Patents by Inventor Ray G. Oktavec

Ray G. Oktavec 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).

  • Percutaneous biologic delivery system
    Patent number: 9060878
    Abstract: A bone grafting delivery device, method and kit is provided. The bone grafting material delivery device may include a needle having a cutting edge located at a distal end of the needle. The needle may be configured to be inserted within a bone via an entry point created through the skin of a patient. Additionally, the bone grafting material delivery device may include a plurality of dilators attachable sequentially to the needle using a swivel assembly. The plurality of dilators may be configured to articulate relative to needle in a plurality of directions via the swivel assembly. Furthermore, a final dilator of the plurality of dilators may include an opening at a distal end of the final dilator for depositing bone grafting material onto the bone or in a void.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 23, 2015
    Inventors: Ray G. Oktavec, Thomas F. Roush
  • PERCUTANEOUS BIOLOGIC DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20120253316
    Abstract: A bone grafting delivery device, method and kit is provided. The bone grafting material delivery device may include a needle having a cutting edge located at a distal end of the needle. The needle may be configured to be inserted within a bone via an entry point created through the skin of a patient. Additionally, the bone grafting material delivery device may include a plurality of dilators attachable sequentially to the needle using a swivel assembly. The plurality of dilators may be configured to articulate relative to needle in a plurality of directions via the swivel assembly. Furthermore, a final dilator of the plurality of dilators may include an opening at a distal end of the final dilator for depositing bone grafting material onto the bone or in a void.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 28, 2012
    Publication date: October 4, 2012
    Inventors: Ray G. Oktavec, Thomas F. Roush