Patents by Inventor Ned M. Hamman
Ned M. Hamman 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: 10821218Abstract: Disclosed is a device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid. The device can comprise a body, a first acoustic wave generator, and a second acoustic wave propagating component. The body can define a channel having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The channel can extend along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The first acoustic wave generator can be coupled to the first surface. The first acoustic wave generator can be configured to generate an acoustic wave having a wavelength. The second acoustic wave propagating component can be coupled to the second surface. The second surface can be spaced an integer fractional multiple of the wavelength from the first surface and each integer factional multiple equals a number of pressure nodes within the channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Randel E. Dorian, Richard Wood Storrs, Michael D. Leach, Ned M. Hamman, Joel Carne
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Patent number: 10737012Abstract: Disclosed is a device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid. The device can include a body, a first acoustic wave generator, and a second acoustic wave propagating component. The body can define a channel having a first surface, an opposing second surface, a first side, and an opposing second side. The channel can extend along a longitudinal axis from a first end to an opposing second end. The first acoustic wave generator can be coupled to the first surface. The second acoustic wave propagating component can be coupled to the second surface. The first acoustic wave generator and second acoustic wave propagating component can be configured to generate a bulk standing acoustic wave in the channel.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: August 11, 2020Assignee: Biomet Biologics, Inc.Inventors: Michael D. Leach, Ned M. Hamman, David Abeskaron, Grant Cunningham, Randel Dorian, Richard Wood Storrs, Scott R. King
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Publication number: 20180207349Abstract: Disclosed is a device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid. The device can comprise a body, a first acoustic wave generator, and a second acoustic wave propagating component. The body can define a channel having a first surface and a second surface opposite the first surface. The channel can extend along a longitudinal axis from a first end to a second end. The first acoustic wave generator can be coupled to the first surface. The first acoustic wave generator can be configured to generate an acoustic wave having a wavelength. The second acoustic wave propagating component can be coupled to the second surface. The second surface can be spaced an integer fractional multiple of the wavelength from the first surface and each integer factional multiple equals a number of pressure nodes within the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: July 26, 2018Inventors: Randel E. Dorian, Richard Wood Storrs, Michael D. Leach, Ned M. Hamman, Joel Carne
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Patent number: 9963693Abstract: A system is disclosed for washing a selected component and removing the selected component from a wash material. The selected component may include red blood cells that are washed to remove a rejuvenating solution. The red blood cells may then be removed with various systems, such as a standing acoustic wave system from the wash solution. Pumps and flow restrictors that provide steady flow from pumps that generate pulsed flow are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: May 8, 2018Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Ned M. Hamman, Michael D. Leach, David Abeskarón, Grant D. Cunningham
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Patent number: 9920313Abstract: A system is disclosed for washing a selected component and removing the selected component from a wash material. The selected component may include red blood cells that are washed to remove a rejuvenating solution. The red blood cells may then be removed with various systems, such as a standing acoustic wave system from the wash solution. Pumps and flow restrictors that provide steady flow from pumps that generate pulsed flow are also disclosed.Type: GrantFiled: October 21, 2014Date of Patent: March 20, 2018Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Ned M. Hamman, Michael D. Leach, David Abeskaron
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Patent number: 9855382Abstract: Devices for washing a composition including cells are provided. The devices include a separation channel, a first wave component and a second wave component. The separation channel is positioned between the first and second wave components. Collectively, the wave components generate a standing bulk acoustic wave that isolates cells from the composition.Type: GrantFiled: March 31, 2015Date of Patent: January 2, 2018Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Ned M. Hamman, David Abeskaron, Grant D. Cunningham, Randel Dorian, Richard W. Storrs, Scott R. King
