Patents by Inventor Benjamin R. Shepherd

Benjamin R. Shepherd 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).

  • Patent number: 11789011
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Date of Patent: October 17, 2023
    Inventors: Shelby Marie King, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Vivian A. Gorgen, Benjamin R. Shepherd, Sharon C. Presnell, Rosalie Sears, Brittany Allen-Petersen, Ellen Langer
  • Publication number: 20210395700
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 2, 2021
    Publication date: December 23, 2021
    Inventors: Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Justin B. ROBBINS, Vivian A. GORGEN, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Patent number: 11124774
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs including: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct free of pre-formed scaffold. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Date of Patent: September 21, 2021
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20200181580
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 18, 2019
    Publication date: June 11, 2020
    Inventors: Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Justin B. ROBBINS, Vivian A. GORGEN, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Publication number: 20200116702
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 12, 2019
    Publication date: April 16, 2020
    Inventors: Shelby Marie KING, Deborah Lynn Greene NGUYEN, Vivian A. GORGEN, Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Sharon C. PRESNELL, Rosalie SEARS, Brittany ALLEN-PETERSEN, Ellen LANGER
  • Patent number: 10400219
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs including: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct free of pre-formed scaffold. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Date of Patent: September 3, 2019
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20190062707
    Abstract: Disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional connective tissue constructs comprising connective tissue cells. In some embodiments, the connective tissue cells are derived from multi-potent cells such as mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. In some embodiments, the cells are cohered to one another. In some embodiments, the multi-potent cells have been exposed to one or more differentiation signals to provide a living, three-dimensional connective tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are substantially free of pre-formed scaffold at the time of use. Also disclosed are implants for engraftment, arrays of connective tissue constructs for in vitro experimentation, as well as methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 10, 2018
    Publication date: February 28, 2019
    Inventors: Sharon C. PRESNELL, Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Albert J. EVINGER, III
  • Publication number: 20180196034
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2018
    Publication date: July 12, 2018
    Inventors: Shelby Marie KING, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Vivian A. Gorgen, Benjamin R. Shepherd, Sharon C. Presnell, Rosalie Sears, Brittany Allen-Petersen, Ellen Langer
  • Patent number: 9983195
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Date of Patent: May 29, 2018
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Shelby Marie King, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Vivian A. Gorgen, Benjamin R. Shepherd, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20170023550
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 6, 2014
    Publication date: January 26, 2017
    Inventors: Shelby Marie King, Deborah Lynn Greene Nguyen, Vivian A. Gorgen, Benjamin R. Shepherd, Sharon c. Presnell, Rosalie Sears, Brittany Allen-Petersen, Ellen Langer
  • Patent number: 9506040
    Abstract: This application discloses methods and materials for preparing functional microvascular beds in the laboratory. These prevascularized constructs can be used to vascularize engineered tissue constructs or to revascularize damaged or diseased tissues or organs following implantation. The prevascularized constructs may also deliver genetically engineered gene products to the bloodstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 29, 2016
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Stuart K. Williams, James B. Hoying, Benjamin R. Shepherd
  • Publication number: 20160272946
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 26, 2016
    Publication date: September 22, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Justin B. ROBBINS, Vivian A. GORGEN, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Patent number: 9442105
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Date of Patent: September 13, 2016
    Assignee: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Patent number: 9222932
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs including: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct free of pre-formed scaffold. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Date of Patent: December 29, 2015
    Assignee: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20150282885
    Abstract: Described are three-dimensional, engineered, biological breast tissues, adipose tissues, and tumor models, including breast cancer models.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 3, 2015
    Publication date: October 8, 2015
    Inventors: Shelby Marie KING, Deborah Lynn Greene NGUYEN, Vivian A. GORGEN, Benjamin R. SHEPHERD, Sharon C. PRESNELL
  • Publication number: 20140287960
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 3, 2014
    Publication date: September 25, 2014
    Applicant: Organovo, Inc.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20140274802
    Abstract: Engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs comprising: one or more layers, wherein each layer contains one or more liver cell types, the one or more layers cohered to form a living, three-dimensional liver tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are characterized by having at least one of: at least one layer comprising a plurality of cell types, the cell types spatially arranged relative to each other to create a planar geometry; and a plurality of layers, at least one layer compositionally or architecturally distinct from at least one other layer to create a laminar geometry. Also disclosed are arrays and methods of making the same. Also disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional liver tissue constructs for use in the augmentation or restoration of one or more liver functions, by in vivo delivery of tissue or utilization of tissue in an extracorporeal device.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 15, 2013
    Publication date: September 18, 2014
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Benjamin R. Shepherd, Justin B. Robbins, Vivian A. Gorgen, Sharon C. Presnell
  • Publication number: 20140099709
    Abstract: Disclosed are engineered, living, three-dimensional connective tissue constructs comprising connective tissue cells. In some embodiments, the connective tissue cells are derived from multi-potent cells such as mesenchymal stem/stromal cells. In some embodiments, the cells are cohered to one another. In some embodiments, the multi-potent cells have been exposed to one or more differentiation signals to provide a living, three-dimensional connective tissue construct. In some embodiments, the constructs are substantially free of pre-formed scaffold at the time of use. Also disclosed are implants for engraftment, arrays of connective tissue constructs for in vitro experimentation, as well as methods of making the same.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 13, 2013
    Publication date: April 10, 2014
    Applicant: ORGANOVO, INC.
    Inventors: Sharon C. Presnell, Benjamin R. Shepherd, Albert J. Evinger, III
  • Publication number: 20090220569
    Abstract: This application discloses methods and materials for preparing functional microvascular beds in the laboratory. These prevascularized constructs can be used to vascularize engineered tissue constructs or to revascularize damaged or diseased tissues or organs following implantation. The prevascularized constructs may also deliver genetically engineered gene products to the bloodstream.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 11, 2009
    Publication date: September 3, 2009
    Applicant: The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Stuart K. Williams, James B. Hoying, Benjamin R. Shepherd
  • Patent number: 7052829
    Abstract: This application discloses methods and materials for preparing functional microvascular beds in the laboratory. These prevascularized constructs can be used to vascularize engineered tissue constructs or to revascularize damaged or diseased tissues or organs following implantation. The prevascularized constructs may also deliver genetically engineered gene products to the bloodstream.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 29, 2002
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2006
    Assignee: The Arizona Board of Regents on behalf of the University of Arizona
    Inventors: Stuart K. Williams, James B. Hoying, Benjamin R. Shepherd