Patents by Inventor Santosh Prabhu
Santosh Prabhu 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).
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Patent number: 8772672Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: GrantFiled: July 6, 2012Date of Patent: July 8, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 8652194Abstract: An apparatus and method to treat vulnerable plaque. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a medical device to treat an occlusive plaque, and is also adapted to release a biologically active agent to treat vulnerable plaque located downstream from the occlusive plaque. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus has an expandable tube attached to the inner surface of a stent, and a layer of endothelial cells seeded on the inner surface of the expandable tube. The expandable tube shields a vulnerable plaque from a body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: March 23, 2006Date of Patent: February 18, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Murthy Simhambhatla, Santosh Prabhu, Shawn Chin Quee
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Patent number: 8628568Abstract: A stent is provided with a coating having a variable drug release rate. The release rate can be greater over a curved or bent segment of a strut network as compared to generally linear segments of the strut network. The coating can have a barrier region that is thicker over the generally linear segments. The coating can have a drug mixed with polymers. The curved or bent segment can have a greater amount of a polymer having relatively high drug permeability as compared to the generally linear segments.Type: GrantFiled: January 8, 2010Date of Patent: January 14, 2014Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 8613764Abstract: An apparatus and method to treat vulnerable plaque. In one embodiment, the apparatus has a medical device to treat an occlusive plaque, and is also adapted to release a biologically active agent to treat vulnerable plaque located downstream from the occlusive plaque. In an alternative embodiment, the apparatus has an expandable tube attached to the inner surface of a stent, and a layer of endothelial cells seeded on the inner surface of the expandable tube. The expandable tube shields a vulnerable plaque from a body lumen.Type: GrantFiled: January 31, 2008Date of Patent: December 24, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Deborah Kilpatrick, Murthy Simhambhatla, Santosh Prabhu, Shawn Chin Quee
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Patent number: 8512737Abstract: This application is directed to means for embolic delivery of therapeutic agents to an afflicted organ in the body of a patient.Type: GrantFiled: June 3, 2008Date of Patent: August 20, 2013Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Paul Consigny, Thierry Glauser, John Stankus, Stephen Pacetti, Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 8367149Abstract: A method of coating a stent may comprise applying a composition including a drug and a polymer to the stent to form a coating. The release rate of the drug from the coating gradually increases along a length of the stent which extends axially from opposite ends of the stent. The variable drug release rate can be accomplished by varying the coating thickness, by applying a barrier region over the drug-containing composition, and/or by having different polymers in the coating, the polymers having different drug permeabilities.Type: GrantFiled: September 21, 2010Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular System, Inc.Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Publication number: 20120274001Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 6, 2012Publication date: November 1, 2012Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: SANTOSH PRABHU
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Patent number: 8242409Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: GrantFiled: April 26, 2011Date of Patent: August 14, 2012Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventor: Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 8219026Abstract: The present example provides for modification of the link supervision timer allows for an enhanced user experience with wireless devices, by allowing loss of the wireless link to be handled more effectively. The link supervision timer may be changed without modifying the device profile being used. The change in the timer may be based upon the profile of the communications that is occurring, and upon the current state of the communications.Type: GrantFiled: April 15, 2008Date of Patent: July 10, 2012Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Sachin D. Naik, Santosh Prabhu, Muralidhar Rajan
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Patent number: 8208960Abstract: A wireless device, system and method that receive a downloadable file from a wide area network are described. The system comprises a wireless device, a computer and a computer software module. The computer is communicatively coupled to a modem that communicates with a wide area network. The computer further comprises a computer wireless communications module that communicates with at least one wireless device that is in proximity to the computer. The wireless device comprises a device memory, a first wireless device communications module that is configured to communicate with the computer wireless module, and a device display that displays a link that corresponds to a downloadable file accessible using the wide area network. The computer software module resides on the computer and receives the link from the wireless device.Type: GrantFiled: October 11, 2007Date of Patent: June 26, 2012Assignee: KYOCERA CorporationInventors: Muralidhar Rajan, Santosh Prabhu, Sachin D. Naik
