Patents Assigned to University Medical Center, Inc.
  • miRNA biogenesis in exosomes for diagnosis and therapy
    Patent number: 11926824
    Abstract: Methods for diagnosis and treatment of cancers by use of exosomes comprising miRNAs and precursors thereof. For example, in some aspects, a cancer may be diagnosed or evaluated by determining the miRNA content of exosomes in a sample from a subject or by detecting miRNA processing in exosomes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 23, 2020
    Date of Patent: March 12, 2024
    Assignees: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System, Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventors: Raghu Kalluri, Sónia Melo
  • Disposable covered needle for syringe
    Patent number: 4944397
    Abstract: A covered needle assembly having a needle member and a cover member pivotably connected to each other, the cover member having a long narrow opening for the needle to pass through when the cover member is pivoted away from the needle when ready for use, the opening being covered by a manually strippable tape which is removed prior to use of the needle; one embodiment providing a means to render the needle inserviceable after use.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 29, 1989
    Date of Patent: July 31, 1990
    Assignee: University Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest C. Miller
  • Disposable covered needle for syringe
    Patent number: 4886503
    Abstract: A covered needle assembly having a needle member and a cover member pivotably connected to each other, the cover member having a long narrow opening for the needle to pass through when the cover member is pivoted away from the needle when ready for use, the opening being covered by a rupturable plastic film which breaks when the cover is pivoted to expose the needle.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 23, 1988
    Date of Patent: December 12, 1989
    Assignee: University Medical Center, Inc.
    Inventor: Ernest C. Miller