Patents by Inventor Dan Castro

Dan Castro 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 to increase fracture resistance of a drug-eluting medical device
    Patent number: 9656002
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2017
    Assignee: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Yunbing Wang
  • System for radiation sterilization of medical devices
    Patent number: 8956575
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 17, 2015
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Method for radiation sterilization of medical devices
    Patent number: 8709340
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • METHOD FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140065012
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Abigail FREEMAN, Gregory S. SIMMONS, Brian D. RIGGS, Robert HARRISON, Dan CASTRO, Bin HUANG
  • METHODS TO INCREASE FRACTURE RESISTANCE OF A DRUG-ELUTING MEDICAL DEVICE
    Publication number: 20140044860
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Yunbing Wang
  • Methods to increase fracture resistance of a drug-eluting medical device
    Patent number: 8597716
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Yunbing Wang
  • SYSTEM FOR RADIATION STERILIZATION OF MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130270453
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 4, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Method for radiation sterilization of medical devices
    Patent number: 8524151
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • System for radiation sterilization of medical devices
    Patent number: 8471229
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • System for radiation sterilization of medical devices using a package having modifier sections
    Patent number: 8461561
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 11, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Method for radiation sterilization of medical devices using a package having modifier sections
    Patent number: 8298483
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Self-aggregating protein compositions and use as sealants
    Patent number: 8231930
    Abstract: An implantable member for use in the body is provided herein. This implantable member includes a porous biocompatible substrate; the substrate having at least one surface sealed fluid-tight with self-aggregating protein particles of substantially the same diameter range. The self-aggregated protein particles are formed from a deposited aqueous slurry of the protein particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Date of Patent: July 31, 2012
    Assignee: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Al Kuehn, Moon Hae Sunwoo
  • System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections
    Publication number: 20120007003
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices Using A Package Having Modifier Sections
    Publication number: 20120009083
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Method For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices
    Publication number: 20120009084
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • System For Radiation Sterilization Of Medical Devices
    Publication number: 20120006999
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2011
    Publication date: January 12, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Radiation sterilization of medical devices
    Patent number: 8034287
    Abstract: Methods and systems for selection radiation exposure in sterilization of medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 15, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 11, 2011
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Abigail Freeman, Gregory S. Simmons, Brian D. Riggs, Robert Harrison, Dan Castro, Bin Huang
  • Methods To Increase Fracture Resistance Of A Drug-Eluting Medical Device
    Publication number: 20100323091
    Abstract: Methods for increasing the fracture resistance of a polymer stent's drug-polymer coating and scaffolding including applying a coating and crimping using techniques that increase the resistance to fracture in the coating layer and scaffolding and scaffolding.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2009
    Publication date: December 23, 2010
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Yunbing Wang
  • SELF-AGGREGATING PROTEIN COMPOSITIONS AND USE AS SEALANTS
    Publication number: 20090297692
    Abstract: An implantable member for use in the body is provided herein. This implantable member includes a porous biocompatible substrate; the substrate having at least one surface sealed fluid-tight with self-aggregating protein particles of substantially the same diameter range. The self-aggregated protein particles are formed from a deposited aqueous slurry of the protein particles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 4, 2009
    Publication date: December 3, 2009
    Applicant: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Al Kuehn, Moon Hae Sunwoo
  • Self-aggregating protein compositions and use as sealants
    Patent number: 7585319
    Abstract: An implantable member for use in the body is provided herein. This implantable member includes a porous biocompatible substrate; the substrate having at least one surface sealed fluid-tight with self-aggregating protein particles of substantially the same diameter range. The self-aggregated protein particles are formed from a deposited aqueous slurry of the protein particles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 27, 2004
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2009
    Assignee: Maquet Cardiovascular, LLC
    Inventors: Dan Castro, Al Kuehn, Moon Hae Sunwoo