Patents by Inventor Darrel L. Holmes

Darrel L. Holmes 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: 10478525
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150328366
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150258244
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20150202346
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20150202345
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: NANCY J. SHELBY, STEVEN M. SCOTT, BENJAMIN P. LUCHSINGER, GREGORY A. JUDA, KELLY R. KIRKER, JESUS HERNANDEZ, DARREL L. HOLMES
  • Patent number: 8992964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20140170232
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Michael Mansfield
  • Patent number: 8574825
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20120213859
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20080305145
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes