Patents by Inventor Brian J. Bear

Brian J. Bear 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).

  • Biologic Soft Tissue Arthroplasty Spacer and Joint Resurfacing of Wrist and Hand
    Publication number: 20110054627
    Abstract: A arthroplasty spacer formed of a biologic soft tissue and methods for surgically treating symptomatic trapezio metacarpal joint arthritis and symptomatic arthritis of scapho trapezial trapezoid joint using the biologic soft tissue spacer are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 30, 2010
    Publication date: March 3, 2011
    Inventor: Brian J. Bear
  • Tendon Cap and method for tendon repair
    Publication number: 20090131980
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for joining opposite ends of a severed tendon or ligament. A core suture is attached to one of the severed ends. A cap is attached to the severed end by the core suture. The cap protects the severed end from trauma and fraying as it is pulled back toward the opposite severed end of the tendon. The cap is removed prior to reattachment of the severed ends. The cap may have a coating applied to it to reduce friction and add other properties such as improved healing to the tendon after it is reattached.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 20, 2008
    Publication date: May 21, 2009
    Inventors: Irvin M. Wiesman, Brian J. Bear