Patents by Inventor Steve J. Hodges

Steve J. Hodges 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: 9968550
    Abstract: A topical wound treatment composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide generator; alkaline powder; not more than 5 percent by weight of water; additional topical active agent if desired, and emollient (preferably hygroscopic emollient) to balance. When topically applied to a wound and water from the surrounding environment diffuses into the composition, the hydrogen peroxide generator and/or the alkaline compound diffuse into one another, causing a chemical reaction that generates treatment-effective amounts of oxygen to occur. The oxygen can then diffuse out of the composition and aid in wound treatment or healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Date of Patent: May 15, 2018
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Harrison, Steve J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20160374938
    Abstract: A topical wound treatment composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide generator; alkaline powder; not more than 5 percent by weight of water; additional topical active agent if desired, and emollient (preferably hygroscopic emollient) to balance. When topically applied to a wound and water from the surrounding environment diffuses into the composition, the hydrogen peroxide generator and/or the alkaline compound diffuse into one another, causing a chemical reaction that generates treatment-effective amounts of oxygen to occur. The oxygen can then diffuse out of the composition and aid in wound treatment or healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 12, 2016
    Publication date: December 29, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Harrison, Steve J. Hodges
  • Patent number: 9445989
    Abstract: A topical wound treatment composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide generator; alkaline powder; not more than 5 percent by weight of water; additional topical active agent if desired, and emollient (preferably hygroscopic emollient) to balance. When topically applied to a wound and water from the surrounding environment diffuses into the composition, the hydrogen peroxide generator and/or the alkaline compound diffuse into one another, causing a chemical reaction that generates treatment-effective amounts of oxygen to occur. The oxygen can then diffuse out of the composition and aid in wound treatment or healing.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 20, 2016
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Harrison, Steve J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20150024053
    Abstract: A topical wound treatment composition comprises a hydrogen peroxide generator; alkaline powder; not more than 5 percent by weight of water; additional topical active agent if desired, and emollient (preferably hygroscopic emollient) to balance. When topically applied to a wound and water from the surrounding environment diffuses into the composition, the hydrogen peroxide generator and/or the alkaline compound diffuse into one another, causing a chemical reaction that generates treatment-effective amounts of oxygen to occur. The oxygen can then diffuse out of the composition and aid in wound treatment or healing.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 1, 2013
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Inventors: Benjamin S. Harrison, Steve J. Hodges
  • Patent number: 8883190
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. Kits comprising the same are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Patent number: 8883183
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. In some embodiments, the device is a vascular stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. An ointment comprising a collagen inhibitor is further provided. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Date of Patent: November 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20140128416
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 13, 2014
    Publication date: May 8, 2014
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Patent number: 8668703
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Date of Patent: March 11, 2014
    Assignee: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges, Anthony Atala, James J. Yoo
  • Publication number: 20110293691
    Abstract: Provided herein are multimodal barrier materials useful for preventing adhesions in a subject, which may include a collagen, a collagen deposition inhibitor and/or a chitosan.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 28, 2011
    Publication date: December 1, 2011
    Inventors: Kurt R. Weber, Steve J. Hodges, Scott A. Washburn
  • Publication number: 20090028920
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. Kits comprising the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Sciences
    Inventor: Steve J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20090028914
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. In some embodiments, the device is a vascular stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. An ointment comprising a collagen inhibitor is further provided. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 30, 2008
    Publication date: January 29, 2009
    Applicant: Wake Forest University Health Science
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20080133027
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. Kits comprising the same are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventor: Steve J. Hodges
  • Publication number: 20080132941
    Abstract: Provided herein are implantable or insertable biomedical devices comprising a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in said substrate, and methods of treatment using the same. In some embodiments, the device is a urethral, ureteral, or nephroureteral catheter or stent. In some embodiments, the device is an absorbable esophageal or tracheal stent. Wound closure devices are also provided herein, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Also provided are surgical packings, including a substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. A barrier material for preventing adhesions in a subject is further provided, including a preformed or in situ formable barrier substrate and a collagen inhibitor on or in the substrate. Kits comprising the coated substrates are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2007
    Publication date: June 5, 2008
    Inventors: Christopher A. Sullivan, Steve J. Hodges