Patents by Inventor Robin G. Smith

Robin G. Smith 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).

  • Methods and devices for ex vivo irradiation of autologous coronary bypass conduit
    Patent number: 6575898
    Abstract: Fibrointimal proliferation, neointimal hyperplasia and other vascular lesions or injuries are reduced by ex vivo irradiation of the autologous coronary bypass conduit, especially the saphenous vein, as an adjunct in cardiovascular surgery or other treatment, in anyone of a variety of suitable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Emory University
    Inventor: Robin G. Smith
  • Methods and devices for ex vivo irradiation of autologous coronary bypass conduit
    Publication number: 20020128534
    Abstract: Fibrointimal proliferation, neointimal hyperplasia and other vascular lesions or injuries are reduced by ex vivo irradiation of the autologous coronary bypass conduit, especially the saphenous vein, as an adjunct in cardiovascular surgery or other treatment, in anyone of a variety of suitable devices.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 1, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Inventor: Robin G. Smith
  • Methods and devices for ex vivo irradiation of autologous coronary bypass conduit
    Patent number: 6419625
    Abstract: Fibrointimal proliferation, neointimal hyperplasia and other vascular lesions or injuries are reduced by ex vivo irradiation of the autologous coronary bypass conduit, especially the saphenous vein, as an adjunct in cardiovascular surgery or other treatment, in anyone of a variety of suitable devices.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: July 16, 2002
    Inventor: Robin G. Smith