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ISLN:
1000198784
Admitted:
1994
Law School:
Tulane University Law School, JD - Juris Doctor, 1994
Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA Glenn M. Kazo - New Ipswich NH David J. Enscore - Sudbury MA J. Jeffrey Kablik - Tyngsboro MA
Assignee:
Andre Bieniarz - Chicago IL
International Classification:
A61F 202
US Classification:
424425, 424424
Abstract:
Premature Rupture of the Membranes (PROM) is a serious complication of pregnancy. PROM is treated by creation of a seal or barrier at the site of the rupture or in or near the cervix, thereby controlling the loss of amniotic fluid and preventing bacterial access. Instruments and techniques for application of sealing and barrier-forming materials at appropriate sites are described, as well as appropriate selection of materials and formation techniques. The instruments and techniques facilitate application of any fluent material to physiology associated with pregnancy and rendering the fluent material non fluent so as to form a barrier of seal.
Apparatus And Method For Local Application Of Polymeric Material To Tissue
Stephen C. Rowe - Wellesley MA Jeffrey A. Hubbell - San Marino CA Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA Vae Sun - Palo Alto CA Michael F. Lang - North Andover MA George E. Selecman - Marblehead MA Frederick F. Ahari - Newton MA
Assignee:
Focal, Inc. - Lexington MA
International Classification:
A61K 3174
US Classification:
424 7808, 424426, 604 20
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
Methods And Devices For Sealing Microchip Reservoir Devices
Rebecca S. Shawgo - Cambridge MA Michael J. Cima - Winchester MA Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA Benjamin F. Polito - Cambridge MA Scott A. Uhland - Somerville MA
Assignee:
Massachusetts Institute of Technology - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61K 922
US Classification:
6048901, 128898
Abstract:
Methods and devices are provided for mechanically sealing the reservoirs of microchip devices to prevent leakage from or between any of the reservoirs. In one embodiment, the method includes sandwiching a microchip device and a gasket material covering the reservoir openings between a front sealing frame and a backplate, such that the gasket material is compressed against the back side of the microchip device by the back plate. The front sealing frame is secured to the back sealing plate using fasteners or welding. The gasket material is preferably a flexible polymeric sheet, which is biocompatible and compatible with the reservoir contents. In another embodiment, a composite backplate is used in place of the back sealing plate and separate gasket material. The composite backplate can include a substrate having sealing plugs defined thereon. The composite backplate also can be designed to hold the drug, thereby combining the assembly steps of reservoir filling and sealing.
Methods For Hermetically Sealing Microchip Reservoir Devices
Scott A. Uhland - Roslindale MA Benjamin F. Polito - Cambridge MA Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA John M. Maloney - Cambridge MA
Assignee:
MicroCHIPS, Inc. - Bedford MA
International Classification:
B23K 106
US Classification:
2281101, 2281246, 21912164
Abstract:
Methods are provided for hermetically sealing the reservoirs of microchip devices and for hermetically sealing the substrate assemblies in a hermetic packaging structure. In one embodiment, the method comprises (1) providing a primary substrate having a front side and a back side, the substrate comprising a plurality of reservoirs positioned between the front side and the back side, each reservoir being loaded with molecules or a secondary device for controlled release or exposure, the reservoirs having at least one opening in need of sealing, the primary substrate including one or more hermetic sealing materials; (2) providing a hermetic sealing substrate having a surface composed of one or more hermetic sealing materials; (3) positioning the hermetic sealing substrate over the reservoir openings and contacting said hermetic sealing materials of the primary substrate with said hermetic sealing materials of the hermetic sealing substrate; and (4) applying energy or a mechanical force to the contacted sealing materials effective to form a hermetic seal between the hermetic sealing substrate and the primary substrate to hermetically seal the reservoir openings.
Bradley C. Poff - Chelmsford MA, US Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA, US Dean M. Pichon - Arlington MA, US Amarpreet S. Sawhney - Lexington MA, US
Assignee:
Focal, Inc. - Lexington MA
International Classification:
A67B017/00
US Classification:
600201
Abstract:
This invention describes novel methods and devices for stabilizing and retracting tissue during surgery, in particular internal tissue. Patches of material, preferably biodegradable, are adhered to tissue surfaces. By manipulation of the patches, for example directly with forceps, or via sutures attached to the patches, tissues can be retracted or otherwise manipulated with minimal trauma to the tissues. The method is especially useful in minimally-invasive surgery.
