Patents by Inventor Brandon Katz

Brandon Katz 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: 8038991
    Abstract: Embodiments of single component bioscaffolding systems formed of a hydrogel such as hyaluronic acid or salt thereof are described. The hyaluronic acid or salt thereof may be dissolved in a buffer, plasma, or combination thereof to minimize adverse immunogenic responses when applied to a treatment site. Additionally, the hydrogel component includes stem cells to facilitate angiogenesis or facilitate tissue repair and/or regeneration of ischemic tissue, particularly in compromised cardiac tissue. The bioscaffolding may also be formed on a stent or a cardiac medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: John J. Stankus, Eugene Michal, Mikael Trollsas, Brandon Katz, Shubhayu Basu