Patents by Inventor Jonathan B. Ticker

Jonathan B. Ticker 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: 20210282918
    Abstract: A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 1, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Ticker
  • Patent number: 11020218
    Abstract: A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2021
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Ticker
  • Publication number: 20190117377
    Abstract: A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2018
    Publication date: April 25, 2019
    Applicant: Conmed Corporation
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Ticker
  • Patent number: 10149751
    Abstract: A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone. Methods of using the bone anchor with a suture and a wire loop to attach an item are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2018
    Assignee: CONMED CORPORATION
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Ticker
  • Patent number: 9861272
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for laparoscopic abdominal surgery are disclosed. For example, a system or kit is provided for performing a procedure within a surgical space within a patient's body that includes a plurality of tool heads, and a tool head carrier including features for removably receiving one or more tool heads, the tool head carrier sized for introduction through a trocar or other port into a surgical space. The system or kit may also include a surgical tool including a tool shaft introduceable into the surgical space and including features for securing a tool head to the tool. Optionally, the tool head carrier may include a clip for securing the tool head carrier to an endoscope.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE LELAND STANDFORD JUNIOR UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Christopher Steven Pell, Bryan J. Duggan, Hattie Zhi Chen Dong, Thomas Ruby, John Avi Roop, Jonathan B. Ticker, James N. Lau, Kevin Chao
  • Publication number: 20160030159
    Abstract: A bone anchor configured for use in anchoring an implanting portion to an anchor point. A bone anchor can be of particular use in anchoring soft tissue to a bone. A bone anchor can have a wire loop and a suture. The wire loop of the bone anchor can be configured to capture a suture and to pull a portion of the suture through a hole in the anchor body aiding in anchoring an item, such as tissue to a bone. Methods of using the bone anchor with a suture and a wire loop to attach an item are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 7, 2014
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventor: Jonathan B. Ticker
  • Publication number: 20130331646
    Abstract: Apparatus, systems, and methods for laparoscopic abdominal surgery are disclosed. For example, a system or kit is provided for performing a procedure within a surgical space within a patient's body that includes a plurality of tool heads, and a tool head carrier including features for removably receiving one or more tool heads, the tool head carrier sized for introduction through a trocar or other port into a surgical space. The system or kit may also include a surgical tool including a tool shaft introduceable into the surgical space and including features for securing a tool head to the tool. Optionally, the tool head carrier may include a clip for securing the tool head carrier to an endoscope.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2013
    Publication date: December 12, 2013
    Applicant: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University
    Inventors: Christopher Steven Pell, Bryan J. Duggan, Hattie Zhi Chen Dong, Thomas Ruby, John Avi Roop, Jonathan B. Ticker, James N. Lau, Kevin Chao