Patents by Inventor Gerry Ann Oster

Gerry Ann Oster 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).

  • Thermally modified microbial-derived cellulose for in vivo implantation
    Patent number: 8198261
    Abstract: A thermally modified microbial-derived cellulose material is described for use as an implantable material in general surgery, plastic surgery and neurosurgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 18, 2004
    Date of Patent: June 12, 2012
    Assignee: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Christopher James Damien, Gerry Ann Oster, Heather Ann Beam
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Patent number: 7709021
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 4, 2010
    Assignee: Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin Koehler
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Patent number: 7704523
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substances is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Process for producing a dura substitute
    Patent number: 7510725
    Abstract: The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysaccharide processed to have the necessary strength characteristics, conformability and physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Date of Patent: March 31, 2009
    Assignee: Synthes USA, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher James Damien, Heather Ann Beam, Gerry Ann Oster, Frederic S. Wright, Gonzalo Serafica
  • DURA SUBSTITUTE AND A PROCESS FOR PRODUCING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080213844
    Abstract: The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysaccharide processed to have the necessary strength characteristics, conformability and physical properties.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 15, 2008
    Publication date: September 4, 2008
    Applicants: XLOS CORPORATION, SYNTHES USA
    Inventors: Christopher James Damien, Heather Ann Beam, Gerry Ann Oster, Frederic S. Wright, Gonzalo Serafica
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Patent number: 7390499
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Date of Patent: June 24, 2008
    Assignee: Lohmann & Rauscher GmbH
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Dura substitute and a process for producing the same
    Patent number: 7374775
    Abstract: The invention relates to dura substitutes to be used as prostheses for dural defects in the field of neurosurgery and processes for producing the same. The present invention provides artificial dura mater materials comprising sheets of microbial-derived polysaccharide processed to have the necessary strength characteristics, conformability and physical properties.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 20, 2008
    Assignee: Synthes (USA)
    Inventors: Christopher James Damien, Heather Ann Beam, Gerry Ann Oster, Frederick S. Wright, Gonzalo Serafica
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20050019380
    Abstract: The invention relates to a dressing comprised of microbial-derived cellulose for aesthetic application The dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates and is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds. Delivery of various medicaments using the dressing is possible. Positive clinical outcomes including reduced pain and discomfort, faster epithelialization, and healing were observed with use of the dressing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 10, 2004
    Publication date: January 27, 2005
    Inventors: Russell Hoon, Gerry Ann Oster, Chris Damien, Jonas Wang, Gonzalo Serafica
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20040161453
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2003
    Publication date: August 19, 2004
    Applicant: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevn E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20040028722
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substances is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Applicant: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20030203012
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 26, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Microbial cellulose wound dressing for treating chronic wounds
    Publication number: 20030203013
    Abstract: The invention relates to a wound dressing comprising a microbial-derived cellulose for treatment of specific types of chronic wounds, including pressure sores, venous and diabetic ulcers. The wound dressing is capable of donating liquid to dry substrates is also capable of absorbing exudating wounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 30, 2003
    Applicant: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino, Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin E. Lentz, Kevin P. Koehler
  • Solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose for in vivo implantation
    Patent number: 6599518
    Abstract: A solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose material is described for use as an implantable material in general and plastic surgery.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2003
    Assignee: Xylos Corporation
    Inventors: Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin Lentz, Kevin Koehler, Russell Hoon, Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino
  • Solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose for in vivo implantation
    Publication number: 20020107223
    Abstract: A solvent dehydrated microbially-derived cellulose material is described for use as an implantable material in general and plastic surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 21, 2001
    Publication date: August 8, 2002
    Inventors: Gerry Ann Oster, Kevin Lentz, Kevin Koehler, Russell Hoon, Gonzalo Serafica, Richard Mormino