Patents by Inventor Dennis E. Van Epps

Dennis E. Van Epps 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).

  • Compositions and methods for soft tissue replacement
    Patent number: 8518396
    Abstract: The present invention is directed to compositions and methods of transplanting tissue, for example, in breast augmentation procedures. The compositions include adipose tissue and compounds that reduce tissue volume loss and increase survival rate of the adipose tissue when the composition is introduced into breast tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: August 27, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • Open celled foams, implants including them and processes for making same
    Patent number: 8487012
    Abstract: Described herein are open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. Also described herein are methods of making open celled foams as well as making composite members with open celled foam coatings covering at least a portion of the composite member. The open celled foams described herein are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants such as breast implants and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2013
    Assignee: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Dennis E. Van Epps
  • IMPLANTABLE INJECTION PORT
    Publication number: 20120330095
    Abstract: The present invention provides a access port assembly for use with a gastric band assembly. The system generally comprises an implantable access port and a porous material on the port for facilitating tissue ingrowth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 22, 2012
    Publication date: December 27, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Alexei Goraltchouk
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120269777
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: October 25, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Adam L. Collette, Rebecca L. Horan, Jingsong Chen, Gregory H. Altman, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120263686
    Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions and methods of transplanting tissue useful for treating a soft tissue condition of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120219627
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Adam L. Collette, Rebecca L. Horan, Jingsong Chen, Gregory H. Altman, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120213853
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Adam L. Collette, Rebecca L. Horan, Jingsong Chen, Gregory H. Altman, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120213852
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: August 23, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Adam L. Collette, Rebecca L. Horan, Jingsong Chen, Gregory H. Altman, Wha Bin Im
  • BIOERODIBLE MATRIX FOR TISSUE INVOLVEMENT
    Publication number: 20120209381
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 24, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Powell, Dennis E. Van Epps
  • BIOERODIBLE MATRIX FOR TISSUE INVOLVEMENT
    Publication number: 20120207837
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are polyurethane polymer matrices with a porosity of from about 20 microns to about 90 microns that are useful in promoting closure and protection of incision sites; supporting the lower pole position of breast implants; and providing a partial or complete covering of breast implants to provide a beneficial interface with host tissue and to reduce the potential for malpositioning or capsular contracture. The disclosed matrices can be seeded with mammalian cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2012
    Publication date: August 16, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Thomas E. Powell, Dennis E. Van Epps
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120189589
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120189708
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120189590
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120189591
    Abstract: The specification discloses compositions and methods for treating a soft tissue defect of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 16, 2012
    Publication date: July 26, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE FILLING AND REGENERATION
    Publication number: 20120164116
    Abstract: Injectable compositions are provided which include both a living cellular and a filler conducive to cell growth. The compositions are capable of providing both immediate tissue filling and long term tissue regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Van Epps
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS FOR TISSUE FILLING AND REGENERATION
    Publication number: 20120165935
    Abstract: Injectable compositions are provided which include both a living cellular component and a filler component conducive to cell growth. The compositions are capable of providing both immediate tissue filling and long term tissue regeneration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: June 28, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventor: Dennis E. Van Epps
  • COMPOSITIONS AND IMPROVED SOFT TISSUE REPLACEMENT METHODS
    Publication number: 20120045420
    Abstract: The present specification discloses compositions and methods of transplanting tissue useful for treating a soft tissue condition of an individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2011
    Publication date: February 23, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Guang-Liang Jiang, Wha Bin Im
  • FOAM-LIKE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20110313073
    Abstract: Described herein are foam-like materials having substantially the same physical structure of polyurethane foams but with properties that can be tailored for a particular application. Methods of forming these foam-like materials are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin A. Ma, Dennis E. Van Epps, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • BIOCOMPATIBLE STRUCTURES AND COMPOSITIONS
    Publication number: 20110196489
    Abstract: Described herein are material compositions including various textures which when implanted in a mammal encourage an optimal biological response.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Dennis E. Van Epps, Alexei Goraltchouk, Cindy D. Ren, Jordan M. Thompson
  • OPEN CELLED FOAMS, IMPLANTS INCLUDING THEM AND PROCESSES FOR MAKING SAME
    Publication number: 20110184531
    Abstract: Described herein are open celled foams including a matrix of interconnected spheres. Also described herein are methods of making open celled foams as well as making composite members with open celled foam coatings covering at least a portion of the composite member. The open celled foams described herein are silicone based materials and can be used to coat implants such as breast implants and function to encourage tissue ingrowth and reduce capsular formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 25, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Dennis E. Van Epps