Patents by Inventor Mark Citron

Mark Citron 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).

  • Preventing biofilm formation on implantable medical devices
    Patent number: 8315700
    Abstract: Biodegradable polymer-coated surgical meshes formed into pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices. Such meshes are formed into a receptacle, e.g., a pouch or other covering, capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the cardiac rhythm management device or other implantable medical device and preventing or retarding the formation of a biofilm.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 20, 2012
    Assignee: TYRX, Inc.
    Inventors: Mark Citron, William McJames
  • PREVENTING BIOFILM FORMATION ON IMPLANTABLE MEDICAL DEVICES
    Publication number: 20100168808
    Abstract: Biodegradable polymer-coated surgical meshes formed into pouches are described for use with cardiac rhythm management devices (CRMs) and other implantable medical devices. Such meshes are formed into a receptacle, e.g., a pouch or other covering, capable of encasing, surrounding and/or holding the cardiac rhythm management device or other implantable medical device and preventing or retarding the formation of a biofilm.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 28, 2009
    Publication date: July 1, 2010
    Inventor: Mark CITRON