Patents by Inventor Wayne A. Gerth

Wayne A. Gerth 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).

  • Method for improving a biomaterial's resistance to thrombosis and infection and for improving tissue ingrowth
    Patent number: 5181903
    Abstract: This invention relates to a method for improving the resistance of biomaterial to thrombosis and infection and for improving tissue ingrowth, by eliminating undissolved gasses therefrom and by incorporation of therapeutic agents therein via the application of hydrostatic pressure.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: January 26, 1993
    Assignee: Duke University
    Inventors: Richard D. Vann, Wayne A. Gerth