Patents by Inventor Amy Finkenaur

Amy Finkenaur 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).

  • Gel formulations containing growth factors
    Patent number: 5705485
    Abstract: Gel formulations containing polypeptide growth factors having human mitogenic or angiogenic activity are provided. The gel formulations are useful for topical or incisional wound healing for cutaneous wounds, particularly in the anterior chamber of the eye. The gel formulations also comprise a water soluble, pharmaceutically or ophthalmically compatible polymeric material for providing viscosity within various ranges determined by the application of the gel. The gel formulations provide controlled release and increased contact time of the growth factor to the wound site.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 1995
    Date of Patent: January 6, 1998
    Assignee: Ethicon, Inc.
    Inventors: John Cini, Amy Finkenaur