Patents by Inventor Theodore A. Craig

Theodore A. Craig 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: 20170348275
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a prostacyclin coated implant to enhance fracture repair and bone formation comprising: an implant; and a prostacyclin coating comprising a prostacyclin compound disposed in a polymer coating the implant, wherein the prostacyclin coating releases the prostacyclin compound which enhances fracture repair and bone formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 22, 2017
    Publication date: December 7, 2017
    Inventors: Rajiv Kumar, Jennifer J. Westendorf, Theodore A. Craig, Zachary C. Ryan
  • Patent number: 9763911
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a prostacyclin coated implant to enhance fracture repair and bone formation comprising: an implant; and a prostacyclin coating comprising a prostacyclin compound disposed in a polymer coating the implant, wherein the prostacyclin coating releases the prostacyclin compound which enhances fracture repair and bone formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Date of Patent: September 19, 2017
    Assignee: MAYO FOUNDATION FOR MEDICAL EDUCATION AND RESEARCH
    Inventors: Rajiv Kumar, Jennifer J. Westendorf, Theodore A. Craig, Zachary C. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20150164853
    Abstract: The present disclosure provides a prostacyclin coated implant to enhance fracture repair and bone formation comprising: an implant; and a prostacyclin coating comprising a prostacyclin compound disposed in a polymer coating the implant, wherein the prostacyclin coating releases the prostacyclin compound which enhances fracture repair and bone formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 8, 2014
    Publication date: June 18, 2015
    Inventors: Rajiv Kumar, Jennifer J. Westendorf, Theodore A. Craig, Zachary C. Ryan
  • Publication number: 20100062984
    Abstract: This document relates to FGF-23 polypeptides, FGF-23 polypeptide fragments, and methods for making and using such polypeptides and polypeptide fragments. For example, FGF-23 polypeptide fragments that can be used to treat disorders associated with hyperphosphatemia such as chronic renal failure and hypoparathyroidism are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 24, 2008
    Publication date: March 11, 2010
    Inventors: Rajiv Kumar, Theresa J. Berndt, Theodore A. Craig