Patents by Inventor Suzanne Conroy
Suzanne Conroy 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).
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Patent number: 10888617Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to materials, gels, coatings and films prepared using a biomaterial (e.g., a fatty acid-based material comprising a network of cross-linked fatty acids) and a fixating material, layer or film (e.g., a fixating material comprising Na-CMC). The materials, gels, coatings and films disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a targeted tissue and a desired rate of release.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: January 12, 2021Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Keith M. Faucher, Suzanne Conroy, Theresa K. Albergo, Joseph Bienkiewicz
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Patent number: 10610593Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to materials, gels, coatings and films prepared using a biomaterial (e.g., a fatty acid-based material comprising a network of cross-linked fatty acids) and a fixating material, layer or film (e.g., a fixating material comprising Na-CMC). The materials, gels, coatings and films disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a targeted tissue and a desired rate of release.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2017Date of Patent: April 7, 2020Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Keith M. Faucher, Suzanne Conroy, Theresa K. Albergo, Joseph Bienkiewicz
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Publication number: 20180140705Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to materials, gels, coatings and films prepared using a biomaterial (e.g., a fatty acid-based material comprising a network of cross-linked fatty acids) and a fixating material, layer or film (e.g., a fixating material comprising Na-CMC). The materials, gels, coatings and films disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a targeted tissue and a desired rate of release.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 21, 2017Publication date: May 24, 2018Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Keith M. FAUCHER, Suzanne CONROY, Theresa K. ALBERGO, Joseph BIENKIEWICZ
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Patent number: 9867880Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to materials, gels, coatings and films prepared using a biomaterial (e.g., a fatty acid-based material comprising a network of cross-linked fatty acids) and a fixating material, layer or film (e.g., a fixating material comprising Na—CMC). The materials, gels, coatings and films disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a targeted tissue and a desired rate of release.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: January 16, 2018Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Keith M. Faucher, Suzanne Conroy, Theresa K. Albergo, Joseph Bienkiewicz
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Patent number: 8722132Abstract: Methods and devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The methods and devices provide a coating having improved uniformity and coverage which in turn allow for greater control of the amount and dosage of the coating.Type: GrantFiled: July 18, 2011Date of Patent: May 13, 2014Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Georgette Henrich
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Publication number: 20130337029Abstract: The present invention is generally directed to materials, gels, coatings and films prepared using a biomaterial (e.g., a fatty acid-based material comprising a network of cross-linked fatty acids) and a fixating material, layer or film (e.g., a fixating material comprising Na—CMC). The materials, gels, coatings and films disclosed herein can be used to facilitate the delivery of one or more therapeutic agents to a targeted tissue and a desired rate of release.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 15, 2013Publication date: December 19, 2013Inventors: Keith M. Faucher, Suzanne Conroy, Theresa K. Albergo, Joseph Bienkiewicz
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Patent number: 8574618Abstract: A bio-absorbable stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The bio-absorbable stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. The stand-alone film has one or more perforations or depressions formed therein. Corresponding methods of making the bio-absorbable stand-alone film with one or more perforations or depressions include molding, cutting, carving, puncturing or otherwise suitable methods to create the perforations or depressions in the bio-absorbable stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.Type: GrantFiled: November 21, 2012Date of Patent: November 5, 2013Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Steve A. Herweck, Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Lisa Rogers, Theodore Karwoski, Keith M. Faucher, Philip McNamara, Roger Labrecque, Suzanne Conroy, Trevor Carlton
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Patent number: 8367099Abstract: A bio-absorbable stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The bio-absorbable stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. The stand-alone film has one or more perforations or depressions formed therein. Corresponding methods of making the bio-absorbable stand-alone film with one or more perforations or depressions include molding, cutting, carving, puncturing or otherwise suitable methods to create the perforations or depressions in the bio-absorbable stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.Type: GrantFiled: September 22, 2006Date of Patent: February 5, 2013Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Steve A. Herweck, Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Lisa Rogers, Theodore Karwoski, Keith M. Faucher, Philip McNamara, Roger Labrecque, Suzanne Conroy, Trevor Carlton
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Patent number: 8312836Abstract: A method, a kit, and an apparatus provide a coating on an implantable medical device. The apparatus includes housing, a sealed reservoir chamber disposed in the housing, a reducing template, and a reservoir access port. The sealed reservoir contains the coating material. The reducing template is sized to receive a medical device therethrough for application of the coating material. A seal breaching mechanism can be provided and adapted to breach the sealed reservoir upon activation of the apparatus. The reservoir access port, which is disposed in the housing, is adapted to fluidly couple the reducing template with the reservoir chamber upon activation of the apparatus for coating the medical device.Type: GrantFiled: July 30, 2008Date of Patent: November 20, 2012Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Scott E. Corbeil, Roger Labrecque, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Edward Bromander, Georgette Henrich
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Publication number: 20110274823Abstract: Methods and devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The methods and devices provide a coating having improved uniformity and coverage which in turn allow for greater control of the amount and dosage of the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 18, 2011Publication date: November 10, 2011Inventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Georgette Henrich
