Patents by Inventor Hans Lundqvist

Hans Lundqvist 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).

  • Stent for neutron capture therapy and method of manufacture therefor
    Publication number: 20060178736
    Abstract: Improved method and apparatus for neutron capture therapy are disclosed, which may beneficially be used to counteract restenosis. An improved stent and a method for manufacturing the stent are also presented. The stent comprises a stable nuclide having a large neutron capture cross-section. When a clinical need exists for radiation therapy, the stent is irradiated with thermal neutrons, thereby giving rise to radiation in the proximity of the stent to a therapeutic benefit. Since radiation is applied by an external source, it can be delivered at any time after placement of the stent and easily can be repeated. The stent only contains stable nuclides and therefore can be handled without the precautions needed when handling radioactive matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2006
    Publication date: August 10, 2006
    Applicant: Abbott Laboratories Vascular Entities Limited
    Inventor: Hans Lundqvist
  • Stent for neutron capture therapy and method of manufacture therefor
    Patent number: 7022136
    Abstract: Improved method and apparatus for neutron capture therapy are provided that may beneficially be used to counteract restenosis wherein a stent comprises a stable nuclide having a large neutron capture cross-section that may be irradiated with thermal neutrons applied by an external source, after placement of the stent, thereby giving rise to therapeutic radiation in the proximity of the stent. Because the stent only contains stable nuclides, it can be handled without the precautions needed when handling radioactive matter. An improved stent and a method for manufacturing the stent also are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Date of Patent: April 4, 2006
    Assignee: Abbott Laboratories Vascular Entities Limited
    Inventor: Hans Lundqvist
  • Stent for neutron capture therapy and method of manufacture therefor
    Publication number: 20020133220
    Abstract: Improved method and apparatus for neutron capture therapy are disclosed, which may beneficially be used to counteract restenosis. An improved stent and a method for manufacturing the stent are also presented. The stent comprises a stable nuclide having a large neutron capture cross-section. When a clinical need exists for radiation therapy, the stent is irradiated with thermal neutrons, thereby giving rise to radiation in the proximity of the stent to a therapeutic benefit. Since radiation is applied by an external source, it can be delivered at any time after placement of the stent and easily can be repeated. The stent only contains stable nuclides and therefore can be handled without the precautions needed when handling radioactive matter.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2001
    Publication date: September 19, 2002
    Inventor: Hans Lundqvist