Patents by Inventor Ross Callison
Ross Callison 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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Patent number: 11903610Abstract: A cannula comprising a monolithic, flexible body having a central passageway bounded by a first flange and a second flange, the central passageway having an irregular shape and a diaphragm positioned therein, the first diaphragm having the same irregular shape and including at least one first diaphragm slit, and a second diaphragm positioned adjacent to or at one of the first or second flanges and having at least one second diaphragm slit.Type: GrantFiled: November 4, 2021Date of Patent: February 20, 2024Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison
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Patent number: 11357501Abstract: A braided filamentary device, in one embodiment, includes a substantially flat morphology having a length, a width, and a height, and a pick count of at least about 50 picks per inch. The filamentary device is adapted to maintain its width while under a tension.Type: GrantFiled: October 23, 2020Date of Patent: June 14, 2022Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Publication number: 20220133309Abstract: The present invention includes, in one embodiment, a method of forming a suture having various cross-sectional shapes, the method including the steps of braiding the suture such that the suture has a first cross-sectional shape along a length; holding a first end of the suture and holding the suture at a second position at a location in between the first end and a second end such that a first portion of the suture is defined between the first end and the second position; manipulating the first end relative to the second position to alter the first portion of the suture into an altered cross-sectional shape different from the first cross-sectional shape; and releasing the first end and the second position, wherein the step of manipulating is performed such that, upon release, the first portion maintains its manipulated shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 19, 2021Publication date: May 5, 2022Inventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Ross Callison, José Raúl Marchand, Logan Renwick
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Publication number: 20220054165Abstract: A cannula comprising a monolithic, flexible body having a central passageway bounded by a first flange and a second flange, the central passageway having an irregular shape and a diaphragm positioned therein, the first diaphragm having the same irregular shape and including at least one first diaphragm slit, and a second diaphragm positioned adjacent to or at one of the first or second flanges and having at least one second diaphragm slit.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2021Publication date: February 24, 2022Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison
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Patent number: 11202625Abstract: The present invention includes, in one embodiment, a method of forming a suture having various cross-sectional shapes, the method including the steps of braiding the suture such that the suture has a first cross-sectional shape along a length; holding a first end of the suture and holding the suture at a second position at a location in between the first end and a second end such that a first portion of the suture is defined between the first end and the second position; manipulating the first end relative to the second position to alter the first portion of the suture into an altered cross-sectional shape different from the first cross-sectional shape; and releasing the first end and the second position, wherein the step of manipulating is performed such that, upon release, the first portion maintains its manipulated shape.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2019Date of Patent: December 21, 2021Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Ross Callison, José Raúl Marchand, Logan Renwick
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Patent number: 11172957Abstract: A cannula comprising a monolithic, flexible body having a central passageway bounded by a first flange and a second flange, the central passageway having an irregular shape and a diaphragm positioned therein, the first diaphragm having the same irregular shape and including at least one first diaphragm slit, and a second diaphragm positioned adjacent to or at one of the first or second flanges and having at least one second diaphragm slit.Type: GrantFiled: February 7, 2019Date of Patent: November 16, 2021Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison
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Patent number: 11006945Abstract: A method for securing a sleeve in a bore hole in bone. The method includes disposing at least a portion of a length of filament into the bore hole, and implanting the sleeve into the bore hole such that a first pathway extending through first and second ends of the sleeve opens in a direction toward the opening of the bore hole and in a direction toward the base of the bore hole. The method also includes pulling at least a portion of the length of filament through the first pathway of the sleeve, thereby forming a first loop configuration extending from the first end and at least one free end of the length of filament extending from the second end. Also included is passing the at least one free end through the first loop configuration to create a one-way cinch.Type: GrantFiled: April 27, 2018Date of Patent: May 18, 2021Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Charles McCartney, Harold D. Sampson, Jr., Ross Callison, Anthony P. Napolitano
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Publication number: 20210038220Abstract: A braided filamentary device, in one embodiment, includes a substantially flat morphology having a length, a width, and a height, and a pick count of at least about 50 picks per inch. The filamentary device is adapted to maintain its width while under a tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 23, 2020Publication date: February 11, 2021Inventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 10820901Abstract: A braided filamentary device, in one embodiment, includes a substantially flat morphology having a length, a width, and a height, and a pick count of at least about 50 picks per inch. The filamentary device is adapted to maintain its width while under a tension.Type: GrantFiled: May 14, 2019Date of Patent: November 3, 2020Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 10610211Abstract: A system for securing a length of filament in working communication with tissue. The system includes a first filamentary sleeve having a length along a longitudinal axis and a passageway therethrough. The passageway is dimensioned to allow slidable movement therein of a length of filament. Also included within the system is and a filament engagement device that includes a pathway. The pathway has a first configuration and second configuration, wherein a portion of the length of filament is slidable within the pathway when the pathway is in the first configuration and is restricted from sliding when the pathway is in the second configuration.Type: GrantFiled: December 12, 2013Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Charles McCartney
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Patent number: 10568616Abstract: An inserter assembly for inserting anchors into bone includes a handle having a handle body. A first inserter is disposed within the handle body and is fixedly connected thereto. The first inserter has an insertion end configured to retain a first anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A second inserter is slidably disposed within the handle body and has an insertion end configured to retain a second anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A sleeve is slidably disposed within the handle body and is releasably connected to the second inserter.Type: GrantFiled: June 17, 2016Date of Patent: February 25, 2020Assignee: Howmedica Osteonics Corp.Inventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Logan Renwick, Michael Taylor White, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison, Benjamin Yore, José Raúl Marchand, Jaime Genuario, Keith Taylor
