Patents by Inventor Curt Hillier

Curt Hillier 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).

  • Patent number: 11980536
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Axogen Corporation
    Inventors: Curt Andrew Deister, Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer, Kirk Michael Grayam, Shamus Hillier
  • Patent number: 6493428
    Abstract: A text enhanced voice menu system includes data storage, a voice communication path, a text communication path and switch logic. The data storage stores audio information for producing a voice menu, and stores text information for producing a text version of the voice menu. The voice communication path generates a voice menu from the audio information. The text communication path generates a text menu from the text information. The switch logic selects one of the voice menu and the text menu to be transmitted over a connection line.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: Siemens Information & Communication Networks, Inc
    Inventor: Curt Hillier