Patents by Inventor Edward J. Kaplan

Edward J. Kaplan 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).

  • Method for administering a flexible hormone rod
    Patent number: 10994058
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2021
    Assignee: MICROSPHERIX LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND
    Publication number: 20200093968
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 26, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 10493181
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 3, 2019
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND
    Publication number: 20180050134
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: February 22, 2018
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND
    Publication number: 20170216499
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 20, 2017
    Publication date: August 3, 2017
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 9636402
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 9636401
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 2, 2017
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND
    Publication number: 20150238661
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible earner that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 13, 2015
    Publication date: August 27, 2015
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or Elastic Brachytherapy Seed or Strand
    Publication number: 20150010470
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2014
    Publication date: January 8, 2015
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 8821835
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 2, 2014
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or Elastic Brachytherapy Seed or Sirand
    Publication number: 20130280168
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer matetial, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 13, 2013
    Publication date: October 24, 2013
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Brachytherapy Seed
    Publication number: 20130251777
    Abstract: A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 14, 2012
    Publication date: September 26, 2013
    Applicant: MICROSPHERIX LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 8470294
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Date of Patent: June 25, 2013
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • BRACHYTHERAPY SEED
    Publication number: 20120263643
    Abstract: A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 29, 2012
    Publication date: October 18, 2012
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Brachytherapy seed
    Publication number: 20110118532
    Abstract: A radiopaque brachytherapy seed for implantation into a subject includes a biocompatible component, a therapeutically active component including a non-radioactive drug, and a radiopaque marker. The biocompatible component is (a) physically associated with a therapeutically active component and (b) in contact with the radiopaque marker. The brachytherapy seed has a size and shape suitable for passing through the bore of a needle having an interior diameter of less than about 2.7 millimeters (10 gauge).
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 24, 2004
    Publication date: May 19, 2011
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Deflectable implantation device and method for use
    Patent number: 7922645
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, components and methods are disclosed that allow the clinician to circumvent the pubic arch in instances where it interferes with insertion of instrumentation into the prostate or periprostatic tissue. The systems, apparatus and components disclosed herein employ structures, such as needles and trocars, of shape memory alloys, such as nickel-titanium (Ni—Ti) for the purpose of avoiding the pubic arch when accessing the prostate from the perineum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 16, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 12, 2011
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • FLEXIBLE AND/OR ELASTIC BRACHYTHERAPY SEED OR STRAND
    Publication number: 20100261946
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2010
    Publication date: October 14, 2010
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Patent number: 7776310
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 17, 2010
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Deflectable implantation device and method of use
    Patent number: 7282020
    Abstract: Systems, apparatus, components and methods are disclosed that allow the clinician to circumvent the pubic arch in instances where it interferes with insertion of instrumentation into the prostate or periprostatic tissue. The systems, apparatus and components disclosed herein employ structures, such as needles and trocars, of shape memory alloys, such as nickel-titanium (Ni—Ti) for the purpose of avoiding the pubic arch when accessing the prostate from the perineum.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 22, 2002
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2007
    Assignee: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan
  • Flexible and/or elastic brachytherapy seed or strand
    Publication number: 20040109823
    Abstract: A flexible or elastic brachytherapy strand that includes an imaging marker and/or a therapeutic, diagnostic or prophylactic agent such as a drug in a biocompatible carrier that can be delivered to a subject upon implantation into the subject through the bore of a brachytherapy implantation needle has been developed. Strands can be formed as chains or continuous arrays of seeds up to 50 centimeters or more, with or without spacer material, flaccid, rigid, or flexible.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 19, 2003
    Publication date: June 10, 2004
    Applicant: Microspherix LLC
    Inventor: Edward J. Kaplan