Patents by Inventor Jeffrey C. Towler

Jeffrey C. Towler 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).

  • Publication number: 20210322217
    Abstract: Ocular drainage systems are disclosed. In various embodiments, the ocular drainage systems include a compliant fluid conduit that is configured to be implanted within a biological tissue, such as tissues of an eye. The compliant fluid conduit includes an exterior having a microstructure that is configured to permit cellular ingrowth. A first end of the compliant fluid conduit is configured to be inserted into an eye of a patient to allow ocular fluid to drain from the eye, and a second end of the compliant fluid conduit is configured to be inserted into an ocular venous system of the patient to allow the ocular fluid drained from the eye to flow directly into the ocular venous system.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2019
    Publication date: October 21, 2021
    Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Patent number: 10918471
    Abstract: A method of increasing the tensile strength of polymer films is provided. The creation of the load distribution elements in polymer films necessary to achieve this result is described. Application of the present invention to increase suture retention in a surgical polymer film is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2021
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20200330736
    Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 2, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20180263818
    Abstract: Glaucoma treatment systems are disclosed. In various example, the glaucoma treatment systems include a body and a fluid conduit configured to facilitate an evacuation of fluid, such as aqueous humor, from a fluid-filled body cavity, such as an anterior chamber of an eye. In some examples, the fluid conduit is soft and compliant, and the glaucoma treatment system includes one or more stiffening members coupled with the fluid conduit to temporarily stiffen the fluid conduit and help aid in the delivery of the glaucoma treatment device. In some examples, the stiffening members are removable from the fluid conduit after the glaucoma treatment system has been implanted.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20180263817
    Abstract: Glaucoma treatment devices are disclosed. In various example, the glaucoma treatment devices include multiple microporous layers arranged together to form a microporous body configured to help facilitate evacuation of fluid from a fluid-filled body cavity, and reabsorption of the evacuated aqueous humor by the body through tissue surrounding the glaucoma treatment device. In some examples, the glaucoma treatment device includes one or more portions configured to resist cellular ingrowth, and one or more portions configured to permit cellular ingrowth.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20180263819
    Abstract: Glaucoma treatment devices are disclosed. In various example, the glaucoma treatment devices include a body and a fluid conduit that are configured to help facilitate evacuation of fluid from a fluid-filled body cavity, and reabsorption of the evacuated aqueous humor by the body through tissue surrounding the glaucoma treatment device. In some examples, the glaucoma treatment device is configured such that a flow resistance through the fluid conduit can be modified post-operatively one or more times.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2018
    Publication date: September 20, 2018
    Inventors: Peter J. Roeber, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Patent number: 9789186
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2017
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Patent number: 9775901
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2017
    Assignee: W.L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Patent number: 9750765
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 5, 2017
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170087251
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170087250
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20170087184
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 13, 2016
    Publication date: March 30, 2017
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Patent number: 9549951
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: January 24, 2017
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20160338818
    Abstract: A method of increasing the tensile strength of polymer films is provided. The creation of the load distribution elements in polymer films necessary to achieve this result is described. Application of the present invention to increase suture retention in a surgical polymer film is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 1, 2016
    Publication date: November 24, 2016
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Patent number: 9403329
    Abstract: A method of increasing the tensile strength of polymer films is provided. The creation of the load distribution elements in polymer films necessary to achieve this result is described. Application of the present invention to increase suture retention in a surgical polymer film is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: August 2, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventor: Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20160120904
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2016
    Publication date: May 5, 2016
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Patent number: 9259435
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Date of Patent: February 16, 2016
    Assignee: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140088683
    Abstract: A non-shortening catheter balloon having a longitudinal axis and an inflatable balloon able to be affixed to a catheter shaft is provided. The balloon has an uninflated length which remains relatively unchanged upon inflation and is formed of least two helically oriented wrapped passes of balloon materials at a balanced force angle. Methods of making this balloon are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 27, 2014
    Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Sherif A. Eskaros, David R. King, Joseph E. Korleski, Lonzo C. McLaughlin, Kenneth R. Newcomb, Peter J. Roeber, John Streeter, Jeffrey C. Towler
  • Publication number: 20140065090
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang
  • Publication number: 20140065199
    Abstract: Materials capable of delivering stabilized free radicals to targeted treatment sites. The materials comprise semi-crystalline, hydrolytically degradable polymers that are subjected to ionizing radiation to create stabilized free radicals therein. Upon exposure to oxygen containing aqueous media, the materials generate reactive oxidative species which are useful in biological processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 29, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Applicant: W. L. Gore & Associates, Inc.
    Inventors: Tiffany J. Brown, Adam S. Lafleur, Kenneth Mazich, Jeffrey C. Towler, Ji Zhang