Patents by Inventor Eckhard U. Alt

Eckhard U. Alt 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).

  • Patent number: 9173975
    Abstract: Methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, including generating grafts at the point of care, which include isolated cell populations that are enriched with stem cells and are mixed with hyaluronic acid and derivatives thereof. The hyaluronic acid localizes the cells to a desired injection site and stimulates collagen production thus enhancing the viability and the longevity of the graft.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Date of Patent: November 3, 2015
    Assignees: Ingeneron, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Andrew M. Altman, Eckhard U. Alt, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20150307845
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 29, 2015
    Applicant: InGeneron Incorporated
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20150299643
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: February 10, 2015
    Publication date: October 22, 2015
    Applicant: InGeneron Incorporated
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20150093809
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 27, 2013
    Publication date: April 2, 2015
    Applicant: InGeneron, Inc.
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers, Michael E. Coleman
  • Patent number: 8951513
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Date of Patent: February 10, 2015
    Assignee: Ingeneron Incorporated
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Michael E. Coleman, Ron Stubbers
  • Publication number: 20150037387
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, the apparatus including a point of care SVF isolation unit that includes a tissue digestion chamber in fluid communication with a lipid separating chamber, whereby SVF cells are isolated without centrifugation; and a cell seeding chamber in fluid communication with the SVF isolation unit, said cell seeding chamber adapted to support a cell scaffold. Methods and materials for cell seeding, including through the provision of micro rough scaffold surfaces, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 20, 2014
    Publication date: February 5, 2015
    Applicants: Board of Regents of the University of Texas System, Ingeneron, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Coleman, Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers
  • Patent number: 8865199
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, the apparatus including a point of care SVF isolation unit that includes a tissue digestion chamber in fluid communication with a lipid separating chamber, whereby SVF cells are isolated without centrifugation; and a cell seeding chamber in fluid communication with the SVF isolation unit, said cell seeding chamber adapted to support a cell scaffold. Methods and materials for cell seeding, including through the provision of micro rough scaffold surfaces, are also provided.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Date of Patent: October 21, 2014
    Assignees: Ingeneron, Inc., Board of Regents of the University of Texas System
    Inventors: Michael E. Coleman, Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers
  • Publication number: 20130115697
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of cells from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 3, 2011
    Publication date: May 9, 2013
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Michael E. Coleman, Ron Stubbers
  • Publication number: 20120224053
    Abstract: Optical detection platforms are described as well as methods of using such platforms to perform quantitative assays.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 17, 2010
    Publication date: September 6, 2012
    Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS, THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, INGENERON, INC.
    Inventors: Jody Vykoukal, Daynene M. Vykoukal, Gregory P. Stone, Eckhard U. Alt
  • Publication number: 20120219561
    Abstract: This document provides prophylactic methods for reducing cancer metastasis by targeting LCN2, MMP9, and CX-CR4.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 2, 2010
    Publication date: August 30, 2012
    Applicants: Ingeneron, Inc., Board of Regents, The University of Texas System
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Ralph B. Arlinghaus, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20120195863
    Abstract: This document describes methods and an apparatus for recovery of a cell-enriched matrix and cells (e.g., regenerative cells) from a tissue sample. In some embodiments, at least two rounds of acceleration and deceleration are performed.
    Type: Application
    Filed: December 16, 2011
    Publication date: August 2, 2012
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Michael E. Coleman, Ron Stubbers
  • Publication number: 20110070281
    Abstract: Methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, including generating grafts at the point of case, which include isolated cell populations that are enriched with stem cells and are mixed with hyaluronic acid and derivatives thereof. The hyaluronic acid localizes the cells to a desired injection site and stimulates collagen production thus enhancing the viability and the longevity of the graft.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: March 24, 2011
    Inventors: Andrew M. Altman, Eckhard U. Alt, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20100331815
    Abstract: Methods, apparatus and compositions are provided for treatment of cancer of a selected organ by intraluminal delivery of oncolytic agents through a blood vessel or duct leading to the cancer tissue. During the time the oncolytic agents are being applied to the targeted tissue downstream, the designated vessel or duct can be selectively occluded to increase concentration and pressure of the applied agents at the target site. Oncolytic compositions including oncolytic viruses formulated with delivery visualization markers are provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: April 23, 2010
    Publication date: December 30, 2010
    Inventor: Eckhard U. Alt
  • Publication number: 20100310527
    Abstract: Methods and compositions are provided for lineage predetermination of cellular transplants including through liposome mediated transfection with aqueous protein extracts from populations of differentiated mammalian cells, or cellular fractions thereof, wherein the differentiated mammalian cells are enriched in one or more of adipocytes, chondrocytes, endothelial cells, hepatocytes, cardiomyocytes, smooth muscle cells, skeletal muscle cells, cardiac pacemaker cells, Schwann cells, pancreatic islet cells, hematopoietic cells, myeloblasts, neurons, and osteoblasts.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 8, 2010
    Publication date: December 9, 2010
    Applicants: BOARD OF REGENTS OF THE UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS SYSTEM, INGENERON, INC.
    Inventors: Eckhard U. Alt, Kirstin Schimrosczyk, Michael E. Coleman
  • Publication number: 20100124563
    Abstract: Apparatus and methods are described for generating autologous tissue grafts, the apparatus including a point of care SVF isolation unit that includes a tissue digestion chamber in fluid communication with a lipid separating chamber, whereby SVF cells are isolated without centrifugation; and a cell seeding chamber in fluid communication with the SVF isolation unit, said cell seeding chamber adapted to support a cell scaffold. Methods and materials for cell seeding, including through the provision of micro rough scaffold surfaces, are also provided.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 17, 2009
    Publication date: May 20, 2010
    Applicant: InGeneron, Inc.
    Inventors: Michael E. Coleman, Eckhard U. Alt, Ron Stubbers
  • Patent number: 4803987
    Abstract: A controller for variably controlling the pacing rate of a cardiac pacer responsive to temperature which includes a logic and control unit, a parameter communication unit, an analog to digital converter and a temperature sensor. The temperature sensor in the right ventricle or atrium communicates a value related to blood temperature through the analog to digital converter to the logic and control unit. The logic and control unit operates under control of the rate algorithm to calculate a pacing rate value related to variations in the blood temperature. The pacing rate value is calculated as the sum of a reference rate, a natural rate response term, and a dynamic rate response term which contributes rate only in response to physical activity. A step rate response is also added to the calculated pacing rate when predetermined criteria related to the blood temperature and calculated pacing rate indicate the onset of physical activity.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 11, 1986
    Date of Patent: February 14, 1989
    Assignee: Intermedics, Inc.
    Inventors: Richard V. Calfee, Robert A. Adkins, Eckhard U. Alt, Ross G. Baker, Jr.