Patents by Inventor Brian Wamhoff

Brian Wamhoff 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).

  • Publication number: 20220142955
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to methods of treating organic acidemias. In some embodiments, the methods comprise reducing propionyl-CoA, isovaleryl-CoA and methylmalonyl-CoA production, and various related metabolites, in a subject in need thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2020
    Publication date: May 12, 2022
    Inventors: Brian WAMHOFF, John REARDON, Robert FIGLER
  • Patent number: 9770349
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices containing nanoporous surfaces and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable vascular stents or other biomedical devices having at least one dealloyed nanoporous layer that promotes improved cellular adhesion properties that promote healing and long term biocompatibility. In the case of stents, the nanoporous layer promotes re-endothelialization at sites of stent implantation vasculature, improves overall healing, and reduces inflammation and intimal disease progression. The nanoporous layer may be optionally loaded with one or more therapeutic agent to further improve the function of the implanted stent and further augment clinical efficacy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Date of Patent: September 26, 2017
    Assignee: University of Virginia Patent Foundation
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Joshua Spradlin, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Kareen Looi
  • Patent number: 8124166
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 28, 2012
    Assignee: Medtronic Vascular, Inc.
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew S. Hudson, Whye-Kei Lye, Joshua Spradlin, Michael Reed, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20080086198
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices containing nanoporous surfaces and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable vascular stents or other biomedical devices having at least one nanoporous layer that promotes improved cellular adhesion properties that promote healing and long term biocompatibility. In the case of stents, the nanoporous layer promotes re-endothelialization at sites of stent implantation vasculature, improves overall healing, and reduces inflammation and intimal disease progression. The nanoporous layer may be optionally loaded with one or more therapeutic agent to further improve the function of the implanted stent and further augment clinical efficacy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2007
    Publication date: April 10, 2008
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Joshua Spradlin, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060276879
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Joshua Spradlin, Matthew Hudson
  • Publication number: 20060276885
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Whye-Kei Lye, Gary Owens, Michael Reed, Brian Wamhoff, Kareen Looi, Joshua Spradlin
  • Publication number: 20060276877
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Joshua Spradlin, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060276884
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Whye-Kei Lye, Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Michael Reed, Kareen Looi, Joshua Spradlin
  • Publication number: 20060276878
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2006
    Publication date: December 7, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Joshua Spradlin, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060193890
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Whye-Kei Lye, Joshua Spradlin, Michael Reed, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060193886
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Whye-Kei Lye, Matthew Hudson, Brian Wamhoff, Joshua Spradlin, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060193887
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Whye-Kei Lye, Joshua Spradlin, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20060193888
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy. In some embodiments, a porous layer is adapted for bonding non-metallic coating, including drug eluting polymeric coatings. A porous layer may have a random pore structure or an oriented or directional grain porous structure. One embodiment of the invention relates to medical devices, including vascular stents, having at least one porous layer adapted to resist stenosis or cellular proliferation without requiring elution of therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2006
    Publication date: August 31, 2006
    Inventors: Whye-Kei Lye, Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Joshua Spradlin, Kareen Looi
  • Publication number: 20050070989
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to medical devices with therapy eluting components and methods for making same. More specifically, the invention relates to implantable medical devices having at least one porous layer, and methods for making such devices, and loading such devices with therapeutic agents. A mixture or alloy is placed on the surface of a medical device, then one component of the mixture or alloy is generally removed without generally removing the other components of the mixture or alloy.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 13, 2004
    Publication date: March 31, 2005
    Inventors: Whye-Kei Lye, Michael Reed, Gary Owens, Brian Wamhoff, Matthew Hudson, Kareen Looi