Patents by Inventor Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer

Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer 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).

  • Tissue grafts with pre-made attachment points
    Patent number: 11980536
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Date of Patent: May 14, 2024
    Assignee: Axogen Corporation
    Inventors: Curt Andrew Deister, Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer, Kirk Michael Grayam, Shamus Hillier
  • TISSUE GRAFTS WITH PRE-MADE ATTACHMENT POINTS
    Publication number: 20220054250
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Applicant: AXOGEN CORPORATION
    Inventors: Curt Andrew DEISTER, Jonathan Andrew TINNEMEYER, Kirk Michael GRAYAM
  • Tissue grafts with pre-made attachment points
    Patent number: 11166800
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 9, 2021
    Assignee: Axogen Corporation
    Inventors: Curt Andrew Deister, Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer, Kirk Michael Grayam
  • TISSUE GRAFTS WITH PRE-MADE ATTACHMENT POINTS
    Publication number: 20190314132
    Abstract: The present disclosure pertains to membranous tissue grafts comprising one or more pre-made attachment points. The one or more pre-made attachment points may include pre-made markings and/or pre-made suture holes. The membranous tissue grafts can be in the form of a tube. The membranous tissue grafts can also be rectangular in shape and can be used in a nerve repair by wrapping the severed or damaged nerve. In some embodiments, the membranous tissue grafts are suitable for repairing severed nerves that have a short gap or no gap with a gap of less than 5 mm between the severed stumps. Accordingly, methods are provided for repairing a damaged or severed nerve by implanting the membranous tissue grafts on to the damaged or severed nerve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 11, 2019
    Publication date: October 17, 2019
    Inventors: Curt Andrew Deister, Jonathan Andrew Tinnemeyer, Kirk Michael Grayam