Patents by Inventor Benjamin T. Reves

Benjamin T. Reves 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).

  • Malleable implants including an oxysterol and methods of use
    Patent number: 9878070
    Abstract: Provided is a malleable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect site to promote bone growth, the malleable implant comprising: a biodegradable polymer, mineral particles, and an oxysterol, the implant configured to become moldable upon being wetted with a fluid. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Date of Patent: January 30, 2018
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan J. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
  • Methods for producing a biodegradable chitosan composition and uses thereof
    Patent number: 9662400
    Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for generating biodegradable chitosan compositions, and therapeutic methods of using such compositions to deliver therapeutic agents.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: The University of Memphis Research Foundation
    Inventors: James Keaton Smith, Ashley C. Parker, Jessica A. Jennings, Benjamin T. Reves, Warren O. Haggard
  • IMPLANTS HAVING A DRUG LOAD OF AN OXYSTEROL AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170049936
    Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth. The compression resistant implant comprises a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the implant and a freeze-dried oxysterol in an amount of about 5 wt % to about 90 wt % of the implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 27, 2015
    Publication date: February 23, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
  • IMPLANTS HAVING A HIGH DRUG LOAD OF AN OXYSTEROL AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170007739
    Abstract: Provided is an implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the implant comprising: a biodegradable polymer in an amount of about 0.1 wt % to about 20 wt % of the implant and an oxysterol in an amount of about 20 wt % to about 90 wt % of the implant. The implant has a high oxysterol load. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan J. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
  • COMPRESSION RESISTANT IMPLANTS INCLUDING AN OXYSTEROL AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170007407
    Abstract: Provided is a compression resistant implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect to promote bone growth, the compression resistant implant comprising porous ceramic particles in a biodegradable polymer, and an oxysterol disposed in or on the compression resistant implant. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan J. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
  • SLOW RELEASE OXYSTEROLS AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20170007626
    Abstract: Provided is a slow release composition to promote bone growth, the slow release composition comprising: an oxysterol encapsulated in a biodegradable polymer to control the release of the oxysterol. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2015
    Publication date: January 12, 2017
    Inventors: David S. Scher, Benjamin T. Reves, Roger E. Harrington, Susan J. Drapeau, Jerbrena C. Jacobs
  • MALLEABLE IMPLANTS INCLUDING AN OXYSTEROL AND METHODS OF USE
    Publication number: 20160367728
    Abstract: Provided is a malleable implant configured to fit at or near a bone defect site to promote bone growth, the malleable implant comprising: a biodegradable polymer, mineral particles, and an oxysterol, the implant configured to become moldable upon being wetted with a fluid. Methods of making and use are further provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2015
    Publication date: December 22, 2016
    Inventors: Benjamin T. Reves, David S. Scher, Susan S. Drapeau, Roger E. Harrington, Jerbrena Jacobs
  • METHODS FOR PRODUCING A BIODEGRADABLE CHITOSAN COMPOSITIONS AND USES THEREOF
    Publication number: 20160000924
    Abstract: The invention provides improved methods for generating biodegradable chitosan compositions, and therapeutic methods of using such compositions to deliver therapeutic agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 14, 2013
    Publication date: January 7, 2016
    Applicant: University of Memphis Research Foundation
    Inventors: James Keaton Smith, Ashley C. Parker, Jessica A. Jennings, Benjamin T. Reves, Warren O. Haggard