Patents by Inventor William R. Parrish

William R. Parrish 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: 11357495
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. In one exemplary embodiment, one or more constructs are disposed on a suture threader, which can be used to associate the construct(s) with a repair suture(s) being used to repair the soft tissue. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and patches, among other formations. Exemplary methods for manufacturing the tissue augmentation constructs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2022
    Assignee: Medos International Sarl
    Inventors: Mehmet Ziya Sengun, Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Stefano Berti, Tamim Diab, William R. Parrish, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 11026729
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Date of Patent: June 8, 2021
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Reagan A. Theis
  • Publication number: 20200222097
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 1, 2020
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 10702260
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. In one exemplary embodiment, one or more constructs are disposed on a suture threader, which can be used to associate the construct(s) with a repair suture(s) being used to repair the soft tissue. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and patches, among other formations. Exemplary methods for manufacturing the tissue augmentation constructs are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2020
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SÀRL
    Inventors: Mehmet Ziya Sengun, Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Stefano Berti, Tamim Diab, William R. Parrish, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 10639085
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2020
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 10532069
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The compositions comprising combinations of hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, can be useful for any synovial joint, including the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, hands, spinal facet, or temporomandibular joint, both for the relief of pain and for slowing disease progression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 14, 2020
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Brooks J. Story, Scott A. Wadsworth, William R. Parrish, Uri Herzberg, Donna Torres, Benjamin A. Byers, Julia Hwang, Dongling Su
  • Publication number: 20180098803
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2017
    Publication date: April 12, 2018
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Jacob A. Marks, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Steven N. Bittenson, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 9861410
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: MEDOS INTERNATIONAL SARL
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Jacob A. Marks, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Steven N. Bittenson, Regan A. Theis
  • Publication number: 20170319250
    Abstract: Various exemplary methods, systems, and devices for blood flow are provided. In general, an implant can be configured to be implanted in bone and to delay clotting of blood flowing from the bone. The implant can include an anti-coagulation agent to delay the clotting of the blood. The anti-coagulation agent can be a coating on the implant, can be natural to a material forming the implant, or can be impregnated into a material forming the implant. In an exemplary embodiment, the implant is implanted in a bone in a surgical procedure for securing a soft tissue to bone, such as a rotator cuff repair procedure or an anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) repair procedure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 6, 2016
    Publication date: November 9, 2017
    Inventors: Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Julia Hwang, David B. Spenciner, William R. Parrish, Jacob A. Marks, Mehmet Z. Sengun, Steven N. Bittenson, Reagan A. Theis
  • Publication number: 20170266221
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The compositions comprising combinations of hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, can be useful for any synovial joint, including the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, hands, spinal facet, or temporomandibular joint, both for the relief of pain and for slowing disease progression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 2, 2017
    Publication date: September 21, 2017
    Inventors: Brooks J. Story, Scott A. Wadsworth, William R. Parrish, Uri Herzberg, Donna Torres, Benjamin A. Byers, Julia Hwang, Dongling Su
  • Publication number: 20170216015
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. In one exemplary embodiment, one or more constructs are disposed on a suture threader, which can be used to associate the construct(s) with a repair suture(s) being used to repair the soft tissue. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and patches, among other formations. Exemplary methods for manufacturing the tissue augmentation constructs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Mehmet Ziya Sengun, Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Stefano Berti, Tamim Diab, William R. Parrish, Reagan A. Theis
  • Publication number: 20170216016
    Abstract: Devices, systems, and methods to improve both the reliability of soft tissue repair procedures and the speed at which the procedures are completed are provided. The devices and systems include one or more tissue augmentation constructs, which include constructs that are configured to increase a footprint across which suture applied force to tissue when the suture is tied down onto the tissue. The tissue augmentation constructs can be quickly and easily associated with the repair suture, and can be useful in many different tissue repair procedures that are disclosed in the application. In one exemplary embodiment, one or more constructs are disposed on a suture threader, which can be used to associate the construct(s) with a repair suture(s) being used to repair the soft tissue. Tissue augmentation constructs can include various blocks and patches, among other formations. Exemplary methods for manufacturing the tissue augmentation constructs are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventors: Mehmet Ziya Sengun, Gregory R. Whittaker, Benjamin Cleveland, Stefano Berti, Tamim Diab, William R. Parrish, Reagan A. Theis
  • Patent number: 9682099
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The compositions comprising combinations of hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, can be useful for any synovial joint, including the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, hands, spinal facet, or temporomandibular joint, both for the relief of pain and for slowing disease progression.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Date of Patent: June 20, 2017
    Assignee: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Brooks J. Story, Scott A. Wadsworth, William R. Parrish, Uri Herzberg, Donna Torres, Benjamin A. Byers, Julia Hwang, Dongling Su
  • Publication number: 20160206649
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are disclosed for the treatment of osteoarthritis. The compositions comprising combinations of hyaluronic acid, glucosamine, and chondroitin sulfate, can be useful for any synovial joint, including the knee, shoulder, hip, ankle, hands, spinal facet, or temporomandibular joint, both for the relief of pain and for slowing disease progression.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 20, 2015
    Publication date: July 21, 2016
    Applicant: DEPUY SYNTHES PRODUCTS, INC.
    Inventors: Brooks J. Story, Scott A. Wadsworth, William R. Parrish, Uri Herzberg, Donna Torres, Benjamin A. Byers, Julia Hwang, Dongling Su
  • Publication number: 20150150983
    Abstract: Intra-articular formulations and methods are provided for treating joint conditions, such as osteoarthritis. The formulations include an effective amount of recombinant human growth differentiation factor-5 (rhGDF-5) and an acidic vehicle, where the formulation is an intra-articular injection formulation. The formulations described herein can be used for treating joint conditions (e.g., osteoarthritis) via intra-articular injection in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2014
    Publication date: June 4, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin A. Byers, William R. Parrish, Brooks J. Story, Jeffrey Geesin, Uri Herzberg, Scott A. Wadsworth
  • Publication number: 20120021014
    Abstract: Metal particulates capable of generating low levels of corrosion current beneficial for pharmaceutical, cosmetic and other medical uses are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 26, 2012
    Inventors: Jeannette Chantalat, Jeffrey C. Geesin, James E. Hauschild, Julia Hwang, Wei Kong, Jue-Chen Liu, William R. Parrish, Michael D. Southall, Brooks Story, Ying Sun, Chunlin Yang
  • Patent number: 6495112
    Abstract: Oxygen is removed from natural gas by contacting oxygen-containing natural gas with nitric oxide under conditions sufficient to produce nitrogen dioxide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Date of Patent: December 17, 2002
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: David V. Duchane, William R. Parrish, Douglas W. Hausler
  • Publication number: 20020159937
    Abstract: Oxygen is removed from natural gas by contacting oxygen-containing natural gas with nitric oxide under conditions sufficient to produce nitrogen dioxide.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 16, 2001
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Applicant: PHILLIPS PETROLEUM COMPANY
    Inventors: David V. Duchane, William R. Parrish, Douglas W. Hausler
  • Patent number: 4940833
    Abstract: Olefin monomer is recovered from a liquid polymerization reaction mixture comprising olefin monomer, catalyst residue, and catalyst deactivation compounds by washing the mixture with water and then separating the organic phase and aqueous phase. The liquid mixture can also comprise soluble olefin polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 29, 1988
    Date of Patent: July 10, 1990
    Assignee: Phillips Petroleum Company
    Inventors: Charles A. Drake, William R. Parrish, Roy C. Lee