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Publication number: 20190323154Abstract: The present invention includes, in one embodiment, a method of forming a suture having various cross-sectional shapes, the method including the steps of braiding the suture such that the suture has a first cross-sectional shape along a length; holding a first end of the suture and holding the suture at a second position at a location in between the first end and a second end such that a first portion of the suture is defined between the first end and the second position; manipulating the first end relative to the second position to alter the first portion of the suture into an altered cross-sectional shape different from the first cross-sectional shape; and releasing the first end and the second position, wherein the step of manipulating is performed such that, upon release, the first portion maintains its manipulated shape.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2019Publication date: October 24, 2019Inventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Ross Callison, José Raúl Marchand, Logan Renwick
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Publication number: 20190264354Abstract: A braided filamentary device, in one embodiment, includes a substantially flat morphology having a length, a width, and a height, and a pick count of at least about 50 picks per inch. The filamentary device is adapted to maintain its width while under a tension.Type: ApplicationFiled: May 14, 2019Publication date: August 29, 2019Inventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Patent number: 10385488Abstract: The present invention includes, in one embodiment, a method of forming a suture having various cross-sectional shapes, the method including the steps of braiding the suture such that the suture has a first cross-sectional shape along a length; holding a first end of the suture and holding the suture at a second position at a location in between the first end and a second end such that a first portion of the suture is defined between the first end and the second position; manipulating the first end relative to the second position to alter the first portion of the suture into an altered cross-sectional shape different from the first cross-sectional shape; and releasing the first end and the second position, wherein the step of manipulating is performed such that, upon release, the first portion maintains its manipulated shape.Type: GrantFiled: February 3, 2016Date of Patent: August 20, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Ross Callison, José Raúl Marchand, Logan Renwick
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Publication number: 20190239922Abstract: A cannula comprising a monolithic, flexible body having a central passageway bounded by a first flange and a second flange, the central passageway having an irregular shape and a diaphragm positioned therein, the first diaphragm having the same irregular shape and including at least one first diaphragm slit, and a second diaphragm positioned adjacent to or at one of the first or second flanges and having at least one second diaphragm slit.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 7, 2019Publication date: August 8, 2019Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison
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Patent number: 10323342Abstract: A braided filamentary device, in one embodiment, includes a substantially flat morphology having a length, a width, and a height, and a pick count of at least about 50 picks per inch. The filamentary device is adapted to maintain its width while under a tension.Type: GrantFiled: March 9, 2016Date of Patent: June 18, 2019Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Ross Callison, Kyle Craig Pilgeram
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Publication number: 20180242966Abstract: A method for securing a sleeve in a bore hole in bone. The method includes disposing at least a portion of a length of filament into the bore hole, and implanting the sleeve into the bore hole such that a first pathway extending through first and second ends of the sleeve opens in a direction toward the opening of the bore hole and in a direction toward the base of the bore hole. The method also includes pulling at least a portion of the length of filament through the first pathway of the sleeve, thereby forming a first loop configuration extending from the first end and at least one free end of the length of filament extending from the second end. Also included is passing the at least one free end through the first loop configuration to create a one-way cinch.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 27, 2018Publication date: August 30, 2018Inventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Charles McCartney, Harold D. Sampson, JR., Ross Callison, Anthony P. Napolitano
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Patent number: 9986992Abstract: A method for securing a sleeve in a bore hole in bone. The method includes disposing at least a portion of a length of filament into the bore hole, and implanting the sleeve into the bore hole such that a first pathway extending through first and second ends of the sleeve opens in a direction toward the opening of the bore hole and in a direction toward the base of the bore hole. The method also includes pulling at least a portion of the length of filament through the first pathway of the sleeve, thereby forming a first loop configuration extending from the first end and at least one free end of the length of filament extending from the second end. Also included is passing the at least one free end through the first loop configuration to create a one-way cinch.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2014Date of Patent: June 5, 2018Assignee: Stryker CorporationInventors: Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Charles McCartney, Harold D. Sampson, Jr., Ross Callison, Anthony P. Napolitano
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Publication number: 20160296223Abstract: An inserter assembly for inserting anchors into bone includes a handle having a handle body. A first inserter is disposed within the handle body and is fixedly connected thereto. The first inserter has an insertion end configured to retain a first anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A second inserter is slidably disposed within the handle body and has an insertion end configured to retain a second anchor for insertion thereof into bone. A sleeve is slidably disposed within the handle body and is releasably connected to the second inserter.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 17, 2016Publication date: October 13, 2016Inventors: Carlos Benitez Monllor, Logan Renwick, Michael Taylor White, Kyle Craig Pilgeram, Ross Callison, Benjamin Yore, José Raúl Marchand, Jaime Genuario, Keith Taylor
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Publication number: 20160174961Abstract: A method of tissue fixation, which includes inserting a sleeve into a bone hole. The sleeve includes first and second openings and a length of filament slidably disposed therethrough. The length of filament includes a first free end extending from the first opening of the sleeve and a loop-end extending from the second opening of the sleeve. The method also includes tensioning the loop-end and first free end to secure the sleeve in the bore hole, passing the first free end through tissue at a first location and passing the loop-end through tissue at a second location, and advancing the first free end through a loop defined by the loop-end.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 17, 2014Publication date: June 23, 2016Inventors: Ross Callison, Benjamin Yore, José Raúl Marchand, Keith Taylor, Jaime Genuario