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).

  • Methods of fabricating stents with enhanced fracture toughness
    Patent number: 8658081
    Abstract: Stents and methods of manufacturing a stents with enhanced fracture toughness are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 28, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 25, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Timothy Limon, Vincent J. Gueriguian
  • IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES FABRICATED FROM BRANCHED POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20140046006
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices fabricated from branched polymers are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 12, 2013
    Publication date: February 13, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Mikael O. Trollsas, Thierry Glauser, Florian Ludwig
  • POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE WITH DIFFERENT TYPES OF BIOCERAMIC PARTICLES
    Publication number: 20140018907
    Abstract: Implantable medical devices fabricated from polymer/bioceramic composites with different types of bioceramic particles are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 16, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing WANG, David C. GALE, Syed F.A. HOSSAINY
  • METHODS OF TREATMENT WITH BIODEGRADATION OF A STENT SCAFFOLDING
    Publication number: 20140012362
    Abstract: Disclosed is a stent comprising a bioabsorbable polymeric scaffolding; and a plurality of depots in at least a portion of the scaffolding, wherein the plurality of depots comprise a bioabsorbable material, wherein the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable polymer of the scaffolding is faster than the degradation rate of all or substantially all of the bioabsorbable material of the depots.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 24, 2013
    Publication date: January 9, 2014
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Bin Huang
  • Medical device with regioselective structure-property distribution
    Patent number: 8623069
    Abstract: A medical device such as a stent having selected regions with different material properties than other regions is disclosed. Selection and modification of the regions may be based on facilitating a desired mechanical behavior and/or therapeutic prophylactic property of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 7, 2014
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed F. A. Hossainy, David C. Gale
  • Methods for fabricating polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 8613877
    Abstract: Methods relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2013
    Date of Patent: December 24, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin Huang, David C. Gale
  • METHOD OF MAKING POLYMER-BIOCERAMIC COMPOSITE IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20130324636
    Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2013
    Publication date: December 5, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. GALE, Yunbing WANG, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed HOSSAINY, Bin HUANG, Garth WIKES, Vincent J. GUERIGUIAN
  • 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
  • Self-expanding devices and methods therefor
    Patent number: 8585730
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Donald J. Eaton, Bin Huang, Anthony J. Abbate, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale
  • Self-expanding devices and methods therefor
    Patent number: 8585731
    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: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 19, 2013
    Assignee: Intersect ENT, Inc.
    Inventors: Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Gail M. Zaler, David C. Gale, Richard E. Kaufman
  • 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
  • Stent locking element and a method of securing a stent on a delivery system
    Patent number: 8568469
    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: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2013
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Klaus Kleine, Anthony J. Abbate, Bin Huang, Svava Maria Atladottir
  • 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
  • Polymer-Bioceramic Composite Medical Devices with Bioceramic Particles having Grafted Polymers
    Publication number: 20130253637
    Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices are disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, David C. Gale
  • METHOD OF FABRICATING AN IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICE USING GEL EXTRUSION AND CHARGE INDUCED ORIENTATION
    Publication number: 20130241106
    Abstract: The invention provides a method of manufacturing a polymeric implantable medical device using gel extrusion of high molecular weight polymers or charge-induced orientation to avoid heat degradation of the polymer that might occur during conventional heat extrusion.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Bin HUANG, David C. GALE
  • BIOABSORBABLE STENT WITH TIME DEPENDENT STRUCTURE AND PROPERTIES AND REGIO-SELECTIVE DEGRADATION
    Publication number: 20130245746
    Abstract: A bioabsorbable polymeric stent with time dependent structure and properties and methods of treating a diseased blood vessel with the bioabsorable polymeric stent are disclosed. The structure and properties of the stent change with time and allow the vessel to be restored to a natural unstented state. The bioabsorbable stent loses mechanical integrity in a controlled manner due to modification of selected structural elements.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 19, 2013
    Publication date: September 19, 2013
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Mikael TROLLSAS, Dariush Davalian, Michael Huy Ngo, Hao-Ming Hsiao, Boris Anukhin, Syed F.A. Hossainy, David C. Gale
  • Method of making polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 8512735
    Abstract: Methods and devices relating to polymer-bioceramic composite implantable medical devices, such as stents are disclosed. A suspension solution is formed including a fluid, a biodegradable polymer, and bioceramic particles. The biodegradable polymer and particles are precipitated from the suspension to form a mixture. A composite is formed by combining the mixture with another polymer and a scaffolding is formed from the composite.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: David C. Gale, Yunbing Wang, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Bin Huang, Garth L. Wilkes, Vincent J. Gueriguian
  • Method and apparatus for delivering an agent to a kidney
    Patent number: 8496615
    Abstract: A method is described including introducing a delivery device to a point within a renal artery or a renal segmental artery and delivering a treatment agent from the delivery device according to conditions that create a turbulent blood flow and wherein the treatment agent is capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy. In other embodiments, an apparatus and kit are described including a delivery device for insertion to a point within a renal artery or renal segmental artery and delivery of a treatment agent capable of inhibiting a biological process contributing to nephropathy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 13, 2012
    Date of Patent: July 30, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Paul M. Consigny, Fozan O. El-Nounou, David C. Gale, Pamela A. Kramer-Brown
  • Implantable medical devices fabricated from branched polymers
    Patent number: 8486135
    Abstract: This invention relates to implantable medical devices, such as stents, fabricated from hyperbranched-like polymers, comb-like polymers, star polymers, dendrimer-like star polymers, dendrimers, and mixtures thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Yunbing Wang, David C. Gale, Bin Huang, Mikael O. Trollsas, Thierry Glauser, Florian Ludwig
  • 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