Patents by Inventor Scott Merz

Scott Merz 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).

  • Nitric Oxide Coatings for Medical Devices
    Publication number: 20090118819
    Abstract: The disclosure provides for devices and coatings that are substantially free of organic solvent sand suitable for insertion into a patient, and that comprise a metal layer and a coating with a thickness of about 20 nm to about 2000 nm wherein the coating comprises a biocompatible polymer comprising at least one residue covalently bonded to a nitric oxide generating compound.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: May 7, 2009
    Inventors: Scott Merz, Melissa M. Reynolds, Mark E. Meyerhoff, Joerg Lahann, Himabindu Nandivada, Sangyeul Hwang
  • Analyte Sensors and Compositions for Use Therein
    Publication number: 20080262330
    Abstract: The present invention relates to analyte sensors and compositions, membranes for use in analyte sensors. For example, an analyte sensor is provided that comprise an electrode surface comprising an enzyme; an a biocompatible analyte permeable composition comprising a nitric oxide generating agent.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 23, 2008
    Inventors: Melissa M. Reynolds, Scott Merz, Cortney White
  • Methods, Compositions and Devices For Promoting Anglogenesis
    Publication number: 20080241208
    Abstract: This disclosure is, at least in part, directed to compositions, devices, and methods of promote angiogenesis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2006
    Publication date: October 2, 2008
    Inventors: Charles Shanley, Scott Merz, Melissa M. Reynolds