Patents by Inventor Edward DiDomenico

Edward DiDomenico 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).

  • Compounds containing silicon-containing groups, medical devices, and methods
    Patent number: 7365134
    Abstract: Compounds that include silicon-containing groups, and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Date of Patent: April 29, 2008
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Michael Eric Benz, Christopher M. Hobot, David L. Miller, David A. Pearson, Mark A. Tapsak, Edward DiDomenico, Randall V. Sparer
  • Compounds containing quaternary carbons, medical devices, and methods
    Publication number: 20080064845
    Abstract: Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: March 13, 2008
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Christopher Hobot, Randall Sparer, Kenneth Wagener, John Schwendeman
  • Compounds containing quaternary carbons, medical devices, and methods
    Publication number: 20060252905
    Abstract: Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 11, 2006
    Publication date: November 9, 2006
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Christopher Hobot, Randall Sparer, Kenneth Wagener, John Schwendeman
  • Compounds containing quaternary carbons, medical devices, and methods
    Patent number: 7101956
    Abstract: Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Christopher M. Hobot, Randall V. Sparer, Kenneth B. Wagener, John E. Schwendeman
  • Compounds containing silicon-containing groups, medical devices, and methods
    Patent number: 6984700
    Abstract: Compounds that include silicon-containing groups, and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Eric Benz, Christopher M. Hobot, David L. Miller, David A. Pearson, Mark A. Tapsak, Edward DiDomenico, Randall V. Sparer
  • Compounds containing silicon-containing groups medical devices, and methods
    Publication number: 20050228161
    Abstract: Compounds that include silicon-containing groups, and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 20, 2005
    Publication date: October 13, 2005
    Applicant: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael Benz, Christopher Hobot, David Miller, David Pearson, Mark Tapsak, Edward DiDomenico, Randall Sparer
  • Medical devices containing segmented polyurethane biomaterials
    Patent number: 6915168
    Abstract: In one aspect, the present invention relates to a medical device, such as a medical electrical lead, comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups and saturated linear polyethylene moieties wherein the saturated linear polethylene moieties have greater than 12 carbon atoms per moiety. In another aspect, the present invention relates medical devices comprising a biomaterial formed from segmented polymers or polymers having an elongation of greater than 50%. Exemplified polymers contain compounds of the formula HO—(CH2)n—OH wherein n is greater than 12.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 8, 1998
    Date of Patent: July 5, 2005
    Inventors: Michael D. Benz, Kelvin Bonnema, Edward Didomenico, Christopher M. Hobot, David L. Miller
  • Compounds containing silicon-containing groups, medical devices, and methods
    Publication number: 20040054080
    Abstract: Compounds that include silicon-containing groups, and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2002
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Michael Eric Benz, Christopher M. Hobot, David L. Miller, David A. Pearson, Mark A. Tapsak, Edward DiDomenico, Randall V. Sparer
  • Compounds containing quaternary carbons, medical devices, and methods
    Publication number: 20030125499
    Abstract: Compounds that include diorgano groups having quaternary carbons and optionally urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof (i.e., polyurethanes, polyureas, or polyurethane-ureas), as well as materials and methods for making such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 13, 2002
    Publication date: July 3, 2003
    Inventors: Michael Eric Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Christopher M. Hobot, Randall V. Sparer, Kenneth B. Wagener, John E. Schwendeman
  • High energy density capacitors and compounds for use in their preparation
    Patent number: 6451947
    Abstract: A high energy density capacitor comprising an organic polymeric dielectric material having a dielectric constant of at least about 7; wherein the organic polymeric dielectric material comprises polymerized alkyl (alpha-substituted)acrylate monomers having at least one dipole group; wherein when the monomers are polymerized, the dipole group is attached to the main polymeric chain through a heteroatom-containing linking group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2000
    Date of Patent: September 17, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Randall V. Sparer
  • Polyurethane and polyurea biomaterials for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 6437075
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof, and sacrificial moieties that preferentially oxidize relative to other moieties in the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward DiDomenico, David L. Miller, Michael Eric Benz
  • Polyurethane and polyurea biomaterials for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 6437076
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof, and sacrificial moieties that preferentially oxidize relative to other moieties in the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2000
    Date of Patent: August 20, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc
    Inventors: Edward DiDomenico, David L. Miller, Michael Eric Benz
  • High energy density capacitors and compounds for use in their preparation
    Patent number: 6184324
    Abstract: A high energy density capacitor comprising an organic polymeric dielectric material having a dielectric constant of at least about 7; wherein the organic polymeric dielectric material comprises polymerized alkyl (alpha-substituted)acrylate monomers having at least one dipole group; wherein when the monomers are polymerized, the dipole group is attached to the main polymeric chain through a heteroatom-containing linking group.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 1997
    Date of Patent: February 6, 2001
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Benz, Edward DiDomenico, Randall V. Sparer
  • Polyurethane and polyurea biomaterials for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 6149678
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof, and sacrificial moieties that preferentially oxidize relative to other moieties in the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 21, 2000
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward DiDomenico, David L. Miller, Michael Eric Benz
  • Polyurethane and polyurea biomaterials for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 6111052
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof, and sacrificial moieties that preferentially oxidize relative to other moieties in the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 29, 2000
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward DiDomenico, David L. Miller, Michael Eric Benz
  • Polyurethane and polyurea biomaterials for use in medical devices
    Patent number: 5986034
    Abstract: A medical device comprising a biomaterial formed from a polymer comprising urethane groups, urea groups, or combinations thereof, and sacrificial moieties that preferentially oxidize relative to other moieties in the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 16, 1999
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward DiDomenico, David L. Miller, Michael Eric Benz
  • Method for fabrication of a medical electrode
    Patent number: 4934049
    Abstract: A process for producing a medical electrode. A coil of conductive metal is slid over a tubular insulative substrate. The spaces between individual turns of the coil are backfilled with an insulative plastic. The backfilled plastic is thereafter etched away from and off of the exterior of the metal coil by means of a gas plasma.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 7, 1989
    Date of Patent: June 19, 1990
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Thomas Kiekhafer, Edward DiDomenico, Kenneth Keeney, Bruce Johnson
  • Urethane forming compositions based on fatty polyols
    Patent number: 4546120
    Abstract: Compositions containing an organic polyisocyanate and a fatty polyol are provided. The fatty polyols may be derived from an epoxidized fatty alcohol that has been reacted with a polyfunctional-hydroxy compound. The compositions are preferably salt-free and are useful in preparing a variety polyurethane materials.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 26, 1985
    Date of Patent: October 8, 1985
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventors: Dwight E. Peerman, Edward DiDomenico, Kurt C. Frisch, Alfred Meffert
  • High solids coating compositions based on cycloaliphatic diols
    Patent number: 4456747
    Abstract: A composition of matter useful as a high solids coating is disclosed. The composition contains at least one cycloaliphatic diol and at least one methylolamino curing agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: Edward DiDomenico, Jr.
  • High solids coating composition based on bishydroxymethyl tricyclo polyols
    Patent number: 4456737
    Abstract: A composition of matter useful as a high solids coating is disclosed. The composition comprises at least one bishydroxymethyl tricyclo compound and at least one amino crosslinking agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 12, 1983
    Date of Patent: June 26, 1984
    Assignee: Henkel Corporation
    Inventor: Edward DiDomenico, Jr.