Patents by Inventor Katrina Crouch

Katrina Crouch 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).

  • Plasticized Bone Grafts and Methods of Making and Using Same
    Publication number: 20100185284
    Abstract: The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 21, 2009
    Publication date: July 22, 2010
    Applicant: LifeNet Health
    Inventors: Katrina Crouch, Lloyd Wolfinbarger, JR.
  • Plasticized bone grafts and methods of making and using same
    Patent number: 7063726
    Abstract: The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2006
    Assignee: LifeNet
    Inventors: Katrina Crouch, Lloyd Wolfinbarger, Robert O'Leary, Louis Ford
  • Plasticized bone grafts and methods of making and using same
    Publication number: 20030217415
    Abstract: The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 27, 2003
    Publication date: November 27, 2003
    Inventors: Katrina Crouch, Lloyd Wolfinbarger
  • Plasticized bone grafts and methods of making and using same
    Publication number: 20030135284
    Abstract: The invention provides a plasticized bone and/or soft tissue product that does not require special conditions of storage, for example refrigeration or freezing, exhibits materials properties that approximate those properties present in natural tissue, is not brittle, does not necessitate rehydration prior to clinical implantation and is not a potential source for disease transmission. Replacement of the chemical plasticizers by water prior to implantation is not required and thus, the plasticized bone or soft tissue product can be placed directly into an implant site without significant preparation in the operating room.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 7, 2002
    Publication date: July 17, 2003
    Inventors: Katrina Crouch, Lloyd Wolfinbarger, Robert K. O'Leary, Louis Ford