Patents by Inventor Amy Vibbert

Amy Vibbert 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).

  • Zein coated medical device
    Publication number: 20070207183
    Abstract: The invention relates to medical devices coated with zein. The medical device may include further a therapeutic agent in contact with zein. Zein allows the therapeutic agent to be retained on the device during delivery and also controls the elution rate of the therapeutic agent following implantation. The invention further relates to methods of delivering a therapeutic agent on said medical devices as well as their use especially in the form of stents for prevention of restenosis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 5, 2007
    Publication date: September 6, 2007
    Applicant: MED Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Patrick Ruane, Christy Casterline, Amy Vibbert, Waleska Perez-Segarra