Patents by Inventor Predrag Bursac

Predrag Bursac 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).

  • Assembled cartilage repair graft
    Patent number: 9707082
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 18, 2017
    Assignee: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • ASSEMBLED CARTILAGE REPAIR GRAFT
    Publication number: 20140222159
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: RTI Surgical, Inc.
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Progressive grip assembled bone-tendon-bone grafts, methods of making, and methods of use
    Patent number: 8007533
    Abstract: The present technology is related to the field of bone-tendon-bone implants, grafts, and components thereof, for implantation in mammals, particularly for implantation in humans. More particularly, the present technology relates to assembled implants that comprise a length of tendon and at least two bone components or intermediate bone blocks that are assembled to form a bone-tendon-bone implant, and methods of making such implants. In some embodiments, implants of the present technology provide a first grip on the tendon prior to implantation and a second grip during or after implantation. In some embodiments, bone block assemblies or intermediate bone blocks of the present technology have a first geometric configuration prior to implantation and a second geometric configuration during or after implantation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 30, 2011
    Assignee: RTI Biologics, Inc.
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Eric J. Schmitt, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Predrag Bursac, Ben R. Sanders
  • Assembled Cartilage Repair Graft
    Publication number: 20090312842
    Abstract: Bifunctional and assembled implants are provided for osteochondral implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 16, 2008
    Publication date: December 17, 2009
    Inventors: Predrag Bursac, Lauren M. Brown, Eric J. Schmitt, Guy B. Grover
  • Progressive Grip Assembled Bone-Tendon-Bone Grafts, Methods of Making, and Methods of Use
    Publication number: 20080195204
    Abstract: The present technology is related to the field of bone-tendon-bone implants, grafts, and components thereof, for implantation in mammals, particularly for implantation in humans. More particularly, the present technology relates to assembled implants that comprise a length of tendon and at least two bone components or intermediate bone blocks that are assembled to form a bone-tendon-bone implant, and methods of making such implants. In some embodiments, implants of the present technology provide a first grip on the tendon prior to implantation and a second grip during or after implantation. In some embodiments, bone block assemblies or intermediate bone blocks of the present technology have a first geometric configuration prior to implantation and a second geometric configuration during or after implantation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 12, 2007
    Publication date: August 14, 2008
    Inventors: Arunas A. Zhukauskas, Todd E. Goede, Eric J. Schmitt, Lauren M. Brown, Guy B. Grover, Predrag Bursac, Ben R. Sanders