Patents by Inventor Pierre Signore
Pierre Signore 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).
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Publication number: 20080085855Abstract: The present invention provides compositions, devices, and methods for maintaining or improving the integrity of body passageways following surgery, such as at a graft site, or injury. Delivery devices including one or more therapeutic agents and a mesh are described. Representative examples of therapeutic agents include microtubule stabilizing agents, anti-angiogenic factors, inhibitors of smooth muscle cell growth or proliferation, non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and other factors useful preventing and/or reducing a proliferative biological response that may obstruct or hinder the optimal functioning of the passageway or cavity.Type: ApplicationFiled: August 7, 2007Publication date: April 10, 2008Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Dechi Guan, Pierre Signore, Thomas Spencer, William Hunter, Kaiyue Wang
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Publication number: 20070104767Abstract: The present invention provides compositions and methods for improving the integrity of body passageways following surgery or injury. Representative examples of therapeutic agents include microtubule stabilizing agents, fibrosis inducers, angiogenic factors, growth factors and cytokines and other factors involved in the wound healing or fibrosis cascade.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 14, 2006Publication date: May 10, 2007Applicants: University of British Columbia, Angiotech International AGInventors: Pierre Signore, Lindsay Machan
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Publication number: 20060240064Abstract: Implants are used in combination with a fibrosis-inducing agent in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or increase fibrosis between the implant and the host tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20060240063Abstract: Implants are used in combination with a fibrosis-inducing agent in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or increase fibrosis between the implant and the host tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 1, 2004Publication date: October 26, 2006Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20060147492Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 31, 2006Publication date: July 6, 2006Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050191248Abstract: Implants are used in combination with a fibrosis-inducing agent in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or increase fibrosis between the implant and the host tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050191331Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 30, 2004Publication date: September 1, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050183728Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050186247Abstract: Implants are used in combination with a fibrosis-inducing agent in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or increase fibrosis between the implant and the host tissue.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050186243Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050186242Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: August 25, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050181004Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050181977Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 10, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050181008Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050181011Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: August 18, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050177103Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050175662Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050175661Abstract: Intravascular devices (e.g., stents, stent grafts, covered stents, aneurysm coils, embolic agents and drug delivery catheters and balloons) are used in combination with fibrosing agents in order to induce fibrosis that may otherwise not occur when the implant is placed within an animal or to promote fibrosis betweent the devices and the host tissues. Compositions and methods are described for use in the treatment of aneurysms and unstable arterial (vulnerable) plaque.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 29, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins, Dechi Guan
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Publication number: 20050177225Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 7, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins
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Publication number: 20050175663Abstract: Implants are used in combination with an anti-scarring agent in order to inhibit scarring that may otherwise occur when the implant is placed within an animal. The agent may be any suitable anti-scarring agent, e.g., a cell cycle inhibitor, and may be used in conjunction with a second pharmaceutical agent, e.g., an antibiotic. Suitable implants include intravascular implants, a vascular graft or wrap implant, an implant for hemodialysis access, an implant that provides an anastomotic connection, ventricular assist implant, a prosthetic heart valve implant, an inferior vena cava filter implant, a peritoneal dialysis catheter implant, a central nervous system shunt, an intraocular lens, an implant for glaucoma drainage, a penile implant, an endotracheal tube, a tracheostomy tube, a gastrointestinal device, and a spinal implant.Type: ApplicationFiled: December 2, 2004Publication date: August 11, 2005Applicant: Angiotech International AGInventors: William Hunter, David Gravett, Philip Toleikis, Arpita Maiti, Pierre Signore, Richard Liggins