Patents by Inventor David A. Hume

David A. Hume 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).

  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 9498566
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: November 22, 2016
    Assignees: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 9341626
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 15, 2011
    Date of Patent: May 17, 2016
    Assignees: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • CSF1 THERAPEUTICS
    Publication number: 20160040142
    Abstract: The present invention provides of compositions of matter comprising a CSF-1 fusion protein and methods of using the same in enhancing regeneration or restoring function of an injured liver. The compositions of matter are useful in the treatment of hepatic disorders, for example, in the prevention and/or treatment of liver disease and to improve outcomes following liver surgery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 28, 2014
    Publication date: February 11, 2016
    Inventors: Stuart Forbes, David Hume, Ben Stutchfield, Deborah Gow, Graeme Bainbridge, Theodore Oliphant, Thomas L. Wilson
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 9128093
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Date of Patent: September 8, 2015
    Assignees: THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN, CYTOPHERX, INC.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20150246169
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytopheretic cartridge for use in treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions that affect myocardial function and to related methods. The cartridge can be used in treating a subject with myocardial dysfunction, such as a subject with chronic heart failure and/or acute decompensated heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 14, 2014
    Publication date: September 3, 2015
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah A. Buffington, Christopher J. Pino
  • CARTRIDGE AND METHOD FOR INCREASING MYOCARDIAL FUNCTION
    Publication number: 20150129497
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytopheretic cartridge for use in treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions that affect myocardial function and to related methods. The cartridge can be used in treating a subject with myocardial dysfunction, such as a subject with chronic heart failure and/or acute decompensated heart failure.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2014
    Publication date: May 14, 2015
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah A. Buffington
  • RECONFIGURABLE COMPUTER DOCKING STATION
    Publication number: 20140049904
    Abstract: A method and system for adaptively docking with computers of different designs are provided. In one version, an electrical communications connector (hereinafter, “docking connector”) is coupled with a docking station frame, wherein the docking connector may be positioned relative to the frame. A computer having a native connector may be positioned relative to the frame, and the docking connector may be positioned relative to both the frame and the computer to permit communicative coupling of the docking connector and the native connector of the computer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2012
    Publication date: February 20, 2014
    Inventor: David HUME
  • CYTOPHERESIS CARTRIDGES AND USE THEREOF
    Publication number: 20130288370
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a cytopheretic cartridge for use in treating and/or preventing inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to a cytopheretic cartridge that includes a housing and, disposed within the housing, a solid support capable of sequestering activated leukocytes and/or platelets.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 14, 2011
    Publication date: October 31, 2013
    Applicant: CYTOPHERX, INC.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington, Christopher J. Pino
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 8430832
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 30, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 8425445
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 8425447
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods
    Patent number: 8425446
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 23, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 8409126
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 30, 2010
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2013
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • SELECTIVE CYTOPHERESIS DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120323224
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicants: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • SELECTIVE CYTOPHERESIS DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120322138
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 23, 2012
    Publication date: December 20, 2012
    Applicants: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • SELECTIVE CYTOPHERESIS DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120277720
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: November 1, 2012
    Applicants: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Methods and Compositions for Promoting Organ Development
    Publication number: 20120258070
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for promoting organ development in warm blooded animals, and in particular in certain aspects a premature infant or fetus. Compositions and methods are also provided for the administration of at least one colony stimulating factor-1 protein (CSF-1), precursor, variant, analogue, derivative thereof, or combinations thereof, or otherwise, at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding colony stimulating factor-1 protein (CSF-1), precursor, variant, analogue, derivative thereof, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 8, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Inventors: Sharon D. Ricardo, David A. Hume, Melissa H. Little, Christina V. Jones
  • SELECTIVE CYTOPHERESIS DEVICES AND RELATED METHODS THEREOF
    Publication number: 20120258011
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 25, 2012
    Publication date: October 11, 2012
    Applicants: CYTOPHERX, INC., THE REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Selective cytopheresis devices and related methods thereof
    Patent number: 8251941
    Abstract: The present invention relates to systems and devices to treat and/or prevent inflammatory conditions within a subject and to related methods. More particularly, the invention relates to systems, devices, and related methods that sequester leukocytes and/or platelets and then inhibit their inflammatory action.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: August 29, 2008
    Date of Patent: August 28, 2012
    Assignees: The Regents of the University of Michigan, CytoPherx, Inc.
    Inventors: H. David Humes, Deborah Buffington
  • Methods for promoting organ development
    Patent number: 8153584
    Abstract: Compositions and methods are provided for promoting organ development in warm blooded animals, and in particular in certain aspects a premature infant or fetus. Compositions and methods are also provided for the administration of at least one colony stimulating factor-1 protein (CSF-1), precursor, variant, analogue, derivative thereof, or combinations thereof, or otherwise, at least one nucleic acid molecule encoding colony stimulating factor-1 protein (CSF-1), precursor, variant, analogue, derivative thereof, or combinations thereof.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: September 17, 2007
    Date of Patent: April 10, 2012
    Assignee: Kintan Pty Ltd.
    Inventors: Sharon D. Ricardo, David A. Hume, Melissa H. Little, Christina V. Jones