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| Number | Title | Issue Date |
| 8124185 | Method for manufacturing organic functional layer and organic functional device, and organic functional device manufacturing apparatus A method for manufacturing an organic functional layer includes the steps of: forming a coated film of an organic functional material by applying a coating liquid to a substrate by a printing method, the coating liquid including an organic functional material dissol... | 02/28/2012 |
| 8092864 | Mandrel and method for coating open-cell implantable endovascular structures Methods of coating a medical device are provided to improve coating uniformity and reduce coating irregularities while reducing direct coating of the luminal surface of the medical device. Preferably, methods of coating a tubular medical device include the steps of:... | 01/10/2012 |
| 8007868 | Control of morphology of silica films A method of controlling the morphology of silica or silica-like films formed by coating a precursor formulation of hydrolysable silicate oligomer onto a substrate and curing in a vaporous environment that comprises a base, water and a retarder that retards the hydro... | 08/30/2011 |
| 7919145 | Silica films and method of production thereof A method of producing a silica coating by forming a silica precursor formulation that is coated on a substrate as a continuous liquid phase. The silica precursor formulation is then cured in an ammoniacal atmosphere to produce a continuous, interconnected, nano-poro... | 04/05/2011 |
| 7838074 | Method for preparing an oriented and nanostructured surface of a polymer The invention concerns a method for preparing a substrate one surface of which consists of a polymer, said polymer surface being oriented and nanostructured, said method including the following successive steps: a) brushing the polymer surface in an amorphous state ... | 11/23/2010 |
| 7781020 | Structured material and producing method thereof A structured material characterized in having, on a substrate, a layer having tubular pores positioned uniaxially parallel to the interface of the substrate and the layer and supporting a conductive polymer material having a function of a surfactant therein. A metho... | 08/24/2010 |
| 7485343 | Preparation of hydrophobic coatings A method for preparing a hydrophobic coating by preparing a precursor sol comprising a metal alkoxide, a solvent, a basic catalyst, a fluoroalkyl compound and water, depositing the precursor sol as a film onto a surface, such as a substrate or a pipe, heating, the f... | 02/03/2009 |
| 7435446 | Method of producing gas barrier multilayer body A method of producing a gas barrier laminate is disclosed that comprises: preparing a laminate comprising a plastic substrate, a gas barrier layer formed from a gas barrier layer-forming coating material comprising a polyvinyl alcohol and an ethylene-maleic acid cop... | 10/14/2008 |
| 7354480 | Stent mandrel fixture and system for reducing coating defects A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. ... | 04/08/2008 |
| 7335265 | Apparatus and method for coating stents An apparatus for coating implantable medical devices, such as stents, is disclosed. A method of coating stents using the apparatus is also disclosed. The apparatus includes a barrier or barriers for isolating an area of the stent on which a composition for coating a... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7335391 | Method for coating implantable devices A method of forming a coating for an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is provided which includes applying a composition to the device in an environment having a selected pressure. ... | 02/26/2008 |
| 7326437 | Method and system for coating polymer solution on a substrate in a solvent saturated chamber A method and apparatus of coating a polymer solution on a substrate such as a semiconductor wafer. The apparatus includes a coating chamber having a rotatable chuck to support a substrate to be coated with a polymer solution. A dispenser to dispense the polymer solu... | 02/05/2008 |
| 7323209 | Apparatus and method for coating stents An apparatus and method is provided for forming coatings on stents. The apparatus includes a temperature adjusting element that can increase or decrease the temperature of the stent. The apparatus can support a stent during the application of a coating composition t... | 01/29/2008 |
| 7300457 | Self-supporting metallic implantable grafts, compliant implantable medical devices and methods of making same Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7300662 | Drug/drug delivery systems for the prevention and treatment of vascular disease A drug and drug delivery system may be utilized in the treatment of vascular disease. A local delivery system is coated with rapamycin or other suitable drug, agent or compound and delivered intraluminally for the treatment and prevention of neointimal hyperplasia f... | 11/27/2007 |
| 7285287 | Carbon dioxide-assisted methods of providing biocompatible intraluminal prostheses Methods of producing biocompatible intraluminal prostheses are provided and include immersing polymeric material of an intraluminal prosthesis in a densified carbon dioxide composition under controlled conditions such that toxic materials are absorbed by the densifi... | 10/23/2007 |
| 7258891 | Stent mounting assembly and a method of using the same to coat a stent A stent mounting device and a method of coating a stent using the device are provided. ... | 08/21/2007 |
| 7229473 | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-bas... | 06/12/2007 |
| 7217286 | Local delivery of rapamycin for treatment of proliferative sequelae associated with PTCA procedures, including delivery using a modified stent Methods of preparing intravascular stents with a polymeric coating containing macrocyclic lactone (such as rapamycin or its analogs), stents and stent graphs with such coatings, and methods of treating a coronary artery with such devices. The macrocyclic lactone-bas... | 05/15/2007 |
| 7208194 | Method and machine for producing optical compensation sheet A film sheet which has a polymer layer formed of a coating solution is drawn from a balk roll and transported toward a rubbing apparatus. Thereby, first and second blowers sequentially disposed respectively apply to the polymer layer an air of temperature 45±2° C.... | 04/24/2007 |
