Patents by Inventor Thomas B. Higgins

Thomas B. Higgins 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).

  • Patent number: 11955646
    Abstract: A supported catalyst includes: (1) a catalyst support; and (2) deposits of a catalyst covering the catalyst support, wherein the deposits have an average thickness of about 2 nm or less, and the deposits are spaced apart from one another.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 7, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 9, 2024
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaft
    Inventors: Friedrich B. Prinz, Thomas Jaramillo, Drew C. Higgins, Yongmin Kim, Shicheng Xu, Thomas Schladt, Tanja Graf
  • Patent number: 11936051
    Abstract: A catalyst structure includes: (1) a substrate; (2) a catalyst layer on the substrate; and (3) an adhesion layer disposed between the substrate and the catalyst layer. In some implementations, an average thickness of the adhesion layer is about 1 nm or less. In some implementations, a material of the catalyst layer at least partially extends into a region of the adhesion layer. In some implementations, the catalyst layer is characterized by a lattice strain imparted by the adhesion layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 19, 2024
    Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Volkswagen Aktiengesellschaf
    Inventors: Friedrich B. Prinz, Shicheng Xu, Yongmin Kim, Thomas Jaramillo, Drew C. Higgins, Maha Yusuf, Zhaoxuan Wang, Kyung Min Lee, Marat Orazov, Dong Un Lee, Tanja Graf, Thomas Schladt, Gerold Huebner, Hanna-Lena Wittern, Jonathan Edward Mueller
  • Patent number: 7473277
    Abstract: Skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: January 6, 2009
    Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
  • Patent number: 7115146
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2006
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Patent number: 7087082
    Abstract: A bone fusion implant for repair or replacement of bone includes a hollow body formed from at least two bone fragments which are configured and dimensioned for mutual engagement and which are coupled together. The hollow body may be formed of autograft, allograft, or xenograft bone tissue, and may include a core formed of at least one of bone material and bone inducing substances, with the core being disposed in the hollow body.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Hansjuerg W. Emch, Beat Schenk, Michael L. Boyer, II, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Patent number: 7087087
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 8, 2006
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Patent number: 7014659
    Abstract: Skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 21, 2006
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
  • Publication number: 20040181283
    Abstract: The present invention relates to skeletal reconstruction cages and a method of providing variable fit for a skeletal reconstruction cage. The skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2003
    Publication date: September 16, 2004
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
  • Patent number: 6767369
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plugs for filling vacancies in bone tissue. The plugs include a body and at least one end cap that are coupled together and may be formed from bone. The body of the plug may be a sleeve, and the plug may further include an insert configured and dimensioned to be received in the sleeve.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, Kenneth I. Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20040138748
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plugs for filling vacancies in bone tissue. The plugs include a body and at least one end cap that are coupled together and may be formed from bone. The body of the plug may be a sleeve, and the plug may further include an insert configured and dimensioned to be received in the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 29, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Applicant: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, kenneth I. Kobayashi
  • Publication number: 20040075192
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2003
    Publication date: April 22, 2004
    Applicant: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Patent number: 6660038
    Abstract: Skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2003
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
  • Patent number: 6632247
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20020029084
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: March 7, 2002
    Inventors: David C. Paul, Hansjuerg W. Emch, Beat Schenk, Michael L. Boyer, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20010056302
    Abstract: The present invention relates to skeletal reconstruction cages and a method of providing variable fit for a skeletal reconstruction cage. The skeletal reconstruction cages include a central body having first and second ends, a first end cap coupled to one end of the central body, and a second end cap coupled to the other end of the central body. At least two of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap are formed from bone. Each of the central body, first end cap, and second end cap may be provided in different sizes so that cages with varying overall heights, and related angulations, may be created.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
  • Publication number: 20010041941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 15, 2001
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20010039456
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20010039458
    Abstract: The present invention relates to an implant comprising two or more bone fragments that are combined to form a single unit. Cancellous bone or cortical bone is removed from a source and fashioned into bone components with desirable shapes and sizes. The bone components may be integrated to form implants for implantation in the body. Bone stock may be formed by combining sections of various bones of the body, and the bone stock may be further fashioned for use as implants with particular geometries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
  • Publication number: 20010039457
    Abstract: The present invention relates to plugs for filling vacancies in bone tissue. The plugs include a body and at least one end cap that are coupled together and may be formed from bone. The body of the plug may be a sleeve, and the plug may further include an insert configured and dimensioned to be received in the sleeve.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: November 8, 2001
    Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, Kenneth I. Kobayashi