Patents by Inventor Guy B. Grover

Guy B. Grover 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: 9717586
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects relating to a bone-tendon-bone graft and components thereof. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an intermediate bone block that is used to adjustably secure soft tissue (e.g., tendon) in a patient. The present invention further relates to an assembled bone-tendon-bone graft suitable for implantation in humans comprising the intermediate bone block and a length of soft tissue. In a preferred embodiment, a bone-tendon-bone graft comprises a length of soft tissue (e.g., tendon) extending from a first assembled bone block to a second bone block and then doubles back to said first assembled bone block. Depending upon the embodiment, the second bone block fixedly or slideably attaches to the length of soft tissue and facilitates it doubling back to the first assembled bone block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Date of Patent: August 1, 2017
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bianchi, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Wesley I. Lewis, Joe Kutsavage
  • Patent number: 9707082
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Publication number: 20140222159
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Publication number: 20130345811
    Abstract: The present invention has multiple aspects relating to a bone-tendon-bone graft and components thereof. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an intermediate bone block that is used to adjustably secure soft tissue (e.g., tendon) in a patient. Preferred intermediate bone blocks comprise at least one machined segment of cortical bone, cancellous bone or both. Embodiments of intermediate bone blocks of the present invention are used singly or in combination with one or more bone blocks to form a bone block assembly for securing soft tissue. The present invention further relates to an assembled bone-tendon-bone graft suitable for implantation in humans comprising the intermediate bone block and a length of soft tissue. In a preferred embodiment, a bone-tendon-bone graft comprises a length of soft tissue (e.g., tendon) extending from a first assembled bone block to a second bone block and then doubles back to said first assembled bone block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 26, 2013
    Inventors: John R. Bianchi, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Wesley I. Lewis, Joe Kutsavage
  • Patent number: 8470038
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a bone-tendon-bone graft and components. Embodiments of the present invention comprise an intermediate bone block that is used to adjustably secure soft tissue (e.g., tendon) in a patient. Embodiments of intermediate bone blocks of the present invention are used singly or in combination with one or more bone blocks to form a bone block assembly for securing soft tissue. The present invention further relates to an assembled bone-tendon-bone graft for implantation in humans comprising the intermediate bone block and a length of soft tissue. A bone-tendon-bone graft comprises a length of soft tissue extending from a first assembled bone block to a second bone block and then doubles back to said first assembled bone block. Depending upon the embodiment, the second bone block fixedly or slideably attaches to the length of soft tissue and facilitates it doubling back to the first assembled bone block.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: John R. Bianchi, Zhukauskas A. Arunas, Todd E. Goede, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Wesley I. Lewis, Joe Kutsavage
  • Patent number: 8007533
    Abstract: The present technology is related to the field of bone-tendon-bone implants, grafts, and components thereof, for implantation in mammals, particularly for implantation in humans. More particularly, the present technology relates to assembled implants that comprise a length of tendon and at least two bone components or intermediate bone blocks that are assembled to form a bone-tendon-bone implant, and methods of making such implants. In some embodiments, implants of the present technology provide a first grip on the tendon prior to implantation and a second grip during or after implantation. In some embodiments, bone block assemblies or intermediate bone blocks of the present technology have a first geometric configuration prior to implantation and a second geometric configuration during or after implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Eric J. Schmitt, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Predrag Bursac, Ben R. Sanders
  • Publication number: 20090312842
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Publication number: 20080195204
    Abstract: The present technology is related to the field of bone-tendon-bone implants, grafts, and components thereof, for implantation in mammals, particularly for implantation in humans. More particularly, the present technology relates to assembled implants that comprise a length of tendon and at least two bone components or intermediate bone blocks that are assembled to form a bone-tendon-bone implant, and methods of making such implants. In some embodiments, implants of the present technology provide a first grip on the tendon prior to implantation and a second grip during or after implantation. In some embodiments, bone block assemblies or intermediate bone blocks of the present technology have a first geometric configuration prior to implantation and a second geometric configuration during or after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Eric J. Schmitt, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Predrag Bursac, Ben R. Sanders
  • Patent number: D583053
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 16, 2008
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Guy B. Grover
  • Patent number: D605768
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 8, 2009
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Guy B. Grover
  • Patent number: D619254
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2010
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd E. Goede, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Eric Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Patent number: D630329
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2010
    Date of Patent: January 4, 2011
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd E. Goede, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Eric Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Patent number: D630748
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2011
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Todd E. Goede, Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Eric Schmitt, Guy B. Grover