Patents by Inventor Scott Lipka

Scott Lipka 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).

  • Distraction osteogenesis fixture
    Patent number: 6652535
    Abstract: A distraction osteogenesis fixture to be anchored in a bone, including a lower anchor, a translational screw, and an upper anchor. At least a portion of the lower anchor is externally threaded. At least a portion of the lower anchor includes an anti-rotational feature. The lower anchor includes an internal passage. At least a portion of the internal passage is threaded. At least a portion of the translational screw is externally threaded such that the translational screw is receivable by the threaded internal passage of the lower anchor. The upper anchor includes an internal passage for receiving a portion of the lower anchor and has an anti-rotational feature for engaging the anti-rotational feature of the lower anchor. The internal passage of the upper anchor includes a surface for engaging the translational screw. At least a portion of the upper anchor is externally threaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2003
    Assignees: Nobel Biocare AB, Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Bjarne Kvarnstrom, Scott Lipka, Michael Luft, Michael Block
  • Distraction osteogenesis fixture
    Publication number: 20020052608
    Abstract: A distraction osteogenesis fixture to be anchored in a bone, including a lower anchor, a translational screw, and an upper anchor. At least a portion of the lower anchor is externally threaded. At least a portion of the lower anchor includes an anti-rotational feature. The lower anchor includes an internal passage. At least a portion of the internal passage is threaded. At least a portion of the translational screw is externally threaded such that the translational screw is receivable by the threaded internal passage of the lower anchor. The upper anchor includes an internal passage for receiving a portion of the lower anchor and has an anti-rotational feature for engaging the anti-rotational feature of the lower anchor. The internal passage of the upper anchor includes a surface for engaging the translational screw. At least a portion of the upper anchor is externally threaded.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2001
    Publication date: May 2, 2002
    Inventors: Bjarne Kvarnstrom, Scott Lipka, Michael Luft, Michael Block
  • Bone implant
    Patent number: 6312259
    Abstract: An implant for providing an anchor in bone tissue. A retention portion for implanting into the bone tissue includes at least one retention member for retaining the implant in a preprepared hole in the bone tissue and includes an insertion end. An abutment portion extends from the retention portion opposite the insertion end and has a larger diameter than the retention portion. The abutment portion is for passing through soft tissue one the bone tissue. A stop portion extends from the abutment portion for contacting a member attached to the implant. An attachment groove includes an attachment surface for attaching at least one member connected to another structure. A top portion has a diameter greater than the attachment groove.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 17, 1999
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2001
    Assignee: Nobel Biocare AB
    Inventors: Bjarne Kvarnström, Michael Luft, Scott Lipka
  • Distraction osteogenesis fixture
    Patent number: 6306143
    Abstract: A distraction osteogenesis fixture to be anchored in a bone, including a lower anchor, a translational screw, and an upper anchor. At least a portion of the lower anchor is externally threaded. At least a portion of the lower anchor includes an anti-rotational feature. The lower anchor includes an internal passage. At least a portion of the internal passage is threaded. At least a portion of the translational screw is externally threaded such that the translational screw is receivable by the threaded internal passage of the lower anchor. The upper anchor includes an internal passage for receiving a portion of the lower anchor and has an anti-rotational feature for engaging the anti-rotational feature of the lower anchor. The internal passage of the upper anchor includes a surface for engaging the translational screw. At least a portion of the upper anchor is externally threaded.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2001
    Assignee: Nobel Biocere AB
    Inventors: Bjarne Kvarnstrom, Scott Lipka, Michael Luft, Michael Block