Patents by Inventor Olaf Schulz
Olaf Schulz 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: 20210244422Abstract: A combination suction and irrigation device for a medical procedure. The device includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end and defines an open channel that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The open channel is open at both the proximal end and the distal end. A suction port is in communication with the open channel and is connectable to a source of suction. An irrigation port is in communication with the open channel and is connectable to a source of irrigation fluid. A valve selectively opens and closes the open channel to flow relative to the suction port and to the open proximal end, and to flow relative to the irrigation port.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 29, 2021Publication date: August 12, 2021Applicant: Agnovos Healthcare, LLCInventors: Olaf Schulz, James G. Howe, Rick Swaim, Bryan Huber, Joel Batts, David Harness, Ryan Belaney
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Publication number: 20170027591Abstract: A combination suction and irrigation device for a medical procedure. The device includes an elongated body having a proximal end and a distal end and defines an open channel that extends from the proximal end to the distal end. The open channel is open at both the proximal end and the distal end. A suction port is in communication with the open channel and is connectable to a source of suction. An irrigation port is in communication with the open channel and is connectable to a source of irrigation fluid. A valve selectively opens and closes the open channel to flow relative to the suction port and to the open proximal end, and to flow relative to the irrigation port.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 17, 2016Publication date: February 2, 2017Applicant: Agnovos Healthcare, LLCInventors: Olaf Schulz, James G. Howe, Rick Swaim, Bryan Huber, Joel Batts, David Harness, Ryan Belaney
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Patent number: 9550010Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for treating patients with degenerative bone are provided. The methods are useful to improve bone quality in a localized area of a degenerative bone (e.g., osteopenic or osteoporotic bone), such as by improving BMD to be substantially similar to BMD in an average, healthy individual at the age of peak BMD. The methods can comprise forming a void in a localized area of the degenerative bone and filling the void with a bone regenerative material that causes generation of new, healthy, natural bone material. The articles of manufacture can comprise kits formed of various materials useful in the inventive methods for improving bone quality.Type: GrantFiled: June 30, 2011Date of Patent: January 24, 2017Assignee: Agnovos Healthcare, LLCInventors: Olaf Schulz, James Howe, Rick Swaim, Bryan Huber, Joel Batts, David Harness, Ryan Belaney
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Publication number: 20140336662Abstract: A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 6, 2014Publication date: November 13, 2014Applicant: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Olaf Schulz, Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 8747406Abstract: A plug for plugging a hole of a bone or implant body during injection of an osteoregenerative material comprising, generally, a plug body, the plug body configured to plug a hole of the body to prevent osteoregenerative material from leaking through the hole, and a tail, the tail attached to the plug body for use in removing the plug body from the hole. In one embodiment, the plug body has an insertion cavity on a trailing end thereof for use in inserting the plug into a hole of the body. The plug body preferably has a frustoconical configuration. The plug body is preferably made of a resilient material, such as silicon.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2006Date of Patent: June 10, 2014Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Olaf Schulz, Kelly Schlachter
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Patent number: 8685465Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a ?-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: August 29, 2011Date of Patent: April 1, 2014Assignee: Agnovos Healthcare, LLCInventors: Jon P. Moseley, Michael E. Carroll, Jonathan D. McCanless, Olaf Schulz, Andy Fronk
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Publication number: 20120061285Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a ?-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 29, 2011Publication date: March 15, 2012Inventors: Jon P. Moseley, Michael E. Carroll, Jonathan D. McCanless, Olaf Schulz, Andy Fronk
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Publication number: 20120004594Abstract: Methods and articles of manufacture for treating patients with degenerative bone are provided. The methods are useful to improve bone quality in a localized area of a degenerative bone (e.g., osteopenic or osteoporotic bone), such as by improving BMD to be substantially similar to BMD in an average, healthy individual at the age of peak BMD. The methods can comprise forming a void in a localized area of the degenerative bone and filling the void with a bone regenerative material that causes generation of new, healthy, natural bone material. The articles of manufacture can comprise kits formed of various materials useful in the inventive methods for improving bone quality.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 30, 2011Publication date: January 5, 2012Inventors: Olaf Schulz, James Howe, Rick Swaim, Bryan Huber, Joel Batts, David Harness, Ryan Belaney
