Patents Assigned to Organovo, Inc.
  • Patent number: 11867689
    Abstract: Disclosed are renal tissues and arrays thereof that include a layer of renal interstitial tissue, the renal interstitial tissue comprising renal fibroblasts and endothelial cells; and a layer of renal epithelial tissue, the renal epithelial tissue comprising renal tubular epithelial cells, the renal epithelial tissue in contact with the layer of renal interstitial tissue to form a three-dimensional, engineered, biological renal tissue. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: January 9, 2024
    Assignee: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Shelby Marie King, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Patent number: 11850330
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions comprising cellular constructs comprising mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells. Also disclosed are methods of making the cellular constructs, methods of hair restoration, and kits. The invention also discloses parallel bio-printing systems and methods for making cellular constructs, such as cellular constructs comprising mesenchymal cells and epithelial cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: December 26, 2023
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Emily Bozek, Jonah Cool, Harry S. Rapoport, Christian Holmes, Stephen L. Pentoney, Chad Viergever, Howard Hwang, Christopher Shaw
  • Patent number: 11773094
    Abstract: Described herein are compounds that are farnesoid X receptor agonists, methods of making such compounds, pharmaceutical compositions and medicaments comprising such compounds, and methods of using such compounds in the treatment of conditions, diseases, or disorders associated with farnesoid X receptor activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 16, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 3, 2023
    Assignee: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Nicholas D. Smith, Steven P. Govek, Karensa L. Douglas, Andiliy G. Lai
  • Patent number: 11655456
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of assessing the ability of a candidate therapeutic agent to reverse, reduce or prevent intestinal injury by a potential toxic agent using a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological intestinal tissue model. Also disclosed are methods of assessing the effect of an agent on intestinal function, the method comprising contacting the agent with a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological intestinal tissue model.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 10, 2017
    Date of Patent: May 23, 2023
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Kelsey Nicole Retting, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Lauran Madden
  • Patent number: 11577450
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Patent number: 11577451
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2023
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Patent number: 11529436
    Abstract: Disclosed are bioprinted, three-dimensional, biological skin tissues comprising: a dermal layer comprising dermal fibroblasts; and an epidermal layer comprising keratinocytes, the epidermal layer in contact with the dermal layer to form the three-dimensional, engineered, biological skin tissue. Also disclosed are arrays of engineered skin tissues and methods of making engineered skin tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 5, 2015
    Date of Patent: December 20, 2022
    Assignees: Organovo, Inc., L'Oreal
    Inventors: Kelsey Nicole Retting, Colin M. O'Neill, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Sharon C. Presnell, Jessica Langer, Guive Balooch, Elizabeth Wu, Julien Demaude
  • Patent number: 11413805
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Date of Patent: August 16, 2022
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Publication number: 20220229045
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of assessing the ability of a candidate therapeutic agent to reverse, reduce or prevent renal injury by a potential toxic agent using a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of assessing the effect of an agent on renal function, the method comprising contacting the agent with a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are models of renal disorder. In one embodiment, disclosed are models of renal fibrosis, comprising a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of making the model of renal disorder. In one embodiment disclosed are methods of making the model of renal fibrosis comprising contacting a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model with an agent that is capable of inducing interstitial fibrotic tissue formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 26, 2022
    Publication date: July 21, 2022
    Applicant: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby Marie KING, Deborah Lynn Greene NGUYEN, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Patent number: 11268950
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of assessing the ability of a candidate therapeutic agent to reverse, reduce or prevent renal injury by a potential toxic agent using a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of assessing the effect of an agent on renal function, the method comprising contacting the agent with a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are models of renal disorder. In one embodiment, disclosed are models of renal fibrosis, comprising a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of making the model of renal disorder. In one embodiment disclosed are methods of making the model of renal fibrosis comprising contacting a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model with an agent that is capable of inducing interstitial fibrotic tissue formation.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby Marie King, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20220009157
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 23, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Keith MURPHY, Scott DORFMAN, Nathan SMITH, Larry BAUWENS, Ian SOHN, Tim MCDONALD, Chris LEIGH-LANCASTER, Richard Jin LAW
  • Publication number: 20220009158
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 24, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Keith MURPHY, Scott DORFMAN, Nathan SMITH, Larry BAUWENS, Ian SOHN, Tim MCDONALD, Chris LEIGH-LANCASTER, Richard Jin LAW
  • Publication number: 20220009156
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 22, 2021
    Publication date: January 13, 2022
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Publication number: 20210291432
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2021
    Publication date: September 23, 2021
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Patent number: 11124774
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs including: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct free of pre-formed scaffold. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Patent number: 10967560
    Abstract: Described herein are bioprinters comprising: one or more printer heads, wherein a printer head comprises a means for receiving and holding at least one cartridge, and wherein said cartridge comprises contents selected from one or more of: bio-ink and support material; a means for calibrating the position of at least one cartridge; and a means for dispensing the contents of at least one cartridge. Further described herein are methods for fabricating a tissue construct, comprising: a computer module receiving input of a visual representation of a desired tissue construct; a computer module generating a series of commands, wherein the commands are based on the visual representation and are readable by a bioprinter; a computer module providing the series of commands to a bioprinter; and the bioprinter depositing bio-ink and support material according to the commands to form a construct with a defined geometry.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2017
    Date of Patent: April 6, 2021
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith Murphy, Scott Dorfman, Nathan Smith, Larry Bauwens, Ian Sohn, Tim McDonald, Chris Leigh-Lancaster, Richard Jin Law
  • Patent number: 10962526
    Abstract: Disclosed are renal tissues and arrays thereof that include a layer of renal interstitial tissue, the renal interstitial tissue comprising renal fibroblasts and endothelial cells; and a layer of renal epithelial tissue, the renal epithelial tissue comprising renal tubular epithelial cells, the renal epithelial tissue in contact with the layer of renal interstitial tissue to form a three-dimensional, engineered, biological renal tissue. Also disclosed are methods of fabricating and using the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2018
    Date of Patent: March 30, 2021
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Shelby Marie King, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20210008788
    Abstract: Described herein are improvements to bioprinting technology that facilitate automation of tissue and organ fabrication processes.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 30, 2020
    Publication date: January 14, 2021
    Applicant: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Keith MURPHY, Stephen PENTONEY, JR., Frank LIN, Vivian GORGEN, Clay PLATT, Harry Scott RAPOPORT, Samir DAMLE, Vaidehi JOSHI, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Publication number: 20200018747
    Abstract: Disclosed are methods of assessing the ability of a candidate therapeutic agent to reverse, reduce or prevent renal injury by a potential toxic agent using a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of assessing the effect of an agent on renal function, the method comprising contacting the agent with a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are models of renal disorder. In one embodiment, disclosed are models of renal fibrosis, comprising a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model. Also disclosed are methods of making the model of renal disorder. In one embodiment disclosed are methods of making the model of renal fibrosis comprising contacting a three-dimensional, engineered, bioprinted, biological renal tubule model with an agent that is capable of inducing interstitial fibrotic tissue formation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2017
    Publication date: January 16, 2020
    Applicant: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby Marie KING, Deborah Lynn Greene NGUYEN, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Patent number: 10400219
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs including: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct free of pre-formed scaffold. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell