Patents by Inventor E. Lyle Cain, JR.

E. Lyle Cain, JR. 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).

  • Publication number: 20240033071
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2023
    Publication date: February 1, 2024
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Publication number: 20230363753
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 29, 2022
    Publication date: November 16, 2023
    Inventors: Peter J. DREYFUSS, Thomas DOONEY, JR., E. Lyle CAIN, JR., Jeffrey R. DUGAS, Kyle ANDERSON, Peter J. MILLETT
  • Patent number: 11786359
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 11058104
    Abstract: Rather than trying to call a gobbler and waiting for the gobbler to approach, the hunter instead attempts to seek a gobbler while holding a decoy. As the hunter comes within sight of the gobbler, he can slowly move (e.g., tilt and/or rotate) the decoy so that its fan moves in a manner that mimics movement of a real turkey. It has been found that the gobbler will often fixate on the decoy failing to notice the hunter even when he is not well camouflaged. In fact, the gobbler will often approach the decoy in an aggressive manner making it much less wary than in a typical hunt where a hunter is attempting to make calls that imitate a hen. When the hunter feels that the gobbler is fixated on the decoy, he can couple the decoy to his weapon thereby freeing both of his hands for operating his weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: July 13, 2021
    Assignee: Big Pine Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: E. Lyle Cain, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20200360128
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, JR., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 10758338
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Date of Patent: September 1, 2020
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 10736620
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2020
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, Thomas Dooney, Jr., E. Lyle Cain, Jr., Jeffrey R. Dugas, Kyle Anderson, Peter J. Millett
  • Publication number: 20200138429
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2020
    Publication date: May 7, 2020
    Inventors: Peter J. DREYFUSS, Thomas DOONEY, JR., E. Lyle CAIN, JR., Jeffrey R. DUGAS, Kyle ANDERSON, Peter J. MILLETT
  • Publication number: 20180116785
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 2, 2018
    Publication date: May 3, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, JR., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 9888997
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Patent number: 9661842
    Abstract: Rather than trying to call a gobbler and waiting for the gobbler to approach, the hunter instead attempts to seek a gobbler while holding a decoy. As the hunter comes within sight of the gobbler, he can slowly move (e.g., tilt and/or rotate) the decoy so that its fan moves in a manner that mimics movement of a real turkey. It has been found that the gobbler will often fixate on the decoy failing to notice the hunter even when he is not well camouflaged. In fact, the gobbler will often approach the decoy in an aggressive manner making it much less wary than in a typical hunt where a hunter is attempting to make calls that imitate a hen. When the hunter feels that the gobbler is fixated on the decoy, he can couple the decoy to his weapon thereby freeing both of his hands for operating his weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: Big Pine Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: E. Lyle Cain, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20170020655
    Abstract: A soft anchor assembly according to an exemplary aspect of the present disclosure includes, among other things, a sheath and a flexible strand at least partially surrounded by the sheath.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, E. Lyle Cain, Jr., William T. Pennington, Paul C. Brady
  • Publication number: 20160374662
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, Thomas Dooney, JR., E. Lyle Cain, JR., Jeffrey R. Dugas, Kyle Anderson, Peter J. Millett
  • Patent number: 9463011
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2016
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, Thomas Dooney, Jr., E. Lyle Cain, Jr., Jeffrey R. Dugas, Kyle Anderson, Peter J. Millett
  • Publication number: 20160235054
    Abstract: Rather than trying to call a gobbler and waiting for the gobbler to approach, the hunter instead attempts to seek a gobbler while holding a decoy. As the hunter comes within sight of the gobbler, he can slowly move (e.g., tilt and/or rotate) the decoy so that its fan moves in a manner that mimics movement of a real turkey. It has been found that the gobbler will often fixate on the decoy failing to notice the hunter even when he is not well camouflaged. In fact, the gobbler will often approach the decoy in an aggressive manner making it much less wary than in a typical hunt where a hunter is attempting to make calls that imitate a hen. When the hunter feels that the gobbler is fixated on the decoy, he can couple the decoy to his weapon thereby freeing both of his hands for operating his weapon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2016
    Publication date: August 18, 2016
    Applicant: BIG PINE INNOVATIONS, LLC
    Inventor: E. LYLE CAIN, JR.
  • Patent number: 9345240
    Abstract: Rather than trying to call a gobbler and waiting for the gobbler to approach, the hunter instead attempts to seek a gobbler while holding a decoy. As the hunter comes within sight of the gobbler, he can slowly move (e.g., tilt and/or rotate) the decoy so that its fan moves in a manner that mimics movement of a real turkey. It has been found that the gobbler will often fixate on the decoy failing to notice the hunter even when he is not well camouflaged. In fact, the gobbler will often approach the decoy in an aggressive manner making it much less wary than in a typical hunt where a hunter is attempting to make calls that imitate a hen. When the hunter feels that the gobbler is fixated on the decoy, he can couple the decoy to his weapon thereby freeing both of his hands for operating his weapon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 24, 2016
    Assignee: Big Pine Innovations, LLC
    Inventor: E. Lyle Cain, Jr.
  • Publication number: 20140052179
    Abstract: Soft anchor constructs and methods for soft tissue to bone repairs. The soft anchors may be knotted or knotless constructs. The soft anchors include a body formed of various soft materials (including, but not limited to, suture) and provided in various shapes and configurations that confer the anchors the ability to be easily inserted within bone tunnels or sockets and be bunched up within the bone tunnels or sockets. At least one closed loop or soft eyelet is attached to the soft anchor to allow additional sliding strands and/or shuttle/pull devices (suture passing devices) to pass through the eyelet and aid in the knotted or knotless fixation of tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Applicant: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Peter J. Dreyfuss, Thomas Dooney, JR., E. Lyle Cain, JR., Jeffrey R. Dugas, Kyle Anderson