Patents by Inventor Ian R. Dunkley
Ian R. Dunkley 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).
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Patent number: 11324597Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to fit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 27, 2019Date of Patent: May 10, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Patent number: 10933172Abstract: Implantable medical devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a body having an external surface defining an outer profile of the device. The body includes a porous matrix including a series of interconnected macropores defined by a plurality of interconnected struts each including a hollow interior. A filler material substantially fills at least a portion of the series of interconnected macropores. The external surface of the body includes a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow interior of at least a portion of the plurality of interconnected struts. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the external surface includes exposed areas of the filler material and porous matrix in addition to the exposed openings. In another aspect, the porous matrix is formed from a bioresorbable ceramic and the filler material is a biologically stable polymeric material. Still, other aspects related to this and other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2016Date of Patent: March 2, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Brian R. Thoren, Timothy J. N. Smith, Ian D. Grant, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20200376174Abstract: Implantable medical devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a body having an external surface defining an outer profile of the device. The body includes a porous matrix including a series of interconnected macropores defined by a plurality of interconnected struts each including a hollow interior. A filler material substantially fills at least a portion of the series of interconnected macropores. The external surface of the body includes a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow interior of at least a portion of the plurality of interconnected struts. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the external surface includes exposed areas of the filler material and porous matrix in addition to the exposed openings. In another aspect, the porous matrix is formed from a bioresorbable ceramic and the filler material is a biologically stable polymeric material. Still, other aspects related to this and other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2020Publication date: December 3, 2020Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Brian R. Thoren, Timothy J.N. Smith, Ian D. Grant, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20200038187Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and p tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to tit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 27, 2019Publication date: February 6, 2020Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Patent number: 10426621Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to fit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 19, 2017Date of Patent: October 1, 2019Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20170333190Abstract: Provided is an implantable composite which includes a plurality of resorbable ceramic particles with or without a biodegradable polymer. The resorbable ceramic particles can be granules including carbonated hydroxyapatite and tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. Some resorbable ceramic particles are granules, which include carbonated hydroxyapatite and ? tricalcium phosphate in a ratio of 5:95 to 70:30. The resorbable ceramic particles have a particle size from about 0.4 to about 3.5 mm. The implantable composite is configured to tit at or near a bone defect as an autograft extender to promote bone growth. Methods of using the implantable composite are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 19, 2017Publication date: November 23, 2017Inventors: Scott M. Vickers, Jeffrey L. Scifert, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20160213821Abstract: Implantable medical devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a body having an external surface defining an outer profile of the device. The body includes a porous matrix including a series of interconnected macropores defined by a plurality of interconnected struts each including a hollow interior. A filler material substantially fills at least a portion of the series of interconnected macropores. The external surface of the body includes a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow interior of at least a portion of the plurality of interconnected struts. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the external surface includes exposed areas of the filler material and porous matrix in addition to the exposed openings. In another aspect, the porous matrix is formed from a bioresorbable ceramic and the filler material is a biologically stable polymeric material. Still, other aspects related to this and other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 1, 2016Publication date: July 28, 2016Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Brian R. Thoren, Timothy J.N. Smith, Ian D. Grant, Ian R. Dunkley
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Patent number: 9399086Abstract: Implantable medical devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a body having an external surface defining an outer profile of the device. The body includes a porous matrix including a series of interconnected macropores defined by a plurality of interconnected struts each including a hollow interior. A filler material substantially fills at least a portion of the series of interconnected macropores. The external surface of the body includes a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow interior of at least a portion of the plurality of interconnected struts. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the external surface includes exposed areas of the filler material and porous matrix in addition to the exposed openings. In another aspect, the porous matrix is formed from a bioresorbable ceramic and the filler material is a biologically stable polymeric material. Still, other aspects related to this and other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2009Date of Patent: July 26, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IncInventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Brian R. Thoren, Timothy J. N. Smith, Ian D. Grant, Ian R. Dunkley
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Publication number: 20110022180Abstract: Implantable medical devices are provided. In one embodiment, a device includes a body having an external surface defining an outer profile of the device. The body includes a porous matrix including a series of interconnected macropores defined by a plurality of interconnected struts each including a hollow interior. A filler material substantially fills at least a portion of the series of interconnected macropores. The external surface of the body includes a plurality of openings communicating with the hollow interior of at least a portion of the plurality of interconnected struts. In a further aspect of this embodiment, the external surface includes exposed areas of the filler material and porous matrix in addition to the exposed openings. In another aspect, the porous matrix is formed from a bioresorbable ceramic and the filler material is a biologically stable polymeric material. Still, other aspects related to this and other embodiments are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2009Publication date: January 27, 2011Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Anthony J. Melkent, Brian R. Thoren, Timothy J.N. Smith, Ian D. Grant, Ian R. Dunkley