Patents by Inventor Joshua B. Stopek

Joshua B. Stopek 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).

  • Water-Swellable Copolymers and Articles and Coatings Made Therefrom
    Publication number: 20110172705
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamide-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 23, 2011
    Publication date: July 14, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ahmad R. Hadba, Brian Cuevas, Frank R. Schiretz, Joshua B. Stopek
  • Antimicrobial Releasing Polymers
    Publication number: 20110129512
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polymers having hydroxyl containing bioactive agents incorporated into the backbone of the polymer or attached thereto by pendant linkages. Hydroxyl containing bioactive agents which may be attached to these polymers include antimicrobial agents such as triclosan. The polymers may be utilized to form medical devices or coatings for such devices. The hydroxyl containing bioactive agent may be released from the polymer upon hydrolysis of the polymeric backbone or pendant linkage in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: June 2, 2011
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mark Roby, John Kennedy, Joshua B. Stopek, Brian Cuevas, Nadya Belcheva
  • Water-swellable copolymers and articles and coatings made therefrom
    Patent number: 7935773
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamideo-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ahmad R. Hadba, Brian Cuevas, Frank R. Schiretz, Joshua B. Stopek
  • TISSUE ADHESIVES AND SEALANTS AND METHODS FOR THEIR USE
    Publication number: 20110062046
    Abstract: Compositions provided by mixing a biotin-containing component and an avidin-containing component are useful as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 17, 2011
    Inventors: Ahmad R. Hadba, Joshua B. Stopek
  • Antimicrobial releasing polymers
    Patent number: 7901705
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed to polymers having hydroxyl containing bioactive agents incorporated into the backbone of the polymer or attached thereto by pendant linkages. Hydroxyl containing bioactive agents which may be attached to these polymers include antimicrobial agents such as triclosan. The polymers may be utilized to form medical devices or coatings for such devices. The hydroxyl containing bioactive agent may be released from the polymer upon hydrolysis of the polymeric backbone or pendant linkage in vivo.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2011
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Mark Roby, John Kennedy, Joshua B. Stopek, Brian Cuevas, Nadya Belcheva
  • Tissue adhesives and sealants and method for their use
    Patent number: 7858079
    Abstract: Compositions provided by mixing a biotin-containing component and an avidin-containing component are useful as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 28, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Ahmad R. Hadba, Joshua B. Stopek
  • Furanone-initiated polymers
    Patent number: 7851526
    Abstract: Polymers initiated with furanones and compositions containing such polymers are suitable for use in making textiles, medical devices, delivery agents, packaging materials, coatings for such items, and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Joseph Hotter, Steve Tsai
  • BIODEGRADABLE PEPTIDE RELEASING POLYMERS
    Publication number: 20100297066
    Abstract: Novel biodegradable compositions are disclosed. The biodegradable compositions include at least one hydroxyl-terminated component and at least one bioactive peptide in a linear chain. The compositions may be utilized as medical devices including drug delivery devices, tissue adhesives and/or sealants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2008
    Publication date: November 25, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Brian Cuevas
  • FURANONE COPOLYMERS
    Publication number: 20100130713
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides copolymers including a first monomer including at least one phospholipid possessing at least one vinyl group and a second monomer including a furanone possessing vinyl and/or acrylate groups. Compositions, medical devices, and coatings including such copolymers are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: May 27, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Medical Device Package
    Publication number: 20100116694
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device having an area configured for storing at least one agent and a port for permitting the passage of a contact material between the outside the container and the area configured for storing the agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Matthew D. Cohen, Joseph Hotter, William Denman
  • ANTIMICROBIAL MATERIALS AND COATINGS
    Publication number: 20100119695
    Abstract: An antimicrobial material is provided for use in forming textiles, medical devices, packaging materials, and the like, or coatings thereon. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial material may be utilized for bulk modification of an article. The antimicrobial material includes a furanone possessing vinyl and/or acrylate functional groups, optionally in combination with another monomer possessing vinyl and/or acrylate groups.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 9, 2008
    Publication date: May 13, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • REACTIVE SURGICAL IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20100104608
    Abstract: Biocompatible implants include a polymer substrate and a reactive component selectively applied to the substrate. The reactive component in combination with the substrate creates crosslinked regions on a surface of the substrate. The crosslinked regions may provide a visual aid and/or stiffening element to the implant.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 26, 2009
    Publication date: April 29, 2010
    Applicant: TYCO HEALTHCARE GROUP LP
    Inventors: Ferass Abuzaina, Joseph Hotter, Joshua B. Stopek
  • APPARATUS FOR ACCESSING A MEDICAL PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20100096281
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes an apparatus for accessing a medical device sealed within a package having a base configured and dimensioned to receive at least a portion of a sealed package containing a medical device and a cover adapted to overlie at least a portion of the sealed package adjacent the base. The cover includes a portal configured and dimensioned to receive a piercing structure therethrough for piercing the package and accessing the device sealed therein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: April 22, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, David Kirsch
  • Novel Triclosan Salts
    Publication number: 20100092530
    Abstract: Novel silver-triclosan salts are provided which have antimicrobial properties and may be used as pharmaceutical compositions or to treat articles such as medical devices, packaging materials, and textiles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2007
    Publication date: April 15, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Brian Cuevas, Nadya Belcheva
  • Reactive Surgical Implant
    Publication number: 20100080838
    Abstract: Biocompatible implants including a polymer substrate and a reactive component for implant fixation in situ. The reactive component in combination with the substrate creates a reactive implant which bonds to a tissue surface in situ.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 27, 2009
    Publication date: April 1, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Coated Filaments
    Publication number: 20100069957
    Abstract: The present disclosure describes a coating for a surgical suture including a vinyl lactam polymer and a lactone polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 29, 2009
    Publication date: March 18, 2010
    Inventors: Ferass Abuzaina, Ali Irfan, Joshua B. Stopek, Brian Cuevas, Joseph Hotter
  • Carbonate copolymers
    Patent number: 7666973
    Abstract: Copolymer compositions are provided which include a cyclic monomer and an aromatic cyclic carbonate. The copolymer may be produced, in embodiments, by a ring-opening polymerization reaction initiated by the aromatic cyclic carbonate. The resulting copolymer may be utilized in producing medical devices, drug delivery devices, and/or coatings for medical devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: February 23, 2010
    Assignee: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Medical Device Package
    Publication number: 20100036359
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device having an area configured for storing at least one agent and a port for permitting the passage of a contact material between the outside the container and the area configured for storing the agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2009
    Publication date: February 11, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Matthew D. Cohen, Joseph Hotter, William Denman
  • MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20100025274
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a package for a medical device containing a cavity for receiving the medical device, a first closure having a sealed portal therein and a second closure adjacent the first closure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 26, 2008
    Publication date: February 4, 2010
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, David Kirsch
  • Medical Device Package Including Self-Puncturable Port
    Publication number: 20100004620
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device and a self-puncturabie port.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2007
    Publication date: January 7, 2010
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek