Patents Examined by Ramin Akhaven
  • Artificial salivary gland
    Patent number: 6743626
    Abstract: The present invention generally relates to the field of oral prosthetics and tissue engineering. More specifically, a novel, artificial fluid secreting prosthesis for non-invasive insertion is disclosed. Further, methods of use of the foregoing are provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: June 1, 2004
    Assignee: The United States of America as represented by the Department of Health and Human Services
    Inventors: Bruce J. Baum, Kenneth M. Yamada, Edna Cukierman, David Mooney