Patents by Inventor Marjorie M. Tucker

Marjorie M. Tucker 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: 8802626
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and detects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2014
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker, An-Cheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20130149294
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and detects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 18, 2011
    Publication date: June 13, 2013
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker, An-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 8372805
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 12, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker, An-Cheng Chang
  • Patent number: 8354376
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: January 15, 2013
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20090169592
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2007
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker, An-Cheng Chang
  • Publication number: 20090060976
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 3, 2008
    Publication date: March 5, 2009
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Patent number: 7410947
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 12, 2008
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Patent number: 7041641
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects. The devices and methods promote accelerated formation of repair tissue with enhanced stability using less osteogenic protein than devices in the art. Defects susceptible to repair with the instant invention include, but are not limited to: critical size defects, non-critical size defects, non-union fractures, fractures, osteochondral defects, subchondral defects, and defects resulting from degenerative diseases such as osteochondritis dessicans.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 20, 1997
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20030032586
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are improved osteogenic devices and methods of use thereof for repair of bone and cartilage defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 1998
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Inventors: DAVID C. RUEGER, MARJORIE M. TUCKER
  • Patent number: 6504079
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2003
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath
  • Patent number: 6461630
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2002
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath
  • Publication number: 20020106394
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath
  • Patent number: 6426332
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for inducing bone formation in a mammal sufficient to fill a defect defining a void, wherein osteogenic protein is provided alone or dispersed in a biocompatible non-rigid, amorphous carrier having no defined surfaces. The methods and devices provide injectable formulations for filling critical size defects, as well as for accelerating the rate and enhancing the quality of bone formation in non-critical size defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2002
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Publication number: 20020091077
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for inducing bone formation in a mammal sufficient to fill a defect defining a void, wherein osteogenic protein is provided alone or dispersed in a biocompatible non-rigid, amorphous carrier having no defined surfaces. The methods and devices provide injectable formulations for filling critical size defects, as well as for accelerating the rate and enhancing the quality of bone formation in non-critical size defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 22, 2001
    Publication date: July 11, 2002
    Applicant: STRYKER CORPORATION
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Patent number: 6281195
    Abstract: Provided herein are methods for inducing bone formation in a mammal sufficient to fill a defect defining a void, wherein osteogenic protein is provided alone or dispersed in a biocompatible non-rigid, amorphous carrier having no defined surfaces. The methods and devices provide injectable formulations for filling critical size defects, as well as for accelerating the rate and enhancing the quality of bone formation in non-critical size defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2001
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: David C. Rueger, Marjorie M. Tucker
  • Patent number: 6028242
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 22, 2000
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath
  • Patent number: 6013856
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 1998
    Date of Patent: January 11, 2000
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath
  • Patent number: 5674292
    Abstract: Disclosed are terminally sterilized osteogenic devices for implantation into a mammal. The devices contain a combination of a biologically active osteogenic protein and an insoluble carrier which after being combined are sterilized by exposure to ionizing radiation, for example, by exposure to gamma rays or an electron beam. The terminally sterilized devices of the invention are characterized in that they induce bone formation following implantation into a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for inducing bone formation in a mammal by implanting a terminally sterilized device of the invention into a preselected locus in a mammal. Also disclosed is a method for preparing the terminally sterilized device of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 7, 1997
    Assignee: Stryker Corporation
    Inventors: Marjorie M. Tucker, David C. Rueger, Kuber T. Sampath