Patents by Inventor Joseph F. Ferraro
Joseph F. Ferraro 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: 10603153Abstract: A hernia patch supporting tissue in-growth conforms to a tissue wall upon surgical installation and fixation within a patient. The hernia patch can include a base and positioning straps. The base is formed of two layers that are affixed to each other around the perimeter of the patch, for example by stitching. A stabilizing washer is provided between the two layers, and the stitch is provided peripherally around the stabilizing washer, keeping the washer free-floating between the layers. The base, positioning straps, and stabilizing washer are formed of a structure that does not separate the layers of the implant or form a space in the form of a pocket, and promotes more uniform and confluent tissue incorporation or in-growth after implantation. The hernia patch may further include a hydrolysable bioabsorbable cross-linked coating of a fatty acid based material, such as an omega-3 fatty acid based material.Type: GrantFiled: November 23, 2015Date of Patent: March 31, 2020Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony R Horton, Paul Martakos, Steve A Herweck, Theodore Karwoski, Joseph F Ferraro
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Patent number: 9682175Abstract: A coating material including a bio-absorbable cross-linked material and a cellular uptake inhibitor. The bio-absorbable cross-linked material includes two or more fatty acids cross-linked into a substantially random configuration by ester bonds. The coating material may be adhered to a medical device. A medical device system including a medical device and a coating is also included.Type: GrantFiled: April 14, 2014Date of Patent: June 20, 2017Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph F. Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck
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Publication number: 20160074148Abstract: A hernia patch supporting tissue in-growth conforms to a tissue wall upon surgical installation and fixation within a patient. The hernia patch can include a base and positioning straps. The base is formed of two layers that are affixed to each other around the perimeter of the patch, for example by stitching. A stabilizing washer is provided between the two layers, and the stitch is provided peripherally around the stabilizing washer, keeping the washer free-floating between the layers. The base, positioning straps, and stabilizing washer are formed of a structure that does not separate the layers of the implant or form a space in the form of a pocket, and promotes more uniform and confluent tissue incorporation or in-growth after implantation. The hernia patch may further include a hydrolysable bioabsorbable cross-linked coating of a fatty acid based material, such as an omega-3 fatty acid based material.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 23, 2015Publication date: March 17, 2016Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Anthony R. Horton, Paul Martakos, Steve A. Herweck, Theodore Karwoski, Joseph F. Ferraro
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Patent number: 9220585Abstract: A hernia patch supporting tissue in-growth conforms to a tissue wall upon surgical installation and fixation within a patient. The hernia patch can include a base and positioning straps. The base is formed of two layers that are affixed to each other around the perimeter of the patch, for example by stitching. A stabilizing washer is provided between the two layers, and the stitch is provided peripherally around the stabilizing washer, keeping the washer free-floating between the layers. The base, positioning straps, and stabilizing washer are formed of a structure that does not separate the layers of the implant or form a space in the form of a pocket, and promotes more uniform and confluent tissue incorporation or in-growth after implantation. The hernia patch may further include a hydrolysable bioabsorbable cross-linked coating of a fatty acid based material, such as an omega-3 fatty acid based material.Type: GrantFiled: March 1, 2013Date of Patent: December 29, 2015Inventors: Anthony R. Horton, Paul Martakos, Steve A. Herweck, Theodore Karwoski, Joseph F. Ferraro
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Publication number: 20140308333Abstract: A coating material including a bio-absorbable cross-linked material and a cellular uptake inhibitor. The bio-absorbable cross-linked material includes two or more fatty acids cross-linked into a substantially random configuration by ester bonds. The coating material may be adhered to a medical device. A medical device system including a medical device and a coating is also included.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 14, 2014Publication date: October 16, 2014Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph F. Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck
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Patent number: 8734518Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: August 26, 2013Date of Patent: May 27, 2014Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20130345816Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: ApplicationFiled: August 26, 2013Publication date: December 26, 2013Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Patent number: 8518116Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: July 26, 2012Date of Patent: August 27, 2013Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Patent number: 8388685Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: March 5, 2013Assignee: Blackstone Medical, Inc.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20120304444Abstract: The present invention is directed to the field of prosthetic devices. More particularly, one embodiment of the present invention is directed to an artificial disc that can be used as a replacement for an intervertebral disc (e.g., a human intervertebral lumbar disc, a human intervertebral cervical disc and/or a human intervertebral thoracic disc).Type: ApplicationFiled: July 26, 2012Publication date: December 6, 2012Applicant: BLACKSTONE MEDICAL, INC.Inventors: Alan Lombardo, Mark Semler, Joseph F. Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Thomas M. Swanick, Brian C. Sunter
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Publication number: 20110144667Abstract: A hernia patch supporting tissue in-growth conforms to a tissue wall upon surgical installation and fixation within a patient. The hernia patch can include a base and positioning straps. The base is formed of two layers that are affixed to each other around the perimeter of the patch, for example by stitching. A stabilizing washer is provided between the two layers, and the stitch is provided peripherally around the stabilizing washer, keeping the washer free-floating between the layers. The base, positioning straps, and stabilizing washer are formed of a structure that does not separate the layers of the implant or form a space in the form of a pocket, and promotes more uniform and confluent tissue incorporation or in-growth after implantation. The hernia patch may further include a hydrolysable bioabsorbable cross-linked coating of a fatty acid based material, such as an omega-3 fatty acid based material.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 8, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Inventors: Anthony Richard Horton, Paul Martakos, Steve A. Herweck, Theodore Karwoski, Joseph F. Ferraro
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Patent number: 5693694Abstract: A casting solution for preparing a low to medium flux membrane. The casting solution contains 19-25% by weight polysulfone, polyethersulfone, or polyarylsulfone; 14-32% by weight a hydrophilic compatible polymer; 0.1-6% by weight an isocyanate capped polyethylene glycol urethane polymer; and 37-67% by weight an aprotic and water miscible solvent; in which the polysulfone, polyethersulfone, or polyarylsulfone has a M.W. of 10,000-100,000 daltons, the isocyanate capped polymer contains 2-5 --N.dbd.C.dbd.O groups per molecule and has a M.W. of 500-5,000 daltons, and the compatible polymer contains 2-5 --CH.sub.2 OH groups per molecule and has a M.W. of 200-1,000 daltons. Also disclosed are a method of spinning this casting solution to form a hollow fiber and the hollow fiber thus obtained.Type: GrantFiled: March 20, 1996Date of Patent: December 2, 1997Assignee: W.R. Grace & Co.-Conn.Inventors: Chaokang Chu, Joseph F. Ferraro, Ann L. Ly