Patents by Inventor Javin C. Pierce

Javin C. Pierce 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).

  • Publication number: 20170296156
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the provision and use of new and improved arthroscopic instrumentation for (i) harvesting a tissue biopsy from a non-critical section of a joint, and (ii) sizing and seating an autologous graft at an implant site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Thomas C. May, Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20170274052
    Abstract: A composite biomaterial comprising at least one blood component and adipose-derived stem cells wherein the at least one blood component is bonded to the adipose-derived stem cells as the at least one blood component coagulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2017
    Publication date: September 28, 2017
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20150182558
    Abstract: A composite biomaterial comprising at least one blood component and adipose-derived stem cells wherein the at least one blood component is bonded to the adipose-derived stem cells as the at least one blood component coagulates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 21, 2014
    Publication date: July 2, 2015
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20150164486
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the provision and use of new and improved arthroscopic instrumentation for (i) harvesting a tissue biopsy from a non-critical section of a joint, and (ii) sizing and seating an autologous graft at an implant site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Thomas C. May, Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20150080791
    Abstract: A system for harvesting a fibrin clot and depositing that fibrin clot into a wound site during a surgical procedure, the system comprising: (i) blood drawing apparatus for drawing blood; (ii) extraction apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot; (iii) configuring apparatus for molding, cutting and shaping the fibrin clot into a desired configuration; and (iv) dispensing apparatus for reliably and controllably dispensing the fibrin clot at a selected location in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2014
    Publication date: March 19, 2015
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Peter Kurzweil
  • Publication number: 20150056603
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot, the apparatus comprising: a vessel for holding drawn blood; a lid for selectively closing off the vessel; and a precipitator connected to the lid for engaging the drawn blood contained within the vessel and acting as a focal point for the precipitation of fibrin clot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2014
    Publication date: February 26, 2015
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Patent number: 8864687
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the provision and use of new and improved arthroscopic instrumentation for (i) harvesting a tissue biopsy from a non-critical section of a joint, and (ii) sizing and seating an autologous graft at an implant site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Inventors: Thomas C. May, Javin C. Pierce
  • Patent number: 8708944
    Abstract: A system for harvesting a fibrin clot and depositing that fibrin clot into a wound site during a surgical procedure, the system comprising: (i) blood drawing apparatus for drawing blood; (ii) extraction apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot; (iii) configuring apparatus for molding, cutting and shaping the fibrin clot into a desired configuration; and (iv) dispensing apparatus for reliably and controllably dispensing the fibrin clot at a selected location in the body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Peter Kurzweil
  • Patent number: 8679076
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot, the apparatus comprising: a vessel for holding drawn blood; a lid for selectively closing off the vessel; and a precipitator connected to the lid for engaging the drawn blood contained within the vessel and acting as a focal point for the precipitation of fibrin clot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2014
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20120109335
    Abstract: The present invention comprises the provision and use of new and improved arthroscopic instrumentation for (i) harvesting a tissue biopsy from a non-critical section of a joint, and (ii) sizing and seating an autologous graft at an implant site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 3, 2012
    Inventors: Thomas C. May, Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20110118757
    Abstract: A surgical end effector apparatus and method places suture materials in tissue inside the body. The surgical end effector comprises a hollow sharp elongated cannula that conveys an internal flexible shaft suture conveyance that is advanced after the assembly is inserted in the tissue. When advanced beyond the inserter, the tip of the internal shaft can move laterally by spring rebound force and/or a suture tension can also be used to induce lateral displacement of the tip to form a taught bowstring array, to facilitate suture retrieval by positioning the suture at a right angle to the inserter cannula, and by further rotation of the of the taught bowstring array. The tip of the shaft can also be sharp to enable lateral puncture of tissue. An alternative embodiment comprises a suture retriever arm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2007
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Applicant: PIERCE INSTRUMENTS, INC.
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20110092919
    Abstract: Apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot, the apparatus comprising: a vessel for holding drawn blood; a lid for selectively closing off the vessel; and a precipitator connected to the lid for engaging the drawn blood contained within the vessel and acting as a focal point for the precipitation of fibrin clot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 15, 2010
    Publication date: April 21, 2011
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce
  • Publication number: 20110034851
    Abstract: A system for harvesting a fibrin clot and depositing that fibrin clot into a wound site during a surgical procedure, the system comprising: (i) blood drawing apparatus for drawing blood; (ii) extraction apparatus for extracting fibrin from blood so as to form a fibrin clot; (iii) configuring apparatus for molding, cutting and shaping the fibrin clot into a desired configuration; and (iv) dispensing apparatus for reliably and controllably dispensing the fibrin clot at a selected location in the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 29, 2010
    Publication date: February 10, 2011
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Peter Kurzweil
  • Publication number: 20100228175
    Abstract: A system for harvesting and dispensing blood clot, the system comprising: apparatus for drawing blood; apparatus for stirring the blood so as to form clot; and apparatus for delivering clot to a body. A method for harvesting and dispensing blood clot in a patient, the method comprising: withdrawing blood from the patient; forming clot; removing clot; and delivering clot into the patient.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2010
    Publication date: September 9, 2010
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Peter Kurzweil
  • Patent number: 6131313
    Abstract: A ski boot comprising a rigid foot portion having a rigid base and a rigid upper for surrounding essentially a foot of a wearer, a rigid leg element for surrounding essentially a lower portion of a leg of the wearer including a pivot, the foot portion and the leg element being connected through the pivot to constitute a forward leaning retention position for the wearer, and a release and retention mechanism for changing the rigid leg element into a substantially vertical release stop position. The said release stop position is the result of a predetermined rearward force on the wearer's leg. The release mechanism comprises an upper arm linkage engaged to a lower arm linkage through a slot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 1998
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2000
    Assignee: Lange International S.A.
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Charles K. Adams
  • Patent number: 5693061
    Abstract: A knot puller instrument and its method of use with surgical suture aids a surgeon in tying surgical knots. The apparatus includes a main body member that is formed of rigid structural material that can be sterilized such as stainless steel. The body is elongated, having a preferably linear central longitudinal axis, and proximal and distal end portions. The proximal end of the main body provides a handle for gripping. The distal end of the main body is comprised of a pair of spaced apart appendages that are positioned to hold a length of suture therebetween at a transverse concavely shaped bridge portion. A space between the appendages is formed by having one appendage suspended free of the instrument body, connected only to the bridge member. This allows a surgeon to place a length of suture in between the two appendages for engagement by the transverse curved bridge connector.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 1996
    Date of Patent: December 2, 1997
    Inventors: Javin C. Pierce, Neil J. Maki
  • Patent number: D343728
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 1991
    Date of Patent: February 1, 1994
    Assignee: Pierce Instruments, Inc.
    Inventor: Javin C. Pierce