Patents by Inventor Kelly Schlachter
Kelly Schlachter 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: 11931952Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 8, 2021Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20220055288Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 8, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 11220096Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2019Date of Patent: January 11, 2022Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20200129188Abstract: A device for decortication of a bone site is provided. The device comprises an elongated tubular member. The tubular member comprises a rasp configured for oscillating movement of the rasp for decortication of the bone site. The rasp comprises a pressure sensor configured to at least measure pressure from the oscillating movement of the rasp when a predetermined pressure or a predetermined pressure change is measured at the bone site. Methods and kits are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2018Publication date: April 30, 2020Inventors: Jeffrey Scifert, Thomas A. Carls, Christopher M. Patterson, William A. Rezach, Erick Vasquez, Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20190389195Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2019Publication date: December 26, 2019Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 10442175Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: April 28, 2015Date of Patent: October 15, 2019Assignee: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20160318247Abstract: A device is provided for making an implant having a hollow region, the device comprising a print surface rotatable in a clockwise and counterclockwise direction about an axis of rotation; a print head disposed adjacent to and substantially transverse to the print surface, the print head configured to apply material used to make the implant on at least a portion of the print surface or heat material disposed on at least a portion of the print surface used to make the implant; and a base disposed adjacent to the print head and contacting the print surface, the base configured to be movable in forward, backward and lateral directions relative to the print head to make the implant having the hollow region. Methods of using the device and are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2015Publication date: November 3, 2016Inventor: Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20140336662Abstract: A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Olaf Schulz, Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 8747406Abstract: A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Olaf Schulz, Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20060190000Abstract: A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2006Publication date: August 24, 2006Inventors: Olaf Schutz, Kelly Schlachter
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Publication number: 20050255140Abstract: This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff repair are also disclosed. The use of extraoperatively obtained scaffolding matrices is promoted when reapproximating the connective tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 13, 2004Publication date: November 17, 2005Inventors: Cary Hagan, Rick Swaim, Kelly Schlachter, James Chao, Hungnan Lo