Patents by Inventor Michiaki Yoshimoto

Michiaki Yoshimoto 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).

  • Catheter and method for the manufacture thereof
    Patent number: 5085632
    Abstract: A catheter is provided which can be safely implanted in the living body for extended periods of time. At least that portion of the catheter which contacts the tissue comprises a cuff of porous material which is made of a vinyl alcohol polymer to which, preferably, collagen has been chemically grafted.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 10, 1990
    Date of Patent: February 4, 1992
    Assignee: Japan Medical Supply Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Yoshito Ikada, Toshiyuki Okada, Tatsuya Kawai, Michiaki Yoshimoto
  • Coated sutures exhibiting improved knot security
    Patent number: 4983180
    Abstract: Braided multifilament sutures exhibiting excellent tie-down performance and knot security are provided. The sutures of the invention comprise synthetic, textured braided sutures coated with a coating composition for lubricating the sutures.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 1989
    Date of Patent: January 8, 1991
    Assignee: Japan Medical Supply Co., Ltd.
    Inventors: Tatsuya Kawai, Takashi Matsuda, Michiaki Yoshimoto