Patents Assigned to Biomatrix, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11850324
    Abstract: The present invention relates to bioinks based on undenatured collagen, kits containing the same, and methods of printing three-dimensional structures using the bioinks.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 12, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Advanced Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: David Bagley, Bowman Bagley, Dale Peterson
  • Patent number: 8906685
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates general to devices, systems, and methods of using such devices in creating and handling hanging drops of fluid. The present disclosure also relates to cell culture devices, methods and/or systems of using such devices as well as the use of cell culture devices, for example, for research and high throughput screening.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignees: The Regents of The University of Michigan, 3D Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Shuichi Takayama, Yi-Chung Tung, Amy Yu-Ching Hsiao, Edward Jan
  • Publication number: 20140179561
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates general to devices, systems, and methods of using such devices in creating and handling hanging drops of fluid. The present disclosure also relates to cell culture devices, methods and/or systems of using such devices as well as the use of cell culture devices, for example, for research and high throughput screening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 25, 2014
    Publication date: June 26, 2014
    Applicants: 3D BIOMATRIX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Shuichi Takayama, Yi-Chung Tung, Amy Yu-Ching Hsiao, Edward Jan
  • Publication number: 20130040855
    Abstract: The present disclosure relates general to devices, systems, and methods of using such devices in creating and handling hanging drops of fluid. The present disclosure also relates to cell culture devices, methods and/or systems of using such devices as well as the use of cell culture devices, for example, for research and high throughput screening.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 28, 2011
    Publication date: February 14, 2013
    Applicants: 3D BIOMATRIX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: Shuichi Takayama, Yi-Chung Tung, Amy Yu-Ching Hsiao, Edward Jan
  • Patent number: 5783691
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a crosslinked hyaluronic acid derivative in which the crosslinking has been achieved by means of reaction with a phosphorus-containing reagent, especially a derivative of an acid of phosphorus (V). The invention also relates to the methods of producing such a product as well as its use as a slow release depot for administration of hylaluronic acid or a medicament incorporated in the gel.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 26, 1996
    Date of Patent: July 21, 1998
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Tomas Malson, Bengt Lindqvist
  • Patent number: 5399351
    Abstract: Disclosed are biocompatible viscoelastic gel slurries formed from a polymeric gel, preferably a hyaluronan or a derivative thereof such as hylan swollen in an aqueous medium and a fluid phase which is an aqueous solution of a polymer which may also but not necessarily be a hyaluronan or derivative thereof. Also disclosed are methods of making such slurries, controlling their rheological properties and the uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 24, 1993
    Date of Patent: March 21, 1995
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Leshchiner, Endre A. Balazs, Nancy E. Larsen, Adelva Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 5266563
    Abstract: Disclosed are water based, viscoelastic compositions comprising a mixture of high molecular weights hyaluronic acid salts and water soluble poly(ethylene oxides). Also disclosed are cosmetic formulations including said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 11, 1990
    Date of Patent: November 30, 1993
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 5246698
    Abstract: Disclosed are biocompatible viscoelastic gel slurries formed from a polymeric gel, preferably a hyaluronan or a derivative thereof such as hylan swollen in an aqueous medium and a fluid phase which is an aqueous solution of a polymer which may also but not necessarily be a hyaluronan or derivative thereof. Also disclosed are methods of making such slurries, controlling their rheological properties and the uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 20, 1991
    Date of Patent: September 21, 1993
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Leshchiner, Endre A. Balazs, Nancy E. Larsen, Adelya Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 5143724
    Abstract: Disclosed are biocompatible viscoelastic gel slurries formed from a polymeric gel, preferably a hyaluronan or a derivative thereof such as hylan swollen in an aqueous medium and a fluid phase which is an aqueous solution of a polymer which may also but not necessarily be a hyaluronan or derivative thereof. Also disclosed are methods of making such slurries, controlling their rheological properties and the uses thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 9, 1990
    Date of Patent: September 1, 1992
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Edward Leshchiner, Endre A. Balazs, Nancy E. Larsen, Adelya Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 5128326
    Abstract: Disclosed are drug delivery systems based on a polymeric component which is soluble or insoluble (cross-linked) hyaluronan or hyaluronan copolymerized with another hydrophilic polymer or hylan and one or more substances having biological or pharmacological activity and methods of preparing same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 23, 1990
    Date of Patent: July 7, 1992
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner, Nancy E. Larsen
  • Patent number: 5099013
    Abstract: Disclosed is hylan, a chemically modified hyaluronan preparation characterized by the presence of small amounts (0.0002-0.05% by weight) of aldehyde cross-linking groups covalently bonded to the hyaluronan molecular chains. Also disclosed is an improved method of obtaining hylan comprising treating hyaluronan in situ in animal tissues containing same with a treatment mixture including an aldehyde which is reactive towards hyaluronic acid and the proteins contained in the animal tissue. Treatment is effected at temperatures below about 16.degree. C. at very high pH, e.g., 8-14 whereby the overall yield is increased while maintaining the high molecular weight of the hylan.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 16, 1990
    Date of Patent: March 24, 1992
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc,
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner, Adelya Leshchiner, Nancy Larsen, Philip Band
  • Patent number: 4913743
    Abstract: Combinations of glycosaminoglycan and certain cationic polymers provide modified glycosaminoglycan properties and can provide substantivity to keratinous material, compatibility, stability, humectancy, rheology and other properties useful in personal care or medical applications.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 25, 1988
    Date of Patent: April 3, 1990
    Assignees: Biomatrix, Inc., Union Carbide Chemicals and Plastics Company Inc.