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Patent number: 8001922Abstract: Devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device are provided. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The devices provide a coating having improved uniformity and coverage which in turn allow for greater control of the amount and dosage of the coating.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 23, 2011Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Georgette Henrich
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Publication number: 20100233231Abstract: The present invention related to substantially-thickened therapeutic formulation comprising an oil-based composition and a therapeutic agent, wherein the therapeutic agent is of a reduced particle size.Type: ApplicationFiled: March 10, 2009Publication date: September 16, 2010Inventors: Roger LABRECQUE, Suzanne CONROY, Scott E. CORBEIL, Paul MARTAKOS
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Publication number: 20090047414Abstract: A method, a kit, and an apparatus provide a coating on an implantable medical device. The apparatus includes housing, a sealed reservoir chamber disposed in the housing, a reducing template, and a reservoir access port. The sealed reservoir contains the coating material. The reducing template is sized to receive a medical device therethrough for application of the coating material. A seal breaching mechanism can be provided and adapted to breach the sealed reservoir upon activation of the apparatus. The reservoir access port, which is disposed in the housing, is adapted to fluidly couple the reducing template with the reservoir chamber upon activation of the apparatus for coating the medical device.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: February 19, 2009Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Scott E. CORBEIL, Roger LABRECQUE, Paul MARTAKOS, Theodore KARWOSKI, Steve A. HERWECK, Suzanne CONROY, Brian SUNTER, Edward BROMANDER, Georgette HENRICH
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Publication number: 20090011116Abstract: An apparatus and a method for applying a coating to a medical device such as a stent, balloon, or catheter, shortly before insertion or implantation are described. The apparatus and method produce uniform consistent coverage of the medical device in a predictable, repeatable and controllable manner and reduce the need for preservative components in the coating or for excessive curing or hardening of the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 30, 2008Publication date: January 8, 2009Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Steve A. HERWECK, Theodore KARWOSKI, Paul MARTAKOS, Scott E. CORBEIL, Roger LABRECQUE, Suzanne CONROY, Brian SUNTER, Edward BROMANDER
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Publication number: 20070084144Abstract: A method for the sterilization and packaging of a chemically sensitive medical device is provided. The chemically sensitive medical device has a coating derived from fish oil, a vitamin E compound or a combination thereof. The packaging pouch for the chemically sensitive medical device comprises a non-permeable chamber and a gas-permeable header. The sterilizing agent is administered to the packaged chemically sensitive medical device at a temperature of between about 20° C. and 40° C.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: April 19, 2007Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Suzanne Conroy, Keith Faucher, Thomas Swanick, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve Herweck, Trevor Carlton
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Publication number: 20070071798Abstract: A bio-absorbable stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The bio-absorbable stand-alone film can have anti-adhesive, anti-inflammatory, non-inflammatory, and wound healing properties, and can additionally include one or more therapeutic agents incorporated therein. The stand-alone film has one or more perforations or depressions formed therein. Corresponding methods of making the bio-absorbable stand-alone film with one or more perforations or depressions include molding, cutting, carving, puncturing or otherwise suitable methods to create the perforations or depressions in the bio-absorbable stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 22, 2006Publication date: March 29, 2007Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Steve Herweck, Thomas Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Lisa Rogers, Theodore Karwoski, Keith Faucher, Philip McNamara, Roger Labrecque, Suzanne Conroy, Trevor Carlton
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Publication number: 20060121081Abstract: Methods and devices for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The methods and devices provide a coating having improved uniformity and coverage which in turn allow for greater control of the amount and dosage of the coating.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: June 8, 2006Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Georgette Henrich
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Publication number: 20060083768Abstract: A method for the provision of a coating on an implantable medical device results in a medical device having a bio-absorbable coating. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a dissolved therapeutic agent component can also be provided. The coated medical device is implantable in a patient to effect controlled delivery of the coating, including the dissolved therapeutic agent, to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: April 20, 2006Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Suzanne Conroy, Lisa Rogers, Joseph Ferraro, Theodore Karwoski, Steve Herweck, Paul Martakos
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Publication number: 20060067977Abstract: A method and apparatus for the provision of a coating for application to a medical device results in a medical device having a bio-absorbable coating. The coating includes a bio-absorbable carrier component. In addition to the bio-absorbable carrier component, a therapeutic agent component and solvent can also be provided. The solvent is removed from the coating before the coating is applied to the medical device. The coated medical device is implantable in a patient to effect controlled delivery of the coating, including the therapeutic agent, to the patient.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 28, 2005Publication date: March 30, 2006Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Geoffrey Moodie, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve Herweck, Suzanne Conroy, Brian Sunter, Georgette Henrich
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Patent number: 6350515Abstract: A biomimetic approach utilizing biomolecular self-assembly is described to form nanometer particle size composites for uses, such as, nonlinear optical media. Yeast tRNA was utilized as an ion-exchange/nucleation site within a polymeric matrix (polyacrylamide). Cadmium ion-exchange and subsequent sulfide precipitation resulted in formation of nanometer particle size composites. Illumination of samples with an Argon laster (514 nm) utilizing the Z-scan measurement method resulted in third order nonlinearity &khgr;3 values of +2.7×10−6 esu.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 1999Date of Patent: February 26, 2002Assignee: University of Massachussetts LowellInventors: Carl Lawton, Suzanne Conroy