Patents by Inventor Kelly Brook Emerton
Kelly Brook Emerton 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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Patent number: 10172651Abstract: Bone implant compositions and methods are provide that have a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface comprising a demineralized bone matrix and having a plurality of perforations configured to receive demineralized bone; and a third surface of the bone implant comprising cortical bone, the third surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface. The bone implant compositions and methods provided are osteoinductive and allow rapid bone fusion.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 8, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Brook Emerton, Susan J. Drapeau
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Patent number: 9888952Abstract: A system for delivering a surgical tack in tissue includes a driver, comprising: a shaft having a slot and a channel; and a handle slidably connected to said shaft and having a driving mechanism, said driving mechanism having a driving pin for providing a downward force through said shaft; and a tack cartridge having a plurality of tacks and adapted to be received in said slot and further adapted to feed said tacks between said driving mechanism and said channel.Type: GrantFiled: February 5, 2016Date of Patent: February 13, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, IncInventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Patent number: 9526600Abstract: The disclosure describes biodegradable stents and methods for selectively guided tissue regeneration in treating a periodontal defect adjacent to a root of a tooth. The biodegradable stents and methods have a coronal portion and a transverse portion or shelf, which reduce unwanted migration of gingival epithelium, gingival connective tissue, and soft tissue and enable the cementum and periodontal ligament cells to re-establish the periodontal ligament in a proper sequence resulting in a new periodontal attachment.Type: GrantFiled: July 20, 2010Date of Patent: December 27, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Publication number: 20160151102Abstract: A system for delivering a surgical tack in tissue includes a driver, comprising: a shaft having a slot and a channel; and a handle slidably connected to said shaft and having a driving mechanism, said driving mechanism having a driving pin for providing a downward force through said shaft; and a tack cartridge having a plurality of tacks and adapted to be received in said slot and further adapted to feed said tacks between said driving mechanism and said channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 5, 2016Publication date: June 2, 2016Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Ph.D., Kelly Brook Emerton, Ph.D., Daniel Andrew Shimko, Ph.D.
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Patent number: 9283020Abstract: A system for delivering a surgical tack in tissue includes a driver, including: a shaft having a slot and a channel; and a handle slidably connected to the shaft and having a driving mechanism, the driving mechanism having a driving pin for providing a downward force through the shaft; and a tack cartridge having a plurality of tacks and adapted to be received in the slot and further adapted to feed the tacks between the driving mechanism and the channel.Type: GrantFiled: January 3, 2011Date of Patent: March 15, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Patent number: 9012530Abstract: The invention is directed to an adhesive strip, particularly an adhesive strip or bandage for use in periodontal treatments. The biocompatible adhesive strip comprises a flexible barrier with a biocompatible adhesive for use in an oral environment, wherein the adhesive is in a non-tacky state when dry and becomes adherent upon contact with liquids.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2010Date of Patent: April 21, 2015Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Brook Emerton, Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Patent number: 8882506Abstract: A dental implant system includes bone growth promoting material configured for disposal within a body cavity about an implant. A protective element is configured to overlay the bone growth promoting material. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: November 11, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Publication number: 20140121772Abstract: Bone implant compositions and methods are provide that have a first surface and a second surface, the first surface and the second surface comprising a demineralized bone matrix and having a plurality of perforations configured to receive demineralized bone; and a third surface of the bone implant comprising cortical bone, the third surface disposed between the first surface and the second surface. The bone implant compositions and methods provided are osteoinductive and allow rapid bone fusion.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: May 1, 2014Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Kelly Brook Emerton, Susan J. Drapeau
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Patent number: 8678821Abstract: An implant includes a collar configured for disposal within tissue. The collar defines an axial bore. A shaft extends between a first end and a second end. The shaft is configured for disposal with the bore of the collar. A base defines an axial bore having an inner surface configured for engagement with the shaft such that the base is axially movable relative to the shaft. At least one arm extends between the collar and the base. The at least one arm is movable via axial movement of the base relative to the shaft between a first position and a second position such that the at least one arm is expanded in a configuration to engage tissue. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: March 25, 2014Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Andrew Shimko, Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Patent number: 8551098Abstract: A bone scoring device having a body, a scoring member configured to engage a bone surface and a first biasing member connected to and configured to rotate the scoring member is provided. The scoring member being axially movable between a first, non-rotatable position, such that the scoring member is engaged with the body and a second rotatable position such that the scoring member is released from engagement with the body and freely rotates. The scoring member having an abrasive surface to score the surface of the bone in which it is put in contact. A method for using the scoring device as well as a kit including the scoring device are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 17, 2010Date of Patent: October 8, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Andrew Shimko, Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Patent number: 8430667Abstract: A gingival tissue retractor for retracting gingival tissue away from tooth and bone during