    Inventors: George L. Brode, Philip A. Band, Errol D. Goddard, Arminda G. Barbone, Adolf Leshchiner, Joseph P. Pavlichko, Emmett Partain, III, Pak S. Leung
  • Patent number: 4795741
    Abstract: Percutaneous emboli are formed for therapeutic and/or corrective reasons by using a composition which includes crosslinked gells of hyaluronic acid (HA), hylan (HY) or mixed crosslinked gels of HA or HY with other materials, thrombin and cationic substances containing quaternary ammonium groups. Other optional materials include fillers and radio-opaque substances.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 6, 1987
    Date of Patent: January 3, 1989
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Adolf Leshchiner, Nancy E. Larsen, Endre A. Balazs, Sadek K. Hilal
  • Patent number: 4713448
    Abstract: Disclosed is hylan, a chemically modified hyaluronic acid preparation characterized by the presence of small amounts (0.005-0.05% by weight) of aldehyde cross-linking groups covalently bonded to the hyaluronic acid molecular chains. Also disclosed is a method of obtaining hylan comprising treating hyaluronic acid in situ in animal tissues containing same with a treatment mixture including a reagent (typically an aldehyde) which is reactive towards hyaluronic acid and the proteins contained in the animal tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 12, 1985
    Date of Patent: December 15, 1987
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner, Adelya Leshchiner, Philip Band
  • Patent number: 4636524
    Abstract: Disclosed are cross-linked gels of hyaluronic acid, alone or mixed with other hydrophilic polymers and containing various substances or covalently bonded low molecular weight substances and processes for preparing them. These products are useful in numerous applications including cosmetic formulations and as drug delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 8, 1985
    Date of Patent: January 13, 1987
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 4629623
    Abstract: Disclosed are water based, viscoelastic compositions comprising a mixture of high molecular weights hyaluronic salts and water soluble poly(ethylene oxides). Also disclosed are cosmetic formulations including said compositions.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1984
    Date of Patent: December 16, 1986
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 4605691
    Abstract: Disclosed are cross-linked gels of hyaluronic acid, alone or mixed with other hydrophilic polymers and containing various substances or covalently bonded low molecular weight substances and processes for preparing them. These products are useful in numerous applications including cosmetic formulations and as drug delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 1985
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1986
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 4582865
    Abstract: Disclosed are cross-linked gels of hyaluronic acid, alone or mixed with other hydrophilic polymers and containing various substances or covalently bonded low molecular weight substances and processes for preparing them. These products are useful in numerous applications including cosmetic formulations and as drug delivery systems.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 1984
    Date of Patent: April 15, 1986
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 4500676
    Abstract: Polymeric materials (and articles made therefrom) including polyurethanes, polyesters, polyolefins, polyamides, polysiloxanes, vinylic and acrylic polymers are rendered biocompatible by including with the polymeric material hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof. The hyaluronic acid may be coated onto the surface of the polymeric material, dispersed throughout the body of the polymeric material, or both. The hyaluronic acid on the surface of the polymeric material may optionally be cross-linked. The biocompatible polymeric materials are used in the making of various prosthetic devices including heart valves, intraocular lenses, vascular grafts, pacemaker leads and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: February 19, 1985
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, Adolf Leshchiner
  • Patent number: 4487865
    Abstract: Polymeric materials (and articles made therefrom) including polyurethanes, polyesters, polyolefins, polyamides, polysiloxanes, vinylic and acrylic polymers are rendered biocompatible by including with the polymeric material hyaluronic acid or a salt thereof. The hyaluronic acid may be coated onto the surface of the polymeric material, dispersed throughout the body of the polymeric material, or both. The hyaluronic acid on the surface of the polymeric material may optionally be cross-linked. The biocompatible polymeric materials are used in the making of various prosthetic devices including heart valves, intraocular lenses, vascular grafts, pacemaker leads and the like.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 15, 1983
    Date of Patent: December 11, 1984
    Assignee: Biomatrix, Inc.
    Inventors: Endre A. Balazs, David J. Wedlock, Glyn O. Phillips