Patents by Inventor Thomas G. Ferro

Thomas G. Ferro 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).

  • Local intraosseous administration of bone forming agents and anti-resorptive agents, and devices therefor
    Patent number: 8895540
    Abstract: This invention relates to local administration of a bone-forming agent and at least one anti-resorptive agent to treat osteoporosis and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 25, 2014
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, LLC
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Mohamed Attawia, Hassan Serhan, Melissa Grace, Michael Slivka, Thomas G. Ferro, Vivek N. Shenoy, Alonzo D. Cook, Scott Bruder
  • Distal targeting of locking screws in intramedullary nails
    Patent number: 7060075
    Abstract: In a distal targeting system a hand-held location pad is integral with a guide section for a drill or similar surgical instrument, and has a plurality of magnetic field generators. A sensor, such as a wireless sensor, having a plurality of field transponders, is disposed in an orthopedic appliance, such as an intramedullary nail. The sensor is capable of detecting and discriminating the strength and direction of the different fields generated by the field generators. Control circuitry, preferably located in the location pad is responsive to a signal of the sensor, and determines the displacement and relative directions of an axis of the guide section, and a bore in the orthopedic appliance. A screen display and optional speaker in the location pad provide an operator-perceptible indication that enables the operator to adjust the position of the guide section so as to align its position and direction with the bore.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 13, 2006
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Avinoam Dayan, Dale G. Davison, Thomas G. Ferro
  • Distal targeting of locking screws in intramedullary nails
    Publication number: 20040034355
    Abstract: In a distal targeting system a hand-held location pad is integral with a guide section for a drill or similar surgical instrument, and has a plurality of magnetic field generators. A sensor, such as a wireless sensor, having a plurality of field transponders, is disposed in an orthopedic appliance, such as an intramedullary nail. The sensor is capable of detecting and discriminating the strength and direction of the different fields generated by the field generators. Control circuitry, preferably located in the location pad is responsive to a signal of the sensor, and determines the displacement and relative directions of an axis of the guide section, and a bore in the orthopedic appliance. A screen display and optional speaker in the location pad provide an operator-perceptible indication that enables the operator to adjust the position of the guide section so as to align its position and direction with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2002
    Publication date: February 19, 2004
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Avinoam Dayan, Dale G. Davison, Thomas G. Ferro
  • Medical sensor having power coil, sensing coil and control chip
    Publication number: 20040011365
    Abstract: In a distal targeting system a hand-held location pad is integral with a guide section for a drill or similar surgical instrument, and has a plurality of magnetic field generators. A sensor, such as a wireless sensor, having a plurality of field transponders, is disposed in an orthopedic appliance, such as an intramedullary nail. The sensor is capable of detecting and discriminating the strength and direction of the different fields generated by the field generators. Control circuitry, preferably located in the location pad is responsive to a signal of the sensor, and determines the displacement and relative directions of an axis of the guide section, and a bore in the orthopedic appliance. A screen display and optional speaker in the location pad provide an operator-perceptible indication that enables the operator to adjust the position of the guide section so as to align its position and direction with the bore.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2002
    Publication date: January 22, 2004
    Inventors: Assaf Govari, Avinoam Dayan, Dale G. Davison, Thomas G. Ferro
  • Local intraosseous administration of bone forming agents and anti-resorptive agents, and devices therefor
    Patent number: RE49219
    Abstract: This invention relates to local administration of a bone-forming agent and at least one anti-resorptive agent to treat osteoporosis and related disorders.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 27, 2022
    Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas M. DiMauro, Mohamed Attawia, Hassan Serhan, Melissa Grace, Michael Slivka, Thomas G. Ferro, Vivek N. Shenoy, Alonzo D. Cook, Scott Bruder