Patents by Inventor Rick P. Swaim

Rick P. Swaim 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).

  • Methods and Materials for Connective Tissue Repair
    Publication number: 20080294256
    Abstract: Methods for tendon and ligament repair using a scaffolding matrix material. The scaffolding matrix material is an off-the-shelf organic dermis from an unknown source which has been extra-operatively prepared so as to be devoid of viable cells which normally express antigens, and to promote natural healing of soft tissue via revascularization and repopulation. The scaffolding matrix material is used to join ruptured tendons or ligaments together and to join ligaments to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2008
    Publication date: November 27, 2008
    Inventors: Cary P. Hagan, Rick P. Swaim, Kelly W. Schlachter, James J. Chao, Hungnan Lo
  • Methods and materials for connective tissue repair
    Patent number: 7407511
    Abstract: This invention is generally directed to methods and materials for connective tissue repair. The invention is more specifically related to methods and materials for the repair of tendons and ligaments, especially in the hand. Methods and materials for rotator cuff repair are also disclosed. The use of extraoperatively obtained scaffolding matrices is promoted when reapproximating the connective tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2004
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2008
    Assignee: Wright Medical Technology Inc
    Inventors: Cary P. Hagan, Rick P. Swaim, Kelly W. Schlachter, James J. Chao, Hungnan Lo