Patents by Inventor Daniel Castro

Daniel 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).

  • REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS
    Publication number: 20140230373
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2014
    Publication date: August 21, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Abigail Freeman, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale
  • Surface treatment of a polymeric stent
    Patent number: 8795030
    Abstract: Methods of treating the polymeric surfaces of a stent with a fluid including a solvent for the surface polymer are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2010
    Date of Patent: August 5, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel Castro, Timothy Limon
  • STENT WITH PREFERENTIAL COATING
    Publication number: 20140193569
    Abstract: This invention relates to stents, a type of implantable medical device, with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating and methods of fabricating stents with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 11, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel A. Castro, Vincent J. Gueriguian
  • Reduced temperature sterilization of stents
    Patent number: 8747736
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Abigail Freeman, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale
  • Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness
    Publication number: 20140128959
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Limon, Vincent J. Gueriguian, Anthony J. Abbate, Klaus Kleine, Stephen Schaible, Jonathan P. Durcan, Thierry Glauser, Bethany Steichen, James Oberhauser, Manish Gada, Lothar Kleiner, Mary Beth Kossuth, Yunbing Wang, Daniel Castro, David Wrolstad
  • Stent with preferential coating
    Patent number: 8709071
    Abstract: This invention relates to stents, a type of implantable medical device, with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating and methods of fabricating stents with an antiproliferative coating and a prohealing luminal coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel A. Castro, Vincent J. Gueriguian
  • Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness
    Publication number: 20140114394
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Limon, Vincent J. Gueriguian, Anthony J. Abbate, Klaus Kleine, Stephen Schaible, Jonathan P. Durcan, Thierry Glauser, Bethany Steichen, James Oberhauser, Manish Gada, Lothar Kleiner, Mary Beth Kossuth, Yunbing Wang, Daniel Castro, David Wrolstad
  • Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness
    Publication number: 20140107761
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Limon, Vincent J. Gueriguian, Anthony J. Abbate, Klaus Kleine, Stephen Schaible, Jonathan P. Durcan, Thierry Glauser, Bethany Steichen, James Oberhauser, Manish Gada, Lothar Kleiner, Mary Beth Kossuth, Yunbing Wang, Daniel Castro, David Wrolstad
  • Biodegradable stent with enhanced fracture toughness
    Publication number: 20140107762
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Limon, Vincent J. Gueriguian, Anthony J. Abbate, Klaus Kleine, Stephen Schaible, Jonathan P. Durcan, Thierry Glauser, Bethany Steichen, James Oberhauser, Manish Gada, Lothar Kleiner, Mary Beth Kossuth, Yunbing Wang, Daniel Castro, David Wrolstad
  • REDUCED TEMPERATURE STERILIZATION OF STENTS
    Publication number: 20130309130
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2013
    Publication date: November 21, 2013
    Inventors: Bin HUANG, Abigail FREEMAN, Daniel CASTRO, David C. Gale
  • Reduced temperature sterilization of stents
    Patent number: 8569726
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Abigail Freeman, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVING STENT RETENTION ON A BALLOON CATHETER
    Publication number: 20130269168
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel Castro
  • Methods to improve adhesion of polymer coatings over stents
    Patent number: 8486482
    Abstract: Methods are disclosed to improved adhesion of polymer coatings over polymer surfaces of stents which include plasma treatment, applying an adhesion promoting layer, surface treatments with solvents, and mechanical roughening techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 1, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Daniel A. Castro, Stephen D. Pacetti
  • Reduced temperature sterilization of stents
    Patent number: 8475713
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 2, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Abigail Freeman, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale
  • Methods for improving stent retention on a balloon catheter
    Patent number: 8333000
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 18, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel Castro
  • Reduced temperature sterilization of stents
    Patent number: 8309022
    Abstract: Methods and systems for reduced temperature radiation sterilization of stents are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 8, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 13, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Abigail Freeman, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale
  • Methods for Improving Stent Retention on a Balloon Catheter
    Publication number: 20120283814
    Abstract: A method of crimping a stent on a balloon of a catheter assembly is provided. A polymeric stent is disposed over a balloon in an inflated configuration. The stent is crimped over the inflated balloon to a reduced crimped configuration so that the stent is secured onto the balloon. The balloon wall membrane is wedged or pinched between the strut elements of the stent for increasing the retention of the stent on the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: November 8, 2012
    Applicant: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Daniel Castro
  • AUTHENTICATED COMMUNICATION ASSOCIATION
    Publication number: 20120159168
    Abstract: A computer based system enables secure communication between children. A first child requests to form a buddy association with another child using a computer connected to a server using a network. The server provides the first child with a passcode, which the first child gives a second child, in person. The second child then completes the request on a computer connected to the server, and provides the passcode to form the association. Parents or guardians are notified that the children have formed an association, and may thereafter supervise the association.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Daniel CASTRO, Yordanos Girmay
  • Implantable medical devices with elastomeric block copolymer coatings
    Patent number: 8202528
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices with elastomeric block copolymer coatings are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 2007
    Date of Patent: June 19, 2012
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, Daniel Castro
  • METHODS FOR IMPROVED STENT RETENTION
    Publication number: 20120024474
    Abstract: Methods for improved stent retention on an expandable member during delivery are disclosed. Methods include fabricating delivery systems including a retention layer over the stent, the expandable member, or both for improving retention of the stent on the expandable member during delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2011
    Publication date: February 2, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Daniel Castro, David C. Gale, Yunbing Wang