Patents by Inventor James R. Kershner

James R. Kershner 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).

  • Abrasion resistant vascular graft
    Patent number: 6984243
    Abstract: A stent-graft fabricated from a thin-walled, high strength material provides for a more durable and lower profile endoprosthesis. The stent-graft comprises one or more stent segments covered with a fabric formed by the weaving, knitting or braiding of a biocompatible, high tensile strength, abrasion resistant, highly durable yarn such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The one or more stent segments may be balloon expandable or self-expanding. The fabric may be attached to the stent segments utilizing any number of known materials and techniques.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Date of Patent: January 10, 2006
    Assignee: Cordis Corporation
    Inventors: Clifford J. Dwyer, James R. Kershner, Tara L. Schaneville
  • Abrasion resistant vascular graft
    Publication number: 20040024443
    Abstract: A stent-graft fabricated from a thin-walled, high strength material provides for a more durable and lower profile endoprosthesis. The stent-graft comprises one or more stent segments covered with a fabric formed by the weaving, knitting or braiding of a biocompatible, high tensile strength, abrasion resistant, highly durable yarn such as ultra high molecular weight polyethylene. The one or more stent segments may be balloon expandable or self-expanding. The fabric may be attached to the stent segments utilizing any number of known materials and techniques.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2002
    Publication date: February 5, 2004
    Inventors: Clifford J. Dwyer, James R. Kershner, Tara L. Schaneville