Patents by Inventor Sarah Richardson-Burns

Sarah Richardson-Burns 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).

  • Patent number: 10867720
    Abstract: Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Date of Patent: December 15, 2020
    Assignee: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Mallires, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Omar Amirana
  • Publication number: 20200362181
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 31, 2020
    Publication date: November 19, 2020
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Kyle Mallires, Sarah Richardson-Burns
  • Patent number: 10731041
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Date of Patent: August 4, 2020
    Assignee: HERAEUS MEDICAL COMPONENTS LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Kyle Mallires, Sarah Richardson-Burns
  • Publication number: 20190131028
    Abstract: Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2018
    Publication date: May 2, 2019
    Inventors: Kyle Mallires, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Omar Amirana
  • Patent number: 10109386
    Abstract: Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: October 23, 2018
    Assignee: Heraeus Medical Components LLC
    Inventors: Kyle Mallires, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Omar Amirana
  • Patent number: 9890467
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Date of Patent: February 13, 2018
    Assignee: Biotectix LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Richardson-Burns, Jeffrey Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20160177109
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to compositions and methods for the preparation of conductive polymer coatings, and methods for application of the coatings to three-dimensional substrates.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 18, 2015
    Publication date: June 23, 2016
    Applicant: BIOTECTIX, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Kyle Mallires, Sarah Richardson-Burns
  • Publication number: 20160086685
    Abstract: Composite materials are made by impregnating a non-conductive material with a conducting monomer to form a monomer-impregnated non-conductive material, and polymerizing the monomer-impregnated non-conductive material to form the composite material. The composite materials are used in medical devices and implants.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2014
    Publication date: March 24, 2016
    Inventors: Kyle Mallires, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Omar Amirana
  • Publication number: 20150369771
    Abstract: Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 20, 2015
    Publication date: December 24, 2015
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Sarah Richardson-Burns, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, David C. Martin, Andrew Sereno, Zachary King, Edward Jan
  • Patent number: 9084546
    Abstract: Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Date of Patent: July 21, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of Michigan
    Inventors: Sarah Richardson-Burns, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, David C. Martin, Andrew Sereno, Zachary King, Edward Jan
  • Patent number: 9050454
    Abstract: An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Date of Patent: June 9, 2015
    Assignee: BIOTECTIX, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Amir Tehrani
  • Patent number: 9044347
    Abstract: A hybrid bioelectrical interface (HBI) device can be an implantable device comprising an abiotic component operable to transmit charge via electrons or ions; a biological component interfacing with the neural tissue, the biological component being sourced from biologic, biologically-derived, or bio-functionalized material; and a conjugated polymer component that together provide a way to chronically interface living neural tissue with electronic devices for extended durations (e.g. greater than 10 years). In some embodiments, conjugated polymers provide a functional electrical interface for charge transfer and signal transduction between the nervous system and an electronic device (e.g. robotic prosthetic limb, retinal implant, microchip).
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Date of Patent: June 2, 2015
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Paul S. Cederna, Brent M. Egeland, Mohammad Reza Abidian, Antonio Peramo, Melanie G. Urbanchek, Daryl R. Kipke, Sarah Richardson-Burns, David C. Martin, Eugene D. Daneshvar
  • Publication number: 20140277318
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to coated electrodes comprising an electrically conductive substrate and a polymeric coating, and to methods for the preparation of the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: Biotectix, LLC
    Inventors: Sarah Richardson-Burns, Jeffrey Hendricks
  • Publication number: 20140249645
    Abstract: A hybrid bioelectrical interface (HBI) device can be an implantable device comprising an abiotic component operable to transmit charge via electrons or ions; a biological component interfacing with the neural tissue, the biological component being sourced from biologic, biologically-derived, or bio-functionalized material; and a conjugated polymer component that together provide a means to chronically interface living neural tissue with electronic devices for extended durations (e.g. greater than 10 years). In some embodiments, conjugated polymers provide a functional electrical interface for charge transfer and signal transduction between the nervous system and an electronic device (e.g. robotic prosthetic limb, retinal implant, microchip).
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 15, 2012
    Publication date: September 4, 2014
    Applicant: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: PAUL S. CEDERNA, BRENT M. EGELAND, MOHAMMAD REZA ABIDIAN, ANTONIO PERAMO, MELANIE G. URBANCHEK, DARYL R. KIPKE, SARAH RICHARDSON-BURNS, DAVID C. MARTIN, EUGENE D. DANESHVAR
  • Publication number: 20140058489
    Abstract: An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 4, 2013
    Publication date: February 27, 2014
    Applicant: Biotectix, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Amir Tehrani
  • Patent number: 8577476
    Abstract: An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Date of Patent: November 5, 2013
    Assignee: Biotectix, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Amir Tehrani
  • Publication number: 20110301677
    Abstract: An implantable medical lead connecting to a device header of a medical apparatus and having an electrode, a conductor, and a conductive polymer layer formed on at least a portion of the medical lead. An insulative sheath surrounds the conductive polymer layer for electrical insulation. The conductive polymer layer and insulative sheath maintain mechanical and electrical continuity of the lead in the event of fracture. The conductive polymer layer is composed of conductive polymers and may contain one or more dopants for improving electrical characteristics, mechanical characteristics, and processability.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 9, 2011
    Publication date: December 8, 2011
    Applicant: BIOTECTIX, LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Amir Tehrani
  • Publication number: 20110257504
    Abstract: Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 12, 2011
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Applicants: Biotectix, LLC, The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Sarah Richardson-Burns, David C. Martin
  • Patent number: 8005526
    Abstract: Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 30, 2006
    Date of Patent: August 23, 2011
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of Michigan
    Inventors: David C. Martin, Sarah Richardson-Burns, Donghwan Kim, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, Laura Povlich, Mohamad Reza Abidian, Matthew Meier
  • Publication number: 20110087315
    Abstract: Bioelectrodes having enhanced biocompatible and biomimetic features are provided. Methods of making and using the bioelectrodes are further provided. A biologically integrated bioelectrode device and method for detecting electronic signals using a bioelectrode comprising a first electrically conductive substrate and a biological component. The bioelectrode also comprises a conductive polymer electrically coupling the first electrically conductive substrate and the biological component to define a bioelectrode. The bioelectrode can transmit or receive an electrical signal between the electrically conductive substrate and the biological component and conductive polymer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 6, 2010
    Publication date: April 14, 2011
    Inventors: Sarah Richardson-Burns, Jeffrey L. Hendricks, David C. Martin, Andrew Sereno, Zachary King, Edward Jan