Patents by Inventor Christopher A. Sullivan

Christopher A. Sullivan 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).

  • Medical devices incorporating collagen inhibitors
    Patent number: 8883183
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. In some embodiments, the device is a vascular stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. An ointment comprising a collagen inhibitor is further provided. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • MEDICAL DEVICES INCORPORATING COLLAGEN INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20140128416
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Medical devices incorporating collagen inhibitors
    Patent number: 8668703
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • MEDICAL DEVICES INCORPORATING COLLAGEN INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20090028914
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. In some embodiments, the device is a vascular stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. An ointment comprising a collagen inhibitor is further provided. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Science
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges
  • MEDICAL DEVICES INCORPORATING COLLAGEN INHIBITORS
    Publication number: 20080132941
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges