Patents by Inventor Scott Hollister

Scott Hollister 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).

  • Biodegradable implant for intertransverse process fusion
    Publication number: 20070270844
    Abstract: A biodegradable implant for use in intertransverse process spinal fusion having an absorbable matrix having a bone generating material disposed therein. A molded biodegradable case being made of bioabsorbable polymer can at least partially surround the absorbable matrix to carry a substantial portion of compression force relative to said absorbable matrix.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 3, 2007
    Publication date: November 22, 2007
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Chia-Ying Lin, Scott Hollister, Frank La Marca
  • Integrated global layout and local microstructure topology optimization approach for spinal cage design and fabrication
    Publication number: 20060276925
    Abstract: A method of designing an interbody fusion cage is disclosed. The method uses topology optimization algorithms to define the structural layout and the inner microstructures of the cage. After the structural layout is defined, a density distribution process is performed. Based on the density distribution, the inner microstructures of the cage are defined.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 22, 2004
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Chia Lin, Scott Hollister, Cheng-Yu Lin