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).
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Patent number: 11955646Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: November 7, 2018Date of Patent: April 9, 2024Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Volkswagen AktiengesellschaftInventors: Friedrich B. Prinz, Thomas Jaramillo, Drew C. Higgins, Yongmin Kim, Shicheng Xu, Thomas Schladt, Tanja Graf
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Patent number: 11936051Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 13, 2019Date of Patent: March 19, 2024Assignees: The Board of Trustees of the Leland Stanford Junior University, Volkswagen AktiengesellschafInventors: 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
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Patent number: 7473277Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: January 4, 2006Date of Patent: January 6, 2009Assignee: Synthes (U.S.A.)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Patent number: 7115146Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 3, 2006Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Patent number: 7087082Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Assignee: Synthes (USA)Inventors: David C. Paul, Hansjuerg W. Emch, Beat Schenk, Michael L. Boyer, II, Thomas B. Higgins
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Patent number: 7087087Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: October 14, 2003Date of Patent: August 8, 2006Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Patent number: 7014659Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: December 9, 2003Date of Patent: March 21, 2006Assignee: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Publication number: 20040181283Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 9, 2003Publication date: September 16, 2004Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Patent number: 6767369Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: July 27, 2004Assignee: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, Kenneth I. Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20040138748Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: December 29, 2003Publication date: July 15, 2004Applicant: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, kenneth I. Kobayashi
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Publication number: 20040075192Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: October 14, 2003Publication date: April 22, 2004Applicant: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Patent number: 6660038Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: December 9, 2003Assignee: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Patent number: 6632247Abstract: 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: GrantFiled: March 22, 2001Date of Patent: October 14, 2003Assignee: Synthes (USA)Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, II, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Publication number: 20020029084Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: March 7, 2002Inventors: David C. Paul, Hansjuerg W. Emch, Beat Schenk, Michael L. Boyer, Thomas B. Higgins
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Publication number: 20010056302Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: December 27, 2001Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci
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Publication number: 20010041941Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 15, 2001Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Publication number: 20010039456Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Publication number: 20010039458Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins
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Publication number: 20010039457Abstract: 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: ApplicationFiled: March 22, 2001Publication date: November 8, 2001Inventors: Michael L. Boyer, David C. Paul, Thomas B. Higgins, Christopher M. Angelucci, Dominique D. Messerli, Kenneth I. Kobayashi