Patents by Inventor Jacy C. Hoeppner
Jacy C. Hoeppner 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: 9717491Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a suture to bone can include grasping a first suture portion with a grasping member on a positioning tool. The first suture portion can be located into a first cannulation defined in the positioning tool. A cutting member can be advanced through a second cannulation defined on the positioning tool and out through a distal opening defined on the positioning tool. A first bone hole can be cut into the bone with the cutting member. A flexible member advancing tool can be advanced through the first cannulation. The first suture portion can be urged out of the distal opening and into the first bone hole.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2014Date of Patent: August 1, 2017Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventor: Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 9701728Abstract: Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating a liquid volume of white blood cells and platelets with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.Type: GrantFiled: July 24, 2015Date of Patent: July 11, 2017Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Joel C. Higgins, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 9649579Abstract: A separator that uses centrifugation to fractionate a suspension such as blood comprises a separation container and a buoy. The buoy is carried in the separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in a suspension. The guide surface is carried on the buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.Type: GrantFiled: December 10, 2012Date of Patent: May 16, 2017Assignees: Hanuman LLC, Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Randel Dorian, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20160310129Abstract: An anchoring system can use an implant delivery device to deploy an implant into a pre-drilled bore, to secure one or more sutures between a threaded outer surface of an implant body and a wall of the bore. The implant delivery device can controllably rotate the implant about its longitudinal axis. The implant can further include a distal member positioned distal to the implant body and freely rotatable about the longitudinal axis. The implant delivery device can include a finger extending distally from a distal end of an inner shaft. The implant delivery device can controllably translate a wire between a distally extended position, at which the wire can form a closed loop with the finger and a distal end of the inner shaft, and a proximally retracted position, at which the wire can be at least partially retracted into the distal end of the inner shaft.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Jacy C. Hoeppner, Kevin T. Stone, Jason D. Meridew, Christopher Palese
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Publication number: 20160310186Abstract: An implant having a porous portion with a plurality of interconnected voids for receiving at least one injectable substance such that an injectable substance can elute from the porous portion. A syringe can be inserted into the at least one porous portion for administering the at least one injectable substance into the voids of the porous structure. The implant can be implanted with the at least one porous portion pre-loaded with the at least one injectable substance. The at least one porous portion can be loaded by inserting the syringe into the at least one porous portion after implanting the implant. The porous portion can be re-loaded with the syringe after the at least one injectable substance has eluted from the porous portion or replaced with a different injectable substance.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2016Publication date: October 27, 2016Inventors: Jacy C. Hoeppner, Jason D. Meridew, Kevin T. Stone
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Publication number: 20160270822Abstract: Disclosed is an external fixation system. The external fixation system can comprise a ring frame, a strut, and a pivot housing connecting the strut to the ring frame. The pivot housing can comprise a first compression member, a second compression member, and a post assembly. The first compression member can be attached to the ring frame. The second compression member can be spaced from the first compression member and attached to the first compression member. The post assembly can be connected to the strut via an attachment post protruding from a spherical component and passing through the first compression member. The spherical component can be compressed between the first compression member and the second compression member to retain the post assembly in a fixed position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 17, 2016Publication date: September 22, 2016Inventors: Jeffery Cresina, Paul Thomas Slagle, Kevin T. Stone, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 9308224Abstract: Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating adipose tissue and/or adipocytes with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.Type: GrantFiled: May 7, 2014Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Assignee: BIOMET BIOLOGICS, LLCInventors: Joel C. Higgins, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20160089130Abstract: A suture attachment device and method for securing a suture to an anatomic structure. The suture attachment device includes a cannulated member including a first surface and a second surface. A plurality of castellations extend axially outward from at least one of the first surface and the second surface, wherein each castellation includes a proximal end connected to the cannulated member, and a distal end located distal from the cannulated member, the distal end being flared radially outward relative to the proximal end.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 30, 2014Publication date: March 31, 2016Inventors: Jacy C. HOEPPNER, Adam FINLEY, Kevin T. STONE
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Publication number: 20160017010Abstract: Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating a liquid volume of white blood cells and platelets with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 24, 2015Publication date: January 21, 2016Inventors: Joel C. Higgins, Jennifer E. WOODELL-MAY, Jacy C. HOEPPNER
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Publication number: 20160000870Abstract: Methods, systems, and compositions related to generating and using a solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist are provided. Methods include contacting a liquid comprising white blood cells with a solid extraction material and stimulating with an electromagnetic field to activate production of interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist can be separated from the solid extraction material. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist to the site of inflammation.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2015Publication date: January 7, 2016Inventors: Joel C. Higgins, Jacy C. Hoeppner, Jennifer E. Woodell-May
