Patents by Inventor Christopher Stahle

Christopher Stahle 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).

  • Implant comprising magnesium alloy and a method for preparing thereof
    Patent number: 11969519
    Abstract: The present application provides an orthopedic implant or a part thereof, comprising biodegradable magnesium alloy comprising magnesium and Ca in the range of 0.550-0.700 wt %, Zn in the range of 0.400-0.700 wt %, and Fe 50 ppm or less, the biodegradable magnesium alloy consisting of two phases comprising a first phase comprising magnesium and Zn and a second phase less noble than the first phase, the second phase comprising Mg2Ca precipitates larger than nano-sized. The present application also provides a method for preparing the biodegradable magnesium alloy, a method for preparing the orthopedic implant or the part thereof, and a method for treating a subject in need of therapy for a medical condition of a bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2023
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2024
    Assignee: Bioretec Oy
    Inventors: Timo Lehtonen, Kimmo Lähteenkorva, Anna-Maija Haltia, Christopher Stahle
  • Regulating degradation of surgical implants
    Patent number: 10993712
    Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: ConMed Corporation
    Inventors: Kimmo Lahteenkorva, Jeremy Clifford Reedy, Ophir Ortiz, Christopher Stahle
  • REGULATING DEGRADATION OF SURGICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20190150912
    Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2019
    Publication date: May 23, 2019
    Inventors: Kimmo Lahteenkorva, Jeremy Clifford Reedy, Ophir Ortiz, Christopher Stahle
  • Regulating degradation of surgical implants
    Patent number: 10226244
    Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2019
    Assignee: ConMed Corporation
    Inventors: Kimmo Lahteenkorva, Jeremy Clifford Reedy, Ophir Ortiz, Christopher Stahle
  • REGULATING DEGRADATION OF SURGICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20170095245
    Abstract: Embodiments of an implant that is configured with materials to prevent degradation or corrosion. The implant can comprise an elongate body and a degradation-delaying element disposed thereon, where the degradation-delaying element can be configured to reduce or retard corrosion of the elongate body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: April 6, 2017
    Inventors: Kimmo Lahteenkorva, Jeremy Clifford Reedy, Ophir Ortiz, Christopher Stahle