Patents by Inventor John A. Scheland

John A. Scheland 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).

  • Method and apparatus for fusing a joint
    Patent number: 10912654
    Abstract: Apparatus for stabilizing a first portion of bone relative to a second portion of bone, the apparatus comprising: a fusion barrel for disposition between the first portion of bone and the second portion of bone, the fusion barrel comprising: a generally-cylindrical body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a cavity formed in the generally-cylindrical body, the cavity comprising a distal end and a proximal end; at least one opening formed in the generally-cylindrical body in fluid communication with the cavity of the generally-cylindrical body; and a radially-extending flange extending distally and radially of the distal end of the generally-cylindrical body such that the radially-extending flange extends around at least a portion of the distal end of the generally-cylindrical body; wherein the radially-extending flange comprises a plurality of openings; and a cap configured to be releasably mounted to the proximal end of the generally-cylindrical body so as to substantially seal the proximal end of the ca
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Date of Patent: February 9, 2021
    Assignee: Apical Healthcare Solutions Inc.
    Inventor: John A. Scheland
  • METHOD AND APPARATUS FOR FUSING A JOINT
    Publication number: 20180161174
    Abstract: Apparatus for stabilizing a first portion of bone relative to a second portion of bone, the apparatus comprising: a fusion barrel for disposition between the first portion of bone and the second portion of bone, the fusion barrel comprising: a generally-cylindrical body having a distal end, a proximal end, and a cavity formed in the generally-cylindrical body, the cavity comprising a distal end and a proximal end; at least one opening formed in the generally-cylindrical body in fluid communication with the cavity of the generally-cylindrical body; and a radially-extending flange extending distally and radially of the distal end of the generally-cylindrical body such that the radially-extending flange extends around at least a portion of the distal end of the generally-cylindrical body; wherein the radially-extending flange comprises a plurality of openings; and a cap configured to be releasably mounted to the proximal end of the generally-cylindrical body so as to substantially seal the proximal end of the ca
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2017
    Publication date: June 14, 2018
    Inventor: John A. Scheland