Patents by Inventor Thomas M. Swanick
Thomas M. Swanick 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: 11166929Abstract: The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2018Date of Patent: November 9, 2021Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos
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Patent number: 11083823Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: GrantFiled: November 17, 2017Date of Patent: August 10, 2021Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joe Bienkiewicz, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Keith M. Faucher, Alicia Dale
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Publication number: 20210002394Abstract: A method of making expanded fluoropolymer articles thermally bonds portions of expanded fluoropolymers together, without using an adhesive or crushing force, to produce stronger bonds at the joint between the expanded fluoropolymers than the bonds within the constituent expanded fluoropolymers. The method involves placing the portions of expanded fluoropolymers to be thermally bonded together in intimate contact with each other after wet-stretching the expanded fluoropolymers, and removing the wetting agent used to wet-stretch the expanded fluoropolymers, without subsequent expansion or stretching, to yield an expanded fluoropolymer article exhibiting unexpected and superior properties that can be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: September 21, 2020Publication date: January 7, 2021Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas M. SWANICK
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Patent number: 10869902Abstract: A cured non-polymeric gel including a plurality of non-polymeric cross-links. The non-polymeric cross-links result from curing an oil or oil composition at selected curing conditions to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking to form the non-polymeric gel. The desired amount of cross-linking is selected based on a desired rate of degradation of the gel after the gel is implanted. The oil or oil composition comprises one or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).Type: GrantFiled: December 14, 2017Date of Patent: December 22, 2020Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Philip McNamara, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith M. Faucher, Thomas M. Swanick
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Patent number: 10808054Abstract: A method of making expanded fluoropolymer articles thermally bonds portions of expanded fluoropolymers together, without using an adhesive or crushing force, to produce stronger bonds at the joint between the expanded fluoropolymers than the bonds within the constituent expanded fluoropolymers. The method involves placing the portions of expanded fluoropolymers to be thermally bonded together in intimate contact with each other after wet-stretching the expanded fluoropolymers, and removing the wetting agent used to wet-stretch the expanded fluoropolymers, without subsequent expansion or stretching, to yield an expanded fluoropolymer article exhibiting unexpected and superior properties that can be used in a variety of medical and industrial applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: October 20, 2020Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventor: Thomas M. Swanick
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Patent number: 10285964Abstract: The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.Type: GrantFiled: July 22, 2016Date of Patent: May 14, 2019Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos
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Publication number: 20190054053Abstract: The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: October 19, 2018Publication date: February 21, 2019Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. SWANICK, Joseph FERRARO, Lisa ROGERS, Paul MARTAKOS
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Publication number: 20180200306Abstract: A cured non-polymeric gel including a plurality of non-polymeric cross-links. The non-polymeric cross-links result from curing an oil or oil composition at selected curing conditions to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking to form the non-polymeric gel. The desired amount of cross-linking is selected based on a desired rate of degradation of the gel after the gel is implanted. The oil or oil composition comprises one or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alpha-linolenic acid (ALA).Type: ApplicationFiled: December 14, 2017Publication date: July 19, 2018Applicant: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger LABRECQUE, Philip MCNAMARA, Joseph FERRARO, Lisa ROGERS, Paul MARTAKOS, Theodore KARWOSKI, Steve A. HERWECK, Keith M. FAUCHER, Thomas M. SWANICK
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Patent number: 10016465Abstract: A cured non-polymeric gel including a plurality of non-polymeric cross-links. The non-polymeric cross-links result from curing an oil or oil composition at selected curing conditions to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking to form the non-polymeric get. The desired amount of cross-linking is selected based on a desired rate of degradation of the gel after the gel is implanted. The oil or oil composition comprises one or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alphalinolenic acid (ALA).Type: GrantFiled: October 10, 2014Date of Patent: July 10, 2018Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger Labrecque, Philip McNamara, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith M. Faucher, Thomas M. Swanick
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Publication number: 20180133376Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: ApplicationFiled: November 17, 2017Publication date: May 17, 2018Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. SWANICK, Joe BIENKIEWICZ, Joseph FERRARO, Paul MARTAKOS, Keith M. FAUCHER, Alicia DALE
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Patent number: 9844611Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: GrantFiled: January 20, 2016Date of Patent: December 19, 2017Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joe Bienkiewicz, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Keith M. Faucher, Alicia Dale
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Publication number: 20160324816Abstract: The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.Type: ApplicationFiled: July 22, 2016Publication date: November 10, 2016Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. SWANICK, Joseph FERRARO, Lisa ROGERS, Paul MARTAKOS
