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).

  • Furanone Endcapped Polymers
    Publication number: 20090318616
    Abstract: Polymers endcapped 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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Joseph Hotter, Steve Tsai
  • Bioabsorbable Surgical Composition
    Publication number: 20090266467
    Abstract: Bioabsorbable macromer compositions are provided including a polymeric component possessing a lipid segment which enhances the affinity of the macromer composition to targeted tissue. In some embodiments, the polymeric component can be combined with a second component. The resulting bioabsorbable macromer composition can be employed as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 24, 2009
    Publication date: October 29, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Ahmad Robert Hadba
  • MEDICAL DEVICE PACKAGE
    Publication number: 20090209031
    Abstract: A package for a medical device, the package capable of sustaining viable cells, wherein the package includes a first container, which is configured to receive a medical device and to sustain at least one viable cell, and a fluid port in communication with the first container for allowing sterile passage of an agent to the medical device and for maintaining cell viability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 29, 2009
    Publication date: August 20, 2009
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Antimicrobial Coatings
    Publication number: 20090182337
    Abstract: An antimicrobial coating is provided for use on textiles, medical devices, packaging materials, and the like. The antimicrobial coating includes a halogenated furanone.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: July 16, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Joseph Hotter, Steve Tsai
  • Halogenated Cyclic Lactones and Polymers Made Therefrom
    Publication number: 20090138041
    Abstract: Halogenated cyclic lactones, polymers made from halogenated cyclic lactones and compositions containing such polymers provide antimicrobial properties and are suitable for use in making textiles, medical devices, delivery agents, packaging materials, coatings for such items, and the like.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: May 28, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Joseph Hotter, Steve Tsai
  • Furanone-Initiated Polymers
    Publication number: 20090069504
    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: Application
    Filed: May 14, 2007
    Publication date: March 12, 2009
    Inventors: Joshua B. Stopek, Joseph Hotter, Steve Tsai
  • Carbonate copolymers
    Publication number: 20090036645
    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: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2007
    Publication date: February 5, 2009
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Medical device package
    Publication number: 20080171972
    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: October 6, 2006
    Publication date: July 17, 2008
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek
  • Stapling Support Structures
    Publication number: 20080140115
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to support structures for surgical staplers comprising at least on hydrophilic polymer and methods for preparing such structures.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 16, 2005
    Publication date: June 12, 2008
    Inventor: Joshua B. Stopek