Patents by Inventor Cindy J. Hayward

Cindy J. Hayward 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).

  • Method of isolating cells from umbilical cord
    Patent number: 7939323
    Abstract: The present invention relates a method for isolating four cell types from a single umbilical cord as pure cultures. These cell lines (epithelial cells, fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells) can be characterized and utilized in experimental models and for therapeutic purposes. Particularly, the umbilical cells isolated herein are used to form a tissue replacement or engineered living composition. Also, the isolated umbilical cells of the invention may have the potential of progenitor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Universite Laval
    Inventors: Francois A. Auger, Lucie Germain, Murielle Remy-Zolghadri, Cindy J. Hayward