Patents by Inventor Paul LaRochelle

Paul LaRochelle 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).

  • Patent number: 10188505
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 29, 2019
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, James Gross
  • Publication number: 20170245979
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2017
    Publication date: August 31, 2017
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, James Gross
  • Patent number: 9615913
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Date of Patent: April 11, 2017
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, James Gross
  • Publication number: 20150265395
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2015
    Publication date: September 24, 2015
    Applicant: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Publication number: 20120245687
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2012
    Publication date: September 27, 2012
    Applicant: RTI BIOLOGICS, INC.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Patent number: 8167943
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 1, 2012
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Patent number: 8105379
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a porcine bone tendon bone graft for use in orthopedic procedures. Additionally, Also a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency, increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Date of Patent: January 31, 2012
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Diane Carter, legal representative, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Gina Scurti
  • Publication number: 20080051887
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a porcine bone tendon bone graft for use in orthopedic procedures. Additionally, Also a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency, increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 27, 2007
    Publication date: February 28, 2008
    Inventors: Kevin Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Gina Scurti, Diane Carter
  • Publication number: 20040210308
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2004
    Publication date: October 21, 2004
    Applicant: Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Patent number: 6805713
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 19, 2004
    Assignee: Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Jim Gross
  • Publication number: 20030097179
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface thereof, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate a fixation screw. Also disclosed is a porcine bone tendon bone graft for use in orthopedic procedures. Additionally, Also a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency, increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Diane Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle, Gina Scurti
  • Patent number: 6497726
    Abstract: Disclosed herein is an improved Bone Tendon Bone graft for use in orthopedic surgical procedures. Specifically exemplified herein is a Bone Tendon Bone graft comprising one or more bone blocks having a groove cut into the surface therefor, wherein said groove is sufficient to accommodate fixation screw. Also disclosed is a method of harvesting grafts that has improved efficiency and increases the quantity of extracted tissue and minimizes time required by surgeon for implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2002
    Assignee: Regeneration Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Kevin C. Carter, Michael Esch, Paul LaRochelle