| 7205024 | Method of coating film, coating unit, aging unit, solvent replacement unit, and apparatus for coating film Prior to transfer of an wafer W, a mixed gas is being generated and exhausted, thereby fluctuation of concentration and temperature of a solvent component at the beginning of gas introduction into a chamber 3 is suppressed. A step of gelling after the wafer W... | 04/17/2007 |
| 7198675 | Stent mandrel fixture and method for selectively coating surfaces of a stent A stent mandrel fixture for supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is provided. A method supporting a stent during the application of a coating substance is also provided. ... | 04/03/2007 |
| 7160592 | Polymer coating for medical devices Coatings are provided in which surfaces may be activated by covalently bonding a silane derivative to the metal surface, covalently bonding a lactone polymer to the silane derivative by in situ ring opening polymerization, and depositing at least one layer of a poly... | 01/09/2007 |
| 7141062 | Longitudinally flexible stent An intravascular stent especially suited for implanting in curved arterial portions. The stent retains longitudinal flexibility after expansion. The stent is formed of intertwined meander patterns forming triangular cells. The triangular cells are adapted to provide... | 11/28/2006 |
| 7135038 | Drug eluting stent Stents having struts with narrowed portions are described. The narrowed portions have a coating disposed thereon for the local delivery of a drug. ... | 11/14/2006 |
| 7122049 | Endoluminal stent having mid-strut interconnecting members An endoluminal stent composed of a plurality of circumferential expansion elements arrayed to form the circumference of the stent and extending along the longitudinal axis of the stent, and a plurality of interconnecting members that interconnect adjacent pairs of c... | 10/17/2006 |
| 7115673 | Photosensitive resin composition, porous resin, circuit board, and wireless suspension board The present photosensitive resin composition 2 comprises a polyamic acid resin 4, a photosensitive agent, a dispersible compound 3 dispersible in the polyamic acid resin 4, and a solvent. The porous resin is obtained by removing the solve... | 10/03/2006 |
| 7098121 | Method of forming a film of predetermined pattern on a surface as well as device manufactured by employing the same, and method of manufacturing device An object is to provide a mask formation method, which can curtail a manufacturing cost. A method of forming a film of predetermined pattern on the front surface of a member to-be-processed is so constructed as to carry out the step (S178) of improving... | 08/29/2006 |
| 7090890 | Modification of polymer optoelectronic properties after film formation by impurity addition or removal The methods of this invention involve modification of the properties of an organic film after it has been deposited by either adding new components into it from its top or bottom surface, or by causing components to leave the film from its top or bottom surface. In ... | 08/15/2006 |
| 7074276 | Clamp mandrel fixture and a method of using the same to minimize coating defects A mounting assembly for supporting a stent and a method of using the same to coat a stent is disclosed. ... | 07/11/2006 |
| 7070655 | Pre-treatment tunnel and method of preparing extrusions or section bars for being powder or liquid coated Pre-treatment tunnel and method of preparing extrusions or section bars for being coated, wherein each workpiece is caused to move along a pre-treatment path and each treatment liquid is poured from above onto each workpiece so as to spread liquid onto the entire ex... | 07/04/2006 |
| 7014913 | Rate-reducing membrane for release of an agent A membrane that reduces the rate at which a therapeutic substance is released from an implantable medical device, such as a stent, is disclosed. ... | 03/21/2006 |
| 6989172 | Method of coating microelectronic substrates A method of coating a substrate comprises the steps of: (a) providing a substrate in an enclosed vessel, the substrate having a surface portion; (b) at least partially filling the enclosed vessel with a first supercritical fluid so that said first supercritical flui... | 01/24/2006 |
| 6979347 | Implantable drug delivery prosthesis An apparatus and associated method for delivering a therapeutic substance to a vascular lumen, using an implantable prosthesis, such as a stent, which has grooves or trenches formed thereon. The grooves are formed on specific regions of the stent struts to increase ... | 12/27/2005 |
| 6977098 | Method of uniformly coating a substrate A method of and an apparatus for coating a substrate with a polymer solution to produce a film of uniform thickness, includes mounting the substrate inside an enclosed housing and passing a control gas, which may be a solvent vapor-bearing gas into the housing throu... | 12/20/2005 |
| 6972054 | Coupling device for a stent support fixture A coupling device to connect a stent support fixture to a processing apparatus is provided. ... | 12/06/2005 |
| 6955723 | Mandrel for supporting a stent and method of using the mandrel to coat a stent A device for supporting a stent is disclosed. The device includes a mandrel and a gear. The gear allows for rotation of the stent during a coating process. ... | 10/18/2005 |
| 6936066 | Complaint implantable medical devices and methods of making same Implantable medical grafts fabricated of metallic or pseudometallic films of biocompatible materials having a plurality of microperforations passing through the film in a pattern that imparts fabric-like qualities to the graft or permits the geometric deformation of... | 08/30/2005 |
| 6932930 | Intraluminal prostheses having polymeric material with selectively modified crystallinity and methods of making same Methods of manufacturing polymeric intraluminal prostheses include annealing the polymeric material to selectively modify the crystallinity thereof. Annealing may be utilized to selectively modify various properties of the polymeric material of an intraluminal prost... | 08/23/2005 |
| 6915101 | Device and method for fixing a toner image using a directed stream of solvent vapor In a vapor fixing device for an electrographic printer or copier, the heated vapor housing is provided such that vapor does not condense at the interior housing walls. A directed stream containing solvent vapor is produced which is directed at a section of the suppo... | 07/05/2005 |