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Patent number: 9815038Abstract: A clotting serum production device including a main chamber, an inlet housing, and an outlet port. The main chamber is defined by a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall, and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the second end wall. The inlet housing extends from the first end wall. The inlet housing includes a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a first conduit extending between the first inlet port and a second conduit. The second conduit extends between the second inlet port and the main chamber. The inlet housing is configured to provide one-way fluid flow from the first inlet port to the second inlet port and to provide one-way fluid flow from the second inlet port to the main chamber. An outlet port is in fluid communication with the main chamber and provides fluid communication with an exterior of the clotting serum production device.Type: GrantFiled: November 15, 2013Date of Patent: November 14, 2017Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Hillary Overholser, Joel C. Higgins, Jason Chavarria, Ned M. Hamman
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Publication number: 20160325039Abstract: Disclosed is a device for separating a cellular component from a multicomponent fluid. The device can include a body, a first acoustic wave generator, and a second acoustic wave propagating component. The body can define a channel having a first surface, an opposing second surface, a first side, and an opposing second side. The channel can extend along a longitudinal axis from a first end to an opposing second end. The first acoustic wave generator can be coupled to the first surface. The second acoustic wave propagating component can be coupled to the second surface. The first acoustic wave generator and second acoustic wave propagating component can be configured to generate a bulk standing acoustic wave in the channel.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Inventors: Michael D. Leach, Ned M. Hamman, David Abeskaron, Grant Cunningham, Randel Dorian, Richard Wood Storrs, Scott R. King
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Publication number: 20160287778Abstract: Devices for washing a composition including cells are provided. The devices include a separation channel, a first wave component and a second wave component. The separation channel is positioned between the first and second wave components. Collectively, the wave components generate a standing bulk acoustic wave that isolates cells from the composition.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 31, 2015Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: Michael D. LEACH, Ned M. HAMMAN, David ABESKARON, Grant D. CUNNINGHAM, Randel DORIAN, Richard W. STORRS, Scott R. KING
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Publication number: 20150290369Abstract: A device for separating a component out of a multicomponent mixture. The device has a housing that extends along a central longitudinal axis. The housing has a top end and a bottom end, and defines a channel that extends from the top end of the housing around the central axis to the bottom end of the housing to define a helical flow path. The device also includes an inlet port at the top end of the housing that communicates with the channel, and a first outlet port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 10, 2014Publication date: October 15, 2015Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Ned M. Hamman
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Publication number: 20150111277Abstract: A system is disclosed for washing a selected component and removing the selected component from a wash material. The selected component may include red blood cells that are washed to remove a rejuvenating solution. The red blood cells may then be removed with various systems, such as a standing acoustic wave system from the wash solution. Pumps and flow restrictors that provide steady flow from pumps that generate pulsed flow are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Ned M. HAMMAN, Michael D. LEACH, David ABESKARON
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Publication number: 20150111195Abstract: A system is disclosed for washing a selected component and removing the selected component from a wash material. The selected component may include red blood cells that are washed to remove a rejuvenating solution. The red blood cells may then be removed with various systems, such as a standing acoustic wave system from the wash solution. Pumps and flow restrictors that provide steady flow from pumps that generate pulsed flow are also disclosed.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 21, 2014Publication date: April 23, 2015Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, Michael D. Leach, David Abeskarón, Grant D. Cunningham
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Patent number: 8814978Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: January 10, 2013Date of Patent: August 26, 2014Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing, LLCInventors: Ned M. Hamman, James B. Fleming, Isaac Janson, Mukesh Kumar, Jason Meridew, Elizabeth A. Schlueter
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Publication number: 20140071787Abstract: A clotting serum production device including a main chamber, an inlet housing, and an outlet port. The main chamber is defined by a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall, and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the second end wall. The inlet housing extends from the first end wall. The inlet housing includes a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a first conduit extending between the first inlet port and a second conduit. The second conduit extends between the second inlet port and the main chamber. The inlet housing is configured to provide one-way fluid flow from the first inlet port to the second inlet port and to provide one-way fluid flow from the second inlet port to the main chamber. An outlet port is in fluid communication with the main chamber and provides fluid communication with an exterior of the clotting serum production device.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 15, 2013Publication date: March 13, 2014Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. LEACH, Jennifer E. WOODELL-MAY, Hillary OVERHOLSER, Joel C. HIGGINS, Jason CHAVARRIA, Ned M. HAMMAN
