Patents by Inventor Andrew P Bowditch
Andrew P Bowditch 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).
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Patent number: 9566235Abstract: In some aspects, the invention relates to a porous implant, comprising a resorbable or bio-erodible porous silicon-based carrier material; a reservoir formed within the body of the porous silicon-based carrier material; and a beneficial substance disposed within the reservoir.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2015Date of Patent: February 14, 2017Assignee: pSiMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20150352211Abstract: In some aspects, the invention relates to a porous implant, comprising a resorbable or bio-erodible porous silicon-based carrier material; a reservoir formed within the body of the porous silicon-based carrier material; and a beneficial substance disposed within the reservoir.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2015Publication date: December 10, 2015Inventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 9205051Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the beneficial substance in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-erodible doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: December 4, 2013Date of Patent: December 8, 2015Assignee: pSiMedica Limited, Inc.Inventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20140093546Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the beneficial substance in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-erodible doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 4, 2013Publication date: April 3, 2014Applicant: sPiMedical LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 8623399Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-erodible doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: September 12, 2012Date of Patent: January 7, 2014Assignee: pSiMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20130064965Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-erodible doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 12, 2012Publication date: March 14, 2013Applicant: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 8361491Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: January 29, 2013Assignee: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 8318194Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: June 28, 2010Date of Patent: November 27, 2012Assignee: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Andrew P. Bowditch, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright
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Patent number: 8313761Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 8303975Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: August 19, 2010Date of Patent: November 6, 2012Assignee: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T Canham, Christopher P Barrett, Timothy I Cox, Peter J Wright, Andrew P Bowditch
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Patent number: 8147864Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: April 4, 2011Date of Patent: April 3, 2012Inventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20110217353Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20110217354Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: September 8, 2011Applicant: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20110182967Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 4, 2011Publication date: July 28, 2011Applicant: PSIMedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Publication number: 20110052659Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 28, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Leigh T Canham, Christopher P Barrett, Timothy I Cox, Peter J Wright, Andrew P Bowditch
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Publication number: 20110052657Abstract: A porous silicon implant impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant may have a large number of holes which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errordable doors of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 19, 2010Publication date: March 3, 2011Applicant: PSIMEDICA LIMITEDInventors: Leigh T. Canham, Christopher P. Barrett, Timothy I. Cox, Peter J. Wright, Andrew P. Bowditch
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Patent number: 7763277Abstract: A porous silicon implant (42; 60) impregnated with a beneficial substance, such as a micromineral required for healthy physiology, is implanted subcutaneously and is entirely corroded away over the following months/year to release the micromineral in a controlled manner. In a second embodiment the implant (62) may have a large number of holes (72) which contain beneficial substance and which are closed by bio-errodable doors (76, 78) of different thickness so as to stagger the release of the beneficial substance over time as the doors are breached.Type: GrantFiled: April 16, 1999Date of Patent: July 27, 2010Assignee: Psimedica LimitedInventors: Leigh T Canham, Christopher P Barrett, Timothy I Cox, Peter J Wright, Andrew P Bowditch