Apparatus And Method For Local Application Of Polymeric Material To Tissue
Stephen C. Rowe - Wellesley MA, US Jeffrey A. Hubbell - San Marino CA, US Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA, US Vae Sun - Palo Alto CA, US Michael F. Lang - Roswell GA, US George E. Selecman - Salem MA, US Frederick F. Ahari - Newton MA, US
Assignee:
Focal, Inc - Lexington MA
International Classification:
A61K031/74 A61F002/02
US Classification:
424 7808, 424426, 604 20
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
Flexible Microchip Devices For Ophthalmic And Other Applications
Michael J. Cima - Winchester MA, US Robert S. Langer - Newton MA, US Dennis Ausiello - Wellsley Hill MA, US Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA, US
Assignee:
MicroCHIPS, Inc. - Bedford MA
International Classification:
A61K009/22 A61M031/00 A61B005/05
US Classification:
6048911, 604 66, 600365
Abstract:
Microchip device arrays that can conform to a curved surface are provided for the controlled release or exposure of reservoir contents. The arrays comprise two or more microchip device elements, each of which includes a plurality of reservoirs that contain molecules for controlled release or components for selective exposure, and a means for flexibly connecting the device elements. The reservoirs can contain one or more drugs and/or one or more secondary devices, such as a sensor or a component thereof. Preferably, the microchip devices contain and controllably release therapeutic, prophylactic, and diagnostic molecules to and into the eye of a patient in need thereof.
Apparatus And Method For Local Application Of Polymeric Material To Tissue
Stephen C. Rowe - Wellesley MA, US Jeffrey A. Hubbell - San Marino CA, US Stephen J. Herman - Andover MA, US Vae Sun - Palo Alto CA, US Michael F. Lang - North Andover MA, US George E. Selecman - Salem MA, US Frederick F. Ahari - Newton MA, US
Assignee:
Genzyme Corporation - Cambridge MA
International Classification:
A61K 31/74 A61F 2/02 A61N 1/30
US Classification:
424 7808, 424426, 604 20
Abstract:
An apparatus is provided for applying to a surface of mammalian tissue including soft, living tissue an initially fluent material and then activating the material by exposure to an energy source. The material may be a liquid capable of polymerization to a non-fluent state by exposure to actinic light. The device, and methods that may be practiced in association with the device, enable a wide range of medical conditions to be treated including, for example, the application of a barrier to soft tissue to prevent post-surgical adhesions.
Name / Title
Company / Classification
Phones & Addresses
Stephen Michael Herman
Stephen Herman MD Internist
209 Hover Crk Rd, Savannah, GA 31419 9123569080
Stephen J. Herman
MDL 2179 CLASS COUNSEL, LLC
Stephen E. Herman President
SHO, INC
51 Strathmore Rd, Brookline, MA
Stephen D. Herman President
STEPHEN D. HERMAN, M.D., A PROFESSIONAL CORPORATION
3348 E Longridge Dr, Orange, CA 92667
Stephen P. Herman President
BEACH MEDICAL SERVICES, INC
555 N El Camino Real STE A412, San Clemente, CA 92672 16742 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Stephen P. Herman President
STEPHEN P. HERMAN, D.C., A CHIROPRACTIC CORPORATION
18113 Magnolia St, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
Stephen P. Herman President
EXECUTIVE MEDICAL BILLING, INC
16742 Gothard St, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
Stephen P. Herman President, Chiropractor, Osteopathy
Priorty 1 Medical Associates, Inc Medical Doctor's Office
18113 Magnolia St, Santa Ana, CA 92708 7149649901
Resumes
Information Technology And Business Consultant, D. Lawton Associates
University of Kentucky J. David Rosenberg College of Law 1973 - 1977
Doctor of Medicine, Doctorates, Medicine
United States Military Academy 1964 - 1968
Bachelors, Nuclear Engineering
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