Patents by Inventor Ken Varner

Ken Varner 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: 9554877
    Abstract: A regenerative device can include a first side section, a second side section, and a top section extending between and connecting the first side section and the second side section. The top section and the first and second side sections can each be formed from a porous material that retains its structure after implantation in the patient. The regenerative device can be used for ridge augmentation of a maxilla or a mandible. The top section can include an opening configured for receiving an implant. The porous material can be permanently implanted in the mouth and promote bone regeneration or ridge augmentation. One or both of the first and second side sections of the device can include one or more openings or apertures for receiving a fastener to secure the device to the alveolar ridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2017
    Assignee: Zimmer, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bassett, Leonard Conner, Edward M. Willis, Ken Varner, Michael Scott Collins
  • Publication number: 20140099601
    Abstract: A regenerative device can include a first side section, a second side section, and a top section extending between and connecting the first side section and the second side section. The top section and the first and second side sections can each be formed from a porous material that retains its structure after implantation in the patient. The regenerative device can be used for ridge augmentation of a maxilla or a mandible. The top section can include an opening configured for receiving an implant. The porous material can be permanently implanted in the mouth and promote bone regeneration or ridge augmentation. One or both of the first and second side sections of the device can include one or more openings or apertures for receiving a fastener to secure the device to the alveolar ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey Bassett, Len Conner, Edward M. Willis, Ken Varner, Michael Scott Collins, Liis Underwood
  • Publication number: 20140038132
    Abstract: A regenerative device can include a first side section, a second side section, and a top section extending between and connecting the first side section and the second side section. The top section and the first and second side sections can each be formed from a porous material that retains its structure after implantation in the patient. The regenerative device can be used for ridge augmentation of a maxilla or a mandible. The top section can include an opening configured for receiving an implant. The porous material can be permanently implanted in the mouth and promote bone regeneration or ridge augmentation. The first and second side sections of the device can include openings for receiving a fastener to secure the device to the alveolar ridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2013
    Publication date: February 6, 2014
    Applicant: Zimmer Trabecular Metal Technology, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward M. Willis, Ken Varner, Michael Scott Collins, Liis Underwood