Patents by Inventor Peter Metz
Peter Metz 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: 20240092788Abstract: The present disclosure provides, inter alia, compounds with MASP-2 inhibitory activity, compositions of such compounds, and methods of making and using such compounds.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 6, 2023Publication date: March 21, 2024Applicant: Omeros CorporationInventors: Neil S. Cutshall, Jennifer Lynn Gage, Sara Rebecca Goldstein, Santosh Kumar Keshipeddy, Do Yeon Kwon, Robert Huerta Lemus, Thomas L. Little, Markus Metz, Jeremiah H. Nguyen, Peter Kurt Nollert Von Specht, Loren Michael Price, Jennifer Tsoung, Sudheer Babu Vaddela
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Patent number: 10166111Abstract: Example spinal implants and related apparatus, tools and methods are disclosed. An example spinal implant includes an outer corpus and an inner corpus axially displaceably coupled to the outer corpus. The example implant includes a transport admission provided on at least one of the outer corpus or the inner corpus and a lever admission provided on the other of the inner corpus or the outer corpus. The lever admission and the transport admission are arranged to receive a tool, wherein the tool to distract the spinal implant. The example further includes a tool lock arranged in the transport admission to lock the tool and a lever rotator engagement device provided in the lever admission. The lever rotator engagement device is to engage a lever rotator of the tool. In addition, the example includes a first guide provided on the inner corpus and a second guide provided on the outer corpus.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2012Date of Patent: January 1, 2019Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 9788960Abstract: Example spinal implants and related apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example spinal implant includes an outer corpus and an inner corpus axially displaceably coupled to the outer corpus. A first lever accommodation is provided on the outer corpus and includes an elongated aperture. A first set of teeth are formed on a first side of the first lever accommodation. A second lever accommodation is provided on the inner corpus and includes an elongated aperture. A second set of teeth are formed on a second side of the second lever accommodation. The first and second lever accommodations are aligned. The example spinal implant includes a first guide on the inner corpus and a second guide on the outer corpus. The first and second guides allow for axial displacement of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus and prevent rotation of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus.Type: GrantFiled: October 25, 2013Date of Patent: October 17, 2017Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 9713513Abstract: The subject matter of the disclosure is, in one example, a dental implant having a corpus, an external thread attached on the endosteal area of the corpus, and a post accommodation formed in the inside of the corpus. Providing a dental implant that can be anchored well in the jaw is achieved by forming a recess on the endosteal end of the corpus oriented coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the corpus.Type: GrantFiled: April 7, 2010Date of Patent: July 25, 2017Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20140052249Abstract: Example spinal implants and related apparatus and methods are disclosed. An example spinal implant includes an outer corpus and an inner corpus axially displaceably coupled to the outer corpus. A first lever accommodation is provided on the outer corpus and includes an elongated aperture. A first set of teeth are formed on a first side of the first lever accommodation. A second lever accommodation is provided on the inner corpus and includes an elongated aperture. A second set of teeth are formed on a second side of the second lever accommodation. The first and second lever accommodations are aligned. The example spinal implant includes a first guide on the inner corpus and a second guide on the outer corpus. The first and second guides allow for axial displacement of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus and prevent rotation of the inner corpus relative to the outer corpus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2013Publication date: February 20, 2014Inventor: Peter METZ-STAVENHAGEN
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Publication number: 20130053965Abstract: Example spinal implants and related apparatus, tools and methods are disclosed. An example spinal implant includes an outer corpus and an inner corpus axially displaceably coupled to the outer corpus. The example implant includes a transport admission provided on at least one of the outer corpus or the inner corpus and a lever admission provided on the other of the inner corpus or the outer corpus. The lever admission and the transport admission are arranged to receive a tool, wherein the tool to distract the spinal implant. The example further includes a tool lock arranged in the transport admission to lock the tool and a lever rotator engagement device provided in the lever admission. The lever rotator engagement device is to engage a lever rotator of the tool. In addition, the example includes a first guide provided on the inner corpus and a second guide provided on the outer corpus.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 25, 2012Publication date: February 28, 2013Inventor: Peter METZ-STAVENHAGEN
