Patents by Inventor C. Michael Philbrook

C. Michael Philbrook 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).

  • Hemostatic tissue sealants
    Patent number: 6162241
    Abstract: A method of controlling hemostasis by applying a hemostatic agent in a tissue sealant composition. The tissue sealant is a biodegradable, biocompatible synthetic polymer that may not intrinsically possess strong hemostatic properties. Inclusion of a hemostatic material in the tissue sealant can control bleeding at the site and may also provide improved adherence of the sealant to tissue and provide shorter healing times.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 5, 1998
    Date of Patent: December 19, 2000
    Assignee: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Arthur J. Coury, Amarpreet S. Sawhney, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, C. Michael Philbrook
  • Formulations for delivery of osteogenic proteins
    Patent number: 5520923
    Abstract: A formulation is disclosed comprising a pharmaceutically acceptable admixture of an osteogenic protein and a sponge of porous particulate polymer matrix. The sponge may be prepared by treating the porous particulate polymer matrix with a suitable fusing material such as ethanol and a surfactant such as a polysorbate.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 1994
    Date of Patent: May 28, 1996
    Assignee: Genetics Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: Jane S. Tjia, Brian D. Kelley, Richard P. Northey, C. Michael Philbrook