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Patent number: 9211487Abstract: A system for separating components of a composition according to density. The system includes a torque generating device, a separation device, and a housing. The separation device separates the composition into different components according to density. The housing accommodates the separation device. The housing includes a base having an interface that transfers torque from the torque generating device to the separation device, a cover, and a conduit for introducing the composition into the separation device without opening the cover.Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: December 15, 2015Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 9138664Abstract: A separator system operable to use centrifugation to fractionate a multiple component material, such as a suspension including blood, comprises a buoy. The buoy can be carried in a separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in the multiple component material. A guide surface is carried on a buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.Type: GrantFiled: December 2, 2013Date of Patent: September 22, 2015Assignees: Biomet Biologics, LLC, Hanuman, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Randel Dorian, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20150250469Abstract: A method and apparatus for securing a suture to bone can include grasping a first suture portion with a grasping member on a positioning tool. The first suture portion can be located into a first cannulation defined in the positioning tool. A cutting member can be advanced through a second cannulation defined on the positioning tool and out through a distal opening defined on the positioning tool. A first bone hole can be cut into the bone with the cutting member. A flexible member advancing tool can be advanced through the first cannulation. The first suture portion can be urged out of the distal opening and into the first bone hole.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2014Publication date: September 10, 2015Applicant: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventor: Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 8834486Abstract: Disclosed is a method of selecting a femoral prosthetic for implantation relative to a femur using a femoral sizing guide. An extension portion of the femoral sizing guide is placed adjacent to a posterior condyle surface of the femur. A stylus is located proximate to an interior condyle surface of the femur. A first actuator disposed between the extension portion and a base portion is moved to rotatably displace the extension portion with respect to the base portion until the stylus is centrally located on top of the interior condyle. A measurement of the femur is identified with the sizing guide based on a relative location of the stylus, the extension portion and the base portion. A femoral prosthesis is selected based on the measurement.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2012Date of Patent: September 16, 2014Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Robert Metzger, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Publication number: 20140242045Abstract: Methods and compositions generating and using an interleukin-1 receptor antagonist (IL-1ra)-rich solution. Methods for generating and isolating interleukin-1 receptor antagonist include incubating adipose tissue and/or adipocytes with polyacrylamide beads to produce interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. The interleukin-1 receptor antagonist is isolated from the polyacrylamide beads to obtain the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist. Methods for treating a site of inflammation in a patient include administering to the site of inflammation the solution rich in interleukin-1 receptor antagonist.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 7, 2014Publication date: August 28, 2014Applicant: BIOMET BIOLOGICS, LLCInventors: Joel C. HIGGINS, Jennifer E. WOODELL-MAY, Jacy C. HOEPPNER
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Patent number: 8777956Abstract: A tissue repair device. The tissue repair device includes a tubular shaft having a longitudinal bore for delivering biological material to a soft tissue defect, and an awl having a distal end configured for microfracturing bone underlying the defect. The tubular shaft and the awl are movable relative to one another such that the awl is at least partially positioned within the longitudinal bore of the tubular shaft.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2012Date of Patent: July 15, 2014Assignee: Biomet Sports Medicine, LLCInventors: Jacy C. Hoeppner, Kevin T. Stone
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Publication number: 20140091048Abstract: A separator system operable to use centrifugation to fractionate a multiple component material, such as a suspension including blood, comprises a buoy. The buoy can be carried in a separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in the multiple component material. A guide surface is carried on a buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicants: Hanuman LLC, Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. LEACH, Randel DORIAN, Jacy C. HOEPPNER
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Publication number: 20130345038Abstract: A system for separating components of a composition according to density. The system includes a torque generating device, a separation device, and a housing. The separation device separates the composition into different components according to density. The housing accommodates the separation device. The housing includes a base having an interface that transfers torque from the torque generating device to the separation device, a cover, and a conduit for introducing the composition into the separation device without opening the cover.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 8596470Abstract: A separator system operable to use centrifugation to fractionate a multiple component material, such as a suspension including blood, comprises a buoy. The buoy can be carried in a separation container and has a tuned density that is configured to reach an equilibrium position in the multiple component material. A guide surface is carried on a buoy upper surface and is inclined to an accumulation position near a buoy perimeter. The buoy suspension fractionation system can be used in a method of isolating a fraction from a suspension, and in a method for re-suspending particulates for withdrawal.Type: GrantFiled: February 20, 2012Date of Patent: December 3, 2013Assignees: Hanuman, LLC, Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Randel Dorian, Jacy C. Hoeppner
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Patent number: 8518272Abstract: A system for separating components of a composition according to density. The system includes a torque generating device, a separation device, and a housing. The separation device separates the composition into different components according to density. The housing accommodates the separation device. The housing includes a base having an interface that transfers torque from the torque generating device to the separation device, a cover, and a conduit for introducing the composition into the separation device without opening the cover.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2008Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Jacy C. Hoeppner