Patents by Inventor James E. Tibone

James E. Tibone 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: 8771351
    Abstract: A system and method for soft tissue to bone repair employing at least one suture anchor combined with at least one knotless fixation device. The method for soft tissue to bone fixation includes: (i) providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor; and (ii) providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device, and suture or tape or allograft/biological component extending over the soft tissue and secured in place by the anchors in the first and second medial rows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal S. ElAttrache, James E. Tibone
  • Publication number: 20130282058
    Abstract: A system and method for soft tissue to bone repair employing at least one suture anchor combined with at least one knotless fixation device. The method for soft tissue to bone fixation includes: (i) providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor; and (ii) providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device, and suture or tape or allograft/biological component extending over the soft tissue and secured in place by the anchors in the first and second medial rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventors: Neal S. ElAttrache, James E. Tibone
  • Patent number: 8419794
    Abstract: A system and method for soft tissue to bone repair employing at least one suture anchor combined with at least one knotless fixation device. The method for soft tissue to bone fixation includes: (i) providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor; and (ii) providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device, and suture or tape or allograft/biological component extending over the soft tissue and secured in place by the anchors in the first and second medial rows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2013
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal S. ElAttrache, James E. Tibone
  • Publication number: 20110313455
    Abstract: A system and method for soft tissue to bone repair employing at least one suture anchor combined with at least one knotless fixation device. The method for soft tissue to bone fixation includes: (i) providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor; and (ii) providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device, and suture or tape or allograft/biological component extending over the soft tissue and secured in place by the anchors in the first and second medial rows.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 1, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventors: Neal S. ElAttrache, James E. Tibone
  • Publication number: 20110306903
    Abstract: A system and method for determining laxity in an anatomical joint. The system includes a force sensor that measures a force applied to an appendage that is coupled to a joint and a position sensor that determines the amount of movement of the appendage when the force is applied to the appendage. The system also includes a system controller that is connected to both the force sensor and the position sensor and allows communications between the sensors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 15, 2011
    Inventors: Stephanie Crabtree, Gregory Joshua Karnes, James E. Tibone, Arley Perez
  • Patent number: 8012174
    Abstract: A system and method for soft tissue to bone repair employing at least one suture anchor combined with at least one knotless fixation device. The method for soft tissue to bone fixation includes: (i) providing a first medial row constructed with a first plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the first plurality of fixation devices is an anchor; and (ii) providing a second lateral row constructed with a second plurality of fixation devices, at least one of the second plurality of fixation devices is a knotless fixation device, and suture or tape or allograft/biological component extending over the soft tissue and secured in place by the anchors in the first and second medial rows.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 6, 2011
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Neal S. ElAttrache, James E. Tibone