Patents by Inventor Robert Vetrecin

Robert 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).

  • Knotless suture device
    Patent number: 9095336
    Abstract: A knotted suture device is disclosed. The device may have a surgical needle attached to one or both ends of the suture. The device has a plurality of loops formed by knots. An anchor member is attached to the device. The device when used in a surgical procedure can be secured without the need to tie a knot.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2015
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Meng Deng, David Stoloff, Robert Nering, Lisa Baryschpolec, Robert Vetrecin
  • Needle coating formulation having lubricity and durability
    Patent number: 8865247
    Abstract: A medical device coated with a novel lubricious coating is disclosed. The coating contains a pre-oxidized hydrophobic polymer, a cross-linking agent, a silicone or siloxane polymer, a slip agent and a catalyst.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventor: Robert Vetrecin
  • PROCESS FOR IN SITU PLASMA POLYMERIZATION OF SILICONE COATINGS FOR SURGICAL NEEDLES
    Publication number: 20120321776
    Abstract: A novel method of in situ curing of silicone polymer coatings on surfaces of medical devices, such as surgical needles. The method provides for curing the coatings using a plasma.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2011
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Inventor: Robert Vetrecin
  • Polymer Substrates Having Improved Biological Response From HKDCS
    Publication number: 20120156780
    Abstract: A method of surface modification of a biocompatible, biodegradable polymer substrate using RF plasma treatment is disclosed. This method and the resulting surface provide for enhanced adhesion and proliferation of cells, such as hKDCs, and can be used with scaffolds for tissue regeneration and with other delivery vehicles such as medical devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2010
    Publication date: June 21, 2012
    Inventors: Kevin L. Cooper, Alisha Martin, Sriram Natarajan, Robert Vetrecin, Changdeng Liu
  • KNOTLESS SUTURE DEVICE
    Publication number: 20110152927
    Abstract: A knotted suture device is disclosed. The device may have a surgical needle attached to one or both ends of the suture. The device has a plurality of loops formed by knots. An anchor member is attached to the device. The device when used in a surgical procedure can be secured without the need to tie a knot.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventors: Meng Deng, David Stoloff, Robert Nering, Lisa Baryschpolec, Robert Vetrecin
  • NEEDLE COATING FORMULATION HAVING LUBRICITY AND DURABILITY
    Publication number: 20110152926
    Abstract: A medical device coated with a novel lubricious coating is disclosed. The coating contains a pre-oxidized hydrophobic polymer, a cross-linking agent, a silicone or siloxane polymer, a slip agent and a catalyst.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 18, 2009
    Publication date: June 23, 2011
    Inventor: Robert Vetrecin
  • Process for blackening surgical needles
    Patent number: 5944919
    Abstract: A process for blackening the surfaces of a metal alloy surgical needle or a metal alloy surgical instrument. The process consists of exposing the surfaces of a metal alloy surgical needle or surgical instrument to a gaseous plasma for a sufficient amount of time to effectively blacken the surfaces of the needle or instrument.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1997
    Date of Patent: August 31, 1999
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: Robert Vetrecin, Bruce Hersey