Patents by Inventor Edwin C. Shors

Edwin C. Shors 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).

  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 9456905
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 4, 2016
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Borden, Joseph M. Hernandez, Edwin C. Shors
  • CONTINUOUS PHASE COMPOSITE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL REPAIR
    Publication number: 20140288663
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. BORDEN, Joseph M. HERNANDEZ, Edwin C. SHORS
  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 8679191
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Mark D. Borden, Joseph M. Hernandez, Edwin C. Shors
  • CONTINUOUS PHASE COMPOSITE FOR MUSCULOSKELETAL REPAIR
    Publication number: 20110190903
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2011
    Publication date: August 4, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mark D. BORDEN, Joseph M. HERNANDEZ, Edwin C. SHORS
  • Continuous phase composite for musculoskeletal repair
    Patent number: 7879109
    Abstract: A composite material for positioning in the anatomy to form a selected function therein. The composite may be resorbable over a selected period of time. The composite may allow for selected bone ingrowth as absorption of the composite occurs.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2004
    Date of Patent: February 1, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mark D Borden, Joseph M Hernandez, Edwin C Shors
  • Porous biomaterials and methods for their manufacture
    Patent number: 6376573
    Abstract: An improved porous ceramic biomaterial is disclosed in which a polymer such as polylactic acid is polymerized in situ to fill the micropores substantially without filling the macropores. The polymer reinforcement helps improve the strength of the implant while preserving its ability to support ingrowth of bone to help integrate the implant into its surgical environment.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2002
    Assignee: Interpore International
    Inventors: Eugene W. White, Jack C. Debes, Clayton G. Harris, Edwin C. Shors
  • Bone morphogenetic proteins and their use in bone growth
    Patent number: 6352972
    Abstract: A bone morphogenetic fusion protein and a method of preparation of the bone morphogenetic fusion protein. The bone morphogenetic fusion protein comprises a purification tag and a bone morphogenetic active fragment. A method of preparing bone morphogenetic fusion protein comprises purifying and renaturing bone morphogenetic protein to provide an active bone morphogenetic fusion protein preparation. Methods of use of the bone morphogenetic fusion protein are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 1997
    Date of Patent: March 5, 2002
    Inventors: Marcel E. Nimni, Frederick L. Hall, Lingtau Wu, Bo Han, Edwin C. Shors
  • Coated biomaterials and methods for making same
    Patent number: 4976736
    Abstract: Biomaterials useful for onthopedicanel dental applications is disclosed. These materials have a base portion of calcium carbonate and a surface layer of a synthetic phosphate such as hydroxyapatite. The base portion may be a calcium carbonate structure having three-dimensional interconnected porosity such as may be found in porous skeletal carbonate of marine life, e.g. coral porites skeletal aragonite, or it may be porous or non-porous granules of calcium carbonate.A method for making the biomaterials is also disclosed. The synthetic phosphate surface is made using a hydroconversion reaction with a soluble or solubilized phosphate such as ammonium dibasic phosphate ((NH4).sub.2 HPO4).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 1989
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1990
    Assignee: Interpore International
    Inventors: Eugene W. White, Edwin C. Shors
  • Vascular graft prosthesis and method of making the same
    Patent number: 4969896
    Abstract: A prosthesis for replacing parts of arteries and other blood vessels preferably has an inner tube suitable for use as a vascular graft in combination with external longitudinal ribs and a surrounding wrap which provides radial and longitudinal strength and resistance to kinking. The ribs separate the wrap from the inner tube, providing spaces between the wrap and tube to allow the tube to expand and contact, thus promoting isocompliance of the prosthesis with natural blood vessels.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: November 13, 1990
    Assignee: Interpore International
    Inventor: Edwin C. Shors