Patents by Inventor Victor V. Cachia

Victor V. Cachia 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).

  • Publication number: 20040138665
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2003
    Publication date: July 15, 2004
    Inventors: Marty Padget, Brad S. Culbert, Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 6685706
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 3, 2004
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Marty Padget, Brad S. Culbert, Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20040010257
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the fixation device is optimized for construction from a biocompatible metal such as titanium, and the proximal anchor is removable to permit removal of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2003
    Publication date: January 15, 2004
    Inventors: Victor V. Cachia, Gerard von Hoffmann, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 6648890
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Date of Patent: November 18, 2003
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Brad S. Culbert, Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 6632224
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the fixation device is optimized for construction from a biocompatible metal such as titanium, and the proximal anchor is removable to permit removal of the fixation device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Date of Patent: October 14, 2003
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Victor V. Cachia, Gerard von Hoffmann, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20030097132
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2001
    Publication date: May 22, 2003
    Inventors: Marty Padget, Brad S. Culbert, Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia
  • Patent number: 6511481
    Abstract: Disclosed is a femoral neck fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2003
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20020143333
    Abstract: Disclosed is a femoral neck fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 30, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20020143335
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fracture fixation device, such as for reducing and compressing fractures in the proximal femur. The fixation device includes an elongate body with a helical cancellous bone anchor on a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device. The device is rotated into position across the fracture or separation between adjacent bones and into the adjacent bone or bone fragment, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to apply secondary compression and lock the device into place. The device may also be used for soft tissue attachments.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Publication number: 20020143334
    Abstract: Disclosed is a fracture fixation device, for reducing and compressing fractures in a bone. The fixation device includes an elongate body comprising a first portion and a second portion that are detachably coupled to each other. The first portion defines a helical cancellous bone anchor and the second portion defines a distal end. An axially moveable proximal anchor is carried by the proximal end of the fixation device and is rotationally locked to the first portion. The device is rotated into position across the femoral neck and into the femoral head, and the proximal anchor is distally advanced to lock the device into place. The second portion is then detached from the first portion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2001
    Publication date: October 3, 2002
    Inventors: Gerard von Hoffmann, Victor V. Cachia, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 6348053
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting two or more bone segments during the healing process. The device comprises an elongate pin having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the pin, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. The bone fixation device may comprise bioabsorbable or permanent materials such as poly-p-dioxanone, poly L-lactide (PLLA), nylon or stainless steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: February 19, 2002
    Assignee: Triage Medical, Inc.
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20010049530
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 10, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Brad S. Culbert, Victor V. Cachia
  • Publication number: 20010049529
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting soft tissue or tendon to bone or for connecting two or more bones or bone fragments together. The device comprises an elongate body having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the distal anchor, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. In one embodiment, the fixation device is optimized for construction from a biocompatible metal such as titanium, and the proximal anchor is removable to permit removal of the fixation device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Victor V. Cachia, Gerard von Hoffmann, Brad S. Culbert
  • Patent number: 5893850
    Abstract: Disclosed is a bone fixation device of the type useful for connecting two or more bone segments during the healing process. The device comprises an elongate pin having a distal anchor thereon. A proximal anchor is axially movably disposed with respect to the pin, to accommodate different bone dimensions and permit appropriate tensioning of the fixation device. The bone fixation device may comprise bioabsorbable or permanent materials such as poly-p-dioxanone, poly L-lactide (PLLA), nylon or stainless steel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 1996
    Date of Patent: April 13, 1999
    Inventor: Victor V. Cachia