Patents by Inventor Dean Acker

Dean Acker 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).

  • Graft compression and sizing tubes
    Patent number: 10973621
    Abstract: Graft compression and sizing tubes, methods of graft sizing and compression using such graft tubes, and kits of graft tubes are disclosed. A graft tube aids in graft preparation for a surgery by quickly and consistently compressing a graft to a desired diameter and measuring the length of the graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 13, 2021
    Assignee: ARTHREX, INC.
    Inventors: Reinhold Schmieding, Adrian Wilson, Dean Acker, Jacob A. Jolly
  • GRAFT COMPRESSION AND SIZING TUBES
    Publication number: 20170027684
    Abstract: Graft compression and sizing tubes, methods of graft sizing and compression using such graft tubes, and kits of graft tubes are disclosed. A graft tube aids in graft preparation for a surgery by quickly and consistently compressing a graft to a desired diameter and measuring the length of the graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2015
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Reinhold Schmieding, Adrian Wilson, Dean Acker, Jacob A. Jolly
  • Lit retractor
    Publication number: 20050182301
    Abstract: An apparatus includes a surgical retractor and a light conduit for illuminating a surgical site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2005
    Publication date: August 18, 2005
    Inventors: Dean Acker, Robert Krebs
  • Method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty
    Publication number: 20050177172
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for performing a minimally invasive total hip arthroplasty including an acetabular cup inserter is provided. The cup inserter is utilized for securing a prosthetic acetabular component thereto for implantation into a hip joint. The acetabular cup inserter includes a frame having an offset frame leg to allow for placement of an acetabular cup in the correct anteversion and abduction without interference from soft tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 13, 2005
    Publication date: August 11, 2005
    Inventors: Dean Acker, Robert Krebs
  • Lit retractor
    Publication number: 20050165283
    Abstract: A light is provided for a surgical retractor.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 4, 2005
    Publication date: July 28, 2005
    Inventors: Hugh Hestad, Dean Acker, Robert Krebs
  • Cable passer for less invasive surgery
    Publication number: 20040010264
    Abstract: A cable passing apparatus useful in passing a cable around a bone. The cable is used to repair broken bone during an orthopaedic surgery. The cable passer comprises a cannulated internal assembly that is extendable at least partially around a bone. A cable suitable for surgical applications can be threaded through the apparatus and removed as desired.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Dean Acker, Jim Collins, Kevin Cook, Robert Krebs