Patents by Inventor JOHN EDWIN SHULZE

JOHN EDWIN SHULZE 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).

  • COATING FOR INTRALUMINAL EXPANDABLE CATHETER PROVIDING CONTACT TRANSFER OF DRUG MICRO-RESERVOIRS
    Publication number: 20160015862
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL THOMAS AHLERING, RONALD KENICHI YAMAMOTO, ROBERT JOHN ELICKER, TIEN THUY NGUYEN, JOHN EDWIN SHULZE, JELLE JURJEN ZOETHOUT