Patents by Inventor Kelly W. Schlachter
Kelly W. 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: 11918705Abstract: A method of making an electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant is provided. The method comprises exposing an osteoinductive implant containing demineralized bone matrix (DBM) fibers to electron beam radiation at a dose of from about 10 kilograys to 100 kilograys for a period of time. The electron beam irradiation reduces microorganisms in the osteoinductive implant, and the electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant retains osteoinductive properties. Methods of implantation and an irradiated osteoinductive implant are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: August 16, 2021Date of Patent: March 5, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Erick Vasquez, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11903627Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: May 20, 2020Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20230390067Abstract: An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 14, 2023Publication date: December 7, 2023Applicant: WARSAW ORTHOPEDIC, INC.Inventor: Kelly W. Schlachter
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Patent number: 11766332Abstract: An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: September 24, 2020Date of Patent: September 26, 2023Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kelly W. Schlachter
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Publication number: 20210402060Abstract: A method of making an electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant is provided. The method comprises exposing an osteoinductive implant containing demineralized bone matrix (DBM) fibers to electron beam radiation at a dose of from about 10 kilograys to 100 kilograys for a period of time. The electron beam irradiation reduces microorganisms in the osteoinductive implant, and the electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant retains osteoinductive properties. Methods of implantation and an irradiated osteoinductive implant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 16, 2021Publication date: December 30, 2021Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Erick Vasquez, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 11090411Abstract: A method of making an electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant is provided. The method comprises exposing an osteoinductive implant containing demineralized bone matrix (DBM) fibers to electron beam radiation at a dose of from about 10 kilograys to 100 kilograys for a period of time. The electron beam irradiation reduces microorganisms in the osteoinductive implant, and the electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant retains osteoinductive properties. Methods of implantation and an irradiated osteoinductive implant are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 28, 2016Date of Patent: August 17, 2021Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Erick Vasquez, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20210000603Abstract: An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 24, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Inventor: Kelly W. Schlachter
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Patent number: 10813763Abstract: An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2016Date of Patent: October 27, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventor: Kelly W. Schlachter
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Publication number: 20200275963Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 20, 2020Publication date: September 3, 2020Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Patent number: 10660685Abstract: A device for mixing a bone material with a liquid is provided. The device comprises a chamber having a proximal end and a distal end, and the bone material disposed within the chamber, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and lyophilized demineralized bone fibers; and a plunger having at least a portion slidably disposed within the proximal end of the chamber and configured to dispense the bone material mixed with liquid from the distal end of the chamber, when the plunger is in an extended position.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: May 26, 2020Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20190336191Abstract: A bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of implanting a bone material is provided, the method comprising contacting the bone material with a liquid, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass; molding the bone material into a shape to implant the bone material; and implanting the bone material at the target tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2019Publication date: November 7, 2019Applicant: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Patent number: 10368930Abstract: A bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of implanting a bone material is provided, the method comprising contacting the bone material with a liquid, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass; molding the bone material into a shape to implant the bone material; and implanting the bone material at the target tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: March 5, 2018Date of Patent: August 6, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic,Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20190183651Abstract: DBM compositions, methods of making and methods of treatment with the same are provided. The DBM compositions are made from mechanically entangled bone material that does not contain a carrier. The coherent mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers can be obtained by needle punching with barbed needles, entanglement with water or air jets, or by applying ultrasonic waves to the demineralized bone fibers. A coherent mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers can also be obtained by application to demineralized bone fibers of moisture, heat and pressure provided by pressure rollers. A method of making a bone material for hydration with a liquid is also provided. The method includes subjecting demineralized bone fibers to mechanical entanglement to obtain a coherent mass of demineralized bone fibers in the absence of a carrier. A method of treating a bone cavity with a mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 22, 2019Publication date: June 20, 2019Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 10194964Abstract: A bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers is provided, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material comprising a lyophilized coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers is provided, the lyophilized coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of making an implantable bone material is provided, the method comprising drying a coherent mass of cartridge milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: February 5, 2019Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20180193077Abstract: A bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of implanting a bone material is provided, the method comprising contacting the bone material with a liquid, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass; molding the bone material into a shape to implant the bone material; and implanting the bone material at the target tissue site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 5, 2018Publication date: July 12, 2018Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Patent number: 9913676Abstract: A bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of milled and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a bone material for hydration with a liquid is provided, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder on the coherent mass. In some embodiments, a method of implanting a bone material is provided, the method comprising contacting the bone material with a liquid, the bone material comprising a coherent mass of cartridge milled, lyophilized and demineralized bone fibers, the coherent mass having no binder disposed in or on the coherent mass; molding the bone material into a shape to implant the bone material; and implanting the bone material at the target tissue site.Type: GrantFiled: November 13, 2015Date of Patent: March 13, 2018Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko, Kerem N. Kalpakci, Erick Vasquez, David R. Kaes, Subhabrata Bhattacharyya
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Publication number: 20180028317Abstract: An implantable mesh including demineralized bone fibers mechanically entangled into a biodegradable or permanent implantable mesh is provided. A method of preparing the implantable mesh is also provided. The method of preparing the implantable mesh includes mechanically entangling demineralized bone fibers with non-bone fibers to form the implantable mesh. The mechanical entanglement of the bone fibers into the implantable mesh is achieved by applying needle punching with barbed needles, spun lacing, entanglement with water jets or air jets or ultrasonic entanglement with ultrasonic waves. A method of implanting an implantable mesh at a target bone tissue site is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2016Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventor: Kelly W. Schlachter
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Publication number: 20170312079Abstract: Demineralized bone matrix (DBM) compositions, methods of making and methods of treatment with the same are provided. The DBM compositions are made from mechanically entangled bone material that does not contain a carrier. The coherent mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers can be obtained by needle punching with barbed needles, entanglement with water or air jets, or by applying ultrasonic waves to the demineralized bone fibers. A coherent mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers can also be obtained by application to demineralized bone fibers of moisture, heat and pressure provided by pressure rollers. A method of making a bone material for hydration with a liquid is also provided. The method includes subjecting demineralized bone fibers to mechanical entanglement to obtain a coherent mass of demineralized bone fibers in the absence of a carrier. A method of treating a bone cavity with a mass of mechanically entangled demineralized bone fibers is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2016Publication date: November 2, 2017Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Daniel A. Shimko
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Publication number: 20170216491Abstract: A method of making an electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant is provided. The method comprises exposing an osteoinductive implant containing demineralized bone matrix (DBM) fibers to electron beam radiation at a dose of from about 10 kilograys to 100 kilograys for a period of time. The electron beam irradiation reduces microorganisms in the osteoinductive implant, and the electron beam irradiated osteoinductive implant retains osteoinductive properties. Methods of implantation and an irradiated osteoinductive implant are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 28, 2016Publication date: August 3, 2017Inventors: Kelly W. Schlachter, Erick Vasquez, Daniel A. Shimko
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Patent number: 9480575Abstract: A spinal implant comprises a first member including a wall that defines a first cavity and a second member including a wall defining a second cavity. At least one first expandable bone graft is disposable within the second cavity. The second member is axially translatable relative to the first member between a first configuration and a second, expanded configuration such that at least a portion of the at least one first graft is disposed within the first cavity and the first cavity includes a substantially void portion. At least one second bone graft has a selective configuration and dimension for disposal within the substantially void portion. Systems and methods are disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: January 25, 2016Date of Patent: November 1, 2016Assignee: Warsaw Orthopedic, Inc.Inventors: Julien J. Prevost, Charles A. Britt, Kyle A. Hess, David R. Kaes, Kelly W. Schlachter, Guobao Wei