Patents by Inventor Jeffrey Chomyn
Jeffrey Chomyn 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).
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Patent number: 11511019Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: GrantFiled: October 28, 2019Date of Patent: November 29, 2022Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon Lumme, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Publication number: 20200222335Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 27, 2020Publication date: July 16, 2020Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
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Patent number: 10617653Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.Type: GrantFiled: June 9, 2016Date of Patent: April 14, 2020Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
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Publication number: 20200061234Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 4, 2019Publication date: February 27, 2020Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
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Publication number: 20200054798Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 28, 2019Publication date: February 20, 2020Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon Lumme, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Patent number: 10500304Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.Type: GrantFiled: October 5, 2017Date of Patent: December 10, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David A. Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
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Patent number: 10485904Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: GrantFiled: August 18, 2016Date of Patent: November 26, 2019Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon Lumme, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Publication number: 20180028714Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 5, 2017Publication date: February 1, 2018Inventors: David A. Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean H. Kerr
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Publication number: 20160354523Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 18, 2016Publication date: December 8, 2016Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon Lumme, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Publication number: 20160287527Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 9, 2016Publication date: October 6, 2016Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
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Patent number: 9440009Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: GrantFiled: February 14, 2013Date of Patent: September 13, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Patent number: 9381683Abstract: A flexible body comprises a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface. The polymer film has a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by one of the plurality of raised lips. A method of producing a polymer film comprises placing a polymer solution into a one sided mold having a plurality of protrusions extending from a bottom of the mold wherein the polymer solution is characterized by a viscosity that inhibits the unaided flow of the polymer throughout the mold; urging the polymer solution around each of the plurality of protrusions; and solidifying the polymer solution.Type: GrantFiled: December 27, 2012Date of Patent: July 5, 2016Assignee: DePuy Synthes Products, Inc.Inventors: David Armbruster, James Dwyer, Jeffrey Chomyn, Sean Kerr
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Publication number: 20160144067Abstract: Embodiments of the present disclosure are directed to perforated polymer films and methods of making the same. In some embodiments, the films are for use with implantable medical devices. In one embodiment there is a flexible body including a polymer film having a first surface and an opposing second surface, the film having a plurality of apertures extending from the first surface to the second surface and a plurality of raised lips protruding from the first surface such that each of the plurality of apertures is surrounded by a one of the plurality of raised lips. In one embodiment, the film comprises a single layer, and in another embodiment, the film can comprise a plurality of layers. In certain embodiments, the film can comprise an adhesive layer. In another embodiment, one or more of the layers may be a drug containing layer and/or a rate controlling layer for drug release.Type: ApplicationFiled: June 10, 2014Publication date: May 26, 2016Inventors: David ARMBRUSTER, James DWYER (Deceased), Jeffrey CHOMYN, Sean H. KERR
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Publication number: 20130296452Abstract: Monomers and polymers used in making spectacle lenses are disclosed. A thermal curing process is disclosed that includes a latent thermal cationic acid generator and optionally a cationic photoinitiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 10, 2013Publication date: November 7, 2013Inventors: Jagdish JETHMALANI, Gomaa ABDEL-SADEK, Jeffrey CHOMYN, Erdem CETIN, Lawrence H. SVERDRUP, Shawn MCCARTY, Junhao GE
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Publication number: 20130218100Abstract: The present application discloses embodiments related to an implant and a method of forming an implant configured to treat a fractured bone. The implant can include a body having a proximal end, a distal end, and an outer surface extending from the proximal end to the distal end, wherein the body defines a central axis extending from the proximal end to the distal end; and a high tensile strand positioned adjacent the body such that at least a portion of the strand extends at least partially along the outer surface of the body in a direction substantially parallel with the central axis, and wherein the strand is loaded with an active agent.Type: ApplicationFiled: February 14, 2013Publication date: August 22, 2013Inventors: David Armbruster, Katlin Adlon, Jeffrey Chomyn, Aaron Yu
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Publication number: 20110255156Abstract: An optical element includes a first lens; a cover; and a cured matrix polymer sandwiched between the first lens and the cover; the matrix polymer, prior to curing, having a monomer mixture dispersed therein; the matrix polymer being selected from the group consisting of polyester, polystyrene, polyacrylate, thiol-cured epoxy polymer, thiol-cured isocyanate polymer, and mixtures thereof; and the monomer mixture comprising a thiol monomer and at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of ene monomer and yne monomer.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 15, 2010Publication date: October 20, 2011Applicant: Ophthonix, Inc.Inventors: Jagdish JETHMALANI, Andreas W. Dreher, Gomaa Abdel-Sadek, Jeffrey Chomyn, Jieming Li, Maher Qaddoura
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Patent number: 7821719Abstract: An optical element includes a first lens; a cover; and a cured matrix polymer sandwiched between the first lens and the cover; the matrix polymer, prior to curing, having a monomer mixture dispersed therein; the matrix polymer being selected from the group consisting of polyester, polystyrene, polyacrylate, thiol-cured epoxy polymer, thiol-cured isocyanate polymer, and mixtures thereof; and the monomer mixture comprising a thiol monomer and at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of ene monomer and yne monomer.Type: GrantFiled: November 6, 2007Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Ophthonix, Inc.Inventors: Jagdish Jethmalani, Andreas W. Dreher, Gomaa Abdel-Sadek, Jeffrey Chomyn, Jieming Li, Maher Qaddoura
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Patent number: 7371804Abstract: Compositions comprising a matrix polymer and a mixture of monomers are used for making polymer mixtures containing the matrix polymer and a second polymer formed from the monomer mixture. Preferably, the matrix polymer comprises a polyester, polystyrene, polyacrylate, thiol-cured epoxy polymer, thiol-cured isocyanate polymer, or mixtures thereof. Preferably, the monomer mixture comprises a thiol monomer and at least one second monomer selected from the group consisting of ene monomer and yne monomer. The compositions may be used to fabricate optical elements such as lenses.Type: GrantFiled: September 7, 2004Date of Patent: May 13, 2008Assignee: Ophthonix, Inc.Inventors: Jagdish Jethmalani, Andreas W. Dreher, Gomaa Abdel-Sadek, Jeffrey Chomyn, Jieming Li, Maher Qaddoura
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Publication number: 20080088793Abstract: The subject invention provides lenses, and methods for designing and manufacturing these lenses, with reduced chromatic aberration. Advantageously, these lenses are specifically designed to correct chromatic aberration that results as multichromatic light passes through the lenses.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 25, 2007Publication date: April 17, 2008Inventors: Lawrence Sverdrup, Sean Sigarlaki, Jagdish Jethmalani, Andreas Dreher, Jeffrey Chomyn
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Publication number: 20080071002Abstract: Monomers and polymers used in making spectacle lenses are disclosed. A thermal curing process is disclosed that includes a latent thermal cationic acid generator and optionally a cationic photoinitiator.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 20, 2007Publication date: March 20, 2008Inventors: Jagdish Jethmalani, Gomaa Abdel-Sadek, Jeffrey Chomyn, Erdem Cetin, Lawrence Sverdrup, Shawn McCarty, Junhao Ge