Patents by Inventor David C. Gale

David C. Gale 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
    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
  • DEVICES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PAIN ASSOCIATED WITH TONSILLECTOMIES
    Publication number: 20140154236
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for treating one or more conditions or symptoms associated with a tonsil procedure. In some variations, a drug-releasing device may be at least partially delivered to one or more tonsillar tissues before, during, or after a tonsil procedure. In some variations, the drug-releasing device may be configured to be biodegradable. In other variations, the drug-releasing device may comprise one or more hemostatic materials or one or more adhesives. The drug-releasing device may be configured to release one or more drugs or agents, such as, for example, one or more analgesics, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, combinations thereof and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: INTERSECT ENT, INC.
    Inventors: Jerome E. HESTER, Anthony J. ABBATE, Richard E. KAUFMAN, David C. GALE, Gail M. ZALER, Bin HUANG, Lisa EARNHARDT, Vijaykumar RAJASEKHAR
  • Fiber reinforced composite stents
    Patent number: 8741201
    Abstract: Polymeric composite stents reinforced with fibers for implantation into a bodily lumen are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 3, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale
  • Assembly for making a polymeric medical device
    Patent number: 8728149
    Abstract: A polymeric tube is positioned on a polymeric mandrel and then laser cut to form an implantable medical device, such as a stent. The assembly and method reduces contamination of the inner surface of the stent, which would be caused if conventional glass or metal mandrels are used, while simultaneously reducing damage to the inner surface of the stent due to the shielding effect of the polymeric mandrel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Svava Maria Atladottir, David C. Gale, Klaus Kleine
  • 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
  • Method of fabricating an implantable medical device with biaxially oriented polymers
    Patent number: 8715564
    Abstract: Methods and systems for manufacturing an implantable medical device, such as a stent, from a tube with desirable mechanical properties, such as improved circumferential strength and rigidity, are described herein. Improved circumferential strength and rigidity may be obtained by inducing molecular orientation in materials for use in manufacturing an implantable medical device. Methods of inducing circumferential molecular orientation by inducing circumferential flow in a molten polymer are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 3, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, Stephen Schaible, Richard Kaufman, Jim Kennedy, David C. Gale, Suresh Amin, John Guardiano
  • METHODS FOR FABRICATING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20140121294
    Abstract: Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 23, 2013
    Publication date: May 1, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale
  • 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
  • STENT LOCKING ELEMENT AND A METHOD OF SECURING A STENT ON A DELIVERY SYSTEM
    Publication number: 20140107759
    Abstract: A stent with a stent locking element and a method of securing a stent on a delivery implement, such as a catheter are disclosed. The locking element can include coupling elements capable of being releasably coupled to one another. The coupling elements may be adapted to inhibit shifting of the stent on the delivery implement. In some embodiments, the releasably coupled elements may secure the stent on the delivery implement.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Klaus Kleine, Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Svava Maria Atladottir
  • 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
  • METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS
    Publication number: 20140094899
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: April 3, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Limon, Vincent A. Gueriguian
  • METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS
    Publication number: 20140081378
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Gale, Vicent A. Gueriguian
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES FABRICATED FROM BRANCHED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140081417
    Abstract: Stent scaffolds comprising branched biocompatible polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 19, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Mikael O. Trollsas, Thierry Glauser, Florian Ludwig
  • METHODS OF FABRICATING STENTS WITH ENHANCED FRACTURE TOUGHNESS
    Publication number: 20140081379
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy A. Gale, Vincent A. Gueriguian
  • SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140079755
    Abstract: Described here are delivery devices for delivering one or more implants to the body, and methods of using. The delivery devices may deliver implants to a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the delivery devices have a cannula with one or more curved sections. In some variations, a pusher may be used to release one or more implants from the cannula. In some variations, one or more of the released implants may be a self-expanding device. Methods of delivering implants to one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 20, 2014
    Applicant: INTERSECT ENT, INC.
    Inventors: Donald J. EATON, Bin HUANG, Anthony J. ABBATE, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE
  • SELF-EXPANDING DEVICES AND METHODS THEREFOR
    Publication number: 20140074238
    Abstract: Described here are self-expanding devices and methods of using and making them. The devices may be useful in a variety of locations within the body, for a number of different uses. In some variations, the devices have a first compressed configuration enabling low profile delivery through a delivery device, a second expanded configuration for apposition against tissue, and comprise either a single continuous filament or at least two non-intersecting filaments. In some variations, the device is formed into a shape having a series of peaks and valleys. At least one of the peaks and valleys may have a loop at then end thereof. At least a portion of these devices may be capable of biodegrading over a predetermined period of time, and the devices may be configured for drug delivery. Methods of treating one or more sinus cavities are also described here.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 15, 2013
    Publication date: March 13, 2014
    Applicant: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. ABBATE, Bin HUANG, Gail M. ZALER, David C. GALE, Richard E. KAUFMAN
  • Devices and methods for treating pain associated with tonsillectomies
    Patent number: 8663192
    Abstract: Described here are devices and methods for treating one or more conditions or symptoms associated with a tonsil procedure. In some variations, a drug-releasing device may be at least partially delivered to one or more tonsillar tissues before, during, or after a tonsil procedure. In some variations, the drug-releasing device may be configured to be biodegradable. In other variations, the drug-releasing device may comprise one or more hemostatic materials or one or more adhesives. The drug-releasing device may be configured to release one or more drugs or agents, such as, for example, one or more analgesics, local anesthetics, vasoconstrictors, antibiotics, combinations thereof and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 27, 2010
    Date of Patent: March 4, 2014
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Jerome E. Hester, Anthony J. Abbate, Richard E. Kaufman, David C. Gale, Gail M. Zaler, Bin Huang, Lisa Earnhardt, Vijaykumar Rajasekhar
  • Method of fabricating stents from blow molded tubing
    Patent number: 8658082
    Abstract: Methods to expand polymer tubing with desirable or optimum morphology and mechanical properties for stent manufacture and fabrication of a stent therefrom are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 28, 2012
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale, Vincent J. Gueriguian