Patents by Inventor Stephen C. Rowe

Stephen C. Rowe 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).

  • Biodegradable macromers for the controlled release of biologically active substances
    Publication number: 20040197369
    Abstract: A method for delivering a biologically active substance including the steps of: (a) combining said biologically active substance with a macromer; (b) forming a mixture of the combination formed in step (a); (c) polymerizing said mixture to form articles; and (d) administering said articles, or a portion thereof, to a mammal, where step (c) takes place in the absence of a polymerizable monovinyl monomer, is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2003
    Publication date: October 7, 2004
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Mark T. Kieras, Eyal S. Ron, Stephen C. Rowe
  • Slow release protein polymers
    Publication number: 20040156914
    Abstract: The invention features articles for delivery of a biologically active substance, methods for making such articles, and methods for treating an animal using the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 26, 2003
    Publication date: August 12, 2004
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Kalvin Yim, Beadle P. Retnarajan, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Durga Annavajula
  • Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Publication number: 20040131554
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 17, 2003
    Publication date: July 8, 2004
    Applicant: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari
  • Biodegradable macromers for the controlled release of biologically active substances
    Patent number: 6703037
    Abstract: A method for delivering a biologically active substance including the steps of: (a) combining said biologically active substance with a macromer; (b) forming a mixture of the combination formed in step (a); (c) polymerizing said mixture to form articles; and (d) administering said articles, or a portion thereof, to a mammal, where step (c) takes place in the absence of a polymerizable monovinyl monomer, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2000
    Date of Patent: March 9, 2004
    Assignee: Pelias Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Mark T. Kieras, Eyal S. Ron, Stephen C. Rowe
  • Slow release protein polymers
    Patent number: 6699504
    Abstract: The invention features articles for delivery of a biologically active substance, methods for making such articles, and methods for treating an animal using the articles.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Date of Patent: March 2, 2004
    Assignee: Pelias Technologies, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Kalvin Yim, Beadle P. Retnarajan, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Durga Annavajula
  • Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Publication number: 20030032916
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 8, 2002
    Publication date: February 13, 2003
    Applicant: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari
  • Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Patent number: 6468520
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1999
    Date of Patent: October 22, 2002
    Assignee: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari
  • Slow release protein polymers
    Publication number: 20010048947
    Abstract: The invention features articles for delivery of a biologically active substance, methods for making such articles, and methods for treating an animal using the articles.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 29, 2001
    Publication date: December 6, 2001
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Kalvin Yim, Beadle P. Retnarajan, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Durga Annavajula
  • Biodegradable macromers for the controlled release of biologically active substances
    Patent number: 6153211
    Abstract: A method for delivering a biologically active substance including the steps of: (a) combining said biologically active substance with a macromer; (b) forming a mixture of the combination formed in step (a); (c) polymerizing said mixture to form articles; and (d) administering said articles, or a portion thereof, to a mammal, where step (c) takes place in the absence of a polymerizable monovinyl monomer, is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 17, 1998
    Date of Patent: November 28, 2000
    Assignee: InfiMed, Inc.
    Inventors: Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Mark T. Kieras, Eyal S. Ron, Stephen C. Rowe
  • Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Patent number: 6004547
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practised in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1997
    Date of Patent: December 21, 1999
    Assignee: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari
  • Method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Patent number: 5698189
    Abstract: This invention relates to devices and techniques for applying therapeutic polymeric material to living tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 27, 1995
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1997
    Assignee: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari
  • Apparatus and method for local application of polymeric material to tissue
    Patent number: 5612050
    Abstract: An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to, soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 7, 1995
    Date of Patent: March 18, 1997
    Assignee: Focal, Inc.
    Inventors: Stephen C. Rowe, Jeffrey A. Hubbell, Stephen J. Herman, Vae Sun, Michael F. Lang, George E. Selecman, Frederick F. Ahari