Patents by Inventor Charles E. Hutchinson

Charles E. Hutchinson 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: 20110245914
    Abstract: Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system comprises one or more drugs for release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2011
    Publication date: October 6, 2011
    Applicant: BOSTON SCIENTIFIC SCIMED, INC.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Jr., Charles E. Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 7041130
    Abstract: Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs into a patient are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system may have one or more drugs for release at a controlled rate. Reservoir caps optionally are provided to control the time at which release of the one or more drugs is initiated.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 9, 2006
    Assignee: Boston Scientific Scimed, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Jr., Charles E. Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20040260391
    Abstract: Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs into a patient are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system comprises one or more drugs for release at a controlled rate. Reservoir caps optionally are provided to control the time at which release of the one or more drugs is initiated.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 23, 2004
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Charles E. Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 6656162
    Abstract: Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system comprises one or more drugs for release.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 2, 2003
    Assignee: MicroCHIPS, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Jr., Charles E. Hutchinson
  • Publication number: 20030100865
    Abstract: Devices for the controlled release of one or more drugs are provided. The devices include an implantable stent, at least two reservoirs in the stent, and a release system contained in each of the at least two reservoirs, wherein the release system comprises one or more drugs for release.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 9, 2002
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Charles E. Hutchinson
  • Patent number: 6537256
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the delivery of molecules to a site via a carrier fluid. The apparatus include microchip devices which have reservoirs containing the molecules for release. The apparatus and methods provide for active or passive controlled release of the molecules. Embodiments include systems for release of fragrance molecules and beverage additives.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2003
    Assignee: MicroCHIPS, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Jr., Charles E. Hutchinson, Scott A. Uhland, Michael J. Cima, Robert S. Langer, Dennis Ausiello
  • Patent number: 6491666
    Abstract: Apparati and methods are provided for the delivery of molecules to a site via a carrier fluid. The apparati include microchip devices which have reservoirs containing the molecules for release. The apparati and methods provide for active or passive controlled release of the molecules. Preferred embodiments include systems for intravenous administration of drugs, wherein drug molecules are released from the microchip devices into a carrier fluid ex vivo, such as a saline solution, forming a drug/saline solution mixture which is then delivered to a patient intravenously.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2000
    Date of Patent: December 10, 2002
    Assignee: MicroChips, Inc.
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Jr., Charles E. Hutchinson, Scott A. Uhland, Michael J. Cima, Robert S. Langer, Dennis Ausiello
  • Publication number: 20020173745
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are provided for the delivery of molecules to a site via a carrier fluid. The apparatus include microchip devices which have reservoirs containing the molecules for release. The apparatus and methods provide for active or passive controlled release of the molecules. Embodiments include systems for release of fragrance molecules and beverage additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 15, 2002
    Publication date: November 21, 2002
    Inventors: John T. Santini, Charles E. Hutchinson, Scott A. Uhland, Michael J. Cima, Robert S. Langer, Dennis Ausiello
  • Patent number: 6394739
    Abstract: An attachment for use with a skid loader for lifting and transporting stacks of strapped blocks which includes a frame having an upper and lower horizontal bar, a pair of arms pivotally mounted with the upper bar which are in sliding engagement with the lower bar. A drive member is carried by the frame between the arms for moving the arms between a disengaged and an engaged position. A foot assembly which includes first and second legs and a grabber foot is connected with each of the arms. Each grabber foot includes a planar inner face and is pivotally mounted with a second leg to extend substantially perpendicularly of the associated arm with its inner face canting slightly upwardly and outwardly.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 2001
    Date of Patent: May 28, 2002
    Inventor: Charles E. Hutchinson