Patents by Inventor Aaron J. Trygstad

Aaron J. Trygstad 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).

  • Self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional biopolymeric materials and methods
    Patent number: 6921412
    Abstract: Self-supporting, shaped, three-dimensional cross-linked proteinaceous biopolymeric materials that may be implanted in vivo, and methods of making such materials are disclosed. The biopolymeric materials most preferably include reinforcing media, such as biocompatible fibrous or particulate materials. In use, the preformed, shaped biopolymeric materials may be applied to tissue in need of repair and then sealed around its edges with a liquid bioadhesive. In such a manner, repaired tissue which is capable of withstanding physiological pressures may be provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 26, 2005
    Assignee: Cryolife, Inc.
    Inventors: Kirby S. Black, K. Umit Yuksel, Aaron J. Trygstad