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Patent number: 9427423Abstract: The present invention is directed toward fatty acid-based particles, and methods of making such particles. The particles can be associated with an additional, therapeutic agent. Also provided herein is a method of forming fatty acid particles, comprising associating a cross-linked, fatty acid-derived biomaterial with a cryogenic liquid; and fragmenting the bio material/cryogenic liquid composition, such that fatty acid particles are formed. The particles can be used for a variety of therapeutic applications.Type: GrantFiled: March 10, 2009Date of Patent: August 30, 2016Assignee: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos
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Publication number: 20160206789Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: ApplicationFiled: January 20, 2016Publication date: July 21, 2016Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joe Bienkiewicz, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Keith M. Faucher, Alicia Dale
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Patent number: 9278161Abstract: Exemplary embodiments of the present invention provide adhesion barriers having anti-adhesion and tissue fixating properties. The adhesion barriers are formed of fatty acid based films. The fatty acid-based films may be formed from fatty acid-derived biomaterials. The films may be coated with, or may include, tissue fixating materials to create the adhesion barrier. The adhesion barriers are well tolerated by the body, have anti-inflammation properties, fixate, well to tissue, and have a residence time sufficient to prevent post-surgical adhesions.Type: GrantFiled: October 19, 2009Date of Patent: March 8, 2016Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joe Bienkiewicz, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Keith M. Faucher, Alicia Dale
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Publication number: 20150079191Abstract: A cured non-polymeric gel including a plurality of non-polymeric cross-links. The non-polymeric cross-links result from curing an oil or oil composition at selected curing conditions to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking to form the non-polymeric get. The desired amount of cross-linking is selected based on a desired rate of degradation of the gel after the gel is implanted. The oil or oil composition comprises one or more of eicosapentaenoic acid (EPA), docosahexaenoic acid (DHA), or alphalinolenic acid (ALA).Type: ApplicationFiled: October 10, 2014Publication date: March 19, 2015Applicant: ATRIUM MEDICAL CORPORATIONInventors: Roger LABRECQUE, Philip MCNAMARA, Joseph FERRARO, Lisa ROGERS, Paul MARTAKOS, Theodore KARWOSKI, Steve A. HERWECK, Keith M. FAUCHER, Thomas M. SWANICK
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Patent number: 8962023Abstract: A method of UV curing and corresponding resulting non-polymeric cross-linked gel are provided. The cross-linked gel can be combined with a medical device structure. The cross-linked gel can provide anti-adhesion characteristics, in addition to improved healing and anti-inflammatory response. The cross-linked gel is generally formed of a naturally occurring oil, or an oil composition formed in part of a naturally occurring oil, that is at least partially cured forming a cross-linked gel derived from at least one fatty acid compound. In addition, the oil composition can include a therapeutic agent component, such as a drug or other bioactive agent. The curing method can vary the application of UV light in both intensity and duration to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking forming the gel.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: February 24, 2015Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger Labrecque, Philip McNamara, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith Faucher, Thomas M. Swanick
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Patent number: 8920483Abstract: A deployment device, system, and method for deploying a prosthesis. The deployment device includes a housing, a rod disposed within the housing and adapted to rotate relative to the housing, and one or more support members (e.g., bushings, bearings, etc.) rotatably supporting the rod within the housing. An elongate slit is disposed in and entirely through the housing and is positioned in a way that enables the prosthesis to pass therethrough from a loaded, rolled configuration on the rod. The deployment device is generally flexible, e.g., has a bending stiffness of at most about 0.87 N/mm (e.g., about 0.05 N/mm to about 0.87 N/mm). Furthermore, the deployment device enables a user to deploy (e.g., unroll) a prosthesis therefrom at a rate determined manually by the user and in a piece-by-piece fashion.Type: GrantFiled: March 15, 2013Date of Patent: December 30, 2014Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Bienkiewicz
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Patent number: 8858978Abstract: A method of curing and corresponding resulting non-polymeric cross-linked gel are provided. The cross-linked gel can be combined with a medical device structure. The cross-linked gel can provide anti-adhesion characteristics, in addition to improved healing and anti-inflammatory response. The cross-linked gel is generally formed of a naturally occurring oil, or an oil composition formed in part of a naturally occurring oil, that is at least partially cured forming a cross-linked gel derived from at least one fatty acid compound. In addition, the oil composition can include a therapeutic agent component, such as a drug or other bioactive agent. The curing method can vary the application of heat in both temperature and duration to achieve a desired amount of cross-linking forming the gel.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: October 14, 2014Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Roger Labrecque, Philip McNamara, Joseph Ferraro, Lisa Rogers, Paul Martakos, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith M. Faucher, Thomas M. Swanick
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Patent number: 8795703Abstract: A stand-alone film is derived at least in part from fatty acids. The 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. Corresponding methods of making the stand-alone film include molding, casting, or otherwise applying a liquid or gel to a substrate, and curing or otherwise treating to form the stand-alone film. The resulting stand-alone film is bioabsorbable.Type: GrantFiled: September 28, 2005Date of Patent: August 5, 2014Assignee: Atrium Medical CorporationInventors: Thomas M. Swanick, Joseph Ferraro, Paul Martakos, Lisa Rogers, Theodore Karwoski, Steve A. Herweck, Keith Faucher, Philip McNamara