assignees: IMDS CorporationInventors: Jens Kather, Joshua A. Butters, Jeffery D. Arnett, Dylan M. Hushka, Nicholas M. Slater, Bradford J. Coale
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Publication number: 20170100507Abstract: Various embodiments disclosed relate to curable calcium phosphate compositions for use with porous structures and methods of using the same. In various embodiments, the present invention provides a curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof, with the curable calcium phosphate composition including calcium phosphate and a perfusion modifier. In various embodiments, the present invention provides an apparatus comprising a porous structure at least partially in contact with the curable calcium phosphate composition or a cured product thereof. The porous structure can include a porous substrate including a plurality of ligaments that define pores of the porous substrate, and a biocompatible metal coating on the plurality of ligaments of the porous substrate.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 7, 2016Publication date: April 13, 2017Inventors: Siddhesh Angle, Michael Strunk, Tak Lung Chang, Bradford J. Coale, Greg Stebbins, Imants Liepins
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Publication number: 20160206432Abstract: An implant and methods for use in various procedures are disclosed. According to an example of the present application, an orthopedic implant is disclosed. The implant can include a base and a body. The base can comprise a porous metal material configured to encourage bone ingrowth into the base. The body can be coupled to the base and can comprise a second material that differs from the porous metal material of the base.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2015Publication date: July 21, 2016Inventors: Keith A. Roby, Bradford J. Coale, John Chernosky
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Publication number: 20160074166Abstract: Shapeable porous metal implants and methods for use in various procedures are disclosed. The implants can comprise a shell according to some examples. According to one example, the method can include providing a sheet of highly porous metal material having a porosity of between 55% and 90%, and wrapping the sheet of highly porous metal material around at least a first bone of the patient. Further examples can form the sheet intra-operatively to a desired shape. In an example, the porous metal sheet can be formed of tantalum or tantalum alloys.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 4, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Inventors: Bradford J. Coale, Steven Seelman
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Publication number: 20150282854Abstract: A bone cement system according to the present disclosure includes a housing, a dispenser housing, a plunger, and a pressure release system. The housing has a proximal end, a distal end, and a throughbore that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The dispenser housing is received in the throughbore and is adapted to receive bone cement. The plunger is releasably coupled to the proximal end of the housing and received into the dispenser housing so that movement of the plunger relative to the dispenser housing dispenses bone cement from the distal end of the housing. The pressure release system is coupled to the housing and includes a body that is movable within a plane perpendicular to a longitudinal axis of the housing, without translating the body along the longitudinal axis of the housing, to reduce the pressure of bone cement exiting the distal end of the housing.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 22, 2015Publication date: October 8, 2015Inventor: Bradford J. COALE
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Patent number: 9060826Abstract: The present teachings provide one or more surgical instruments for repairing damaged tissue, such as in the case of a vertebral compression fracture. The present teachings can provide a bone cement system. The system can include a housing, which can define at least a throughbore that can extend from a proximal end to a distal end of the housing. The system can also include a dispenser housing received in the throughbore of the housing that is adapted to receive a bone cement. The system can include a plunger, which can be releasably coupled to the proximal end of the housing and received into the dispenser housing so that movement of the plunger can dispense the bone cement. The system can also include a pressure release system, which can be coupled to the housing and can be movable to release pressure within the dispenser housing without moving the plunger.Type: GrantFiled: April 3, 2009Date of Patent: June 23, 2015Assignee: EBI, LLCInventor: Bradford J. Coale