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| 20110038913 | Polymeric endoprostheses with modified erosion rates and methods of manufacture An erodible prosthesis comprising alternate rates of erosion is disclosed, wherein said alternate rates of erosion can be selectively initiated. Some embodiments according to the invention may comprise an agent for initiating an alternative rate of erosion, such as, for... | 02/17/2011 |
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| 20100010614 | Devices and methods for treatment of venous valve insufficiency Devices and methods for improvement of functioning of a valve of a subject are disclosed. A device exhibiting an outward bias at its proximal end and an outward bias at its distal end, disposed at an angle to the bias at the proximal end is described. A device having a ... | 01/14/2010 |
| 20090248060 | Electrostatic vascular filters An intravascular filter is constructed to electrostatically capture and retain particles of a targeted type (for example fat or methacrylate emboli), even if those particles are physically small enough to slip through the filter in the absence of electrostatic attractio... | 10/01/2009 |
| 20090096137 | Polymeric endoprostheses with enhanced strength and flexibility and methods of manufacture Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of manufacturing endoprostheses are disclosed herein. The endoprostheses may comprise one or more polymers wherein the polymer chains are substantially aligned circumferentially, and comprising increased radial strength and ... | 04/16/2009 |
| 20090033171 | Continuous direct current generator A continuous direct current generator comprises a plurality of windings, each being adapted to rotate between two magnetic fields and in unison with a rotator having a plurality of brush contacts. The windings are electrically connected to the brush contacts which deliv... | 02/05/2009 |
| 20080281405 | Highly convertible endolumenal prostheses and methods of manufacture Endolumenal prostheses that readily and extensively convert from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration are disclosed. Endolumenal prostheses may be fabricated from one or more shape memory polymers, a high modulus elastomer, a polymer that is both elastom... | 11/13/2008 |
| 20080275539 | Polymeric endoprosthesis and method of manufacture Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of making endoprostheses are disclosed. Said endoprostheses exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance, and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other... | 11/06/2008 |
| 20080177392 | Closed system artificial intervertebral disc An artificial intervertebral disc and disc nucleus are described herein having chambers and dampening members. The dampening members may be within or outside of the main body of the device. The chambers may be filled with a suitable liquid, gas, or both, and separated b... | 07/24/2008 |
| 20080066709 | Rotary valves and valve seal assemblies Novel rotary valve assemblies and valve components for use with an internal combustion engine are disclosed. Valve seal assembly anchors are also described. Selected valve port geometries and axial adjustment for variable valve area for desired engine efficiency and per... | 03/20/2008 |
| 20080057100 | Implantable device for delivery of therapeutic agents A percutaneously implantable device for the treatment of a cardiac condition or other disease is disclosed herein, the device capable of delivery and maintenance of a therapeutic scaffold. A therapeutic scaffold may comprise viable tissue to impart or restore normal car... | 03/06/2008 |
| 20070112423 | Devices and methods for treatment of venous valve insufficiency Devices and methods for improvement of functioning of a valve of a subject are disclosed. A device exhibiting an outward bias at its proximal end and an outward bias at its distal end, disposed at an angle to the bias at the proximal end is described. A device having a ... | 05/17/2007 |
| 20070043440 | Method and apparatus for treating diseased or fractured bone An apparatus according to the invention may comprise one or more expandable structural support pylons (140), means for deploying said one or more structural support pylons (138, 141), and one or more therapeutic substances. Structural support pylons (20... | 02/22/2007 |
| 20070038284 | Photocurable endoprosthesis and methods of manufacture Novel endoprostheses comprising one or more photocurable materials are disclosed. Said endoprostheses may comprise regions wherein said photocurable materials are selectively disposed about said endoprosthesis and are cured according to desired parameters to achieve var... | 02/15/2007 |
| 20070027527 | Polymeric endoprosthesis and method of manufacture Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of making endoprostheses are disclosed. Said endoprostheses exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other ... | 02/01/2007 |
| 20070023951 | Polymeric endoprosthesis and method of manufacture Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of making endoprostheses are disclosed. Said endoprostheses exhibit improved overall compliance, selective regional compliance and selective radial strength without varying the geometries of selected regions. Numerous other ... | 02/01/2007 |
| 20070026132 | Endoprostheses and methods of manufacture A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fi... | 02/01/2007 |
| 20060121087 | Polymeric endoprostheses with modified erosion rates and methods of manufacture An erodible prosthesis comprising alternate rates of erosion is disclosed, wherein said alternate rates of erosion can be selectively initiated. Some embodiments according to the invention may comprise an agent for initiating an alternative rate of erosion, such as, for... | 06/08/2006 |
| 20060064170 | Closed system artificial intervertebral disc Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/or traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory mat... | 03/23/2006 |
| 20050283218 | Implantable chamber for biological induction or enhancement of muscle contraction A percutaneously implantable chamber for the treatment of a cardiac condition is disclosed herein, the chamber capable of delivery and maintenance of viable cells comprising a pacemaker gene or other genes intended to impart a specific function via a host cell. An artif... | 12/22/2005 |
| 20050187556 | Universal percutaneous spinal access system A system for accessing the interior of a vertebral body or the intervertebral disc space above or below the vertebral body is disclosed. The system comprises a steerable cutting means for creating a path within or through the vertebral body to allow access for other dev... | 08/25/2005 |
| 20050187615 | Polymeric endoprostheses with enhanced strength and flexibility and methods of manufacture Improved polymeric endoprostheses and methods of manufacturing endoprostheses are disclosed herein. The endoprostheses may comprise one or more polymers wherein the polymer chains are substantially aligned circumferentially, and comprising increased radial strength and ... | 08/25/2005 |
| 20050152938 | Endoprostheses and methods of manufacture A woven tubular endoprosthesis comprising means for locking the endoprosthesis in a deployed configuration is disclosed. The means for locking the endoprosthesis may comprise locking protrusions, notches, a chemical bond, a curable bond, or other mechanism. The woven fi... | 07/14/2005 |
| 20050119733 | Highly convertable endolumenal prostheses and methods of manufacture Endolumenal prostheses that readily and extensively convert from a delivery configuration to a deployed configuration are disclosed. Endolumenal prostheses may be fabricated from one or more shape memory polymers, a high modulus elastomer, a polymer that is both elastom... | 06/02/2005 |
| 20050119752 | Artificial intervertebral disc Devices and methods for manufacturing devices for treating degenerated and/or traumatized intervertebral discs are disclosed. Artificial discs and components of discs may include an artificial nucleus and/or an artificial annulus and may be comprised of shape memory mat... | 06/02/2005 |
