Patents by Inventor Miriam M. Abiad

Miriam M. Abiad 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).

  • FOAM-LIKE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20140154491
    Abstract: Described herein are foam-like materials having substantially the same physical structure of polyurethane foams but with properties that can be tailored for a particular application. Methods of forming these foam-like materials are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 6, 2014
    Publication date: June 5, 2014
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin Ma, Dennis Van Epps, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS
    Publication number: 20120101574
    Abstract: A textured breast implant is provided which generally includes a fluid fillable elastomeric shell having a texture defined by struts, for example, hollow struts, defining interconnected open cells. Methods of making the texture include applying a silicone dispersion to a base material and removing the base material from the coating to form a silicone-based structure comprising struts defining interconnected open cells, said struts including internal surfaces defining cavities within the struts. The method may further include the step of contacting the silicone based structure having cavities with a silicone dispersion to cause the silicone to enter and fill the cavities.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 19, 2011
    Publication date: April 26, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin A. Ma
  • DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20120004722
    Abstract: Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid material to form a coating, and allowing the coating to set to form a silicone-based structure suitable for implantation in a mammal. The base material may be removed from the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 10, 2011
    Publication date: January 5, 2012
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin A. Ma
  • FOAM-LIKE MATERIALS AND METHODS FOR PRODUCING SAME
    Publication number: 20110313073
    Abstract: Described herein are foam-like materials having substantially the same physical structure of polyurethane foams but with properties that can be tailored for a particular application. Methods of forming these foam-like materials are also described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Applicant: ALLERGAN, INC.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin A. Ma, Dennis E. Van Epps, Nicholas J. Manesis
  • DEGRADATION RESISTANT IMPLANTABLE MATERIALS AND METHODS
    Publication number: 20110196488
    Abstract: Methods are provided for making materials suitable for implantation in a mammal. The methods include the steps of providing a base material having a desirable surface topography, such as a polyurethane foam, contacting the base member with a silicone-based fluid material to form a coating, and allowing the coating to set to form a silicone-based structure suitable for implantation in a mammal. The base material may be removed from the coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 27, 2011
    Publication date: August 11, 2011
    Applicant: Allergan, Inc.
    Inventors: Alexei Goraltchouk, Jordan M. Thompson, Miriam M. Abiad, Kevin A. Ma