Claims Analysis
Total Claims: 23
Claim 1
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of forming a coating on a surface of a medical device, the coating imparting improved biocompatibility characteristics to the surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing the medical device, the device having a suitable biomaterial forming the surface, the biomaterial comprising a chemical moiety selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde moiety, an epoxide moiety, an isocyanate moiety, a 1,2-dicarbonyl moiety, a phosphate moiety, a sulphate moiety and a carboxylate moiety; (b) providing a biomolecule, the biomolecule comprising an unsubstituted amide moiety; (c) combining the amide moiety with an amine forming agent to form an amine-functional biomolecule; and (d) combining the biomolecule with the surface to form a chemical bond, the chemical bond immobilizing the biomolecule on the surface, the immobilized biomolecule forming the coating.
Claim 2
Independent Claim
130 words
A method of forming a coating on a surface of a medical device, the coating imparting improved biocompatibility characteristics to the surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing the medical device, the device having a suitable biomaterial forming the surface, the biomaterial comprising a chemical moiety selected from the group consisting of an aldehyde moiety, an epoxide moiety, an isocyanate moiety, a 1,2-dicarbonyl moiety, a phosphate moiety, a sulphate moiety and a carboxylate moiety; (b) providing a biomolecule, the biomolecule comprising an unsubstituted amide moiety; (c) combining the amide moiety with an amine forming agent to form an amine-functional biomolecule; and (d) combining the biomolecule with the surface to form a chemical bond, the chemical bond immobilizing the biomolecule on the surface, the immobilized biomolecule forming the coating.
Claim 3
Dependent Claim
71 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the device is selected from the group consisting of a blood-contacting medical device, a tissue-contacting medical device, a bodily fluid-contacting medical device, an implantable medical device, an extracorporeal medical device, a blood oxygenator, a blood pump, tubing for carrying blood, an endoprosthesis medical device, a vascular graft, a stent, a pacemaker lead, a heart valve, temporary intravascular medical device, a catheter and a guide wire.
Claim 4
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aldehyde moiety is formed by combining a periodate with a 2-aminoalcohol moiety.
Claim 5
Dependent Claim
19 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the aldehyde moiety is formed by combining a periodate with a 1,2-dihydroxy moiety.
Claim 6
Dependent Claim
27 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the periodate comprises at least one of a periodic acid, a sodium periodate, an alkali metal periodate, and a potassium periodate.
Claim 7
Dependent Claim
90 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the biomolecule is selected from the group consisting of an an antithrombotic agent, an anti-inflammatory, an antibody, an antigen, an immunoglobulin, an enzyme, a hormone, a neurotransmitter, a cytokine, a protein, a globular protein, a cell attachment protein, a peptide, a cell attachment peptide, a proteoglycan, a toxin, an antibiotic agent, an antibacterial agent, an antimicrobial agent, a polysaccharide, a carbohydrate, a fatty acid, a drug, a vitamin, a DNA segment, a RNA segment, a nucleic acid, a lectin, a dye and a ligand.
Claim 8
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the biomolecule is a naturally occurring biomolecule.
Claim 9
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the biomolecule is a chemically synthesized biomolecule.
Claim 10
Dependent Claim
20 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the biomolecule is selected from the group consisting of a glycopeptide and a glycoprotein.
Claim 11
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the amine forming agent is selected from the group consisting of bromine, bromide, bromite, hypobromite, chlorine, chloride, chlorite, hypochlorite, lead tetraacetate, benzyltrimethylammonium tribromide, bis(trifluoroacetoxy)iodo!benzene, hydroxy(tosyloxy)iodobenzene and iodosylbenzene.
Claim 12
Dependent Claim
33 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the further step of combining the chemical bond with at least one reducing agent selected from the group consisting of sodium borohydride, sodium cyanoborohydride and amine borane.
Claim 13
Dependent Claim
24 words
The method of claim 1 comprising the further step of combining the amine-functional biomolecule with a guanidino forming agent to form a guanidino-functional biomolecule.
Claim 14
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 12 comprising the further step of combining the chemical bond with a stabilizing agent.
Claim 15
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 13 wherein the stabilizing agent is a borate ion.
