Patents Assigned to BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LIMITED, Chapman House
  • COATED IMPLANT
    Publication number: 20090317443
    Abstract: A method forming a coated implant is described. The implant comprises a surface which is first coated with a primer and subsequently with a biocompatible polymer capable of forming a covalent bond to the primer. The polymer coating is then crosslinked. The invention also relates to implants, in particular, stents, coated with such a coating.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 16, 2007
    Publication date: December 24, 2009
    Applicant: BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LIMITED Chapman House
    Inventors: Sean Willis, Vincent James O'Byrne, Samantha Ryan
  • METHOD OF MONITORING LIVE CELLS
    Publication number: 20090286274
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a method of monitoring live cells, comprising the sequential steps of: (i) contacting the cells with self-assembled constructs associated with an imaging agent at t=0; (ii) incubating the cells for a period of time t1; (iii) imaging at least a sample of the live cells by means of the said imaging agent after time t1; wherein in step (i), at least some of the constructs are taken up into the cells; and wherein the constructs comprise an amphiphilic block copolymer having a hydrophilic and hydrophobic block.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 21, 2009
    Publication date: November 19, 2009
    Applicant: BIOCOMPATIBLES UK LIMITED, Chapman House
    Inventor: Giuseppe BATTAGLIA