Patents by Inventor Brian M. Hatcher

Brian M. Hatcher 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).

  • Sol-gel derived bioactive glass polymer composite
    Patent number: 8337893
    Abstract: A bioactive sol-gel solution includes a biocompatible polymer, a gelable inorganic base material, and at least one calcium and phosphorous molecular species. The base material can be an alkoxide, such as TEOS. The polymer acts as a viscosity modifier to the sol or gel, increases the viscosity range over which fibers can be sprayed or spun, and broadens the time period over which fibers can be sprayed or spun. A bioactive glass composite can be formed from the bioactive sol-gel solution, including a fibrous form. Fibers can serve as a scaffold for cell growth and in the repair of hard or soft tissue defects.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Date of Patent: December 25, 2012
    Assignee: Florida Research Foundation, Inc, University Of
    Inventors: Brian M. Hatcher, Anthony Brennan, Brian Cuevas, Charles Seegert
  • Sol-gel derived bioactive glass polymer composite
    Publication number: 20040052861
    Abstract: A bioactive sol-gel solution includes a biocompatible polymer, a gelable inorganic base material, and at least one calcium and phosphorous molecular species. The base material can be an alkoxide, such as TEOS. The polymer acts as a viscosity modifier to the sol or gel, increases the viscosity range over which fibers can be sprayed or spun, and broadens the time period over which fibers can be sprayed or spun. A bioactive glass composite can be formed from the bioactive sol-gel solution, including a fibrous form. Fibers can serve as a scaffold for cell growth and in the repair of hard or soft tissue defects.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 10, 2003
    Publication date: March 18, 2004
    Inventors: Brian M. Hatcher, Anthony Brennan, Brian Cuevas, Charles Seegert