Patents by Inventor Kelly R. Kirker

Kelly R. Kirker 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).

  • Patent number: 10478525
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2019
    Assignee: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150328366
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2015
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Jesus Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150258244
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: September 17, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Patent number: 9114191
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Date of Patent: August 25, 2015
    Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Homes, Jesus Hernandez
  • Publication number: 20150202346
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Publication number: 20150202345
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2015
    Publication date: July 23, 2015
    Inventors: NANCY J. SHELBY, STEVEN M. SCOTT, BENJAMIN P. LUCHSINGER, GREGORY A. JUDA, KELLY R. KIRKER, JESUS HERNANDEZ, DARREL L. HOLMES
  • Patent number: 8992964
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2015
    Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8859523
    Abstract: Described herein are crosslinked compounds useful in numerous treatments. Described herein are methods of making crosslinked compounds via (1) the oxidative coupling of two or more thiol compounds or (2) by the reaction between at least one thiol compound with at least one thiol-reactive compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2014
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Xiao Zheng Shu, Yi Luo, Kelly R. Kirker, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20140170232
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 21, 2014
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Applicant: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Darrel L. Holmes, Michael Mansfield
  • Patent number: 8574825
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Bacterin International, Inc.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Patent number: 8324184
    Abstract: Described herein are composites that inhibit or reduce adhesion between two or more tissues. Also described herein are methods of using the composites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Kelly R. Kirker, Steven D. Gray, Janice Gray, legal representative, Xiao Zheng Shu, Hao Li, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20120213859
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes
  • Patent number: 7928069
    Abstract: Described herein are crosslinked compounds useful in numerous treatments. Described herein are methods of making crosslinked compounds via (1) die oxidative coupling of two or more thiol compounds or (2) by the reaction between at least one thiol compound with at least one thiol-reactive compound.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 19, 2011
    Assignee: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Xiao Zheng Shu, Yi Luo, Kelly R. Kirker, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20090124540
    Abstract: Described herein are composites that inhibit or reduce adhesion between two or more tissues. Also described herein are methods of using the composites.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Publication date: May 14, 2009
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Kelly R. Kirker, Steven D. Gray, Janice Gray, Xiao Zheng Shu, Hao Li, Yanchan Liu
  • Publication number: 20090117078
    Abstract: Described herein are crosslinked compounds useful in numerous treatments. Described herein are methods of making crosslinked compounds via (1) die oxidative coupling of two or more thiol compounds or (2) by the reaction between at least one thiol compound with at least one thiol-reactive compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 2, 2008
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Xiao Zheng Shu, Yi Luo, Kelly R. Kirker, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20090105193
    Abstract: Described herein are crosslinked compounds useful in numerous treatments. Described herein are methods of making crosslinked compounds via (1) the oxidative coupling of two or more thiol compounds or (2) by the reaction between at least one thiol compound with at least one thiol-reactive compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2008
    Publication date: April 23, 2009
    Applicant: University of Utah Research Foundation
    Inventors: Glenn D. Prestwich, Xiao Zheng Shu, Yi Luo, Kelly R. Kirker, Yanchun Liu
  • Publication number: 20080305145
    Abstract: A demineralized bone matrix is produced by a process in which a bone body is placed in a first processing solution comprising an acid to demineralize the bone body. The bone body is periodically removed from the first solution at specific time intervals to perform at least one test, such as a compression test, on a mechanical property of the bone body. When the test yields a desired result, the bone body is exposed to a second processing solution that is less acidic than the first, thus minimizing the exposure of the bone body to the harsh acidic conditions of the demineralization phase of the process.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Applicant: BACTERIN INTERNATIONAL, INC.
    Inventors: Nancy J. Shelby, Steven M. Scott, Benjamin P. Luchsinger, Gregory A. Juda, Kelly R. Kirker, Jesus Hernandez, Darrel L. Holmes