Patents by Inventor Mark Michels
Mark Michels 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: 9814577Abstract: Biocompatible mesh materials are employed to make implants for repairing or replacing a bone or for soft tissue repair. The mesh materials can be comprised of bioabsorbable materials, non-bioabsorbable materials or bioabsorbable and non-bioabsorbable materials. Pharmaceutical actives, bone growth enhancers and the like can be combined with the implants.Type: GrantFiled: March 3, 2011Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: BioDynamics LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 9307744Abstract: A system for grasping an object comprises a telescoping rod comprising a plurality of telescoping sections slidably connected to and lockable relative to each other, a handling portion located at one end of the telescoping rod, and a grasping portion located at an opposite end of the telescoping rod, the grasping portion comprising a movable portion having an ungrasped position and a grasped position, wherein the grasping portion is connected to the handling portion and the handling portion is configured to move the movable portion of the grasping portion from the ungrasped position to the grasped position.Type: GrantFiled: March 7, 2013Date of Patent: April 12, 2016Inventor: Mark Michels
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Patent number: 9295507Abstract: A flexible cable for sternal reconstruction, the cable including first and second ends, the first end of the cable including a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member including a flattened disk-like head. Also provided are methods for sternal reconstruction including wrapping a flexible cable having first and second ends around the sternum, tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension and securing the tensioned cable, wherein the first end of the cable includes a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member includes a flattened disk-like head.Type: GrantFiled: March 12, 2013Date of Patent: March 29, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 9289241Abstract: Craniotomy closures comprising surgical fasteners are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips used in combination with the fasteners are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closures are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: May 8, 2013Date of Patent: March 22, 2016Assignee: BioDynamics LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 9055984Abstract: A sternal reconstruction system for securing parts of a sternum includes at least one flexible cable with a fused end fitting, at least one parallel fitting piece and at least one ferrule. Optionally, the system includes at least one cannulated screw. Circumferential or parasternal fixation may be brought about by use of the sternal reconstruction system. Also provided is a method for sternal reconstruction utilizing the sternal reconstruction system. Also provided is a kit for sternal reconstruction.Type: GrantFiled: June 13, 2005Date of Patent: June 16, 2015Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: Thomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8915921Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting particulate bone from the operating site during an osteotomy or bone drilling procedure so that it can be used subsequently to augment the bone fusion process. A bone cutting or drilling tool is provided with a module for collecting particulate bone simultaneously with cutting or drilling the bone. The collected particulate bone is transferred continuously to a sterile containment module and maintained under sterile conditions until it is prepared for re-use in the patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 25, 2010Date of Patent: December 23, 2014Assignee: BioDynamics LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8790377Abstract: A bone plate and system is provided. The bone fixation plate conforms to the contour of an irregularly shaped bone and eliminates the need for pre-bending or intraoperative bending of the plate. The bone plate is applied to the bone in a generally flat condition and the process of installing and tightening the bone screws in the prescribed order serves to contour the plate to the underlying bone while providing sufficient strength to effect bone healing. The geometry of the plate allows the plate to follow the contour of an irregularly shaped bone, preventing prominence and patient palpability and streamlining the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: February 21, 2013Date of Patent: July 29, 2014Assignee: MBD Medical LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels, Thomas D. Meade
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Publication number: 20130327281Abstract: A system for grasping an object comprises a telescoping rod comprising a plurality of telescoping sections slidably connected to and lockable relative to each other, a handling portion located at one end of the telescoping rod, and a grasping portion located at an opposite end of the telescoping rod, the grasping portion comprising a movable portion having an ungrasped position and a grasped position, wherein the grasping portion is connected to the handling portion and the handling portion is configured to move the movable portion of the grasping portion from the ungrasped position to the grasped position.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 7, 2013Publication date: December 12, 2013Inventor: Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20130245698Abstract: Craniotomy closures comprising surgical fasteners are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips used in combination with the fasteners are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closures are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 8, 2013Publication date: September 19, 2013Applicant: BioDynamics LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20130190826Abstract: A flexible cable for sternal reconstruction, the cable including first and second ends, the first end of the cable including a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member including a flattened disk-like head. Also provided are methods for sternal reconstruction including wrapping a flexible cable having first and second ends around the sternum, tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension and securing the tensioned cable, wherein the first end of the cable includes a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member includes a flattened disk-like head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 12, 2013Publication date: July 25, 2013Inventors: Thomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8460346Abstract: Craniotomy closures comprising surgical fasteners are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips used in combination with the fasteners are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closures are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: June 11, 2013Assignee: BioDynamics LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8444679Abstract: A bone plate and system is provided. The bone fixation plate conforms to the contour of an irregularly shaped bone and eliminates the need for pre-bending or intraoperative bending of the plate. The bone plate is applied to the bone in a generally flat condition and the process of installing and tightening the bone screws in the prescribed order serves to contour the plate to the plate to the underlying bone while providing sufficient strength to effect bone healing. The geometry of the plate allows the plate to follow the contour of an irregularly shaped bone, preventing prominence and patient palpability and streamlining the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: April 13, 2009Date of Patent: May 21, 2013Assignee: MBD Medical LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels, Thomas D. Meade
