Method and apparatus for the treatment of tissue

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United States of America Patent

PATENT NO 8454697
APP PUB NO 20120253392A1
SERIAL NO

13440838

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This disclosure presents methods and devices for treating a defect in soft tissue of a patient. The methods and devices can employ fixation delivery apparatuses and fixation apparatuses positioned, at least in part, in or on the soft tissue to be repaired. In some aspects, these techniques include the use of this includes a fixation apparatus that includes at least one bone anchor connected to at least one tissue anchor by a shortenable elongate member.

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  • KRT INVESTORS, INC.

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Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Bentley, Ishmael Eagan, US 36 2641
Burns, Matthew M Orono, US 77 7775
Cauthen,, III Joseph C Gainesville, US 25 1374
Dukart, Brian L Brooklyn Park, US 28 2909
Houfburg, Rodney L Prior Lake, US 64 4533
Wales, Lawrence W Maplewood, US 56 3992
Wessman, Bradley J Wilmington, US 56 5779

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