Patents by Inventor Robbert A Herrmann

Robbert A Herrmann 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).

  • Medical device for delivery of a biologically active material to a lumen
    Patent number: 7569032
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprises a catheter and balloon having micro-needles or pores. In the apparatus, the balloon can have a polymer coating containing the biologically active material, and the apparatus can include a sheath surrounding the balloon. In one embodiment the biologically active material is delivered through lumens in the micro-needles. Another embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprising a catheter with a balloon disposed thereon and a shockwave generator for producing a shockwave for delivering the biologically active material to a body lumen. Methods for delivery of biologically active materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2009
    Assignee: Boston Scientific SciMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Naimark, Maria Palasis, Robbert A Herrmann
  • Medical device for delivery of a biologically active material to a lumen
    Publication number: 20040044308
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprises a catheter and balloon having micro-needles or pores. In the apparatus, the balloon can have a polymer coating containing the biologically active material, and the apparatus can include a sheath surrounding the balloon. In one embodiment the biologically active material is delivered through lumens in the micro-needles. Another embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprising a catheter with a balloon disposed thereon and a shockwave generator for producing a shockwave for delivering the biologically active material to a body lumen. Methods for delivery of biologically active materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2003
    Publication date: March 4, 2004
    Applicant: Scimed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Naimark, Maria Palasis, Robbert A. Herrmann
  • Medical device for delivery of a biologically active material to a lumen
    Patent number: 6638246
    Abstract: An apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprises a catheter and balloon having micro-needles or pores. In the apparatus, the balloon can have a polymer oating containing the biologically active material, and the apparatus can include a sheath surrounding the balloon. In one embodiment the biologically active material is delivered through lumens in the micro-needles. Another embodiment of the invention is an apparatus for delivery of biologically active materials comprising a catheter with a balloon disposed thereon and a shockwave generator for producing a shockwave for delivering the biologically active material to a body lumen. Methods for delivery of biologically active materials are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 28, 2000
    Date of Patent: October 28, 2003
    Assignee: SciMed Life Systems, Inc.
    Inventors: Wendy Naimark, Maria Palasis, Robbert A Herrmann