a surgical procedure having an alveolar bone grip having an open frame structure positionable over at least one tooth and along a predetermined segment of an alveolar bone and providing an inward resilient force about opposite sides of the alveolar bone for maintaining position of the gingival retractor; a first gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of one side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on one side of the alveolar bone; and a second gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of another side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on another side of the alveolar bone.Type: GrantFiled: February 2, 2011Date of Patent: April 30, 2013Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120231416Abstract: Provided is a periodontal instrument adapted for use in debridement of a root surface of a tooth having an axially elongated shaft and a shank. The shank is disposed at an end of the shaft and has a body extending distally relative to the shaft. The body includes a plurality of blades adapted for use in debridement of a root surface. Each blade is configured for scaling and/or planning of a root surface and the shaft is dimensioned and configured to facilitate manual manipulation of the shank. Also provided is a removable tip periodontal instrument adapted for use in debridement of a root surface of a tooth and a kit including a device and a plurality of tips that may be color coded for easy reference by the clinician.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120214127Abstract: A dental implant system includes an abutment including a first portion configured for disposal within an inner cavity of a dental implant and defining an outer surface configured for fixation with an inner surface of the dental implant. The abutment includes a second portion having a drive configured to separate from the abutment at a predetermined force. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2011Publication date: August 23, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120196246Abstract: A gingival tissue retractor for retracting gingival tissue away from tooth and bone during a surgical procedure having an alveolar bone grip having an open frame structure positionable over at least one tooth and along a predetermined segment of an alveolar bone and providing an inward resilient force about opposite sides of the alveolar bone for maintaining position of the gingival retractor; a first gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of one side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on one side of the alveolar bone; and a second gingival reflector having a solid plate structure and attached to a lower section of another side of the alveolar bone grip for providing a primarily downward force to gingival tissue on another side of the alveolar bone.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 2, 2011Publication date: August 2, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120172885Abstract: A system for delivering a surgical tack in tissue includes a driver, comprising: a shaft having a slot and a channel; and a handle slidably connected to said shaft and having a driving mechanism, said driving mechanism having a driving pin for providing a downward force through said shaft; and a tack cartridge having a plurality of tacks and adapted to be received in said slot and further adapted to feed said tacks between said driving mechanism and said channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 3, 2011Publication date: July 5, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120046663Abstract: A bone scoring device having a body, a scoring member configured to engage a bone surface and a first biasing member connected to and configured to rotate the scoring member is provided. The scoring member being axially movable between a first, non-rotatable position, such that the scoring member is engaged with the body and a second rotatable position such that the scoring member is released from engagement with the body and freely rotates. The scoring member having an abrasive surface to score the surface of the bone in which it is put in contact. A method for using the scoring device as well as a kit including the scoring device are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Daniel Andrew Shimko, Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Publication number: 20120045736Abstract: An implant includes a collar configured for disposal within tissue. The collar defines an axial bore. A shaft extends between a first end and a second end. The shaft is configured for disposal with the bore of the collar. A base defines an axial bore having an inner surface configured for engagement with the shaft such that the base is axially movable relative to the shaft. At least one arm extends between the collar and the base. The at least one arm is movable via axial movement of the base relative to the shaft between a first position and a second position such that the at least one arm is expanded in a configuration to engage tissue. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Daniel Andrew Shimko, Susan J. Drapeau, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Publication number: 20120045735Abstract: A dental implant system includes bone growth promoting material configured for disposal within a body cavity about an implant. A protective element is configured to overlay the bone growth promoting material. Methods of use are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 17, 2010Publication date: February 23, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko, Kelly Brook Emerton
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Publication number: 20120028219Abstract: The invention is directed to an adhesive strip, particularly an adhesive strip or bandage for use in periodontal treatments. The biocompatible adhesive strip comprises a flexible barrier with a biocompatible adhesive for use in an oral environment, wherein the adhesive is in a non-tacky state when dry and becomes adherent upon contact with liquids.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2010Publication date: February 2, 2012Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly Brook Emerton, Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko
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Publication number: 20120021370Abstract: Biodegradable stents and methods for selectively guided tissue regeneration in treating a periodontal defect adjacent to a root of a tooth are provided. The biodegradable stents and methods comprise a coronal portion and a transverse portion or shelf, which reduce unwanted migration of gingival epithelium, gingival connective tissue, and soft tissue and enable the cementum and periodontal ligament cells to re-establish the periodontal ligament in a proper sequence resulting in a new periodontal attachment.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 20, 2010Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventors: Susan J. Drapeau, Daniel Andrew Shimko, Kelly Brook Emerton