Patents by Inventor Beatrice Haimovich

Beatrice Haimovich 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).

  • DIAGNOSTIC AND SCREENING METHODS FOR INFLAMMATION
    Publication number: 20140113306
    Abstract: This invention is directed to methods, kits and compositions for the diagnosis and treatment of conditions associated with sub-clinical inflammatory conditions such as diabetes mellitus.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 17, 2013
    Publication date: April 24, 2014
    Applicant: Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey
    Inventors: Beatrice Haimovich, Zhioyng Zhang, Louis Amorosa
  • Thromboresistant surface treatment for biomaterials
    Patent number: 5578073
    Abstract: A biomaterial with a thromboresistant surface and a method for forming same are provided. The thromboresistant surface is comprised of a distinct coating layer of a chitosan-based membrane and a biologically active material. The biologically active material is capable of converting the chitosan membrane coating from a highly thrombogenic to an essentially non-thrombogenic one. The biologically active material can be a polymeric substance, such as polyvinyl alcohol, forming a polymeric blend with the chitosan, or, can be a biological substance, such as serum albumin, embedded in or attached to the chitosan membrane which has been activated with a treatment of glutardialdehyde. The thromboresistant biomaterial is suitable for use in vascular grafts having an inside diameter of less than 6 millimeters.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 16, 1994
    Date of Patent: November 26, 1996
    Assignees: Ramot of Tel Aviv University, University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey
    Inventors: Beatrice Haimovich, Amihay Freeman, Ralph Greco