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Patent number: 8419736Abstract: A flexible cable for sternal reconstruction, the cable including first and second ends, the first end of the cable including a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member including a flattened disk-like head. Also provided are methods for sternal reconstruction including wrapping a flexible cable having first and second ends around the sternum, tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension and securing the tensioned cable, wherein the first end of the cable includes a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member includes a flattened disk-like head.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2010Date of Patent: April 16, 2013Assignee: Synthes USA, LLCInventors: Thomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8403966Abstract: A bone plate and system is provided. The bone fixation plate conforms to the contour of an irregularly shaped bone and eliminates the need for pre-bending or intraoperative bending of the plate. The bone plate is applied to the bone in a generally flat condition and the process of installing and tightening the bone screws in the prescribed order serves to contour the plate to the underlying bone while providing sufficient strength to effect bone healing. The geometry of the plate allows the plate to follow the contour of an irregularly shaped bone, preventing prominence and patient palpability and streamlining the surgical procedure.Type: GrantFiled: November 24, 2008Date of Patent: March 26, 2013Assignee: MBD Medical LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels, Thomas D. Meade
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Publication number: 20120283771Abstract: Described herein is a cranial plug for a burr hole or a cranial perforation made in a skull during brain surgery, the cranial plug being flexible and having a bottom portion and side walls extending upwards from the bottom portion, the bottom portion and the side walls formed in a concave or substantially concave shape, or alternatively, forming a concave or substantially concave shape when inserted into a burr hole or cranial perforation.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Applicant: BIODYNAMICS, LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20120283739Abstract: A driver assembly for affixing a surgical fastener to a target location is provided. Operation of the driver assembly inserts the surgical fastener in two stages, first an alignment stage through application of a distally directed force to partially insert the surgical fastener, and then a fastening stage to fully insert and seat the surgical fastener to a proper depth or compression level. The driver assembly comprises a spring loaded automatic trigger mechanism that may be adapted for use with a linearly insertable or a rotationally insertable surgical fastener. Application of the distally directed force actuates the trigger mechanism, wherein a corresponding impact force is delivered for seating the surgical fastener, coupled to a distal end of the driver assembly, upon alignment of cam and receiver elements embodied within the trigger mechanism.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2012Publication date: November 8, 2012Inventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Patent number: 8241336Abstract: Craniotomy closure systems comprising surgical fasteners and a protective covering over the dura are described for use in reattaching a skull flap removed from the skull of a patient during brain surgery. Methods of using the same are also described. Surgical strips optionally used in combination with the craniotomy closure systems are shaped to follow the perimeter contour of the skull flap. The craniotomy closure systems are designed to encourage bone growth and healing of the skull flap and they can be used to deliver medication and bone growth enhancement materials to the surgical site.Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2008Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Z&R Medical, L.L.C.Inventors: James D. Ralph, Peter A. Zahos, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20110152865Abstract: Biocompatible mesh materials are employed to make implants for repairing or replacing a bone or for soft tissue repair. The mesh materials can be comprised of bioabsorbable materials, non-bioabsorbable materials or bioabsorbable and non-bioabsorbable materials. Pharmaceutical actives, bone growth enhancers and the like can be combined with the implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 3, 2011Publication date: June 23, 2011Applicant: BIODYNAMICS LLCInventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20100298835Abstract: An apparatus and method for collecting particulate bone from the operating site during an osteotomy or bone drilling procedure so that it can be used subsequently to augment the bone fusion process. A bone cutting or drilling tool is provided with a module for collecting particulate bone simultaneously with cutting or drilling the bone. The collected particulate bone is transferred continuously to a sterile containment module and maintained under sterile conditions until it is prepared for re-use in the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 25, 2010Publication date: November 25, 2010Inventors: James D. Ralph, Thomas N. Troxell, Mark Michels
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Publication number: 20100168804Abstract: A flexible cable for sternal reconstruction, the cable including first and second ends, the first end of the cable including a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member including a flattened disk-like head. Also provided are methods for sternal reconstruction including wrapping a flexible cable having first and second ends around the sternum, tensioning the flexible cable to a desired tension and securing the tensioned cable, wherein the first end of the cable includes a crimp fitting member, and the crimp fitting member includes a flattened disk-like head.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2010Publication date: July 1, 2010Applicant: SYNTHES USA, LLCInventors: Thomas Albertson, Christopher Goheen, Mark Michels