Patents by Inventor Jim Gross

Jim Gross 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).

  • Materials and Methods for Improved Bone Tendon Bone Transplantation
    Publication number: 20150265395
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR IMPROVED BONE TENDON BONE TRANSPLANTATION
    Publication number: 20120245687
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RTI BIOLOGICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Materials and methods for improved bone tendon bone transplantation
    Patent number: 8167943
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Materials and methods for improved bone tendon bone transplantation
    Publication number: 20040210308
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Materials and methods for improved bone tendon bone transplantation
    Patent number: 6805713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross