Patents by Inventor MELISSA JANE EGAN

MELISSA JANE EGAN 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).

  • BIOABSORBABLE FIXATION DEVICES
    Publication number: 20160339153
    Abstract: A new material was assessed in a patellar reattachment model in sheep and evaluated using histology and biomechanical testing. Overall, these materials showed they produced minimal reactivity histologically. The new material had higher failure strength overall compared to a previous study with the control material as repairs completed with PLG/CS/TCP anchors were significantly stronger compared to repairs with PLLA anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Applicant: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas John Cotton, Melissa Jane Egan
  • Bioabsorbable polymers
    Patent number: 9387274
    Abstract: A new material was assessed in a patellar reattachment model in sheep and evaluated using histology and biomechanical testing. Overall, these materials showed they produced minimal reactivity histologically. The new material had higher failure strength overall compared to a previous study with the control material as repairs completed with PLG/CS/TCP anchors were significantly stronger compared to repairs with PLLA anchors.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 12, 2016
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas John Cotton, Melissa Jane Egan
  • BIOABSORBABLE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20160051721
    Abstract: A new material was assessed in a patellar reattachment model in sheep and evaluated using histology and biomechanical testing. Overall, these materials showed they produced minimal reactivity histologically. The new material had higher failure strength overall compared to a previous study with the control material as repairs completed with PLG/CS/TCP anchors were significantly stronger compared to repairs with PLLA anchors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 18, 2015
    Publication date: February 25, 2016
    Inventors: Nicholas John Cotton, Melissa Jane Egan
  • Bioabsorbable polymers
    Patent number: 9173981
    Abstract: Described herein are biocompatible compositions that contain a copolymer and a filler material. In particular, described herein are compositions that include a copolymer and a filler which may be a calcium salt. Also described herein are methods in which the compositions are used to attach soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas John Cotton, Melissa Jane Egan
  • BIOABSORBABLE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140170235
    Abstract: Described herein are biocompatible compositions that contain a copolymer and a filler material. In particular, described herein are compositions that include a copolymer and a filler which may be a calcium salt. Also described herein are methods in which the compositions are used to attach soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2013
    Publication date: June 19, 2014
    Inventors: Nicholas John COTTON, Melissa Jane EGAN
  • Bioabsorbable polymers
    Patent number: 8545866
    Abstract: Described herein are biocompatible compositions that contain a copolymer and a filler material. In particular, described herein are compositions that include a copolymer and a filler which may be a calcium salt. Also described herein are methods in which the compositions are used to attach soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: October 1, 2013
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Nicholas John Cotton, Melissa Jane Egan
  • BIOABSORBABLE POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20100316591
    Abstract: Described herein are biocompatible compositions that contain a copolymer and a filler material. In particular, described herein are compositions that include a copolymer and a filler which may be a calcium salt. Also described herein are methods in which the compositions are used to attach soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2010
    Publication date: December 16, 2010
    Inventors: NICHOLAS JOHN COTTON, MELISSA JANE EGAN