Patents by Inventor Akihiko Kusanagi

Akihiko Kusanagi 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).

  • Publication number: 20210246418
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 22, 2021
    Publication date: August 12, 2021
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 10900017
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Date of Patent: January 26, 2021
    Assignee: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20200224155
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 6, 2019
    Publication date: July 16, 2020
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20200093962
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 30, 2019
    Publication date: March 26, 2020
    Applicants: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION, TAKAGI INDUSTRIAL CO. LTD.
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20190321451
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems (i.e. constructs) for repairing cartilage and methods for preparing the same that introduce a bioactive agent into a culture medium, suspension, scaffold, solution incorporated into the pores of the scaffold, or combinations thereof. The introduction of a bioactive agent promotes production of neo-cartilage (i.e. immature hyaline cartilage) in the system, both ex-vivo and in-vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2019
    Publication date: October 24, 2019
    Applicant: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Sonya Shortkroff, Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20170298320
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 5, 2017
    Publication date: October 19, 2017
    Inventors: Robert Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 9701940
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Date of Patent: July 11, 2017
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: R. Lane Smith, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P. I. Claesson
  • Publication number: 20160367727
    Abstract: One-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in sit-up and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatic, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2016
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, R. Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 9393195
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Date of Patent: July 19, 2016
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 9076124
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that organizes and consolidates the functionality of a portable device. During operation, the system tracks the usage of at least one application and at least one data file by a user of the portable device. Next, the system determines usage-context information from the tracked usage and generates a chronological log that includes the tracked usage and the usage-context information. Finally, the system displays the chronological log to the user in a manner which enables the user to use the usage-context information to access the functionality of the portable device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Date of Patent: July 7, 2015
    Assignee: ORACLE AMERICA, INC.
    Inventors: Hideya Kawahara, Akihiko Kusanagi, Kanako Maeda
  • Publication number: 20150104872
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2014
    Publication date: April 16, 2015
    Inventors: R. Lane Smith, Laurence J.B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans P.I. Claesson
  • Patent number: 8921109
    Abstract: A cell-support matrix having narrowly defined uniformly vertically and non-randomly organized porosity and pore density and a method for preparation thereof. The matrix suitable for preparation of cellular or acellular implants for growth and de novo formation of an articular hyaline-like cartilage. A gel-matrix composite system comprising collagen-based matrix having a narrowly defined porosity capable of inducing hyaline-like cartilage production from chondrocytes in vivo and in vitro.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 19, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 30, 2014
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: R. Lane Smith, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hans Peter Ingemar Claesson
  • Patent number: 8906686
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 28, 2006
    Date of Patent: December 9, 2014
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20140193468
    Abstract: The invention generally relates to systems (i.e. constructs) for repairing cartilage and methods for preparing the same that introduce a bioactive agent into a culture medium, suspension, scaffold, solution incorporated into the pores of the scaffold, or combinations thereof. The introduction of a bioactive agent promotes production of neo-cartilage (i.e. immature hyaline cartilage) in the system, both ex-vivo and in-vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2014
    Publication date: July 10, 2014
    Applicant: HISTOGENICS CORPORATION
    Inventors: Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Sonya Shortkroff, Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Publication number: 20140105960
    Abstract: Provided herein are hydrogels and hydrogel-forming compositions that are useful for, among others, tissue regeneration in vivo. Methods for generating such hydrogels, for example, from such hydrogel-forming compositions are also provided herein. Therapeutic methods employing hydrogels and hydrogel-forming composition, for example, for restoration of tissue perfusion in the context of acute ischemia, are also provided. The disclosure also describes kits comprising components useful for generating hydrogels as described herein.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 9, 2013
    Publication date: April 17, 2014
    Applicants: Children's Medical Center Corporation, Massachusetts Institute of Technology
    Inventors: JANETA ZOLDAN, Robert S. Langer, Daniel S. Kohane, Daniel Griffith Anderson, Akihiko Kusanagi, Hila Epstein-Barash, Beata Chertok
  • Publication number: 20130273121
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs suitable for implantation into a joint cartilage lesion in situ and a method for repair and restoration of function of injured, traumatized, aged or diseased cartilage. The construct comprises at least chondrocytes incorporated into a support matrix processed according to the algorithm comprising variable hydrostatic or atmospheric pressure or non-pressure conditions, variable rate of perfusion, variable medium composition, variable temperature, variable cell density and variable time to which the chondrocytes are subjected.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 21, 2013
    Publication date: October 17, 2013
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 8070810
    Abstract: A method and a means for repair and reconstruction of ruptured ligaments and tendons by in vivo or ex vivo repair and reconstruction surgical procedures. The method comprises providing a biodegradable sleeve placed around the frayed edges of an injured ligament or tendon for protecting the ligament or tendon injury with a protective shield. A composition comprising a biodegradable tissue adhesive applied on top of, around and/or between the frayed edges of the injured ligament.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 12, 2007
    Date of Patent: December 6, 2011
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Akihiko Kusanagi, Robert Lane Smith
  • Patent number: 7560432
    Abstract: A method for in situ repair of meniscal injuries comprising induction of meniscal repair and regeneration by introducing an adhesive collagen-polyethylene glycol (PEG) hydrogel to a site of injury alone, supplemented with a synovial tissue or in conjunction with a support matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2005
    Date of Patent: July 14, 2009
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Akihiko Kusanagi, Mary Beth Schmidt, Laurence J. B. Tarrant
  • Publication number: 20090150574
    Abstract: Some embodiments of the present invention provide a system that organizes and consolidates the functionality of a portable device. During operation, the system tracks the usage of at least one application and at least one data file by a user of the portable device. Next, the system determines usage-context information from the tracked usage and generates a chronological log that includes the tracked usage and the usage-context information. Finally, the system displays the chronological log to the user in a manner which enables the user to use the usage-context information to access the functionality of the portable device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 11, 2007
    Publication date: June 11, 2009
    Applicant: SUN MICROSYSTEMS, INC.
    Inventors: Hideya Kawahara, Akihiko Kusanagi, Kanako Maeda
  • Patent number: 7537780
    Abstract: Neo-cartilage constructs for growth and surface coating for the de novo formation of a superficial cartilage layer. A method for generation of the neo-cartilage and the neo-cartilage construct. A method for repair and restoration of the injured, damaged, diseased or aged cartilage into its full functionality and for treatment of injured or diseased cartilage by implanting the neo-cartilage construct between two layers of biologically acceptable sealants.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2003
    Date of Patent: May 26, 2009
    Assignee: Histogenics Corporation
    Inventors: Shuichi Mizuno, Akihiko Kusanagi, Laurence J. B. Tarrant, Toshimasa Tokuno, Robert Lane Smith