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20120108677 | IMINIC MONOMERS AND POLYMERS THEREOF - Disclosed are biocompatible, bioresorbable polymers comprising a plurality of monomeric repeating units containing an imine group, wherein the inclusion of said imine group is effective to lower the melt viscosity, the solution viscosity, or both, compared to the same polymer without an imine group. | 05-03-2012 |
20120178885 | BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYMERS FOR MEDICAL DEVICES - The present invention relates to new classes of biocompatible polymers comprising at least one repeating unit derived from a compound of Formula (I) as defined in the claims and specification. These polymers may be biodegradable and bioresorble, and, while not limited thereto, may be adapted for radio-opacity and are useful for medical device applications and controlled release therapeutic formulations. Therefore, methods for preparing these polymers and medical devices prepared therefrom are also encompassed by this disclosure. | 07-12-2012 |
20120189713 | MONOMERS AND PHASE-SEPARATED BIOCOMPATIBLE POLYMER COMPOSITIONS PREPARED THEREFROM FOR MEDICAL USES - The invention relates to novel monomers of Formula (I) useful for preparation of phase-separated biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions. These polymers or polymer compositions may be bioresorbable and/or biodegradable and have desirable mechanical properties, such as fracture and/or fatigue toughness, which have not been a primary design criteria for such polymers previously. The polymers or polymer compositions are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in the fabrication of medical devices. Therefore, methods for preparing these polymers or polymer compositions and medical devices are also encompassed by this disclosure. | 07-26-2012 |
20120197001 | BIORESORBABLE POLYMERS SYNTHESIZED FROM MONOMER ANALOGS OF NATURAL METABOLITES - This invention discloses biocompatible polymers prepared from monomers (IV), and (IVa), or derivatives thereof, for which the variables are described in the claims and specification. These polymers may be bioresorbable and thus useful for manufacture of medical devices. Therefore, methods for preparing these polymers and medical devices prepared therefrom are also encompassed by this disclosure. | 08-02-2012 |
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20130203713 | POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS DERIVED FROM PHENOLIC MONOMERS AND THEIR MEDICAL USES - The present invention provides new classes of phenol compounds, including those derived from tyrosol and analogues, useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers, and biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric phenol compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers. These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbabilty and processibility are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and controlled-release therapeutic formulations. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric phenol compounds and biocompatible polymers. | 08-08-2013 |
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20150045451 | POLYMERIC BIOMATERIALS DERIVED FROM MONOMERS COMPRISING HYDROXYACIDS AND PHENOL COMPOUNDS AND THEIR MEDICAL USES - The present invention provides new classes of phenolic compounds derived from hydroxyacids and tyrosol or tyrosol analogues, useful as monomers for preparation of biocompatible polymers, and the biocompatible polymers prepared from these monomeric hydroxyacid-phenolic compounds, including novel biodegradable and/or bioresorbable polymers. These biocompatible polymers or polymer compositions with enhanced bioresorbabilty and processibility are useful in a variety of medical applications, such as in medical devices and controlled-release therapeutic formulations. The invention also provides methods for preparing these monomeric hydroxyacid-phenolic compounds and biocompatible polymers. | 02-12-2015 |