US Patent No: 8,133,968

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Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using same

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Abstract

Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using such poly(orthoester) polymers are provided. The poly(orthoester) polymers can be useful for applications including, for example, medical devices and pharmaceutical compositions. In a preferred embodiment, the poly(orthoester) polymers are biodegradable.

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Patent Owner(s)

Patent OwnerAddressTotal Patents
MEDTRONIC, INC.MINNEAPOLIS, MN4903

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Inventor(s)

Inventor Name Address # of filed Patents Total Citations
Alkatout, Julie A Saint Paul, MN 7 14
Benz, Michael Eric Ramsey, MN 26 52
Sparer, Randall V Andover, MN 36 437

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7,875,697 Poly(orthoester) polymers, and methods of making and using same 2 2007
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RUTGERS, THE STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW JERSEY (2)
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UNIVERSITY OF UTAH (1)
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OTHER [CHECK PATENT PROFILE FOR ASSIGNMENT INFORMATION] (2)
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