Patents by Inventor Eric Crumpler

Eric Crumpler 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).

  • Adaptive SOL-GEL immobilization agents for cell delivery
    Publication number: 20060257378
    Abstract: The present invention relates to formulations which form hydrogels at physiological temperatures. More specifically, the present invention relations to formulations having a prepolymer, an additive, and a temperature protectant, wherein the prepolymer and additive polymerize at physiological conditions to form a hydrogel. The formulations can further comprise cell suspensions such that the formation of the hydrogel leads to encapsulation of the cells in the hydrogel. The cells can then be slowly released into the surrounding environment of the hydrogel, allowing for more effective cell delivery.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 21, 2006
    Publication date: November 16, 2006
    Applicant: FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY BOARD OF TRUSTEES
    Inventors: Eric Crumpler, Martha Vallejo