Patents by Inventor Francois Y. Genin

Francois Y. Genin 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).

  • Hydroxyapatite based drug delivery implant for cancer treatment
    Patent number: 6767550
    Abstract: A hydroxyapatite based bioresorbable material is incorporated with anti-cancer agents to form an implant used for treatment against cancer. Sustained release of the anti-cancer agents may be achieved after implantation at the targeted sites. The dosage of the anti-cancer agent, the microstructure, morphology, and composition of the bioresorbable material allow control of the release profile. The invented implant may be used for drug delivery, chemotherapy, or gene therapy.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2000
    Date of Patent: July 27, 2004
    Assignee: Berkeley Advanced Biomaterials, Inc.
    Inventors: François Y. Génin, Ping Luo, Alekha K. Dash
  • Calcium based neutral and bioresorbable bone graft
    Publication number: 20030055512
    Abstract: An injectable and moldable putty comprising biodegradable calcium-based compounds including calcium sulfate, hydroxyapatite, and tricalcium phosphate is invented. The putty hardens into a solid body when mixed with water, saline, serum, or other neutral aqueous solutions. The hardening time of the putty can be tailored in order to meet the specific requirements of various dental or orthopedic applications. The pH of the putty is neutral during and after mixing. The invented putty may be used as bone graft, bone implant, or implantable drug delivery device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2001
    Publication date: March 20, 2003
    Inventors: Francois Y. Genin, Ping Luo