Patents by Inventor Bobby B. Speed

Bobby B. Speed 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).

  • Methods for solid phase processing of tubes and medical devices made from the processed tubes
    Patent number: 10022906
    Abstract: A polymer tube is processed using a solid phase process for improving mechanical characteristics of the tube, including radial strength and stiffness. The tube is made into a scaffold possessing improved mechanical and use characteristics, such as a reduced crimped profile and improved deliverability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Date of Patent: July 17, 2018
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Manish B. Gada, Bobby B. Speed, James P. Oberhauser
  • METHODS FOR SOLID PHASE PROCESSING OF TUBES AND MEDICAL DEVICES MADE FROM THE PROCESSED TUBES
    Publication number: 20160031150
    Abstract: A polymer tube is processed using a solid phase process for improving mechanical characteristics of the tube, including radial strength and stiffness. The tube is made into a scaffold possessing improved mechanical and use characteristics, such as a reduced crimped profile and improved deliverability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 4, 2016
    Inventors: Manish B. Gada, Bobby B. Speed, James P. Oberhauser