Patents Assigned to Flow Focusing, Inc.
  • Methods for producing optical fiber by focusing high viscosity liquid
    Publication number: 20040216492
    Abstract: The invention is directed to the production of optical fibers from optical fiber preforms using flow physics. The present methods provide for the “drawing” of an optical fiber preform using focusing of the preform by a surrounding fluid, e.g. a heated gas.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 28, 2004
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Applicant: Universidad de Sevilla and Flow Focusing, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfonso M. Ganan-Calvo, Dianna L. DeVore
  • Implantable orthopedic surgical devices with controlled release antimicrobial component
    Publication number: 20040142013
    Abstract: Surgical devices and methods of treatment using the devices are disclosed. The devices comprise a solid component such as a surgical screw with indentations formed in its surface and spherical particles bound to the indentation. The particles are designed to provide controlled release of antimicrobial compound thereby treating osteomyelitis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: July 22, 2004
    Applicant: Flow Focusing, Inc.
    Inventor: Reid M. Rubsamen
  • Methods for producing optical fiber by focusing high viscosity liquid
    Patent number: 6758067
    Abstract: The invention is directed to the production of optical fibers from optical fiber preforms using flow physics. The present methods provide for the “drawing” of an optical fiber preform using focusing of the preform by a surrounding fluid, e.g. a heated gas.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 6, 2004
    Assignees: Universidad de Sevilla, Flow Focusing, Inc.
    Inventors: Alfonso M. Gañán-Calvo, Dianna L. DeVore