Patents by Inventor Kevin D. Holbrook

Kevin D. Holbrook 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).

  • Publication number: 20150328021
    Abstract: A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fibers comprising the endoprosthesis may be hollow and comprise circumferentially oriented polymeric chains, and may be filled with a curable material. A method of treatment using an endoprosthesis according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 16, 2014
    Publication date: November 19, 2015
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 8771337
    Abstract: A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fibers comprising the endoprosthesis may be hollow and comprise circumferentially oriented polymeric chains, and may be filled with a curable material. A method of treatment using an endoprosthesis according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 8, 2014
    Assignee: SyneCor LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 8152843
    Abstract: Improved polymeric endoprostheses having reinforcement elements and methods of making the endoprostheses are disclosed. The devices disclosed exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance, and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other physical characteristics of the endoprostheses described may be selectively varied during manufacture. Some embodiments may include an erodible polymer and magnesium. Some embodiments may have one or more therapeutics incorporated into the endoprosthesis via a solvent in a supercritical state.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: SyneCor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 7857748
    Abstract: Methods of manufacture of endoprostheses comprising one or more photocurable materials are disclosed. The endoprostheses may comprise regions wherein the photocurable materials are selectively disposed about the endoprosthesis and are cured according to desired parameters to achieve varying desired properties. Photolithographic masking material may be selectively disposed about an inflatable balloon and exposed to a radiation emitting catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Syne Cor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Publication number: 20100256734
    Abstract: A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fibers comprising the endoprosthesis may be hollow and comprise circumferentially oriented polymeric chains, and may be filled with a curable material. A method of treatment using an endoprosthesis according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2010
    Publication date: October 7, 2010
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 7704276
    Abstract: A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fibers comprising the endoprosthesis may be hollow and comprise circumferentially oriented polymeric chains, and may be filled with a curable material. A method of treatment using an endoprosthesis according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: SyneCor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Publication number: 20090096137
    Abstract: Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of manufacturing endoprostheses are disclosed herein. The endoprostheses may comprise one or more polymers wherein the polymer chains are substantially aligned circumferentially, and comprising increased radial strength and flexibility. An endoprosthesis according to the invention may comprise a smooth surface. Endoprostheses disclosed herein may be used in the treatment of strictures in lumens of the body. Alternatively, endoprostheses disclosed herein may be used as anchors to secure medical devices within lumens of the body. The endoprostheses disclosed herein may comprise one or more erodible polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2008
    Publication date: April 16, 2009
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn
  • Publication number: 20080275539
    Abstract: Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of making endoprostheses are disclosed. Said endoprostheses exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance, and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other physical characteristics of said endoprostheses may be selectively varied during manufacture. Some embodiments may comprise one or more erodible material. Some embodiments may comprise one or more therapeutics incorporated into said endoprosthesis via a solvent in a supercritical state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 26, 2008
    Publication date: November 6, 2008
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 7163554
    Abstract: A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fibers comprising the endoprosthesis may be hollow and comprise circumferentially oriented polymeric chains, and may be filled with a curable material. A method of treatment using an endoprosthesis according to the invention is also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 8, 2004
    Date of Patent: January 16, 2007
    Assignee: SyneCor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 7141061
    Abstract: Novel endoprostheses comprising one or more photocurable materials are disclosed. Said endoprostheses may comprise regions wherein said photocurable materials are selectively disposed about said endoprosthesis and are cured according to desired parameters to achieve varying desired properties. Said properties may include but are not limited to cross-linking density, material density, modulus of elasticity, rate of erosion, extensibility, compressibility, mechanical strength, tensile strength, crystallinity, diffusion coefficient, and permeability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2006
    Assignee: SyneCor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Patent number: 6887266
    Abstract: Improved endoprostheses comprising a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Some embodiments according to the invention comprise woven tubular structures and means for maintaining said structures in their expanded configurations. In one embodiment of the invention, locking elements disposed on one or more fibers maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In alternative embodiments, one or more axial members may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In yet additional alternative embodiments, a chemical bond or thermocouple may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. Some embodiments according to the invention may comprise erodible material.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2005
    Assignee: SyneCor, LLC
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Publication number: 20040098100
    Abstract: Improved endoprostheses comprising a delivery configuration and a deployed configuration and methods of manufacture are disclosed. Some embodiments according to the invention comprise woven tubular structures and means for maintaining said structures in their expanded configurations. In one embodiment of the invention, locking elements disposed on one or more fibers maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In alternative embodiments, one or more axial members may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. In yet additional alternative embodiments, a chemical bond or thermocouple may maintain said endoprosthesis in its deployed configuration. Some embodiments according to the invention may comprise erodible material.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Kevin D. Holbrook, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Publication number: 20040098090
    Abstract: Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of making endoprostheses are disclosed. Said endoprostheses exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance, and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other physical characteristics of said endoprostheses may be selectively varied during manufacture. Some embodiments may comprise one or more erodible material. Some embodiments may comprise one or more therapeutics incorporated into said endoprosthesis via a solvent in a supercritical state.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone
  • Publication number: 20040098110
    Abstract: Novel endoprostheses comprising one or more photocurable materials are disclosed. Said endoprostheses may comprise regions wherein said photocurable materials are selectively disposed about said endoprosthesis and are cured according to desired parameters to achieve varying desired properties. Said properties may include but are not limited to cross-linking density, material density, modulus of elasticity, rate of erosion, extensibility, compressibility, mechanical strength, tensile strength, crystallinity, diffusion coefficient, and permeability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 15, 2003
    Publication date: May 20, 2004
    Inventors: Michael S. Williams, Kevin D. Holbrook, Richard A. Glenn, Jeffrey A. Smith, Joseph M. DeSimone