Patents by Inventor Jeff Royal

Jeff Royal 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).

  • 40-O-(2-HYDROXY)ETHYL-RAPAMYCIN COATED STENT
    Publication number: 20170020697
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 30, 2016
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Syed F.A. HOSSAINY, Gordon STEWART, Mark A. WILLIAMS, Jeff ROYAL, Paul M. CONSIGNY, Dorrie M. HAPP, Kurt SCHEINPFLUG, Ty HU
  • Method of coating a stent with a release polymer for 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin
    Patent number: 8961588
    Abstract: A method of coating a stent is presented such that less than 50% of the total amount of 40-O-(2-hydroxyl)ethyl-rapamycin, or an analog or derivative thereof, is released in vivo in a 24 hour period, wherein the method comprises exposing the coating to sufficient temperature to modify the structure of the polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed F. A. Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark A. Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul M. Consigny, Dorie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent
    Patent number: 8173199
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Date of Patent: May 8, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed F. A. Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark A. Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul M. Consigny, Dorrie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • Thermal treatment of a drug eluting implantable medical device
    Patent number: 8053019
    Abstract: A coating and a method of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the coating to a thermal condition such as a temperature above the glass transition temperature of a polymer included in the coating.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2011
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed F. A. Hossainy, Fuh-Wei Tang, Stephen D. Pacetti, Jeff Royal, Dorie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • Thermal Treatment of a Drug Eluting Implantable Medical Device
    Publication number: 20100136213
    Abstract: A coating and a method of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the coating to a thermal condition such as a temperature above the glass transition temperature of a polymer included in the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 3, 2010
    Publication date: June 3, 2010
    Inventors: Syed F.A. Hossainy, Fuh-Wei Tang, Stephen D. Pacetti, Jeff Royal, Dorrie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • Thermal treatment of a drug eluting implantable medical device
    Patent number: 7682647
    Abstract: A coating and a method of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the coating to a thermal condition which can result in reduction of the rate of release of an active agent from the coating subsequent to the implantation of the device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 23, 2010
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Syed F. A. Hossainy, Fuh-Wei Tang, Stephen D. Pacetti, Jeff Royal, Dorie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent
    Publication number: 20070032853
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2002
    Publication date: February 8, 2007
    Inventors: Syed Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul Consigny, Dorie Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent
    Publication number: 20070026131
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: February 1, 2007
    Inventors: Syed Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul Consigny, Dorie Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent
    Publication number: 20070020381
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Syed Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul Consigny, Dorie Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • 40-O-(2-hydroxy)ethyl-rapamycin coated stent
    Publication number: 20070020382
    Abstract: A method and coating for reducing the release rate of an active agent from an implantable device, such as a stent, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 26, 2006
    Publication date: January 25, 2007
    Inventors: Syed Hossainy, Gordon Stewart, Mark Williams, Jeff Royal, Paul Consigny, Dorie Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu
  • Thermal treatment of a drug eluting implantable medical device
    Publication number: 20040220665
    Abstract: A coating and a method of coating an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. The method includes subjecting the coating to a thermal condition which can result in reduction of the rate of release of an active agent from the coating subsequent to the implantation of the device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2003
    Publication date: November 4, 2004
    Inventors: Syed F.A. Hossainy, Fuh-Wei Tang, Stephen D. Pacetti, Jeff Royal, Dorie M. Happ, Kurt Scheinpflug, Ty Hu