Patents by Inventor Elizabeth Schlueter

Elizabeth Schlueter 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: 11850116
    Abstract: According to one example, a medical tray for a surgical procedure is disclosed. The medical tray can optionally comprise: a housing; and one or more tray inserts configured to be received within the housing and having a first major surface and one or more support. The one or more tray inserts are configured to receive a plurality of dental surgical instruments via a plurality of receptacles formed therein. The plurality of receptacles having corresponding openings in the first major surface. The one or more tray inserts configured to be at least one of: removable from the housing and configured with the one or more supports so as to be positionable exterior to and independent of the housing, or the plurality of receptacles are angled such that the dental surgical instruments when received therein are positioned at an acute angle relative to the first major surface.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: BIOMET 3I, LLC
    Inventors: Elizabeth A Schlueter, Matthew R Carstens, Joseph DePastino, Jeffrey A Bassett, Dan P Rogers, Alexander Chelminski
  • Patent number: 11583370
    Abstract: Packaging systems for dental implants and methods for implanting a packaged implant are provided herein. The packaging system includes a housing and a cap forming an enclosure for a dental implant and corresponding healing screw. The housing includes a first and second base portion that interact with a platform that receives a portion of the dental implant to present the dental implant to a user during use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Date of Patent: February 21, 2023
    Assignee: Biomet 3i, LLC
    Inventors: Alexander Chelminski, Dan P Rogers, Elizabeth A Schlueter, Miguel Montero
  • Publication number: 20200275999
    Abstract: Packaging systems for dental implants and methods for implanting a packaged implant are provided herein. The packaging system includes a housing and a cap forming an enclosure for a dental implant and corresponding healing screw. The housing includes a first and second base portion that interact with a platform that receives a portion of the dental implant to present the dental implant to a user during use.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2020
    Publication date: September 3, 2020
    Inventors: Alexander Chelminski, Dan P. Rogers, Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Miguel Montero
  • Publication number: 20200107912
    Abstract: According to one example, a medical tray for a surgical procedure is disclosed. The medical tray can optionally comprise: a housing; and one or more tray inserts configured to be received within the housing and having a first major surface and one or more support. The one or more tray inserts are configured to receive a plurality of dental surgical instruments via a plurality of receptacles formed therein. The plurality of receptacles having corresponding openings in the first major surface. The one or more tray inserts configured to be at least one of: removable from the housing and configured with the one or more supports so as to be positionable exterior to and independent of the housing, or the plurality of receptacles are angled such that the dental surgical instruments when received therein are positioned at an acute angle relative to the first major surface.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Matthew R. Carstens, Joseph DePastino, Jeffrey A. Bassett, Dan P. Rogers, Alexander Chelminski
  • Patent number: 8814978
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 10, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 26, 2014
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLC
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, James B. Fleming, Isaac Janson, Mukesh Kumar, Jason Meridew, Elizabeth A. Schlueter
  • Patent number: 8361380
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shape and the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2013
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, James B. Fleming, Isaac Janson, Mukesh Kumar, Jason D. Meridew, Elizabeth A. Schlueter
  • Patent number: 8292967
    Abstract: A prosthesis includes an implant defining an attachment surface thereon. A porous insert is selectively coupled to the implant. The porous insert is adapted to be received at the attachment surface of the implant in a retained position. The porous insert is adapted to facilitate tissue ingrowth. In one embodiment the implant comprises a femoral component. The femoral component comprises an inner condylar portion having a first and second lateral sidewalls, an anterior wall and a posterior wall defining a box. The box defines the attachment surface. In other embodiments, the implant comprises a hip stem and an acetabular shell.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2012
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David R Brown, Brian May, Jennifer Woodell-May, Jacy C Hoeppner, Elizabeth Schlueter, Mukesh Kumar, John R White, Russell Parrott
  • Publication number: 20110123382
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 7, 2011
    Publication date: May 26, 2011
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, J. Fleming, Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Isaac Janson, Jason D. Meridew, Mukesh Kumar
  • Patent number: 7883661
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 8, 2011
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, James B. Fleming, Isaac Janson, Mukesh Kumar, Jason D. Meridew, Elizabeth A. Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20100003155
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 11, 2009
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, J. Fleming, Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Isaac Janson, Jason D. Meridew, Mukesh Kumar
  • Patent number: 7635447
    Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 17, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 22, 2009
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, James Fleming, Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Isaac Janson, Jason D. Meridew, Mukesh Kumar
  • Patent number: 7531190
    Abstract: A ceramic scaffold operable to support a defect in bone and a surrounding healthy tissue comprising a ceramic body having a plurality of pores, the pores having a bioactive material incorporated therein, wherein the bioactive material adheres to the ceramic body with a resorbable material adhesive. Methods of manufacture and methods of augment a bone defect site are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 12, 2009
    Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Elizabeth A Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20060271201
    Abstract: A ceramic scaffold operable to support a defect in bone and a surrounding healthy tissue comprising a ceramic body having a plurality of pores, the pores having a bioactive material incorporated therein, wherein the bioactive material adheres to the ceramic body with a resorbable material adhesive. Methods of manufacture and methods of augment a bone defect site are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 25, 2005
    Publication date: November 30, 2006
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: Mukesh Kumar, Elizabeth Schlueter
  • Publication number: 20060241776
    Abstract: A prosthesis includes an implant defining an attachment surface thereon. A porous insert is selectively coupled to the implant. The porous insert is adapted to be received at the attachment surface of the implant in a retained position. The porous insert is adapted to facilitate tissue ingrowth. In one embodiment the implant comprises a femoral component. The femoral component comprises an inner condylar portion having a first and second lateral sidewalls, an anterior wall and a posterior wall defining a box. The box defines the attachment surface. In other embodiments, the implant comprises a hip stem and an acetabular shell.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 5, 2005
    Publication date: October 26, 2006
    Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.
    Inventors: David Brown, Brian May, Jennifer Woodell-May, Jacy Hoeppner, Elizabeth Schlueter, Mukesh Kumar, John White, Russell Parrott