Patents by Inventor Lisa M. Lim

Lisa M. Lim 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).

  • Patent number: 8303993
    Abstract: The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition, or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting, serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the-platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 6, 2012
    Assignee: Ateriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Patent number: 7934603
    Abstract: The delivery system of the present invention is comprised of at least two chambers which store, individually, an activated blood component and an inactivated blood component. The first chamber comprises an activating agent and a filter which may be one in the same thus allowing the formed clot to be triturated thereby isolating the thrombin from the clot. The second chamber stores the inactivated blood component that when mixed with thrombin will produce a gel. The first or second chamber may further contain agents which are desired to be delivered to a specific site. The unique design of the delivery system allows for ease in operation of combining two agents at a specific time and place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 2, 2005
    Date of Patent: May 3, 2011
    Assignee: Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Julie S. Eaton, Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, John G. Rivera, Victor D. Dolecek
  • Patent number: 7838039
    Abstract: Provided are methods of applying biological compositions, that is, autologous bioadhesive sealant compositions containing one or more biological agents, to an individual, wherein all the blood components used in preparing the composition are derived from the patient who is to receive the biological composition. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a whole blood sample from an individual; forming an inactive platelet rich plasma from the whole blood sample; mixing a biological agent into the inactive platelet rich plasma; obtaining thrombin from the whole blood sample; mixing the thrombin into the inactive platelet rich plasma to form a biological composition; and applying the biological composition to the individual.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 27, 2005
    Date of Patent: November 23, 2010
    Assignee: Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Patent number: 7811607
    Abstract: The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment, the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 3, 2004
    Date of Patent: October 12, 2010
    Assignee: Arteriocyte Medical Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Patent number: 6942639
    Abstract: The delivery system of the present invention is comprised of at least two chambers which store, individually, an activated blood component and an inactivated blood component. The first chamber comprises an activating agent and a filter which may be one in the same thus allowing the formed clot to be triturated thereby isolating the thrombin from the clot. The second chamber stores the inactivated blood component that when mixed with thrombin will produce a gel. The first or second chamber may further contain agents which are desired to be delivered to a specific site. The unique design of the delivery system allows for ease in operation of combining two agents at a specific time and place.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2005
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Eaton, John G. Rivera, Victor D. Dolecek
  • Patent number: 6830762
    Abstract: The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment, the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 14, 2004
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Publication number: 20040213777
    Abstract: Provided are methods of applying biological compositions, that is, autologous bioadhesive sealant compositions containing one or more biological agents, to an individual, wherein all the blood components used in preparing the composition are derived from the patient who is to receive the biological composition. In one embodiment, the method comprises obtaining a whole blood sample from an individual; forming an inactive platelet rich plasma from the whole blood sample; mixing a biological agent into the inactive platelet rich plasma; obtaining thrombin from the whole blood sample; mixing the thrombin into the inactive platelet rich plasma to form a biological composition; and applying the biological composition to the individual.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 18, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Patent number: 6596180
    Abstract: A centrifuge system for the formation of an autologous platelet gel wherein all of the blood components for the gel are derived from a patient to whom the gel is to be applied. First a platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. The platelet rich plasma or platelet poor plasma is then automatically drawn out of the centrifuge bag and proportioned into separate chambers in a dispenser. The first portion is activated where a clot is formed and thrombin is obtained. The thrombin is then latter mixed with the second portion to obtain a platelet gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Date of Patent: July 22, 2003
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera, Victor D. Dolecek
  • Publication number: 20020159985
    Abstract: The present relates to an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue prepared by a two-phase method, wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. A platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. In one embodiment, the platelet rich plasma is divided into two portions. In phase one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added to the first portion and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated, and the resulting serum containing autologous thrombin is collected. In phase two, the serum obtained from phase one is mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 18, 2002
    Publication date: October 31, 2002
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Patent number: 6444228
    Abstract: In general, the present invention relates to a two-phase method for forming an autologous bioadhesive sealant composition or fibrin glue wherein all of the blood components for the bioadhesive sealant are derived from a patient to whom the bioadhesive sealant will be applied. First, a platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. The platelet rich plasma and platelet poor plasma are then divided into two portions. To the first portion, which is used in phase-one, a compound that reverses the effect of the anticoagulant is added, and a clot is allowed to form. The clot is then triturated and the resulting serum, containing autologous thrombin, is collected. The serum obtained from phase-one is then mixed with the second portion of the platelet rich plasma or platelet poor plasma, used in phase-two, to form the bioadhesive sealant of the present invention.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 20, 1998
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2002
    Assignee: Medtronic, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera
  • Publication number: 20020004038
    Abstract: The delivery system of the present invention is comprised of at least two chambers which store, individually, an activated blood component and an inactivated blood component. The first chamber comprises an activating agent and a filter which may be one in the same thus allowing the formed clot to be triturated thereby isolating the thrombin from the clot. The second chamber stores the inactivated blood component that when mixed with thrombin will produce a gel. The first or second chamber may further contain agents which are desired to be delivered to a specific site. The unique design of the delivery system allows for ease in operation of combining two agents at a specific time and place.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 10, 2002
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Eaton, John G. Rivera, Victor D. Dolecek
  • Publication number: 20010055621
    Abstract: A centrifuge system for the formation of an autologous platelet gel wherein all of the blood components for the gel are derived from a patient to whom the gel is to be applied. First a platelet rich plasma and a platelet poor plasma are formed by centrifuging a quantity of anticoagulated whole blood that was previously drawn from the patient. The platelet rich plasma or platelet poor plasma is then automatically drawn out of the centrifuge bag and proportioned into separate chambers in a dispenser. The first portion is activated where a clot is formed and thrombin is obtained. The thrombin is then latter mixed with the second portion to obtain a platelet gel.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 9, 2001
    Publication date: December 27, 2001
    Inventors: Robert F. Baugh, Lisa M. Lim, Julie S. Johnston, John G. Rivera, Victor D. Dolecek