Patents by Inventor David Henry Pashley

David Henry Pashley 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).

  • Methods and systems for mineralization of demineralized tissue
    Patent number: 8951505
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, compositions and kits for mineralizing tissue, particularly dental tissue. The methods, compositions and kits may be used to strengthen and prevent weakening of the tissue. For example, the methods, compositions and kits may be used for treating and filling cavities in teeth caused by tooth decay.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Georgia Health Sciences University Rsearch Institute, Inc.
    Inventors: David Henry Pashley, Franklin Chi-Meng Tay
  • Use of Quaternary Ammonium Compounds to Inhibit Endogenous MMPs in Tooth Dentin
    Publication number: 20110256510
    Abstract: Disclosed are compositions and methods of using such compositions for inhibiting matrix metalloproteinase activity in dental tissue. The compositions, methods and uses may prevent degradation of the bonding between restorative materials and dental tissues, thereby increasing durability and longevity of the restorative material-dental tissue bonds. For example, the compositions, methods, and uses of the present invention may be used for treating carious dental tissue such as by the creation of dental fillings, crowns, bridges, among other techniques, as well as the creation of esthetic laminate restorations.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 11, 2010
    Publication date: October 20, 2011
    Inventors: David Henry Pashley, Franklin Chin-Meng Tay, Milena Cadenaro
  • Methods and Systems for Mineralization of Demineralized Tissue
    Publication number: 20100086618
    Abstract: Disclosed are systems, methods, compositions and kits for mineralizing tissue, particularly dental tissue. The methods, compositions and kits may be used to strengthen and prevent weakening of the tissue. For example, the methods, compositions and kits may be used for treating and filling cavities in teeth caused by tooth decay.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 8, 2009
    Publication date: April 8, 2010
    Applicant: Medical College of Georgia Research Institute, Inc
    Inventors: David Henry Pashley, Franklin Chi-Meng Tay