Patents by Inventor Vladimir Bobic

Vladimir Bobic 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).

  • Apparatus for osteochondral autograft transplantation
    Patent number: 6592588
    Abstract: Apparatus for autogenous or allograft transplantation of articular cartilage with bone from one site, such as in the knee, to another to treat chondral defects. Graft harvesters and recipient site harvesters create identically-sized donor graft osteochondral cores and recipient sockets. Collared pins disposed within the harvesters facilitate removal of the harvested cores. Windows formed in the side of the harvester tubes allow visualization of the graft, such as when being inserted into the recipient socket. A removable three-piece driver/extractor is provided to allow for impact-driving and depth control of the harvesters at the selected sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 1999
    Date of Patent: July 15, 2003
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Bobic, Craig D. Morgan, Reinhold Schmieding, Stephen S. Burkhart, Philip S. O'Quinn
  • Method and apparatus for osteochondral autograft transplantation
    Patent number: 5919196
    Abstract: A method and apparatus for autogenous transplantation of articular cartilage with bone from one site, such as in the knee, to another to treat chondral defects. Graft harvesters and recipient site harvesters create identically-sized donor graft osteochondral cores and recipient sockets. Collared pins disposed within the harvesters facilitate removal of the harvested cores. Windows formed in the side of the harvester tubes allow visualization of the graft, such as when being inserted into the recipient socket. A removable three-piece driver/extractor is provided to allow for impact-driving and depth control of the harvesters into the selected sites.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 6, 1999
    Assignee: Arthrex, Inc.
    Inventors: Vladimir Bobic, Craig D. Morgan, Reinhold Schmieding, Stephen S. Burkhart