Patents by Inventor Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto

Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto 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).

  • COATING FOR INTRALUMINAL EXPANDABLE CATHETER PROVIDING CONTACT TRANSFER OF DRUG MICRO-RESERVOIRS
    Publication number: 20220387672
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2022
    Publication date: December 8, 2022
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Coating for intraluminal expandable catheter providing contact transfer of drug micro-reservoirs
    Patent number: 11406742
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 9, 2022
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • COATING FOR INTRALUMINAL EXPANDABLE CATHETER PROVIDING CONTACT TRANSFER OF DRUG MICRO-RESERVOIRS
    Publication number: 20190046693
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a lipophilic matrix and a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the lipophilic matrix is disclosed. The plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises an active agent. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 15, 2018
    Publication date: February 14, 2019
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Coating for intraluminal expandable catheter providing contact transfer of drug micro-reservoirs
    Patent number: 10098987
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Date of Patent: October 16, 2018
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • COATING FOR INTRALUMINAL EXPANDABLE CATHETER PROVIDING CONTACT TRANSFER OF DRUG MICRO-RESERVOIRS
    Publication number: 20170028105
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 11, 2016
    Publication date: February 2, 2017
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • Coating for intraluminal expandable catheter providing contact transfer of drug micro-reservoirs
    Patent number: 9492594
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: M.A. Med Alliance SA
    Inventors: Michael Thomas Ahlering, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto, Robert John Elicker, Tien Thuy Nguyen, John Edwin Shulze, Jelle Jurjen Zoethout
  • COATING FOR INTRALUMINAL EXPANDABLE CATHETER PROVIDING CONTACT TRANSFER OF DRUG MICRO-RESERVOIRS
    Publication number: 20160015862
    Abstract: A coating for an expandable portion of a catheter comprising a hydrophobic matrix and a dispersed phase is disclosed. The dispersed phase comprises a plurality of micro-reservoirs dispersed in the hydrophobic matrix, wherein the plurality of micro-reservoirs comprises a first active agent and a first biodegradable or bioerodable polymer. A coating formulation and a method for forming the coating are also disclosed. A catheter comprising the coating on the expandable portion and a method for treating a condition are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2014
    Publication date: January 21, 2016
    Inventors: MICHAEL THOMAS AHLERING, RONALD KENICHI YAMAMOTO, ROBERT JOHN ELICKER, TIEN THUY NGUYEN, JOHN EDWIN SHULZE, JELLE JURJEN ZOETHOUT
  • Muco-adhesive polymers
    Patent number: 5645827
    Abstract: Compositions comprising cationic polysaccharide polymers and anionic therapeutic agents which can have enhanced substantivity to mucosal surfaces are disclosed. These compositions are well suited, for example, for the delivery of anionic ophthalmic pharmaceuticals because they can provide clear solution in addition to substantivity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 19, 1995
    Date of Patent: July 8, 1997
    Assignee: Union Carbide Chemicals & Plastics Technology Corporation
    Inventors: Lawrence Marlin, Ronald Kenichi Yamamoto