Patents by Inventor Laura S. Whitsitt

Laura S. Whitsitt 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).

  • Gradient coating for biomedical applications
    Patent number: 9011965
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating comprising a bioactive material and an antimicrobial agent, wherein the concentration of said antimicrobial agent varies throughout the thickness of the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Date of Patent: April 21, 2015
    Assignee: Smith & Nephew, Inc.
    Inventors: Lu Gan, Marcus L. Scott, Shilesh C. Jani, Laura S. Whitsitt
  • GRADIENT COATING FOR BIOMEDICAL APPLICATIONS
    Publication number: 20110014258
    Abstract: The present invention provides a coating comprising a bioactive material and an antimicrobial agent, wherein the concentration of said antimicrobial agent varies throughout the thickness of the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2009
    Publication date: January 20, 2011
    Applicant: SMITH & NEPHEW, INC.
    Inventors: Lu Gan, Marcus L. Scott, Shilesh C. Jani, Laura S. Whitsitt