Patents by Inventor Paul T. Rubery

Paul T. Rubery 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 for introducing an ultraviolet light activated viral vector into the spinal column
    Patent number: 7704272
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods and structures are provided for the treatment of functional spinal unit injuries through the use of light activated gene therapy to induce bone fusion through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. Methods and structures are also provided for the utilization of ultraviolet light activated gene therapy to repair/rebuild an injured intervertebral disc through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. An implant system including a light probe and an implant with which r-AAV is integrated is also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Date of Patent: April 27, 2010
    Assignee: University of Rochester
    Inventors: Paul T. Rubery, Edward M. Schwarz
  • Light probe for ultraviolet light activated gene transduction
    Publication number: 20040264853
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, a light probe is provided for treating a patient through the use of ultraviolet light activated gene therapy. Embodiments of the present invention include a light probe structure for the utilization of light activated gene therapy to repair and/or rebuild damaged cartilage or a component of a functional spinal unit (FSU) by introducing a desired gene into a patient's tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 30, 2004
    Publication date: December 30, 2004
    Inventors: Edward M. Schwarz, Paul T. Rubery, Thomas H. Foster, Michael D. Maloney
  • Light activated gene transduction for cell targeted gene delivery in the spinal column
    Publication number: 20040049249
    Abstract: In accordance with the present invention, methods and structures are provided for the treatment of functional spinal unit injuries through the use of light activated gene therapy to induce bone fusion through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. Methods and structures are also provided for the utilization of ultraviolet light activated gene therapy to repair/rebuild an injured intervertebral disc through the introduction of a desired gene into a patient's spinal tissue. An implant system including a light probe and an implant with which r-AAV is integrated is also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 31, 2003
    Publication date: March 11, 2004
    Inventors: Paul T. Rubery, Edward M. Schwarz