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Publication number: 20120022601Abstract: An apparatus for bracing a plurality of vertebrae of the human spine has at least two pedicle screws, each having an annular head with an opening therewithin and including a slot therewithin. Each slot extends into the corresponding opening and includes internal threaded portions. A securing screw to be screwed in each slot is provided. A relatively stiff threaded rod is also provided and is to be inserted into the opening in the head of each of the pedicle screws and to be secured by the securing screws. Adjusting nuts are screwed on the rod and at least one cooperates with each head.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 22, 2011Publication date: January 26, 2012Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA GMBHInventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 8007520Abstract: An apparatus for bracing a plurality of vertebrae of the human spine has at least two pedicle screws, each having an annular head with an opening therewithin and including a slot therewithin. Each slot extends into the corresponding opening and includes internal threaded portions. A securing screw to be screwed in each slot is provided. A relatively stiff threaded rod is also provided and is to be inserted into the opening in the head of each of the pedicle screws and to be secured by the securing screws. Adjusting nuts are screwed on the rod and at least one cooperates with each head.Type: GrantFiled: December 6, 2005Date of Patent: August 30, 2011Assignee: Stryker Trauma GmbHInventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 7988713Abstract: An apparatus for bracing a plurality of vertebrae of the human spine has at least two pedicle screws, each having an annular head with an opening therewithin and including a slot therewithin. Each slot extends into the corresponding opening and includes internal threaded portions. A securing screw to be screwed in each slot is provided. A relatively stiff threaded rod is also provided and is to be inserted into the opening in the head of each of the pedicle screws and to be secured by the securing screws. Adjusting nuts are screwed on the rod and at least one cooperates with each head.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 2010Date of Patent: August 2, 2011Assignee: Stryker Trauma GmbHInventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20100292794Abstract: The invention relates to a device for implanting in a human or animal vertebral column, said device comprising a base carrier (10) that can be fixed to a first vertebral body, an upper carrier (14) that can be fixed to a second vertebral body, and a spacer element fixed between the base carrier and the upper carrier. The base carrier (10) and/or the upper carrier (14) are provided with a cavity (18, 24) comprising undercuts, for receiving the spacer element in a positively locked manner. The aim of the invention is to economically create one such device that ensures complete freedom of movement of the vertebral column. To this end, the spacer element is embodied as metallic bellows (12).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 19, 2004Publication date: November 18, 2010Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20100261142Abstract: The subject matter of the invention is, in one example, a dental implant having a corpus. an external thread attached on the enossal area of the corpus and a post accommodation formed in the inside of the corpus. Providing a dental implant that can be anchored well in the jaw is achieved by forming a recess on the endostal end of the corpus oriented coaxially to the longitudinal axis of the corpus.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 7, 2010Publication date: October 14, 2010Inventor: Peter METZ-STAVENHAGEN
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Publication number: 20100198264Abstract: An apparatus for bracing a plurality of vertebrae of the human spine has at least two pedicle screws, each having an annular head with an opening therewithin and including a slot therewithin. Each slot extends into the corresponding opening and includes internal threaded portions. A securing screw to be screwed in each slot is provided. A relatively stiff threaded rod is also provided and is to be inserted into the opening in the head of each of the pedicle screws and to be secured by the securing screws. Adjusting nuts are screwed on the rod and at least one cooperates with each head.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 16, 2010Publication date: August 5, 2010Applicant: STRYKER TRAUMA GMBHInventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 7766944Abstract: An anchoring element for fastening a rod of a device for adjusting a human vertebral column on a vertebra and having a retainer for receiving the rod, a securing element attachable on the retainer and acting against the rod, a fastening element for attachment to the vertebral body and a clamping device between the retainer and the fastening element including a ring-shaped mount, a partially spherical bearing and an intermediate element embedded in the mount and surrounding the bearing. The bearing comprises level guiding surfaces on opposite sides. The intermediate element has mating counter surfaces which enable the retainer to move in one axial direction only relative to the fastening element and the level counter surfaces are formed on an inner side of one of two generally circumferentially extending elongate segments of the intermediate element.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: August 3, 2010Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 7544121Abstract: A ventilation unit for a motor vehicle passenger compartment has an air feeding channel and an outflow area. The outflow area includes a first and second component that can be placed in different positions relative to each other. Various closing surfaces of the first and second components are variously positionable in relation to each other to produce air flows of differing angle into the passenger compartment.Type: GrantFiled: April 24, 2003Date of Patent: June 9, 2009Assignee: Faurecia Innenraum Systeme GmbHInventors: Thomas Jahn, Peter Metz, Volker Doll
