Patents by Inventor Alika Yu

Alika Yu 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).

  • Removable rodent intraoral device
    Patent number: 8753113
    Abstract: A removable intraoral device is useful for longitudinal in vivo biofilm research. The device is adapted to allow it to be retained in the oral cavity long enough for biofilm to form and to affect the oral mucosa. The device is readily removable to facilitate longitudinal observations. The device is biostable. The device does not interfere with the animal's daily activities such as eating and drinking. The device can be fabricated and maintained at low cost.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Date of Patent: June 17, 2014
    Assignee: Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University And Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Heeje Lee, Alika Yu, Paul Fidel
  • Removable Rodent Intraoral Device
    Publication number: 20120129116
    Abstract: A removable intraoral device is useful for longitudinal in vivo biofilm research. The device is adapted to allow it to be retained in the oral cavity long enough for biofilm to form and to affect the oral mucosa. The device is readily removable to facilitate longitudinal observations. The device is biostable. The device does not interfere with the animal's daily activities such as eating and drinking. The device can be fabricated and maintained at low cost.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 19, 2011
    Publication date: May 24, 2012
    Inventors: Heeje Lee, Alika Yu, Paul Fidel