Patents by Inventor Joseph W. Tai

Joseph W. Tai 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).

  • CELL CARRIER AND CELL CARRIER CONTAINMENT DEVICES CONTAINING REGENERATIVE CELLS
    Publication number: 20170136069
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device comprising a cell carrier portion containing regenerative cells, e.g., stem and progenitor cells, and a cell carrier containment portion. The device is useful for the treatment of bone related disorders, including spinal fusion related disorders and long bone or flat bone related defects. The device may be used in conjunction with disclosed automated systems and methods for separating and concentrating regenerative cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2016
    Publication date: May 18, 2017
    Inventors: Marc H. Hedrick, John K. Fraser, Susan Lynn Riley, Joseph W. Tai
  • CELL CARRIER AND CELL CARRIER CONTAINMENT DEVICES CONTAINING REGENERATIVE CELLS
    Publication number: 20130060338
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device comprising a cell carrier portion containing regenerative cells, e.g., stem and progenitor cells, and a cell carrier containment portion. The device is useful for the treatment of bone related disorders, including spinal fusion related disorders and long bone or flat bone related defects. The device may be used in conjunction with disclosed automated systems and methods for separating and concentrating regenerative cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2012
    Publication date: March 7, 2013
    Applicant: CYTORI THERAPEUTICS, INC.
    Inventors: Marc H. Hedrick, John K. Fraser, Susan Lynn Riley, Joseph W. Tai
  • CELL CARRIER AND CELL CARRIER CONTAINMENT DEVICES CONTAINING REGENERATIVE CELLS
    Publication number: 20100015204
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device comprising a cell carrier portion containing regenerative cells, e.g. stem and progenitor cells, and a cell carrier containment portion. The device is useful for the treatment of bone related disorders, including spinal fusion related disorders and long bone or flat bone related defects. The device may be used in conjunction with disclosed automated systems and methods for separating and concentrating regenerative cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2009
    Publication date: January 21, 2010
    Inventors: Marc H. Hedrick, John K. Fraser, Susan Lynn Riley, Joseph W. Tai
  • Method for processing and using adipose-derived stem cells
    Patent number: 7595043
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a device comprising a cell carrier portion containing regenerative cells, e.g., stem and progenitor cells, and a cell carrier containment portion. The device is useful for the treatment of bone related disorders, including spinal fusion related disorders and long bone or flat bone related defects. The device may be used in conjunction with disclosed automated systems and methods for separating and concentrating regenerative cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 29, 2009
    Assignee: Cytori Therapeutics, Inc.
    Inventors: Marc H. Hedrick, John K. Fraser, Susan Lynn Riley, Joseph W. Tai
  • Contourable spinal staple with centralized and unilateral prongs
    Patent number: 6830571
    Abstract: A staple for stabilizing the attachment of a vertebral screw and a longitudinal member to the spine. The staple has a plate with first and second apertures. All the staple's legs, prongs, or spikes attached to the underside of the staple are located closer to one particular aperture than the other. Preferably, the plate is also “bow-tie” shaped with a groove that separates the wings of the bow-tie. This bow-tie or hour glass shape combined with the groove help the surgeon to more easily conform the plate to the patient's vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Lenke, Joseph W. Tai
  • Contourable spinal staple with centralized and unilateral prongs
    Publication number: 20030120275
    Abstract: A staple for stabilizing the attachment of a vertebral screw and a longitudinal member to the spine. The staple has a plate with first and second apertures. All the staple's legs, prongs, or spikes attached to the underside of the staple are located closer to one particular aperture than the other. Preferably, the plate is also “bow-tie” shaped with a groove that separates the wings of the bow-tie. This bow-tie or hour glass shape combined with the groove help the surgeon to more easily conform the plate to the patient's vertebra.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2003
    Publication date: June 26, 2003
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Lenke, Joseph W. Tai
  • Contourable spinal staple with centralized and unilateral prongs
    Patent number: 6533787
    Abstract: A staple for stabilizing the attachment of a vertebral screw and a longitudinal member to the spine. The staple has a plate with first and second apertures. All the staple's legs, prongs, or spikes attached to the underside of the staple are located closer to one particular aperture than the other. Preferably, the plate is also “bow-tie” shaped with a groove that separates the wings of the bow-tie. This bow-tie or hour glass shape combined with the groove help the surgeon to more easily conform the plate to the patient's vertebra.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 31, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 18, 2003
    Assignee: SDGI Holdings, Inc.
    Inventors: Lawrence G. Lenke, Joseph W. Tai