Patents by Inventor David N. Herndon

David N. Herndon 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).

  • Apparatuses and methods for forming wounds in cell layers
    Patent number: 9664600
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming wounds in cell layers includes a base that includes a guide track, and a sliding member adapted to fit within the guide track, the sliding member including a scratching element holder adapted to secure a scratching element in a position in which it contacts a cell layer, wherein the sliding member is further adapted to slide along the guide track to drag the scratching element through the cell layer.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Date of Patent: May 30, 2017
    Assignee: The Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: John S. Bergmann, Celeste C. Finnerty, David N. Herndon
  • Apparatuses And Methods For Forming Wounds In Cell Layers
    Publication number: 20150024425
    Abstract: In one embodiment, an apparatus for forming wounds in cell layers includes a base that includes a guide track, and a sliding member adapted to fit within the guide track, the sliding member including a scratching element holder adapted to secure a scratching element in a position in which it contacts a cell layer, wherein the sliding member is further adapted to slide along the guide track to drag the scratching element through the cell layer.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 22, 2014
    Publication date: January 22, 2015
    Applicant: Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: John S. Bergmann, Celeste C. Finnerty, David N. Herndon
  • Treatment of lung disorders
    Publication number: 20040192595
    Abstract: The invention features methods of treating a subject having a lung disorder such as lung inflammation and injury, by administering antithrombin III by inhalation.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 25, 2003
    Publication date: September 30, 2004
    Inventors: Kazunori Murakami, Perenlei Enkhbaatar, Lillian D. Traber, Donald S. Prough, David N. Herndon, Daniel L. Traber
  • Methods to enhance wound healing and enhanced wound coverage material
    Patent number: 6576618
    Abstract: The present invention describes the incorporation of liposomal gene constructs directly into a wound to further improve wound repair, or into wound coverage and/or closure materials to enhance the functionality of the material. The present invention further describes the use of human fetal membranes (e.g., amnion) enhanced with the liposomal gene therapy as a wound coverage material in full-thickness wound repair. The enhanced fetal membranes or enhanced cadaver skin have advantages over currently used materials lacking the liposomal gene construct and are an efficient and safe approach to improve clinical outcome in patients with burn injuries.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 22, 2000
    Date of Patent: June 10, 2003
    Assignee: Research Development Foundation
    Inventors: David N. Herndon, Jose R. Perez-Polo, Robert E. Barrow
  • Beta-adrenergic blockade reversal of catabolism after severe burn
    Publication number: 20030018084
    Abstract: Provided herein is a method of method of treating an individual having a severe burn, comprising the step of administering to said individual a pharmacologically effective dose of a beta-adrenergic antagonist.
    Type: Application
    Filed: July 9, 2001
    Publication date: January 23, 2003
    Inventor: David N. Herndon
  • Methods to enhance wound healing and enhanced wound coverage material
    Publication number: 20020128222
    Abstract: The present invention describes the incorporation of liposomal gene constructs directly into a wound to further improve wound repair, or into wound coverage and/or closure materials to enhance the functionality of the material. The present invention further describes the use of human fetal membranes (e.g., amnion) enhanced with the liposomal gene therapy as a wound coverage material in full-thickness wound repair. The enhanced fetal membranes or enhanced cadaver skin have advantages over currently used materials lacking the liposomal gene construct and are an efficient and safe approach to improve clinical outcome in patients with burn injuries.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 19, 2001
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: Research Development Foundation
    Inventors: David N. Herndon, Jose R. Perez-Polo, Robert E. Barrow