Patents by Inventor Gordon F. Janko

Gordon F. Janko 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).

  • ALLOY FOR INHIBITING ACTIVITY OF BACTERIAL COLLAGENASE AND/OR MATRIX METALLOPROTEINASE
    Publication number: 20230113716
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to a medical device for inhibiting the activity of bacterial collagenase and/or a matrix metalloproteinase (MMP). In some embodiments, the medical device comprises a polymer that includes a transition metal or a salt thereof. In some embodiments, the medical device comprises an alloy that has at least one of a transition metal or a transition metal salt.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 13, 2023
    Inventors: Anthony J. SENAGORE, William MONTGOMERY, Warren PELISSIER, Gordon F. JANKO
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIO-DEGRADABLE ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20190083683
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2018
    Publication date: March 21, 2019
    Inventors: Gordon F. JANKO, Herbert R. RADISCH, Thomas A. TROZERA
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIO-DEGRADABLE ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20170157299
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 28, 2016
    Publication date: June 8, 2017
    Inventors: Gordon F. JANKO, Herbert R. RADISCH, Thomas A. TROZERA
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIODEGRADABLE ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20140277184
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Bio DG, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon F. JANKO, Herbert R. RADISCH, Thomas A. TROZERA
  • Implantable medical devices comprising bio-degradable alloys
    Patent number: 8591672
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 26, 2013
    Assignee: Bio DG, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon F. Janko, Herbert R. Radisch, Thomas A. Trozera
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIO-DEGRADABLE ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20120279881
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 19, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Bio DG, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon F. Janko, Herbert R. Radisch, JR., Thomas A. Trozera
  • Implantable medical devices comprising bio-degradable alloys
    Patent number: 8246762
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 21, 2012
    Assignee: Bio DG, Inc.
    Inventors: Gordon F. Janko, Herbert R. Radisch, Jr., Thomas A. Trozera
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES COMPRISING BIO-DEGRADABLE ALLOYS
    Publication number: 20100174367
    Abstract: The invention provides medical devices comprising high-strength alloys which degrade over time in the body of a human or animal, at controlled degradation rates, without generating emboli. In one embodiment the alloy is formed into a bone fixation device such as an anchor, screw, plate, support or rod. In another embodiment the alloy is formed into a tissue fastening device such as staple. In yet another embodiment, the alloy is formed into a dental implant or a stent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 7, 2010
    Publication date: July 8, 2010
    Applicant: BIO DG, INC
    Inventors: Gordon F. JANKO, Herbert R. RADISCH, JR., Thomas A. TROZERA