Patents by Inventor Nam Chao
Nam Chao 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: 20230047910Abstract: This disclosure includes soft-tissue fasteners for coupling an implant to soft tissue, bone fasteners for coupling an implant to bone, fastener-delivery apparatuses (e.g., tools) for delivering such soft-tissue fasteners and bone fasteners, fastener cartridges for use with certain of the fastener-delivery apparatuses. The present fasteners generally include at least one barbed shaft and an enlarged head spaced from a distal end of the shaft. Some of the present fasteners include two barbed shafts and an enlarged head spanning the two shafts. This disclosure also includes kits that comprise a plurality of fasteners (e.g., a plurality of soft-tissue fasteners, a plurality of bone fasteners, or both).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 11, 2022Publication date: February 16, 2023Applicant: Arthrosurface, Inc.Inventors: Nam CHAO, Steven W. EK
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Publication number: 20220362005Abstract: This disclosure includes fasteners for coupling an implant to tissue (e.g., soft-tissue and/or bone), fabric-like implants, and assemblies with fasteners pre-loaded with implants. The present implants generally comprise at least one flexible, fibrous layer that is substantially planar in a flattened state. In some embodiments of the present assemblies for delivery of a fastener, the assembly comprises fastener cartridge, a fibrous implant wrapped around a portion of the cartridge, a fastener extending through the implant, and an elongated shield disposed around the implant and the cartridge such that the implant is retained between the cartridge and the shield. Kits comprise a plurality of fasteners pre-loaded with implants.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 16, 2022Publication date: November 17, 2022Applicant: Arthrosurface, Inc.Inventors: Nam CHAO, Steven W. EK, Chris Baker
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Patent number: 8974539Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: March 10, 2015Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 8926706Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: January 6, 2015Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 8906107Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: November 11, 2011Date of Patent: December 9, 2014Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 8771365Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: June 23, 2010Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines, Thomas Minas
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Patent number: 8556983Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2011Date of Patent: October 15, 2013Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 8480754Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: GrantFiled: February 25, 2010Date of Patent: July 9, 2013Assignee: ConforMIS, Inc.Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, Philipp Lang, John Slamin, Daniel Steines
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Patent number: 8361129Abstract: A bone anchor assembly is described having a large diameter for fixing a spinal connection element to bone. The assembly includes a receiver member for receiving the spinal connection element, a bone-engaging shank for engaging bone and a first and second insert for retaining the head of the shank within the receiver member.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2007Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: DePuy Spine, Inc.Inventor: Nam Chao
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Publication number: 20120232669Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20120232670Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20120232671Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: September 13, 2012Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20120209394Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 15, 2012Publication date: August 16, 2012Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Thomas Minas, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines, Terrance Wong
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Publication number: 20120191205Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20120191420Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 11, 2011Publication date: July 26, 2012Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110295378Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 9, 2011Publication date: December 1, 2011Applicant: ConforMIS, INC.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110087332Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 28, 2010Publication date: April 14, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110071802Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 22, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110071645Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 21, 2010Publication date: March 24, 2011Inventors: Ray Bojarski, Nam Chao, John Slamin, Philipp Lang, Wolfgang Fitz, Daniel Steines
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Publication number: 20110029091Abstract: Methods and devices are disclosed relating improved articular models, implant components, and related guide tools and procedures. In addition, methods and devices are disclosed relating articular models, implant components, and/or related guide tools and procedures that include one or more features derived from patient-data, for example, images of the patient's joint. The data can be used to create a model for analyzing a patient's joint and to devise and evaluate a course of corrective action. The data also can be used to create patient-adapted implant components and related tools and procedures.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 23, 2010Publication date: February 3, 2011Applicant: CONFORMIS, INC.Inventors: Raymond A. Bojarski, Philipp Lang, Nam Chao, Wolfgang Fitz, John Slamin, Daniel Steines