Patents by Inventor Kimchi Tran

Kimchi Tran 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).

  • BLOOD VESSEL PERMEABILITY-ENHANCEMENT FOR THE TREATMENT OF VASCULAR DISEASES
    Publication number: 20150024039
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of enhancing the permeability of blood vessels to therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 3, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Dariush Davalian, Stephen Pacetti, Florian Niklas Ludwig, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Kimchi Tran
  • Blood vessel permeability-enhancement for the treatment of vascular diseases
    Patent number: 8870847
    Abstract: This invention is directed to a method of treating a vascular disease involving administration to a patient by means of an angioplasty balloon a composition comprising a permeability-enhancing substance and a therapeutic agent.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dariush Davalian, Stephen Pacetti, Florian Niklas Ludwig, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Kimchi Tran
  • Device and method for combining a treatment agent and a gel
    Patent number: 8715265
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: May 6, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • Device and method for combining a treatment agent and a gel
    Patent number: 8637069
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Date of Patent: January 28, 2014
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • Device and method for combining a treatment agent and a gel
    Patent number: 8500680
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 6, 2013
    Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING A TREATMENT AGENT AND A GEL
    Publication number: 20120296312
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING A TREATMENT AGENT AND A GEL
    Publication number: 20120289932
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 26, 2012
    Publication date: November 15, 2012
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, KimChi Tran
  • Blood Vessel Permeability-Enhancement For The Treatment Of Vascular Diseases
    Publication number: 20110184384
    Abstract: This invention relates to methods of enhancing the permeability of blood vessels to therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 4, 2011
    Publication date: July 28, 2011
    Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.
    Inventors: Dariush Davalian, Stephen Pacetti, Florian Niklas Ludwig, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Irina Astafieva, Kimchi Tran
  • DEVICE AND METHOD FOR COMBINING A TREATMENT AGENT AND A GEL
    Publication number: 20080114293
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2008
    Publication date: May 15, 2008
    Inventors: Charles Claude, Paul Kawula, Syed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • Device and method for combining a treatment agent and a gel
    Patent number: 7361368
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Date of Patent: April 22, 2008
    Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran
  • Device and method for combining a treatment agent and a gel
    Publication number: 20040002692
    Abstract: A method including introducing a treatment agent at a treatment site within a mammalian host; and introducing a bioerodable gel material at the treatment site. An apparatus including a first annular member having a first lumen disposed about a length of the first annular member and a first entry port at a proximal end of the first annular member, and a second annular member coupled to the first annular member having a second lumen disposed about a length of the second annular member and a second entry port at a proximal end of the second annular member, wherein the first annular member and the second annular member are positioned to allow a combining of treatment agents introduced through each annular member at the treatment site.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2002
    Publication date: January 1, 2004
    Inventors: Charles D. Claude, Paul J. Kawula, Syed Faiyaz Ahmed Hossainy, Kimchi Tran