Patents by Inventor James D. Mello

James D. Mello 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).

  • Implantable prosthesis
    Patent number: 8182545
    Abstract: An implantable prosthesis and a method of repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall defect, by promoting tissue growth thereto, while limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions between a portion of the prosthesis and tissue or organs. The prosthesis is formed of a biologically compatible, flexible layer of repair fabric suitable for reinforcing tissue or muscle and closing anatomical defects, and a barrier layer for physically isolating at least a portion of one side of the fabric from areas likely to form adhesions. A peripheral barrier extends about at least a portion of the outer peripheral edge of the repair fabric to inhibit adhesions between the outer peripheral edge and adjacent tissue and organs. The repair fabric may include an outer margin that has been melted and resolidified to render the outer peripheral edge substantially impervious to tissue ingrowth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Date of Patent: May 22, 2012
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cherok, Roger E. Darois, Ronald L. Greene, Thomas J. Capuzziello, James D. Mello
  • IMPLANTABLE PROSTHESIS
    Publication number: 20080269896
    Abstract: An implantable prosthesis and a method of repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall defect, by promoting tissue growth thereto, while limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions between a portion of the prosthesis and tissue or organs. The prosthesis is formed of a biologically compatible, flexible layer of repair fabric suitable for reinforcing tissue or muscle and closing anatomical defects, and a barrier layer for physically isolating at least a portion of one side of the fabric from areas likely to form adhesions. A peripheral barrier extends about at least a portion of the outer peripheral edge of the repair fabric to inhibit adhesions between the outer peripheral edge and adjacent tissue and organs. The repair fabric may include an outer margin that has been melted and resolidified to render the outer peripheral edge substantially impervious to tissue ingrowth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2008
    Publication date: October 30, 2008
    Applicant: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Dennis Cherok, Roger Darois, Ronald L. Greene, Thomas J. Capuzziello, James D. Mello
  • Implantable prosthesis
    Patent number: 7404819
    Abstract: An implantable prosthesis and a method of repairing an anatomical defect, such as a tissue or muscle wall defect, by promoting tissue growth thereto, while limiting the incidence of postoperative adhesions between a portion of the prosthesis and tissue or organs. The prosthesis is formed of a biologically compatible, flexible layer of repair fabric suitable for reinforcing tissue or muscle and closing anatomical defects, and a barrier layer for physically isolating at least a portion of one side of the fabric from areas likely to form adhesions. A peripheral barrier extends about at least a portion of the outer peripheral edge of the repair fabric to inhibit adhesions between the outer peripheral edge and adjacent tissue and organs. The repair fabric may include an outer margin that has been melted and resolidified to render the outer peripheral edge substantially impervious to tissue ingrowth.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 14, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 29, 2008
    Assignee: C.R. Bard, Inc.
    Inventors: Roger Darios, Ronald L. Greene, Dennis Cherok, Thomas J. Capuzziello, James D. Mello