Patents by Inventor Joseph J. Eppert

Joseph J. Eppert 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).

  • Method for drying a stent
    Patent number: 8304012
    Abstract: Various embodiments of methods and devices for coating stents are described herein.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 4, 2006
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Andrew McNiven, Scott Huter, Joycelyn J. Amick, Joseph J. Eppert, Thomas Esbeck, Jason Van Sciver
  • Concentration Gradient Profiles For Control of Agent Release Rates From Polymer Matrices
    Publication number: 20110086162
    Abstract: The present invention generally encompasses methods of coating which control of the release rate of agents from a polymeric matrix. This control over the release rate of agents provides for control over, inter alia, the therapeutic, prophylactic, diagnostic, and ameliorative effects that are realized by a patient in need of such treatment. In addition, the control of the release rate of agents also has an effect upon the mechanical integrity of the polymeric matrix, as well as a relationship to a subject's absorption rate of the absorbable polymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 29, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Applicant: ADVANCED CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Syed F.A. Hossainy, Fuh-Wei Tang, Andrew F. McNiven, Joseph J. Eppert, Gregory J. Kevorkian