Patents by Inventor Robert Tcholakian

Robert Tcholakian 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).

  • Multipurpose anti-microbial silastic sheath system for the prevention of device-related infections
    Patent number: 5820607
    Abstract: The present invention relates generally to indwelling medical devices. In particular, there is provided a device constructed from permeable or nonpermeable material having a pharmacologically active ingredient layer surrounding the device, and an outer sheath which is permeable to the pharmacologically active ingredient. This construction provides a device that allows the pharmacologically active ingredient located between the catheter tube and the outer sheath to slowly diffuse through the outer sheath and/or inner tube, thus inhibiting microbial infection on the outer surface and lumen of the catheter.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 5, 1995
    Date of Patent: October 13, 1998
    Assignee: Board of Regents, University of Texas Systems
    Inventors: Robert Tcholakian, Issam Raad