Patents by Inventor Ryan Witherell

Ryan Witherell 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).

  • Medical device films
    Patent number: 9782957
    Abstract: Medical devices described herein include a melt-pressed film having first and second diffusion barrier layers disposed thereon. The melt-pressed film and the barrier layers comprise bioabsorbable copolymers. In a further aspect, a therapeutic agent, such as an analgesic is included in the medical device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Date of Patent: October 10, 2017
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Jon T. Reinprecht, Seth Gleiman, Amin Elachchabi, Ryan Witherell, Joshua Stopek, Garrett Ebersole
  • Implantable devices including a mesh and a pivotable film
    Patent number: 9364310
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 12, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 14, 2016
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joshua Stopek, Amin Elachchabi, Daniel Broom, Garrett Ebersole, Ryan Witherell
  • Implantable Porous Device Including a Film
    Publication number: 20150073445
    Abstract: A surgical implant includes a porous substrate defining a length along a longitudinal axis and a width along a transverse axis, and a discontinuous film disposed over a surface of the porous substrate. The discontinuous film defines a plurality of coated segments on the porous substrate that are spaced by uncoated regions of the porous substrate.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 12, 2013
    Publication date: March 12, 2015
    Inventors: Jeremy Griffin, Amin Elachchabi, Daniel Broom, Ryan Witherell, Garrett Ebersole, Joshua Stopek
  • COMPOSITIONS AND METHODS OF FORMING FILMS FOR IMPROVED DRUG DELIVERY
    Publication number: 20140107159
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to compositions and methods for fabricating films for the delivery of a therapeutic agent containing at least one polymer and at least one therapeutic agent in a composition including a decreased alcohol fraction for providing smoother films and desired release characteristics. Drug-eluting films are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicant: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Garrett Ebersole, Ryan Witherell, Amin Elachchabi, Joshua B. Stopek
  • Implantable devices including a mesh and a pivotable film
    Patent number: 8579924
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 12, 2013
    Assignee: Covidien LP
    Inventors: Joshua Stopek, Amin Elachchabi, Daniel Broom, Garrett Ebersole, Ryan Witherell
  • Medical Device Films
    Publication number: 20130053765
    Abstract: Medical devices described herein include a melt-pressed film having first and second diffusion barrier layers disposed thereon. The melt-pressed film and the barrier layers comprise bioabsorbable copolymers. In a further aspect, a therapeutic agent, such as an analgesic is included in the medical device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 20, 2012
    Publication date: February 28, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP
    Inventors: Jon T. Reinprecht, Seth Gleiman, Amin Elachchabi, Ryan Witherell, Joshua Stopek, Garrett Ebersole
  • Implantable Devices Including A Mesh And A Pivotable Film
    Publication number: 20130030360
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates to implantable medical devices which include at least one mesh and at least one film pivotably attached to the mesh.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 17, 2012
    Publication date: January 31, 2013
    Applicant: Tyco Healthcare Group LP,
    Inventors: Joshua Stopek, Amin Elachchabi, Daniel Broom, Garrett Ebersole, Ryan Witherell