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Anderson, Minnetonka
Aron B. Anderson, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100166829 | ACTIVE AGENT ELUTING MATRICES WITH PARTICULATES - The present invention is directed to polymeric matrices for the controlled release of a hydrophilic bioactive agent. Generally, the elution control matrix includes a polymeric matrix having a first polymer and a plurality of microparticles that include the hydrophilic bioactive agent. In one embodiment, the matrix includes a polymer comprising hydrophilic and hydrophobic portions. In another embodiment, the microparticles include a crosslinked hydrophilic polymer. | 07-01-2010 |
| 20110054417 | BIOACTIVE AGENT RELEASE COATING AND CONTROLLED HUMIDITY METHOD - A coating composition in the form of a one or multi-part system, and method of applying such a composition under conditions of controlled humidity, for use in coating device surfaces to control and/or improve their ability to release bioactive agents in aqueous systems. The coating composition is particularly adapted for use with medical devices that undergo significant flexion and/or expansion in the course of their delivery and/or use, such as stents and catheters. The composition includes the bioactive agent in combination with a first polymer component such as polyalkyl(meth)acrylate, polyaryl(meth)acrylate, polyaralkyl(meth)acrylate, or polyaryloxyalkyl(meth)acrylate and a second polymer component such as poly(ethylene-co-vinyl acetate). | 03-03-2011 |
Aron Brent Anderson, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20090186059 | DEVICES AND METHODS FOR ELUTION OF NUCLEIC ACID DELIVERY COMPLEXES - Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for the controlled elution of nucleic acid delivery complexes. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making a medical device. The method can include complexing nucleic acids with a carrier agent to form a delivery complex solution, applying the delivery complex solution to a substrate, and applying a polymeric solution to the substrate. In another embodiment, the invention includes a method of making a medical device including complexing nucleic acids with a carrier agent to form nucleic acid delivery complexes, combining the nucleic acid delivery complexes with a polymer solution and a cross-linking agent, wherein the cross-linking agent is positively charged or charge neutral. In an embodiment, the invention includes an implantable medical device including a substrate and a coating disposed on a surface of the substrate, the coating comprising a polymeric matrix and a plurality of disperse nucleic acid delivery complexes disposed within the polymeric matrix. Other embodiments are included herein. | 07-23-2009 |
| 20090263449 | DELIVERY OF NUCLEIC ACID COMPLEXES FROM MATERIALS INCLUDING NEGATIVELY CHARGED GROUPS - Embodiments of the invention include devices and methods for the controlled elution of nucleic acid delivery complexes. In an embodiment, the invention includes a medical device including a substrate surface, a polymeric coating disposed on the surface, the polymeric coating coupled to the substrate surface through the reaction product of a photoreactive group; the polymeric coating comprising negatively charged species on the surface; and a plurality of nucleic acid delivery complexes disposed on the polymeric coating, the nucleic acid delivery complexes comprising a nucleic acid and a cationic carrier agent complexed to the nucleic acid. Other embodiments are included herein. | 10-22-2009 |
| 20100008966 | Medical Devices and Methods for Delivery of Nucleic Acids - Embodiments of the invention include devices for the release of nucleic acids and related methods. In an embodiment, the invention includes an active agent eluting coating including a polymeric matrix, a cationic carrier agent disposed with the matrix, and an active agent disposed within the matrix, the active agent including nucleic acids substantially uncomplexed with the cationic carrier agent. In an embodiment, the invention includes a method of making an implantable medical device including selecting a concentration of a cationic carrier agent corresponding to a desired elution profile, combining a matrix forming polymer, an active agent, a solvent, and the cationic carrier agent to form a coating composition having the selected concentration of the cationic carrier agent, the active agent comprising nucleic acids, and depositing the coating composition onto the surface of a substrate. Other embodiments are included herein. | 01-14-2010 |
Dave B. Anderson, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100217977 | SYSTEMS AND METHODS OF SECURITY FOR AN OBJECT BASED STORAGE DEVICE - The disclosure is related to systems and methods of security for a data storage device and in particular embodiments, an object based data storage device. In a particular embodiment, a system comprises an object based data storage device adapted to store objects received from a host The object based data storage device may be adapted to encrypt and decrypt objects without allowing access to an encryption key or decryption key from external to the object based data storage device. | 08-26-2010 |
Kimberly A. Anderson, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20100174134 | SURGICAL ARTICLES AND METHODS FOR TREATING PELVIC CONDITIONS - Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. | 07-08-2010 |
| 20100261952 | Surgical articles and methods for treating pelvic conditions - Described are pelvic implants and methods of surgically placing pelvic implants, that provide treatment for pelvic floor disorders by support of the levator. A pelvic implant ( | 10-14-2010 |
Mark C. Anderson, Minnetonka, MN US
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| 20080209794 | Fish hook made of an in situ composite of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy - A fish hook formed at least in part of a composite material comprising: an amorphous metal alloy forming a substantially continuous matrix; and a second ductile metal phase embedded in the matrix and formed in situ in the matrix by crystallization from a molten alloy. A method of making a fish hook. A method of fishing. | 09-04-2008 |
| 20090056509 | Pliers made of an in situ composite of bulk-solidifying amorphous alloy - Pliers comprising a composite material comprising: individual regions of a ductile metal phase distributed in a substantially continuous amorphous metal alloy matrix are disclosed. Pliers comprising a first lever arm and a second lever arm that is complementary to the first lever arm, wherein the two arms are pivotally attached, and at least a portion of at least one of the two arms comprises the composite material are disclosed. A method of forming pliers is disclosed. | 03-05-2009 |
| 20100139735 | Solar Energy Conversion Articles and Methods of Making and Using Same - Rotationally translated PV cells exhibit enhanced efficiency relative to identical cells provided in a flat array statically arranged parallel to the plane of the earth or designed to follow the arc of the sun. A solar energy converting article that includes a shaft and a plurality of outwardly extending vanes, each of which bears a plurality of photovoltaic cells, can produce larger amounts of current than the same area of photovoltaic cells arranged in a plane. The article can be used as part of an assembly with a motor or generator. | 06-10-2010 |