Patents by Inventor Adrian P. Rowley

Adrian P. Rowley 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).

  • Biocompatible Implants and Methods of Making and Attaching the Same
    Publication number: 20150105864
    Abstract: The invention provides a biocompatible silicone implant that can be securely affixed to living tissue through interaction with integral membrane proteins (integrins). A silicone article containing a laser-activated surface is utilized to make the implant. One example is an implantable prosthesis to treat blindness caused by outer retinal degenerative diseases. The device bypasses damaged photoreceptors and electrically stimulates the undamaged neurons of the retina. Electrical stimulation is achieved using a silicone microelectrode array (MEA). A safe, protein adhesive is used in attaching the MEA to the retinal surface and assist in alleviating focal pressure effects. Methods of making and attaching such implants are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 28, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: Adrian P. Rowley, Lucien D. Laude, Mark S. Humayun, James D. Weiland, Atoosa Lotfi, Francis S. Markland, Jr.
  • Biocompatible implants and methods of making and attaching the same
    Patent number: 8852290
    Abstract: The invention provides a biocompatible silicone implant that can be securely affixed to living tissue through interaction with integral membrane proteins (integrins). A silicone article containing a laser-activated surface is utilized to make the implant. One example is an implantable prosthesis to treat blindness caused by outer retinal degenerative diseases. The device bypasses damaged photoreceptors and electrically stimulates the undamaged neurons of the retina. Electrical stimulation is achieved using a silicone microelectrode array (MEA). A safe, protein adhesive is used in attaching the MEA to the retinal surface and assist in alleviating focal pressure effects. Methods of making and attaching such implants are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Date of Patent: October 7, 2014
    Assignee: Doheny Eye Institute
    Inventors: Adrian P. Rowley, Lucien D. Laude, Mark S. Humayun, James D. Weiland, Atoosa Lotfi, Francis S. Markland, Jr.
  • BIOCOMPATIBLE IMPLANTS AND METHODS OF MAKING AND ATTACHING THE SAME
    Publication number: 20080306611
    Abstract: The invention provides a biocompatible silicone implant that can be securely affixed to living tissue through interaction with integral membrane proteins (integrins). A silicone article containing a laser-activated surface is utilized to make the implant. One example is an implantable prosthesis to treat blindness caused by outer retinal degenerative diseases. The device bypasses damaged photoreceptors and electrically stimulates the undamaged neurons of the retina. Electrical stimulation is achieved using a silicone microelectrode array (MEA). A safe, protein adhesive is used in attaching the MEA to the retinal surface and assist in alleviating focal pressure effects. Methods of making and attaching such implants are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 3, 2008
    Publication date: December 11, 2008
    Inventors: Adrian P. Rowley, Lucien D. Laude, Mark S. Humayun, James D. Weiland, Atoosa Lotfi