Patents by Inventor Donald J. Eaton

Donald J. Eaton 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: 20240050632
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 25, 2023
    Publication date: February 15, 2024
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Patent number: 11826494
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2023
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Patent number: 11654216
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20230135092
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2022
    Publication date: May 4, 2023
    Applicant: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Edward E. Manche, David Myung, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11497835
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2022
    Assignee: INTERSECT ENT, INC.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Patent number: 11351347
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 21, 2016
    Date of Patent: June 7, 2022
    Assignee: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: David Myung, Edward E. Manche, Donald J. Eaton, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Patent number: 11291812
    Abstract: The invention provides biodegradable implants for treating sinusitis. The biodegradable implants have a size, shape, density, viscosity, and/or mucoadhesiveness that prevents them from being substantially cleared by the mucociliary lining of the sinuses during the intended treatment period. The biodegradable implants include a sustained release therapeutic, e.g., an antibiotic, a steroidal anti-inflammatory agent, or both. The biodegradable implants may take various forms, such as rods, pellets, beads, strips, or microparticles, and may be delivered into a sinus in various pharmaceutically acceptable carriers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2018
    Date of Patent: April 5, 2022
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Mary L. Moran, Rodney A. Brenneman
  • Patent number: 11259963
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a targeted area of ocular tissue in a tissue-sparing manner comprising use of two or more therapeutic modalities, including thermal radiation source (such as an CW infrared fiber laser), operative in a wavelength range that has a high absorption in water, and photochemical collagen cross-linking (CXL), together with one or more specific system improvements, such as pen-operative feedback measurements for tailoring of the therapeutic modalities, an ocular tissue surface thermal control/cooling mechanism and a source of deuterated water/riboflavin solution in a delivery system targeting ocular tissue in the presence of the ultraviolet radiation. Additional methods of rapid cross-linking (RXL), are provided that enables cross-linking (CXL) therapy to be combined with thermal therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 1, 2022
    Assignee: ALeyeGN Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Satish V. Herekar, Edward E. Manche, Donald J. Eaton
  • Publication number: 20220054403
    Abstract: A formulation for generating an adhesion barrier that includes a plurality of particles or a dry powder that is made of a polymer combination of at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one water soluble polymer is disclosed. Methods of making and delivering the formulation are further disclosed. The formulation of particles is deposited on a surface of internal body tissue and the deposited formulation absorbs moisture from the tissue and forms a film over the surface. The film acts as an adhesion barrier by reducing or preventing adhesion of the surface to other body tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2021
    Publication date: February 24, 2022
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Michael A. SAVITT
  • Publication number: 20210378698
    Abstract: Described here are paranasal sinus devices for treating paranasal sinus conditions. The devices include a cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion. One or more of the cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion may deliver an active agent for sustained release to treat the paranasal sinus condition. Exemplary paranasal sinus conditions are sinus inflammation due to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinosinusitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 17, 2021
    Publication date: December 9, 2021
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Thomas R. TICE, David B. DOWNIE, Patrick A. ARENSDORF, Rodney A. BRENNEMAN, Danielle L. CLAY
  • Patent number: 11123091
    Abstract: Described here are paranasal sinus devices for treating paranasal sinus conditions. The devices include a cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion. One or more of the cavity member, ostial member, and nasal portion may deliver an active agent for sustained release to treat the paranasal sinus condition. Exemplary paranasal sinus conditions are sinus inflammation due to functional endoscopic sinus surgery (FESS) and rhinosinusitis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2017
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Thomas R. Tice, David B. Downie, Patrick A. Arensdorf, Rodney A. Brenneman, Danielle L. Clay
  • Patent number: 11110210
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Date of Patent: September 7, 2021
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Publication number: 20210187169
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 9, 2021
    Publication date: June 24, 2021
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20210030927
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2020
    Publication date: February 4, 2021
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20200206391
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 26, 2019
    Publication date: July 2, 2020
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Publication number: 20200113732
    Abstract: This invention relates to a device and method for the vacuum-assisted delivery of drugs through an intact surface membrane of an organ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Applicant: Vacu-Site Medical, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Edward E. Manche, David Myung, Anthony J. Abbate
  • Publication number: 20200108181
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2019
    Publication date: April 9, 2020
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • Patent number: 10543168
    Abstract: A formulation for generating an adhesion barrier that includes a plurality of particles or a dry powder that is made of a polymer combination of at least one biodegradable polymer and at least one water soluble polymer is disclosed. Methods of making and delivering the formulation are further disclosed. The formulation of particles is deposited on a surface of internal body tissue and the deposited formulation absorbs moisture from the tissue and forms a film over the surface. The film acts as an adhesion barrier by reducing or preventing adhesion of the surface to other body tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 24, 2017
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2020
    Assignee: Ara Medical, LLC
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Michael A. Savitt
  • Publication number: 20200000638
    Abstract: A method is provided for treating a targeted area of ocular tissue in a tissue-sparing manner comprising use of two or more therapeutic modalities, including thermal radiation source (such as an CW infrared fiber laser), operative in a wavelength range that has a high absorption in water, and photochemical collagen cross-linking (CXL), together with one or more specific system improvements, such as pen-operative feedback measurements for tailoring of the therapeutic modalities, an ocular tissue surface thermal control/cooling mechanism and a source of deuterated water/riboflavin solution in a delivery system targeting ocular tissue in the presence of the ultraviolet radiation. Additional methods of rapid cross-linking (RXL), are provided that enables cross-linking (CXL) therapy to be combined with thermal therapy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2019
    Publication date: January 2, 2020
    Applicant: ALeyeGN Technologies LLC
    Inventors: Satish V. HEREKAR, Edward E. MANCHE, Donald J. EATON
  • Patent number: 10471185
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2019
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale