Patents by Inventor Christopher Weier

Christopher Weier 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: 20160151400
    Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 30, 2015
    Publication date: June 2, 2016
    Inventors: Kevin J. Yarema, Udayanath Aich, Christopher T. Campbell, Srinivasa-Gopalan Sampathkumar, Sean S. Choi, Michael A. Meledeo, Christopher Weier
  • Patent number: 9067960
    Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Date of Patent: June 30, 2015
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Kevin J. Yarema, Udayanath Aich, Christopher T. Campbell, Srinivasa-Gopalan Sampathkumar, Sean S. Choi, Michael A. Meledeo, Christopher Weier
  • Patent number: 8916544
    Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Date of Patent: December 23, 2014
    Assignee: The Johns Hopkins University
    Inventors: Kevin J. Yarema, Udayanath Aich, Christopher Thomas Campbell, Srinivasa-Gopalan Sampathkumar, Sean S. Choi, Michael Adam Meledeo, Christopher Weier
  • Publication number: 20140220630
    Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 7, 2014
    Publication date: August 7, 2014
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kevin J. Yarema, Udayanath Aich, Christopher T. Campbell, Srinivasa-Gopalan Sampathkumar, Sean S. Choi, Michael A. Meledeo, Christopher Weier
  • Publication number: 20110206734
    Abstract: Described herein are fatty acid carbohydrate-hydroxyl-hybrid compounds and derivatives thereof, and methods of treating or preventing disease and disease symptoms using the compounds and compositions thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 7, 2008
    Publication date: August 25, 2011
    Applicant: THE JOHNS HOPKINS UNIVERSITY
    Inventors: Kevin J. Yarema, Udayanath Aich, Christopher Thomas Campbell, Srinivasa-Gopalan Sampathkumar, Sean S. Choi, Michael Adam Meledeo, Christopher Weier
  • Patent number: 7806895
    Abstract: A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Date of Patent: October 5, 2010
    Assignee: Device Evolutions LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Weier, Neha Malhotra, Alexander King
  • Publication number: 20070260251
    Abstract: A thoracic closure device. The device has a handle member, a base member, and a feed path, and is designed to accept and, with a ratcheting mechanism, tension a toothed closure tie. A guide member is also provided, and assists in the placement of a closure tie prior to tensioning. Methods of closing a median sternotomy using toothed closure ties are also disclosed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: May 7, 2007
    Publication date: November 8, 2007
    Applicant: SURGICAL TRANSFORMATIONS, LLC
    Inventors: Christopher Weier, Alexander King, Neha Malhotra