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Publication number: 20090054931Abstract: The invention relates to a vertebral implant that is to be mounted between the lamina and/or the spinous processes of adjoining vertebral bodies (12, 12?). In order to create a vertebral implant of said type, a bottom part (11) is provided that is to be mounted on a first vertebral body (12?) while a top part (10) is provided which is to be mounted on a second vertebral body (12). A contact surface (13, 14), by means of which the bottom part (11) and the top part (10) rest against each other, is embodied on both the bottom part (11) and the top part (10).Type: ApplicationFiled: April 18, 2007Publication date: February 26, 2009Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Patent number: 7311733Abstract: The invention relates to a vertebral body placeholder having a cylindrical inner body (14), which can be telescopically inserted into a coaxially arranged, sleeve-shaped outer body (16). A detent device that works in one direction is arranged between the inner body (14) and the outer body (16). A number of detent projections (22) are arranged in succession in an axial direction and form a row (20) of detent projections. A number of detent notches (26) are arranged in succession in an axial direction while corresponding to the row (20) of detent projections. Said detent notches form a row (24) of detent notches that completely or partially accommodate the row (20) of detent projections. The invention also relates to a method for assembling said vertebral body placeholder. The aim of the invention is to create a vertebral body placeholder whose overall height can be easily and reliably adjusted, particularly, during implantation.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: December 25, 2007Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20070173816Abstract: The invention relates to a device for aligning a human or animal vertebral column. Said device comprises a fixing bar (12, 40, 42), which fixes at least two vertebral bodies (44), can be attached to at least two fastening elements (16) that can be anchored to the vertebral column and can be secured to the fastening elements (16) by screws (20) or other fastening means. Longitudinal cavities (29, 29?) are configured in the fixing bar (12, 40, 42) in an axial direction. The screw (20) or other fastening means pass/passes through said cavities in order to fasten the fixing bar (12, 40, 42) to the fastening element (16).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2004Publication date: July 26, 2007Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20070157543Abstract: The invention relates to an anchoring element for fixing a rod of a device for setting a human or animal spinal column to a vertebra, comprising a screwed element (16) and a retaining element, whereby the screwed element (16) has a bearing element in the form of a spherical segment and a conically-tapering threaded shaft (18) and the retaining element has a mounting (12), for housing the rod and a bearing shell (14), for housing the bearing element of the screwed element (16). According to the invention, an anchoring element with low material requirements and simple to produce can be achieved, whereby the bearing shell (14) is embodied to correspond to the bearing element such that the bearing element may be directly mounted in the bearing shell (14).Type: ApplicationFiled: May 3, 2004Publication date: July 12, 2007Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen
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Publication number: 20070147566Abstract: Clock and data recovery circuitry includes an interleaved sampler having multiple integrators, where at least one of the integrators integrates the input data for at least two unit intervals (UIs). One embodiment includes a four-way interleaved sampler, where each integrator in the sampler integrates the input data for two UIs, where each integrator is sampled at or near the middle of its two-UI integration cycle. In an exemplary 10-GHz system, the reset cycle of each integrator may begin many tens of picoseconds after the data is sampled. Since the signal is sampled near the center of the integration cycle and is not highly proximate to the time of the integrator reset, the latch signal has a window of uncertainty extending into the length of a data bit cell with little possibility of latching erroneous data. The sensitivity of the clock recovery circuitry may be optimized by centering the latch function over the time of highest signal level, thereby maximizing signal-to-noise ratio.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 23, 2007Publication date: June 28, 2007Applicant: AGERE SYSTEMS INC.Inventors: Donald Laturell, Peter Metz, Baiying Yu
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Patent number: 7235075Abstract: An anchoring element for fastening a rod of a device for adjusting a human or animal spine to a vertebral bone, and having a holding device that is substantially U-shaped and includes two substantially parallely disposed holding ridges, a rod receiving slot being formed therein, and a securing element acting against the rod accommodated in the receiving slot. The securing element includes a locking element and a ring element and the ring element is mountable to the free end of the holding ridges by means of a single turn coupling system.Type: GrantFiled: May 19, 2003Date of Patent: June 26, 2007Inventor: Peter Metz-Stavenhagen