Patents by Inventor Donald P. Waller

Donald P. Waller 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).

  • Patent number: 10456292
    Abstract: Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Date of Patent: October 29, 2019
    Assignee: Revolution Contraceptives LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. DePinto, David A. Templer, Antonina A. Nikitenko, Gary Gamerman, Donald P. Waller, David Bolick, Elaine Lissner
  • Publication number: 20180092769
    Abstract: Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2017
    Publication date: April 5, 2018
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. DePinto, David A. Templer, Antonina A. Nikitenko, Gary Gamerman, Donald P. Waller, David Bolick, Elaine Lissner
  • Patent number: 9861515
    Abstract: Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2018
    Assignee: Revolution Contraceptives LLC
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. DePinto, David A. Templer, Antonina A. Nikitenko, Gary Gamerman, Donald P. Waller, David Bolick, Elaine Lissner
  • Publication number: 20170143757
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 28, 2016
    Publication date: May 25, 2017
    Inventors: Robert A. Anderson, JR., Xiao-Hui Diao, Lourens J.D. Zaneveld, Calvin J. Chany, II, Aleksej Krunic, Donald P. Waller, Duane L. Venton, Sanjay Jain
  • Patent number: 9527793
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Date of Patent: December 27, 2016
    Assignees: THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES OF THE UNIVERSITY OF ILLINOIS, RUSH UNIVERSITY MEDICAL CENTER
    Inventors: Robert A. Anderson, Jr., Xiao-Hui Diao, Lourens J. D. Zaneveld, Calvin J. Chany, II, Aleksej Krunic, Donald P. Waller, Duane L. Venton, Sanjay Jain
  • Publication number: 20150136144
    Abstract: Methods for the synthesis and use of several variations of styrene maleic acid-based polymers and the hydrogel tissue bridges that can be formed from such polymers. Specifically, a method is disclosed for synthesizing a styrene maleic acid-based polymer that can be dissolved in DMSO and injected into the vasa deferentia of male subjects, creating a hydrogel tissue bridge. This hydrogel tissue bridge can occlude the vas deferens, thus forming an effective male contraceptive. Additionally, this male contraceptive can be reversed by injecting the lumen of the vas deferens with a basic buffer solution to dissolve and remove the hydrogel tissue bridge.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2014
    Publication date: May 21, 2015
    Inventors: Jeffrey T. DePinto, David A. Templer, Antonina A. Nikitenko, Gary Gamerman, Donald P. Waller, David Bolick, Elaine Lisner
  • Publication number: 20140371310
    Abstract: Disclosed herein are compounds and compositions useful for reducing the risk of infection. In particular, disclosed herein are mandelic acid condensation polymers, compositions comprising such compounds, processes for producing such compounds, and methods of using such compounds.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 30, 2012
    Publication date: December 18, 2014
    Inventors: Robert A. Anderson, JR., Xiao-Hui Diao, Lourens J.D. Zaneveld, Calvin J. Chany, II, Aleksej Krunic, Donald P. Waller, Duane L. Venton, Sanjay Jain
  • Patent number: 4297341
    Abstract: A water-soluble complex comprising polyvinylpyrrolidone and gossypol is an effective spermicide.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 9, 1980
    Date of Patent: October 27, 1981
    Assignee: University of Illinois Foundation
    Inventors: Donald P. Waller, Lourens J. D. Zaneveld, Harry H. S. Fong