Patents by Inventor Bjorn C. J. Eek

Bjorn C. J. Eek 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).

  • Publication number: 20230121154
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein compositions, methods, uses and systems for reducing pain in a patient that emanates from a body area, preferably spine or joint. Methods of treatment or prevention are described for a disease or condition selected from degenerative disc disease, disc injury, pain, arthritis, or suspected arthritis.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 6, 2022
    Publication date: April 20, 2023
    Inventors: William Mark ERWIN, Bjorn C. J. EEK
  • Patent number: 11491180
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein compositions, methods, uses and systems for reducing pain in a patient that emanates from a body area, preferably spine or joint. Methods of treatment or prevention are described for a disease or condition selected from degenerative disc disease, disc injury, pain, arthritis, or suspected arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: November 8, 2022
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, NOTOGEN. INC.
    Inventors: William Mark Erwin, Bjorn C. J. Eek
  • Patent number: 11471480
    Abstract: There is disclosed herein compositions, methods, uses and systems for reducing pain in a patient that emanates from a body area, preferably spine or joint. Methods of treatment or prevention are described for a disease or condition selected from degenerative disc disease, disc injury, pain, arthritis, or suspected arthritis.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2021
    Date of Patent: October 18, 2022
    Assignees: UNIVERSITY HEALTH NETWORK, NOTOGEN, INC.
    Inventors: William Mark Erwin, Bjorn C. J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20170151276
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a solution is injected into the disc. The solution includes chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, and dextrose. The solution may optionally include dimethyl sulfoxide and/or an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: June 1, 2017
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20160310520
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a solution is injected into the disc. The solution includes chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, and dextrose. The solution may optionally include dimethyl sulfoxide and/or an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2015
    Publication date: October 27, 2016
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20140066389
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a solution is injected into the disc. The solution includes chondroitin sulphate, ghicosamine HCl, and dextrose. The solution may optionally include dimethyl sulfoxide and/or an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 27, 2013
    Publication date: March 6, 2014
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20120295867
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a solution is injected into the disc. The solution includes chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, and dextrose. The solution may optionally include dimethyl sulfoxide and/or an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2012
    Publication date: November 22, 2012
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. EEK
  • Publication number: 20110312913
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a solution is injected into the disc. The solution includes chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, and dextrose. The solution may optionally include dimethyl sulfoxide and/or an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 25, 2011
    Publication date: December 22, 2011
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek
  • Patent number: 8048865
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a physiologically acceptable amount of an injectable is injected into the disc. The injectable is obtained from a stock solution comprising chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, aqueous solution of dextrose; sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and a buffer substance in quantity to bring the pH of the stock solution to a value above about 6.0. Water is also added to dilute the stock solution. The stock solution may further comprise an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Date of Patent: November 1, 2011
    Inventor: Bjorn C. J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20110003770
    Abstract: Methods for reducing chronic pain caused by a disrupted spinal disc are described. In one method, a physiologically acceptable amount of an injectable is injected into the disc. The injectable is obtained from a stock solution comprising chondroitin sulphate, glucosamine HCl, aqueous solution of dextrose; sodium carboxymethylcellulose, and a buffer substance in quantity to bring the pH of the stock solution to a value above about 6.0. Water is also added to dilute the stock solution. The stock solution may further comprise an anesthetic such as bupivicaine.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 21, 2009
    Publication date: January 6, 2011
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek
  • Publication number: 20030229049
    Abstract: An injectable for injection into a spinal disc, and a method to treat a spinal disc with the injectable. The injectable includes chondroitin sulfate and glucosamine HCl, DMSO dextrose and an anesthetic are useful additives.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 4, 2002
    Publication date: December 11, 2003
    Inventor: Bjorn C.J. Eek