Miguel A. Castillo - Hialeah FL Javier E. Castaneda - Miami FL Eric Glemser - Miami FL
Assignee:
Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL
International Classification:
A61M 2500
US Classification:
604280
Abstract:
A flexible plastic catheter defines a flexible, distal tip. In accordance with this invention, the distal tip comprises a plastic formulation containing sufficient radiopaque agent to be substantially more radiopaque and preferably softer than portions of the catheter proximal to the tip. Thus, the distal tip area of the catheter can be flexible to avoid possible tissue damage as the catheter is advanced, but is still readily visible by x-ray. At the same time, the majority of the catheter may be of normal flexibility and strength.
Miguel A. Castillo - Hialeah FL Javier E. Castaneda - Miami FL Eric Glemser - Miami FL
Assignee:
Cordis Corporation - Miami Lakes FL
International Classification:
A61M 2500
US Classification:
604280
Abstract:
A flexible plastic catheter defines a flexible, distal tip. In accordance with this invention, the distal tip comprises a plastic formulation containing sufficient radiopaque agent to be substantially more radiopaque and preferably softer than portions of the catheter proximal to the tip. Thus, the distal tip area of the catheter can be flexible to avoid possible tissue damage as the catheter is advanced, but is still readily visible by x-ray. At the same time, the majority of the catheter may be of normal flexibility and strength.
Highly Radiopaque Polyolefins And Method For Making The Same
Miguel Castillo - Hialeah FL Joquin Villalobos - Miami FL Jeffrey Walker - Fort Lauderdale FL
Assignee:
Cordis Corporation - Miami FL
International Classification:
C08J 704 A61L 2918 A61L 2908
US Classification:
523105
Abstract:
In accordance with the present invention there is provided a method for making a highly radiopaque polyolefin compound, wherein the radiopaque material in said compound is substantially uniformly dispersed and held within a polymer matrix. During the method one first heats an amount of polyolefin, preferably low density polyethylene, to at least its melting temperature. The amount of polyolefin is equal to at least 10% by weight of the compound. Then an amount of radiopaque metal powder is added to the polyolefin. The amount of radiopaque metal is equal to up to 90% by weight of the compound. The metal powder is preferably tantalum, tungsten, gold or platinum. Thereafter, an amount of a dispersing agent is added to the polyolefin to form a mixture. The amount of dispersing agent is equal to at least 0. 2% by weight of the compound.
Post-doctoral Fellow at University of Florida, Graduate School Fellow, Ph.D. at University of Florida
Location:
Gainesville, Florida
Industry:
Higher Education
Work:
University of Florida - Gainesville since May 2013
Post-doctoral Fellow
University of Florida - Gainesville, Florida since Mar 2009
Graduate School Fellow, Ph.D.
University of Florida Jan 2007 - Apr 2009
Research Assistant
Zamorano University May 2006 - Dec 2006
Research Assistant
University of Florida - Everglades Research and Education Center Jan 2006 - Apr 2006
Visiting Scholar
Education:
University of Florida 2009 - 2013
Ph.D., Agronomy and Soils
University of Florida 2007 - 2009
M.S., Agronomy and Soils
Zamorano University 2003 - 2006
BSc., Agricultural Science and Production
Interests:
Plant/animal/soil interactions in grasslands, ecosystem services, nutrient cycling and soil fertility, forage production and conservation in tropics and subtropics, legumes, bioenergy crops, biofuels, statistics, design and analysis of experiments, research projects, new ideas, running, music, travel, learn by doing.
Honor & Awards:
NSF-funded I-Cubed Program at the University of Florida (UF) grant award
Graduate School Fellowship, University of Florida
International Student Alec Courtelis Award, International Center at UF
Crop Science Society of America paper award
Soil and Crop Science Society of Florida paper award
Outstanding M.S. thesis, Agronomy Department, UF
Gamma Sigma Delta
Stanley Black & Decker Miramar, FL Jan 2014 to May 2014 Staff AccountantWorld Net Media Miami, FL 2008 to Oct 2013 Staff AccountantRandstad US Temps Miami, FL 2006 to 2007 Administrative AssistantMelody R Lavrich Accounting and Taxes Services
2005 to 2006 Administrative Assistant
Education:
Florida International University 2004 Bachelor's of Business Administration in Finance
At least 93 people were injured in Caracas and demonstrator Miguel Castillo was killed. Authorities also announced that Anderson Dugarte, 32, died from a gunshot wound he suffered Monday at a protest in Merida. The violence pushed the death toll to at least 38 in more than a month of street protests
Date: May 10, 2017
Category: World
Source: Google
Early results give retired general lead in Guatemala presidential race
have begun questioning his military past and his participation in the war against the insurgents during the armed conflict. Undoubtedly, this issue will be present during his presidency if he wins the elections," said Miguel Castillo, a political analyst at Guatemala's Francisco Marroquin University.
Date: Sep 12, 2011
Category: World
Source: Google
Humala calls for new social programs after taking presidential oath
His decision to keep Julio Velarde as the president of the Central Bank and name Lus Miguel Castillo a respected technocrat and the former second-in-command at the Ministry of Finance to the top economy job, won applause from the private sector.
Date: Jul 29, 2011
Category: World
Source: Google
Spain dodges fallout from Portugal bailout request
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