Patent application number | Description | Published |
20140103583 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE GENERATION OF CORE-SHEATH TAYLOR CONES IN ELECTROSPINNING - Systems and methods for electrospinning of core-sheath fibers are provided. The systems and methods achieve optimization of a shear stress that exists at a fluid boundary between core and sheath polymer solutions, by varying certain parameters of an electrospinning apparatus and/or the solutions used therewith. | 04-17-2014 |
20140271531 | In-Situ Forming Foam for Endoscopic Lung Volume Reduction - Systems and methods related to polymer foams are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to a lung at or near an alveolar duct targeted for reduction, occluding the airway and leading to tissue necrosis because the foam prevents oxygenation of the tissue surrounding the duct. In some embodiments, the polymer foams can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in-situ foam formation). In addition, the foam may form a seal, eliminating the source of air leaks. | 09-18-2014 |
20140271533 | In-Situ Forming Foam for the Treatment of Vascular Dissections - Systems and methods related to polymer foams for the treatment of blood vessel dissections are generally described. Some embodiments relate to compositions and methods for the preparation of polymer foams, and methods for using the polymer foams. The polymer foams can be applied to or within a dissection caused by an intimal tear in a blood vessel, sealing the dissection and preventing further perfusion thereof. In some embodiments, the polymer foam can be formed within a body cavity (i.e., in-situ foam formation). The foam may be used to fill the dissection as a thrombosing agent. In addition, the foam may be used in conjunction with medical devices such as stents, stent-grafts, balloons, and catheters. | 09-18-2014 |
20140316012 | In-Situ Forming Foams for Embolizing or Occluding a Cavity - The present invention provides systems and methods for occluding and/or embolizing a cavity within a patient by delivering a prepolymer material into or onto a cavity and forming an expanding foam within the cavity. The inventions methods are applicable to occluding a variety of cavities, including blood vessels, aneurysms, left arterial appendages, vascular malformations and the like. | 10-23-2014 |
20140316367 | Foam-Based Medical Treatments - The present invention relates generally to systems and methods and systems for generating polymer foams within body cavities to locate and/or control bleeding. The present invention further relates to methods and systems for generating polymer foams within non-compressible wounds to control or stop bleeding. The present invention further relates to the use of foams and gels for medical and cosmetic purposes. | 10-23-2014 |
20150065951 | DELIVERY CATHETERS FOR IN SITU FORMING FOAMS - Delivery catheters for in situ forming foams are provided. The catheters include, in various embodiments, coatings, valves, mixing structures, exit ports and combinations of the same. | 03-05-2015 |
20160082144 | IN-SITU FORMING FOAMS FOR EMBOLIZING OR OCCLUDING A CAVITY - The present invention provides systems and methods for occluding and/or embolizing a cavity within a patient by delivering a prepolymer material into or onto a cavity and forming an expanding foam within the cavity. The inventions methods are applicable to occluding a variety of cavities, including blood vessels, aneurysms, left arterial appendages, vascular malformations and the like. | 03-24-2016 |
20160096304 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS FOR FACILITATING THE GENERATION OF CORE-SHEATH TAYLOR CONES IN ELECTROSPINNING - Systems and methods for electrospinning of core-sheath fibers are provided. The systems and methods achieve optimization of a shear stress that exists at a fluid boundary between core and sheath polymer solutions, by varying certain parameters of an electrospinning apparatus and/or the solutions used therewith. | 04-07-2016 |