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Patent number: 8657212Abstract: A coaxial syringe spray assembly that includes a first receptacle defined by the assembly, a second receptacle defined by the assembly and in coaxial alignment with the first receptacle, and a spray tip assembly configured to be in fluid communication with both the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The spray tip defines a first fluid chamber in fluid communication with the first receptacle, a second fluid chamber in fluid communication with the first receptacle, and an outlet port that defines a blending chamber that is in fluid communication with the second receptacle, the first fluid chamber, and the second fluid chamber such that a first fluid introduced into the first fluid chamber and a second fluid introduced into the second fluid chamber are mixed in the blending chamber to provide a mixture having a helical flow pattern.Type: GrantFiled: July 29, 2011Date of Patent: February 25, 2014Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Ned M. Hamman
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Patent number: 8586324Abstract: A method for preparing and isolating clotting serum. The method includes adding reagent and a clotting serum source to a reaction chamber of a clotting serum production device that includes an activator. The reagent, clotting serum source and activator are mixed by shaking the serum production device to bring the contents to a foam. The serum production device is placed in either a vacuum or at room temperature for a period of time, and the clotting serum is extracted from the reaction chamber.Type: GrantFiled: August 15, 2011Date of Patent: November 19, 2013Assignee: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Hillary Overholser, Joel C. Higgins, Jason Chavarria, Ned M. Hamman
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Publication number: 20130045523Abstract: A clotting serum production device including a main chamber, an inlet housing, and an outlet port. The main chamber is defined by a first end wall, a second end wall opposite to the first end wall, and a side wall extending between the first end wall and the second end wall. The inlet housing extends from the first end wall. The inlet housing includes a first inlet port, a second inlet port, and a first conduit extending between the first inlet port and a second conduit. The second conduit extends between the second inlet port and the main chamber. The inlet housing is configured to provide one-way fluid flow from the first inlet port to the second inlet port and to provide one-way fluid flow from the second inlet port to the main chamber. An outlet port is in fluid communication with the main chamber and provides fluid communication with an exterior of the clotting serum production device.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 15, 2011Publication date: February 21, 2013Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventors: Michael D. Leach, Jennifer E. Woodell-May, Hillary Overholser, Joel C. Higgins, Jason Chavarria, Ned M. Hamman
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Publication number: 20130026255Abstract: A coaxial syringe spray assembly that includes a first receptacle defined by the assembly, a second receptacle defined by the assembly and in coaxial alignment with the first receptacle, and a spray tip assembly configured to be in fluid communication with both the first receptacle and the second receptacle. The spray tip defines a first fluid chamber in fluid communication with the first receptacle, a second fluid chamber in fluid communication with the first receptacle, and an outlet port that defines a blending chamber that is in fluid communication with the second receptacle, the first fluid chamber, and the second fluid chamber such that a first fluid introduced into the first fluid chamber and a second fluid introduced into the second fluid chamber are mixed in the blending chamber to provide a mixture having a helical flow pattern.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 29, 2011Publication date: January 31, 2013Applicant: Biomet Biologics, LLCInventor: Ned M. Hamman
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Patent number: 8361380Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shape and the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, James B. Fleming, Isaac Janson, Mukesh Kumar, Jason D. Meridew, Elizabeth A. Schlueter
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Publication number: 20110123382Abstract: A method for providing a porous metal implant. A mixture of a biocompatible metal, a spacing agent, and a binder is provided. The mixture is formed into a shaped the spacing agent is removed to form a plurality of pores in the implant. A shaped porous metal implant is also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2011Publication date: May 26, 2011Applicant: Biomet Manufacturing Corp.Inventors: Ned M. Hamman, J. Fleming, Elizabeth A. Schlueter, Isaac Janson, Jason D. Meridew, Mukesh Kumar