Patents by Inventor Hunt Dabney

Hunt Dabney 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).

  • Formed in place fixation system with thermal acceleration
    Patent number: 7727262
    Abstract: A subcutaneously formed in place orthopedic fixation device is provided, such as for fixation of the spine or other bone or bones. The device comprises an inflatable member, such as a tubular balloon. A heat source is provided in thermal communication with the interior of the balloon. The balloon is positioned at a treatment site while in a flexible, low crossing profile configuration. The balloon is thereafter inflated with a hardenable media, and heated to accelerate hardening of the media. Methods and delivery structures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 14, 2005
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2010
    Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel M. Shaolian, George P. Teitelbaum, To V. Pham, Thanh Van Nguyen, Hunt Dabney
  • Formed in place fixation system with thermal acceleration
    Patent number: 6964667
    Abstract: A subcutaneously formed in place orthopedic fixation device is provided, such as for fixation of the spine or other bone or bones. The device comprises an inflatable member, such as a tubular balloon. A heat source is provided in thermal communication with the interior of the balloon. The balloon is positioned at a treatment site while in a flexible, low crossing profile configuration. The balloon is thereafter inflated with a hardenable media, and heated to accelerate hardening of the media. Methods and delivery structures are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 31, 2002
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2005
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Samuel M. Shaolian, George P. Teitelbaum, To V. Pham, Thanh Van Nguyen, Hunt Dabney