Patents by Inventor Robert B. Vetrecin

Robert B. Vetrecin 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).

  • Decellularized omentum matrix and uses thereof
    Patent number: 8936651
    Abstract: Methods for defatting omentum and processes for preparing an acellular omentum, i.e., devitalized or decellularized omentum, comprising extracellular matrix for implantation into a mammalian system. Constructs for medical applications comprising decellularized omentum are also described. More specifically, mesh reinforced omentum biomatrix for soft tissue repair is described.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: January 20, 2015
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Chunlin Yang, Qiang Zhang, Ilya Koyfman, Ziwei Wang, Daphne Ann Salick Ryan, Robert B. Vetrecin, Philip M. Steele
  • DECELLULARIZED OMENTUM MATRIX AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20140271784
    Abstract: Methods for defatting omentum and processes for preparing an acellular omentum, i.e., devitalized or decellularized omentum, comprising extracellular matrix for implantation into a mammalian system. Constructs for medical applications comprising decellularized omentum are also described. More specifically, mesh reinforced omentum biomatrix for soft tissue repair is described.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Ehitcon, Inc.
    Inventors: Chunlin Yang, Qiang Zhang, Ilya Koyfman, Ziwei Wang, Daphne Anne Salick Ryan, Robert B. Vetrecin, Philip M. Steele
  • Medically acceptable formulation of a diisocyanate terminated macromer for use as an internal adhesive or sealant
    Patent number: 8324292
    Abstract: A medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and an oxidized cellulose.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 4, 2012
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert B. Vetrecin, Elizabeth Vailhe, Robert W. Van Holten
  • MEDICALLY ACCEPTABLE FORMULATION OF A DIISOCYANATE TERMINATED MACROMER FOR USE AS AN INTERNAL ADHESIVE OR SEALANT
    Publication number: 20090221731
    Abstract: A medically acceptable formulation comprising a diisocyanate terminated macromer or mixture thereof, and an oxidized cellulose.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 29, 2008
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Inventors: Robert B. Vetrecin, Elizabeth Vailhe, Robert W. Van Holten