Patents by Inventor Jeffrey R. Dell

Jeffrey R. Dell 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).

  • Expandable tissue support member and method of forming the support member
    Publication number: 20040260315
    Abstract: An implant member has a body made from biocompatible material, and this body has slits formed therein. The slits open when the body is subjected to tension. The implant member is made by providing a body member and forming slits in the body. The slits are dimensioned and disposed so that the slits open when force is applied to the body.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2003
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey R. Dell, Michele Gandy Davis, Gary Teague