Patents by Inventor Mark T. Fulmer
Mark T. Fulmer 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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Publication number: 20130289621Abstract: A drug-impregnated sleeve for encasing a medical implant is provided. In one embodiment, the sleeve may include a body made of a biologically-compatible material that defines an internal cavity configured to receive the medical implant. In one embodiment, the biologically-compatible material is bioresorbable. The body may include a plurality of apertures, such as perforations or holes, extending from the cavity through the body. The sleeve may further include a first end, a second end, and a drug impregnated into the resorbable sheet. In one possible embodiment, the first end of the sleeve may be open for receiving the medical implant therethrough and the second end may be closed. The implant may be encased in the sleeve and implanted into a patient from which the drug is dispensed in vivo over time to tissue surrounding the implantation site.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: October 31, 2013Inventors: Mark T. Fulmer, David A. Armbruster, Robert Frigg, Elliot A. Gruskin, Sean H. Kerr
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Patent number: 6793660Abstract: The invention relates to a syringe for delivery of a bone substitute material. The syringe includes a barrel for holding the material, a plunger receivable within the barrel and having a threaded portion, and an engagement member including a threaded throughbore positioned coaxial with the barrel. The threaded portion of the plunger is movable through the threaded throughbore barrel by pushing the plunger in the axial direction, and by rotating the plunger. The invention also relates to a method of expelling material from a syringe.Type: GrantFiled: August 20, 2001Date of Patent: September 21, 2004Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)Inventors: Sean H. Kerr, Mark T. Fulmer
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Publication number: 20030036762Abstract: The invention relates to a syringe for delivery of a bone substitute material. The syringe includes a barrel for holding the material, a plunger receivable within the barrel and having a threaded portion, and an engagement member including a threaded throughbore positioned coaxial with the barrel. The threaded portion of the plunger is movable through the threaded throughbore barrel by pushing the plunger in the axial direction, and by rotating the plunger. The invention also relates to a method of expelling material from a syringe.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 20, 2001Publication date: February 20, 2003Inventors: Sean H. Kerr, Mark T. Fulmer
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Patent number: 6053970Abstract: Two component, storage stable apatitic cement compositions, as well as methods for their production, are provided. The dry component of subject apatitic cements comprises basic calcium source particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The dry component of subject compositions is prepared by combining basic calcium source particles with dissolved acidic phosphate in at least a partially aqueous medium, whereby the basic calcium source particles become partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The reaction is terminated prior to completion of the reaction between the acidic phosphate and the basic calcium source by removing the available water from the reaction mixture. In a first mode, the subject cement may be produced by mechanically mixing an acidic phosphate source with basic calcium source particles in the presence of an aqueous solvent and stopping the reaction between the acid and base prior to completion.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 1999Date of Patent: April 25, 2000Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 6002065Abstract: Setting times of calcium phosphate cement compositions are enhanced by the addition of phosphate or carbonate lubricant compositions. Methods for preparing the cement compositions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: March 19, 1997Date of Patent: December 14, 1999Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr
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Patent number: 5964932Abstract: Two component, storage stable apatitic cement compositions, as well as methods for their production, are provided. The dry component of subject apatitic cements comprises basic calcium source particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calciumim phosphate. The dry component of subject compositions is prepared by combining basic calcium source particles with dissolved acidic phosphate in at least a partially aqueous medium, whereby the basic calcium source particles become partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The reaction is terminated prior to completion of the reaction between the acidic phosphate and the basic calcium source by removing the available water from the reaction mixture. In a first mode, the subject cement may be produced by mechanically mixing an acidic phosphate source with basic calcium source particles in the presence of an aqueous solvent and stopping the reaction between the acid and base prior to completion.Type: GrantFiled: July 7, 1998Date of Patent: October 12, 1999Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 5846312Abstract: Two component, storage stable apatitic cement compositions, as well as methods for their production, are provided. The dry component of subject apatitic cements comprises basic calcium source particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The dry component of subject compositions is prepared by combining basic calcium source particles with dissolved acidic phosphate in at least a partially aqueous medium, whereby the basic calcium source particles become partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The reaction is terminated prior to completion of the reaction between the acidic phosphate and the basic calcium source by removing the available water from the reaction mixture. In a first mode, the subject cement may be produced by mechanically mixing an acidic phosphate source with basic calcium source particles in the presence of an aqueous solvent and stopping the reaction between the acid and base prior to completion.Type: GrantFiled: July 1, 1997Date of Patent: December 8, 1998Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 5820632Abstract: Setting times of calcium phosphate cement compositions are enhanced by the addition of phosphate or carbonate lubricant compositions. Methods for preparing the cement compositions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 1994Date of Patent: October 13, 1998Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Brent R. Constantz, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr
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Patent number: 5697981Abstract: Methods and compositions for use in bone repair are provided. The subject methods employ a two component calcium phosphate cement having a dry component and a lubricant, wherein the dry component of the cement comprises basic calcium phosphate particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. In the subject methods, the dry component and lubricant of the cement are combined to produce a moldable paste which is capable of hardening into a solid mass. The moldable paste may be introduced at a bone repair site and allowed to harden in situ. Alternatively the paste may be allowed to harden and then shaped to obtain a preformed object useful in bone repair.Type: GrantFiled: June 6, 1995Date of Patent: December 16, 1997Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 5683496Abstract: Two component, storage stable apatitic cement compositions, as well as methods for their production, are provided. The dry component of subject apatitic cements comprises basic calcium source particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The dry component of subject compositions is prepared by combining basic calcium source particles with dissolved acidic phosphate in at least a partially aqueous medium, whereby the basic calcium source particles become partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The reaction is terminated prior to completion of the reaction between the acidic phosphate and the basic calcium source by removing the available water from the reaction mixture. In a first mode, the subject cement may be produced by mechanically mixing an acidic phosphate source with basic calcium source particles in the presence of an aqueous solvent and stopping the reaction between the acid and base prior to completion.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 1996Date of Patent: November 4, 1997Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 5496399Abstract: Two component, storage stable apatitic cement compositions, as well as methods for their production, are provided. The dry component of subject apatitic cements comprises basic calcium source particles at least partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The dry component of subject compositions is prepared by combining basic calcium source particles with dissolved acidic phosphate in at least a partially aqueous medium, whereby the basic calcium source particles become partially coated with a partially neutralized acidic calcium phosphate. The reaction is terminated prior to completion of the reaction between the acidic phosphate and the basic calcium source by removing the available water from the reaction mixture. In a first mode, the subject cement may be produced by mechanically mixing an acidic phosphate source with basic calcium source particles in the presence of an aqueous solvent and stopping the reaction between the acid and base prior to completion.Type: GrantFiled: August 23, 1994Date of Patent: March 5, 1996Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Ira C. Ison, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr, Brent R. Constantz
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Patent number: 5336264Abstract: Setting times of calcium phosphate cement compositions are enhanced by the addition of phosphate or carbonate lubricant compositions. Methods for preparing the cement compositions are provided.Type: GrantFiled: July 23, 1992Date of Patent: August 9, 1994Assignee: Norian CorporationInventors: Brent R. Constanz, Mark T. Fulmer, Bryan M. Barr