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Joshua Stopek Phones & Addresses

  • 4909 Knox Ave S, Minneapolis, MN 55419 (203) 599-5517
  • Saint Louis Park, MN
  • Guilford, CT
  • Madison, CT
  • 396 Main St, Wallingford, CT 06492 (203) 265-3895
  • North Haven, CT
  • Gainesville, FL
  • Hartford, CT
  • 115 Denison Dr, Guilford, CT 06437

Work

Company: Histosonics, inc. Sep 2017 Position: Vice president r and d

Education

Degree: Master of Science, Masters, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science School / High School: University of Florida Specialities: Materials Science, Engineering

Skills

Product Development • Biomaterials • Medical Device R&D • Drug Delivery • New Business Development • Program Management • Minimally Invasive Procedures • Strategic Technology Initiatives • Combination Products • Regenerative Medicine • Global R&D • International Joint Ventures • Surgical Technology • Interventional Procedures • Soft Tissue Repair

Industries

Medical Devices

Resumes

Resumes

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Vice President R And D

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Location:
Minneapolis, MN
Industry:
Medical Devices
Work:
Histosonics, Inc.
Vice President R and D

Interventional Lung Solutions Medtronic
Head of R and D

Covidien Mar 2004 - Aug 2013
Director, R and D
Education:
University of Florida
Master of Science, Masters, Bachelors, Bachelor of Science, Materials Science, Engineering
University of Florida
Doctorates, Doctor of Philosophy, Materials Science, Engineering
Skills:
Product Development
Biomaterials
Medical Device R&D
Drug Delivery
New Business Development
Program Management
Minimally Invasive Procedures
Strategic Technology Initiatives
Combination Products
Regenerative Medicine
Global R&D
International Joint Ventures
Surgical Technology
Interventional Procedures
Soft Tissue Repair

Publications

Us Patents

Biomaterial Drug Delivery And Surface Modification Compositions

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US Patent:
7850982, Dec 14, 2010
Filed:
Dec 1, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/292172
Inventors:
Joshua Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Brian Cuevas - Middletown CT, US
Joseph Hotter - Middletown CT, US
Brian Nentwick - Derby CT, US
Ali Irfan - West Haven CT, US
Steven Tsai - Stamford CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61K 9/00
US Classification:
424400
Abstract:
Compositions are provided which include a polymer made at least in part from a polyoxyalkylene copolymer, such as a poloxamer. The polymer may be combined with a second component to form a blend or emulsion. The resulting composition may be utilized to form medical devices, drug delivery devices, or coatings for other medical devices.

Furanone-Initiated Polymers

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US Patent:
7851526, Dec 14, 2010
Filed:
May 14, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/299693
Inventors:
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Joseph Hotter - Middletown CT, US
Steve Tsai - Stamford CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
C08K 5/15
C09D 167/02
C08L 67/00
US Classification:
524111, 549315, 514533, 560 11, 525411
Abstract:
Polymers initiated with furanones and compositions containing such polymers are suitable for use in making textiles, medical devices, delivery agents, packaging materials, coatings for such items, and the like.

Tissue Adhesives And Sealants And Method For Their Use

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US Patent:
7858079, Dec 28, 2010
Filed:
Feb 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/712333
Inventors:
Ahmad R. Hadba - Wallingford CT, US
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61K 38/17
C08L 89/00
US Classification:
424 7827, 525 541
Abstract:
Compositions provided by mixing a biotin-containing component and an avidin-containing component are useful as an adhesive or sealant for medical/surgical uses.

Antimicrobial Releasing Polymers

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US Patent:
7901705, Mar 8, 2011
Filed:
Feb 28, 2007
Appl. No.:
11/712334
Inventors:
Mark Roby - Killingworth CT, US
John Kennedy - Guilford CT, US
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Brian Cuevas - Cumming GA, US
Nadya Belcheva - Middletown CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61F 2/02
US Classification:
424426
Abstract:
The present disclosure is directed to polymers having hydroxyl containing bioactive agents incorporated into the backbone of the polymer or attached thereto by pendant linkages. Hydroxyl containing bioactive agents which may be attached to these polymers include antimicrobial agents such as triclosan. The polymers may be utilized to form medical devices or coatings for such devices. The hydroxyl containing bioactive agent may be released from the polymer upon hydrolysis of the polymeric backbone or pendant linkage in vivo.

Hydroxamate Compositions

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US Patent:
7923439, Apr 12, 2011
Filed:
Oct 5, 2009
Appl. No.:
12/573232
Inventors:
Joshua Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Ahmad Hadba - Middlefield CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61K 31/66
A61K 31/34
A61K 31/16
A61K 31/13
A61F 13/00
A61F 2/00
US Classification:
514114, 514473, 514613, 514645, 424422, 424423, 424427, 424443
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides compositions including a first component including at least one phospholipid possessing at least one vinyl group, a second component including a furanone possessing vinyl and/or acrylate groups, and a third component including a hydroxamate. Compositions, medical devices, and coatings including copolymers and blends of the foregoing components are also provided.

Water-Swellable Copolymers And Articles And Coatings Made Therefrom

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US Patent:
7935773, May 3, 2011
Filed:
Aug 16, 2005
Appl. No.:
11/660566
Inventors:
Ahmad R. Hadba - Wallingford CT, US
Brian Cuevas - Cumming GA, US
Frank R. Schiretz - Middletown CT, US
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
C08F 228/02
US Classification:
526287, 526288, 5263031, 5263072, 5263073, 5263074, 5263077, 526320
Abstract:
The present disclosure relates to compositions comprising a copolymer that includes a first monomer and a second monomer that is different from the first monomer, wherein both the first and second monomer are selected from the group consisting of 3-sulfopropyl acrylate potassium salt, sodium acrylate, N-(tris(hydroxyl methyl)methyl)acrylamide, and 2-acrylamideo-2-methyl-1-propane sulfonic acid. The present disclosure further relates to methods for preparing the copolymer compositions and shaped articles comprising the copolymers.

Furanone Copolymers

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US Patent:
7999051, Aug 16, 2011
Filed:
May 9, 2008
Appl. No.:
12/594618
Inventors:
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
C08F 224/00
US Classification:
526270, 514114, 514473, 514613, 514645, 424422, 424423, 424427, 424443
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides copolymers including a first monomer including at least one phospholipid possessing at least one vinyl group and a second monomer including a furanone possessing vinyl and/or acrylate groups. Compositions, medical devices, and coatings including such copolymers are also provided.

Medical Device Package Including Self-Puncturable Port

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US Patent:
8061520, Nov 22, 2011
Filed:
Oct 5, 2007
Appl. No.:
12/442068
Inventors:
Joshua B. Stopek - Yalesville CT, US
Assignee:
Tyco Healthcare Group LP - North Haven CT
International Classification:
A61B 19/02
B65D 81/26
B67D 67/01
US Classification:
206438, 206207, 222 83, 604408, 604411
Abstract:
The present disclosure provides a medical device package including a container for receiving a medical device and a self-puncturabie port.
Joshua B Stopek from Minneapolis, MN, age ~48 Get Report