Patents by Inventor Brian C. Ward

Brian C. Ward 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).

  • Polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase and uses therefor
    Patent number: 9493508
    Abstract: The present invention provides polypeptide inhibitors of HSP27 kinase, compositions thereof, and methods for using such polypeptides and compositions for various therapeutic uses.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 3, 2013
    Date of Patent: November 15, 2016
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Alyssa Panitch, Brandon Seal, Brian C. Ward
  • PLGA substrate with aligned and nano-sized surface structures and associated method
    Patent number: 7527803
    Abstract: A substrate for promoting growth of chondrocytes to repair articular cartilage is disclosed. The substrate comprises a polymeric material comprising aligned and nano-sized surface structures. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Date of Patent: May 5, 2009
    Assignee: Purdue Research Foundation
    Inventors: Grace E. Park, Brian C. Ward, Kinam Park, Thomas J. Webster
  • Secondary containment for a magnetic-drive centrifugal pump
    Patent number: 6997688
    Abstract: A centrifugal pump includes a housing having a housing cavity, an inlet, and an outlet. A pump shaft is located within the housing cavity. A radial bearing coaxially surrounds the pump shaft. The shaft and the radial bearing are rotatable with respect to one another. An impeller is positioned to receive a fluid from the inlet and to exhaust the fluid to the outlet. The impeller has a first magnet assembly. A rotor has a second magnet assembly spaced apart from the first magnet assembly. A primary container is interposed between the impeller and the rotor. The primary container is arranged to contain a pumped fluid. A drive shaft is associated with the rotor for rotating the rotor. A secondary container contains the pumped fluid if the primary container leaks. The secondary container supports a generally dry-running seal (e.g., non-lubricated seal) associated with the drive shaft. The seal is disposed axially from the primary container and has a stationary portion and a rotating portion.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: February 14, 2006
    Assignee: Innovative Mag-Drive, LLC
    Inventors: Manfred P. Klein, Brian C. Ward, Jeffrey S. Brown, Scott A. McAloon, Peter E. Phelps
  • PLGA substrate with aligned and nano-sized surface structures and associated method
    Publication number: 20040214322
    Abstract: A substrate for promoting growth of chondrocytes to repair articular cartilage is disclosed. The substrate comprises a polymeric material comprising aligned and nano-sized surface structures. An associated method is disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 5, 2004
    Publication date: October 28, 2004
    Inventors: Grace E. Park, Brian C. Ward, Kinam Park, Thomas J. Webster