Patents by Inventor Steven M. Alston

Steven M. Alston 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).

  • Publication number: 20250135160
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 5, 2022
    Publication date: May 1, 2025
    Inventors: Steven M. Alston, JR., Scott M. Bryson, Daniel Dominguez, James L. Goepfrich, Joshua C. Haarer, Edward E. Shaw
  • Publication number: 20230338727
    Abstract: Various aspects of the present disclosure are directed toward apparatuses, systems, and methods that may include an inflow or outflow cannula apparatus. The inflow or outflow cannula apparatus may include a conduit having an exterior surface and an interior surface, an inlet portion arranged at a first end of the conduit including a plurality of elongate members arranged about a circumference of the inlet portion configured to deploy against a tissue wall, and a graft portion covering and arranged between the plurality of elongate members and extending along the interior surface of the conduit.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 4, 2021
    Publication date: October 26, 2023
    Inventors: Steven M. Alston, Jr., Scott M. Bryson, James L. Goepfrich
  • Publication number: 20220339413
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward drug coated balloons, and in particular to drug coated balloons having a drug coating layer that primarily uses therapeutic agents alone for improving the quality of treatments in which drug coated balloons are utilized. Particular aspects may be directed to drug coated balloon having an outer surface, and a drug coating layer on the outer surface of the balloon. The drug coating layer includes at least one therapeutic agent and is substantially free of excipients.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 11, 2020
    Publication date: October 27, 2022
    Inventors: Steven M. Alston, Jr., Theresa A. Holland, Peter D. Traylor
  • Publication number: 20170367705
    Abstract: The present disclosure is directed toward drug coated balloons, and in particular to drug coated balloons having a microcrystalline structure and techniques for increasing vascular permeability for drug application and retention. Particular aspects may be directed to a medical device including a balloon having an outer surface, and a drug coating layer on the outer surface of the balloon. The drug coating layer includes microcrystals in a haystack orientation having random and a substantial absence of uniformity in placement and/or angle on the outer surface of the balloon.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 23, 2017
    Publication date: December 28, 2017
    Inventors: Steven M. Alston, Elazer R. Edelman, Peter Heicksen, Theresa A. Holland, Peter M. Markham, Peter D. Traylor, Abraham Tzafriri, Brett G. Zani