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Patent number: 8025903Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a ?-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.Type: GrantFiled: February 13, 2007Date of Patent: September 27, 2011Assignee: Wright Medical Technology, Inc.Inventors: Jon P. Moseley, Michael E. Carroll, Jonathan D. McCanless, Olaf Schulz, Andy Fronk
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Publication number: 20080014242Abstract: The invention includes a synthetic bone substitute material suitable for use as a replacement for cancellous bone in a bone graft composition, the material comprising a reticulated framework of interconnecting bioceramic struts defining an interconnecting interstitial void volume, and a solid non-porous composition substantially filling the interstitial void volume and in intimate contact with the reticulated framework, the pore-filling composition comprising calcium sulfate. Calcium triphosphate is a preferred bioceramic material for the reticulated framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 2, 2007Publication date: January 17, 2008Inventors: Robyn Overby, Olaf Schulz, Ann Burgess, Warren Haggard, Michael Vincent
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Publication number: 20070178171Abstract: The invention provides a particulate composition adapted for forming a bone graft substitute cement upon mixing with an aqueous solution, including i) a calcium sulfate hemihydrate powder having a bimodal particle distribution and a median particle size of about 5 to about 20 microns, wherein the calcium sulfate hemihydrate is present at a concentration of at least about 70 weight percent based on the total weight of the particulate composition; ii) a monocalcium phosphate monohydrate powder; and iii) a ?-tricalcium phosphate powder having a median particle size of less than about 20 microns. Bone graft substitute cements made therefrom, a bone graft substitute kit comprising the particulate composition, methods of making and using the particulate composition, and articles made from the bone graft substitute cement are also provided.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 13, 2007Publication date: August 2, 2007Inventors: Jon Moseley, Michael Carroll, Jonathan McCanless, Olaf Schulz, Andy Fronk
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Publication number: 20060088601Abstract: The invention includes a synthetic bone substitute material suitable for use as a replacement for cancellous bone in a bone graft composition, the material comprising a reticulated framework of interconnecting bioceramic struts defining an interconnecting interstitial void volume, and a solid non-porous composition substantially filling the interstitial void volume and in intimate contact with the reticulated framework, the pore-filling composition comprising calcium sulfate. Calcium triphosphate is a preferred bioceramic material for the reticulated framework.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 22, 2004Publication date: April 27, 2006Inventors: Robyn Overby, Olaf Schulz, Ann Burgess, Warren Haggard, Michael Vincent
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Publication number: 20060067656Abstract: A micromechanical infrared radiator has a radiator surface supported in a carrier chip. The radiator surface can be heated by a heating device. As a function of a temperature measurement, the heating power can be controlled such that the radiator surface assumes a defined temperature. For direct temperature measurement, a micromechanical temperature sensor in the form of a metal resistance is integrated in the radiator surface.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 26, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: EADS Deutschland GmbHInventors: Gerhard Mueller, Olaf Schulz, Simon Ahlers, Jan Spanhake, Martin Lloyd
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Patent number: 6178812Abstract: The invention relates to methods for measuring the sorbate content in substrates, using a sensor with a measuring chamber. Said chamber contains a support medium whose partial pressure of sorbate is determined in order to determine the sorbate content of the substrate. According to the first method, the temperature of the support medium is varied up to a value at which the partial pressure of sorbate in the measuring chamber no longer varies with the temperature of the support medium, and slightly over this value. This partial pressure of sorbate is then used to determine the sorbate content of the substrate. According to the second method, the temperature of the support medium is kept essentially constant and the speed at which the partial pressure of sorbate of the support medium approaches the stable end value is determined.Type: GrantFiled: August 13, 1999Date of Patent: January 30, 2001Assignee: LPKF Laser & Electronics AGInventors: Joerg Kickelhain, Olaf Schulz, Frank Imkenberg