Patents by Inventor George M. Hoederman

George M. Hoederman 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).

  • Selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly for radioisotope seeds
    Patent number: 8298129
    Abstract: A selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly for retaining and positioning elements used in brachytherapy procedures comprises a bioresorbable tube having a closed distal end and a proximal open end. The bioresorbable tube is loaded with a selectable arrangement of elements, including at least one radioactive seed, through the proximal open end. After the bioresorbable tube is selectably loaded, the bioresorbable tube is heat sealed at a sealing position adjacent a proximalmost element. Once sealed, the bioresorbable tube maintains the arrangement of elements throughout the treatment duration.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 21, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 30, 2012
    Assignee: Core Oncology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Elliott, George M. Hoederman, John J. Berkey
  • Selectively Loadable/Sealable Bioresorbable Carrier Assembly for Radioisotope Seeds
    Publication number: 20090193764
    Abstract: A selectively loadable/sealable bioresorbable carrier assembly for retaining and positioning elements used in brachytherapy procedures comprises a bioresorbable tube having a closed distal end and a proximal open end. The bioresorbable tube is loaded with a selectable arrangement of elements, including at least one radioactive seed, through the proximal open end. After the bioresorbable tube is selectably loaded, the bioresorbable tube is heat sealed at a sealing position adjacent a proximalmost element. Once sealed, the bioresorbable tube maintains the arrangement of elements throughout the treatment duration.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 26, 2009
    Publication date: August 6, 2009
    Applicant: Core Oncology, Inc.
    Inventors: Daniel M. Elliott, George M. Hoederman, John J. Berkey