Patents by Inventor Joseph C. Tauro
Joseph C. Tauro 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).
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Publication number: 20200178955Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2020Publication date: June 11, 2020Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 10561409Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 29, 2015Date of Patent: February 18, 2020Assignee: KFX Medical, LLCInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 9655611Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 14, 2016Date of Patent: May 23, 2017Assignee: KFx Medical, LLCInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20170027556Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 9414835Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: May 25, 2016Date of Patent: August 16, 2016Assignee: KFx Medical, LLCInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20160022258Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 29, 2015Publication date: January 28, 2016Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 9044226Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 5, 2013Date of Patent: June 2, 2015Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20150051645Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2014Publication date: February 19, 2015Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro
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Patent number: 8951287Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: February 10, 2015Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro
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Patent number: 8926663Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: November 19, 2013Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: Kfx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20140081328Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2013Publication date: March 20, 2014Applicant: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20140018851Abstract: Methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone are disclosed herein. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 5, 2013Publication date: January 16, 2014Applicant: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 8529601Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: August 27, 2009Date of Patent: September 10, 2013Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 8512378Abstract: A bone anchor is described having pre-attached suture material. After insertion, lateral wings can be deployed on the bone anchor to prevent anchor pull-out. The suture may be attached at the tip of the anchor by tying it to a wire hook secured in a cavity in the anchor tip. The anchor may be inserted and deployed using an anchor inserter that is configured to apply an axial force to the anchor, thereby deforming the anchor to form the lateral wings.Type: GrantFiled: November 22, 2011Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Bart Bojanowski, Joseph C. Tauro, John P. Greelis, Malcolm Heaven
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Patent number: 8267964Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 6, 2012Date of Patent: September 18, 2012Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20120143251Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 6, 2012Publication date: June 7, 2012Applicant: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20120065680Abstract: A bone anchor is described having pre-attached suture material. After insertion, lateral wings can be deployed on the bone anchor to prevent anchor pull-out. The suture may be attached at the tip of the anchor by tying it to a wire hook secured in a cavity in the anchor tip. The anchor may be inserted and deployed using an anchor inserter that is configured to apply an axial force to the anchor, thereby deforming the anchor to form the lateral wings.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 22, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Applicant: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Bart Bojanowski, Joseph C. Tauro, John P. Greelis, Malcolm Heaven
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Patent number: 8109969Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: February 7, 2012Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Patent number: 8100942Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: GrantFiled: September 26, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2012Assignee: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
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Publication number: 20120016414Abstract: Disclosed herein are methods and devices for securing soft tissue to a rigid material such as bone. A bone anchor is described that comprises a base and a top such that suture material may be compressed between surfaces on the base and top to secure the suture to the anchor. Also described is an inserter that can be used to insert the bone anchor into bone and move the anchor top relative to the anchor base to clamp suture material there between. Also described is a soft-tissue and bone piercing anchor and associated inserter. Methods are described that allow use of the bone anchors to provide multiple lengths of suture material to compress a large area of soft tissue against bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2011Publication date: January 19, 2012Applicant: KFx Medical CorporationInventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski