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).

  • Publication number: 20200178955
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 14, 2020
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 10561409
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: February 18, 2020
    Assignee: KFX Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 9655611
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: KFx Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20170027556
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 9414835
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 2016
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2016
    Assignee: KFx Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20160022258
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: May 29, 2015
    Publication date: January 28, 2016
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 9044226
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20150051645
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro
  • Patent number: 8951287
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: October 28, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro
  • Patent number: 8926663
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2015
    Assignee: Kfx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20140081328
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20140018851
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 5, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 8529601
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: September 10, 2013
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 8512378
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Bart Bojanowski, Joseph C. Tauro, John P. Greelis, Malcolm Heaven
  • Patent number: 8267964
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 18, 2012
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20120143251
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2012
    Publication date: June 7, 2012
    Applicant: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20120065680
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: November 22, 2011
    Publication date: March 15, 2012
    Applicant: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Bart Bojanowski, Joseph C. Tauro, John P. Greelis, Malcolm Heaven
  • Patent number: 8109969
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 7, 2012
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Patent number: 8100942
    Abstract: 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: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2012
    Assignee: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski
  • Publication number: 20120016415
    Abstract: 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: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2011
    Publication date: January 19, 2012
    Applicant: KFx Medical Corporation
    Inventors: Michael L. Green, Joseph C. Tauro, Bart Bojanowski