Patents by Inventor David M. Wootton

David M. Wootton 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).

  • Acoustic blood analyzer for assessing blood properties
    Patent number: 7857761
    Abstract: An acoustic blood analyzer with a transducer section of acoustic biosensors for measurement of blood properties including, but not limited to blood coagulation, platelet function and various blood disorders in a blood sample is provided. Methods for use of the blood analyzer in measurement of blood properties are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 16, 2004
    Date of Patent: December 28, 2010
    Assignee: Drexel University
    Inventors: Ryszard M. Lec, J. Yasha Kresh, David M. Wootton
  • Poly(vinyl alcohol) cryogel
    Patent number: 5981826
    Abstract: The present invention includes a poly(vinyl alcohol) hydrogel construct having a wide range of mechanical strengths for use as a human tissue replacement. A process in connection with the present invention eliminates any step involved with dehydration of the hydrogel prior to implantation thereof. The hydrogel construct may include a tissue scaffolding, a load bearing surface within a joint, or any other structure which is suitable for supporting the growth of tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 1997
    Date of Patent: November 9, 1999
    Assignee: Georgia Tech Research Corporation
    Inventors: David N. Ku, Linda G. Braddon, David M. Wootton