Patents by Inventor Sara Heedy

Sara Heedy 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).

  • Anti-microbial bandage contact lens with ocular drug delivery
    Patent number: 11086049
    Abstract: The technology relates to a prophylactic bandage contact lens that prevents microbial infections in an eye as well as treats infection by dispensing antimicrobial medication at controlled rates. In one embodiment, the invention provides a bandage with nanostructures, and provides a continuous treatment over 10 days and shields the eye from the environment, significantly diminishing the risk of infection while allowing damaged tissues to heal.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 3, 2018
    Date of Patent: August 10, 2021
    Assignee: The Regents of The University of California
    Inventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Szu-Wen Wang, Sara Heedy
  • Anti-bacterial anti-fungal nanopillared surface
    Patent number: 10828394
    Abstract: The invention relates to surfaces and devices with antibacterial and antifungal properties. In one embodiment, the present invention provides a device comprising a synthetic polymer or biocomposite with antibacterial and antifungal properties, made up of nanopillared and/or micropillared surface structure. In another embodiment, the surface allows flexibility and curvature.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 12, 2018
    Date of Patent: November 10, 2020
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Albert Yee, Rachel Rosenzweig, Mary Nora Dickson, Elena Liang, Sara Heedy