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Publication number: 20110198327Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: ApplicationFiled: April 26, 2011Publication date: August 18, 2011Applicant: ABBOTT CARDIOVASCULAR SYSTEMS INC.Inventor: SANTOSH PRABHU
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Publication number: 20110144736Abstract: The present invention is directed to a flexible expandable stent for implantation in a body lumen, such as a coronary artery. The stent generally includes a series of metallic cylindrical rings longitudinally aligned on a common axis of the stent and interconnected by a series of links which be polymeric or metallic. Varying configurations and patterns of the links provides longitudinal and flexural flexibility to the stent while maintaining sufficient column strength to space the cylindrical rings along the longitudinal axis. The metallic material forming the rings provides the necessary radial stiffness.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 16, 2010Publication date: June 16, 2011Applicant: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems Inc.Inventors: Santosh Prabhu, Brian Brandt, Henjen Ho, Kyle Marie Krueger, Grayson Morris, Carla Rosa Pienknagura
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Patent number: 7959999Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: GrantFiled: August 1, 2007Date of Patent: June 14, 2011Assignee: Abbott Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventor: Santosh Prabhu
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Publication number: 20110008528Abstract: A method of coating a stent may comprise applying a composition including a drug and a polymer to the stent to form a coating. The release rate of the drug from the coating gradually increases along a length of the stent which extends axially from opposite ends of the stent. The variable drug release rate can be accomplished by varying the coating thickness, by applying a barrier region over the drug-containing composition, and/or by having different polymers in the coating, the polymers having different drug permeabilities.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2010Publication date: January 13, 2011Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 7824441Abstract: Coatings for stents that include a polymer and a drug are provided. A method of forming the coatings is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 7824440Abstract: Coatings for stents that include a polymer and a drug are provided. A method of forming the coatings is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: October 12, 2006Date of Patent: November 2, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Publication number: 20100273526Abstract: A wireless device, system and method that receive a downloadable file from a wide area network are described. The system comprises a wireless device, a computer and a computer software module. The computer is communicatively coupled to a modem that communicates with a wide area network. The computer further comprises a computer wireless communications module that communicates with at least one wireless device that is in proximity to the computer. The wireless device comprises a device memory, a first wireless device communications module that is configured to communicate with the computer wireless module, and a device display that displays a link that corresponds to a downloadable file accessible using the wide area network. The computer software module resides on the computer and receives the link from the wireless device.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 11, 2007Publication date: October 28, 2010Inventors: Muralidhar RAJAN, Santosh PRABHU, Sachin D. NAIK
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Patent number: 7820229Abstract: Coatings for stents that include a polymer and a drug are provided. A method of forming the coatings is also provided.Type: GrantFiled: November 8, 2006Date of Patent: October 26, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Publication number: 20100131046Abstract: A stent is provided with a coating having a variable drug release rate. The release rate can be greater over a curved or bent segment of a strut network as compared to generally linear segments of the strut network. The coating can have a barrier region that is thicker over the generally linear segments. The coating can have a drug mixed with polymers. The curved or bent segment can have a greater amount of a polymer having relatively high drug permeability as compared to the generally linear segments.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 8, 2010Publication date: May 27, 2010Inventors: Veronica J. Santos, Santosh Prabhu
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Patent number: 7691461Abstract: A stent is formed by encasing or encapsulating metallic rings in an inner polymeric layer and an outer polymeric layer. At least one polymer link connects adjacent metallic rings. The stent is drug loaded with one or more therapeutic agent or drug, for example, to reduce the likelihood of the development of restenosis in the coronary arteries. The inner and outer polymeric materials can be of the same polymer or different polymer to achieve different results, such as enhancing flexibility and providing a stent that is visible under MRI, computer tomography and x-ray fluoroscopy.Type: GrantFiled: April 1, 2002Date of Patent: April 6, 2010Assignee: Advanced Cardiovascular Systems, Inc.Inventor: Santosh Prabhu