Patents by Inventor Christy Franco

Christy Franco has filed for patents to protect the following inventions. This listing includes patent applications that are pending as well as patents that have already been granted by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO).

  • Methods and compositions for bone formation
    Patent number: 9981010
    Abstract: A method and system to induce bone growth by locally delivering bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to the target location for a prolonged period without invasive procedures are disclosed. The new bone growth is induced by delivering cells producing BMPs from transduced viral vectors to the target cite. In various embodiments, the cells are encapsulated in hydrogel microspheres that are non-degradable or degradable by enzymes produced during the bone formation process. Various embodiments may be used to induce spinal fusion or repair critical bone defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignees: Baylor College of Medicine, William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Alan R. Davis, Elizabeth A. Davis, Kevin Moran, Ronke M. Olabisi, Jennifer L. West, Christy Franco
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BONE FORMATION
    Publication number: 20150359852
    Abstract: A method and system to induce bone growth by locally delivering bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to the target location for a prolonged period without invasive procedures are disclosed. The new bone growth is induced by delivering cells producing BMPs from transduced viral vectors to the target cite. In various embodiments, the cells are encapsulated in hydrogel microspheres that are non-degradable or degradable by enzymes produced during the bone formation process. Various embodiments may be used to induce spinal fusion or repair critical bone defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 12, 2015
    Publication date: December 17, 2015
    Applicants: WILLIAM MARSH RICE UNIVERSITY, BAYLOR COLLEGE OF MEDICINE
    Inventors: Alan R. Davis, Elizabeth A. Davis, Kevin Moran, Ronke M. Olabisi, Jennifer L. West, Christy Franco
  • Methods and compositions for bone formation
    Patent number: 8961999
    Abstract: A method and system to induce bone growth by locally delivering bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to the target location for a prolonged period without invasive procedures are disclosed. The new bone growth is induced by delivering cells producing BMPs from transduced viral vectors to the target cite. In various embodiments, the cells are encapsulated in hydrogel microspheres that are non-degradable or degradable by enzymes produced during the bone formation process. Various embodiments may be used to induce spinal fusion or repair critical bone defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Date of Patent: February 24, 2015
    Assignees: Baylor College of Medicine, William Marsh Rice University
    Inventors: Alan R. Davis, Elizabeth A. Davis, Kevin Moran, Ronke Olabisi, Jennifer L. West, Christy Franco
  • METHODS AND COMPOSITIONS FOR BONE FORMATION
    Publication number: 20130017228
    Abstract: A method and system to induce bone growth by locally delivering bone morphogenetic proteins (BMPs) to the target location for a prolonged period without invasive procedures are disclosed. The new bone growth is induced by delivering cells producing BMPs from transduced viral vectors to the target cite. In various embodiments, the cells are encapsulated in hydrogel microspheres that are non-degradable or degradable by enzymes produced during the bone formation process. Various embodiments may be used to induce spinal fusion or repair critical bone defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 1, 2010
    Publication date: January 17, 2013
    Applicant: Baylor College of Medicine
    Inventors: Alan R. Davis, Elizabeth A. Davis, Kevin Moran, Ronke Olabisi, Jennifer L. West, Christy Franco