Patents by Inventor Andrew P. Dennis

Andrew P. Dennis 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).

  • Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants
    Patent number: 11896739
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2024
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel Rosenblatt, Issam Raad, Andrew P. Dennis
  • ANTIMICROBIAL WRAPS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20210178023
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2021
    Publication date: June 17, 2021
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel ROSENBLATT, Issam RAAD, Andrew P. DENNIS
  • Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants
    Patent number: 10953137
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2021
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel Rosenblatt, Issam Raad, Andrew P. Dennis
  • ANTIMICROBIAL WRAPS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20190388591
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2019
    Publication date: December 26, 2019
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel ROSENBLATT, Issam RAAD, Andrew P. DENNIS
  • Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants
    Patent number: 10434221
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 8, 2019
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel Rosenblatt, Issam Raad, Andrew P. Dennis
  • ANTIMICROBIAL WRAPS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20180093018
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel ROSENBLATT, Issam RAAD, Andrew P. DENNIS
  • Antimicrobial wraps for medical implants
    Patent number: 9849217
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2017
    Assignee: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Joel Rosenblatt, Issam Raad, Andrew P. Dennis
  • ANTIMICROBIAL WRAPS FOR MEDICAL IMPLANTS
    Publication number: 20160074559
    Abstract: Biodegradable antimicrobial films are provided that are solid at room temperature and substantially liquefy in situ after implantation into a mammal, such as a human patient. Methods of using the films to cover a medical device, such as a breast implant, prior to insertion into a subject are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 17, 2014
    Publication date: March 17, 2016
    Applicant: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM
    Inventors: Joel ROSENBLATT, Issam RAAD, Andrew P. DENNIS
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR INHIBITING FIBROSIS
    Publication number: 20080160064
    Abstract: The present invention relates to compositions and methods for rendering medical devices less prone to fibrous encapsulation comprising the use of non-gaseous CO dissolved in a reservoir material. Upon exposure to a biological environment, non-gaseous CO is slowly desorbed and/or dissolved from the reservoir material which provides anti-fibrotic activity. These compositions and methods may be used directly on soft tissue implants and/or medical devices to treat and/or prevent conditions and disease states related to fibrosis. Furthermore, the compositions can be incorporated into materials that are used to create soft tissue implants and/or medical devices to imbue implants and devices with anti-fibrotic properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2007
    Publication date: July 3, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher C. Capelli, Andrew P. Dennis