Patents by Inventor Tara Schaneville

Tara Schaneville 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).

  • Button and continuous loop for fixation of ligaments
    Patent number: 9101461
    Abstract: A technique and reconstruction system for ligament repair employing a continuous loop/button construct. The button has an oblong configuration and is provided with at least one inside eyelet that allows the passage of the continuous loop, preferably a suture loop. The continuous loop/button construct of the present invention may be used for fixation of bone to bone, or of soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: August 11, 2015
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Ricardo Albertorio, Tara Schaneville, Brian S. Hallett
  • Prosthesis graft with Z pleating
    Patent number: 7575591
    Abstract: A prosthesis configured for establishing a fluid flow path through an artery or the like includes a generally cylindrical body portion formed from graft material. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the device, at least a portion of the graft material is profiled where the profile defines a geometric pattern, e.g. a series of Z pleats.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 18, 2009
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: William L. Howat, Tara Schaneville
  • Oral Products
    Publication number: 20080057112
    Abstract: An apparatus and method for forming a polymer film and/or oral dosage form having an active, content such as a vitamin, that is a considerable or relatively high proportion of the total dry weight percent without being unpleasant to taste, leaving a bitter after taste, having poor mouth feel and/or being slow to dissolve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 17, 2005
    Publication date: March 6, 2008
    Applicant: BIOTEC FILMS, LLC
    Inventors: Henry Knoop, Tara Schaneville
  • Button and continuous loop for fixation of ligaments
    Publication number: 20080046009
    Abstract: A technique and reconstruction system for ligament repair employing a continuous loop/button construct. The button has an oblong configuration and is provided with at least one inside eyelet that allows the passage of the continuous loop, preferably a suture loop. The continuous loop/button construct of the present invention may be used for fixation of bone to bone, or of soft tissue to bone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2007
    Publication date: February 21, 2008
    Inventors: Ricardo Albertorio, Tara Schaneville, Brian Hallett
  • Prosthesis graft with Z pleating
    Publication number: 20050119730
    Abstract: A prosthesis configured for establishing a fluid flow path through an artery or the like includes a generally cylindrical body portion formed from graft material. In accordance with a preferred aspect of the invention, at least a portion of the graft material is profiled where the profile defines a geometric pattern, e.g. a series of Z pleats.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2003
    Publication date: June 2, 2005
    Inventors: William Howat, Tara Schaneville