Claim 16
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 12 wherein the guanidino forming agent is selected from the group consisting of S-ethylthiouronium bromide, S-ethylthiouronium chloride, O-methylisourea, O-methylisouronium sulfate, O-methylisourea hydrogen sulfate, S-methylisothiourea, 2-methyl-1-nitroisourea, aminoiminomethanesulfonic acid, cyanamide, cyanoguanide, dicyandiamide, 3,5-dimethyl-1-guanylpyrazole nitrate and 3,5-dimethyl pyrazole.
Claim 17
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 1 wherein at least a portion of the surface forms at least one of a tube, a rod, a membrane, a balloon, a bag, a sheet, a string, a suture, a fiber and a mesh.
Claim 18
Dependent Claim
141 words
The method of claim 1 wherein the device comprises at least one of a biocompatible material selected from the group consisting of a metal, a titanium, a titanium alloy, a tin-nickel alloy, a shape memory alloy, an aluminum oxide, a platinum, a platinum alloy, a stainless steel, a MP35N stainless steel, a elgiloy, a stellite, a pyrolytic carbon, a silver carbon, a glassy carbon, a polymer, a polyamide, a polycarbonate, a polyether, a polyester, a polyolefin, a polyethylene, a polypropylene, a polystyrene, a polyurethane, a polyvinylchloride, a polyvinylpyrrolidone, a silicone elastomer, a fluoropolymer, a polyacrylate, a polyisoprene, a polytetrafluoroethylene, a rubber, a ceramic, a hydroxapatite, a human protein, a human tissue, an animal protein, an animal tissue, a bone, a skin, a tooth, a collagen, a laminin, a elastin, a fibrin, a wood, a cellulose, a compressed carbon and a glass.
Claim 19
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of forming a coating on a surface of a medical device, the coating imparting improved biocompatibility characteristics to the surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing the medical device, the device having a suitable biomaterial forming the surface, the biomaterial comprising an unsubstituted amide moiety; (b) combining the amide moiety with an amine forming agent to form an amine-functional surface; (c) combining the amine-functional surface with a guanidino forming agent to form a guanidino-functional surface; (d) providing a biomolecule, the biomolecule comprising a chemical moiety selected from the group consisting of a 1,2-dicarbonyl moiety, a phosphate moiety, a sulphate moiety and a carboxylate moiety; and (e) combining the chemical moiety with the surface to form a chemical bond, the chemical bond immobilizing the biomolecule on the surface, the immobilized biomolecule forming the coating.
Claim 20
Independent Claim
137 words
A method of forming a coating on a surface of a medical device, the coating imparting improved biocompatibility characteristics to the surface, the method comprising the steps of: (a) providing the medical device, the device having a suitable biomaterial forming the surface, the biomaterial comprising an unsubstituted amide moiety; (b) combining the amide moiety with an amine forming agent to form an amine-functional surface; (c) combining the amine-functional surface with a guanidino forming agent to form a guanidino-functional surface; (d) providing a biomolecule, the biomolecule comprising a chemical moiety selected from the group consisting of a 1,2-dicarbonyl moiety, a phosphate moiety, a sulphate moiety and a carboxylate moiety; and (e) combining the chemical moiety with the surface to form a chemical bond, the chemical bond immobilizing the biomolecule on the surface, the immobilized biomolecule forming the coating.
Claim 21
Dependent Claim
18 words
The method of claim 18 comprising the further step of combining the chemical bond with a stabilizing agent.
Claim 22
Dependent Claim
13 words
The method of claim 19 wherein the stabilizing agent is a borate ion.
Claim 23
Dependent Claim
39 words
The method of claim 18 wherein the guanidino forming agent is selected from the group consisting of S-ethylthiouronium bromide, S-ethylthiouronium chloride, O-methylisourea, O-methylisouronium sulfate, O-methylisourea hydrogen sulfate, S-methylisothiourea, 2-methyl-1-nitroisourea, aminoiminomethanesulfonic acid, cyanamide, cyanoguanide, dicyandiamide, 3,5-dimethyl-1-guanylpyrazole nitrate and 3,5-dimethyl pyrazole.