Patents by Inventor Jacob Verschoor

Jacob Verschoor 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).

  • Method and composition for treating biopsy wounds
    Patent number: 5441491
    Abstract: A method and composition for treating biopsy wounds in human patients is provided. The process involves filling the wound with a disc of collagenous material coated with elastine, with the disc of material being of a size to substantially fill the biopsy wound. The collagenous material is preferably derived from the skin of hoofed animals such as calves, sheep and pigs. The disc is combined with a microporous top layer, preferably polyether urethane.This combination is easy to apply and leads to hemostasis, improved wound healing and less wound contraction and scarring.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 4, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 15, 1995
    Inventors: Jacob Verschoor, Wiete Westerhof
  • Use of polysaccharides in preparation for wound treatment
    Patent number: 5204103
    Abstract: The invention relates to the use of polysaccharide containing materials in particular vegetable fibres or products derived therefrom originating from Plantago ovata, in particular from the seed husk thereof for the production of preparations for wound treatment. These and similar vegetable fibres or products derived therefrom may be combined with another active substance chosen from the group comprising proteolytic enzymes, antiseptic agents, growth stimulators and electrolytes.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 1991
    Date of Patent: April 20, 1993
    Assignee: Pharmalett International B.V.
    Inventors: Wiete Westerhof, Jacob Verschoor