Patents by Inventor Francois A. Auger

Francois A. Auger 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).

  • Method of isolating cells from umbilical cord
    Patent number: 7939323
    Abstract: The present invention relates a method for isolating four cell types from a single umbilical cord as pure cultures. These cell lines (epithelial cells, fibroblasts, smooth muscle cells and endothelial cells) can be characterized and utilized in experimental models and for therapeutic purposes. Particularly, the umbilical cells isolated herein are used to form a tissue replacement or engineered living composition. Also, the isolated umbilical cells of the invention may have the potential of progenitor cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 26, 2007
    Date of Patent: May 10, 2011
    Assignee: Universite Laval
    Inventors: Francois A. Auger, Lucie Germain, Murielle Remy-Zolghadri, Cindy J. Hayward
  • RECONSTRUCTED LIVING ADIPOSE TISSUE
    Publication number: 20090169642
    Abstract: The present invention relates to tissues and tissue sheets assembled from adipose-derived stromal cells. Particularly, it relates to reconstructed adipose tissues which comprise adipocytes as well as reconstructed conjunctive tissues which comprise adipose-derived stromal cells. The reconstructed tissues and sheets can be used, for example, in cosmetic applications for the replacement or addition of soft tissues, in pharmacological and toxicological applications for the in vitro testing of small molecules or cosmetic products as well as in therapeutic applications for the delivery of agents.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2006
    Publication date: July 2, 2009
    Inventors: Julie Fradette, Lucie Germain, Francois A. Auger
  • Connective tissue substitutes, method of preparation and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7347872
    Abstract: The present invention relates to connective tissue substitute implant and method of preparation thereof. The implant is essentially composed of two bone anchors joined at the proximal ends by matrix layers and/or filaments coated by supplementary biocompatible matrix coating layer which can contain living stem cells isolated from injured connective tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Date of Patent: March 25, 2008
    Assignee: Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Francine Goulet, Denis Rancourt, Rejean Cloutier, Julie Tremblay, Francois A. Auger, Constance Guillemette, legal representative, Lucie Germain, Jean Lamontagne, Marc Bouchard, Eve Langelier, Daniel Dupuis, Stephanie Bouchard, Nazrul Islam, Louis-Mathieu Stevens, Sheila Laverty, Bertrand Lussier, Anne-Marie Belzil, Pierrot Tremblay, Albert Normand
  • Connective tissue substitutes, method of preparation and uses thereof
    Patent number: 7335230
    Abstract: The present invention relates to connective tissue substitute implant and method of preparation thereof. The implant is essentially composed of two bone anchors joined at the proximal ends by matrix layers and/or filaments coated by supplementary biocompatible matrix coating layer which can contain living stem cells isolated from injured connective tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Date of Patent: February 26, 2008
    Assignee: Universite de Montreal
    Inventors: Francine Goulet, Denis Rancourt, Rejean Cloutier, Julie Tremblay, Francois A. Auger, Albert Normand, Lucie German, Jean Lamontagne, Marc Bouchard, Eve Langelier, Daniel Dupuis, Stephane Bouchard, Nazrul Islam, Louis-Mathieu Stevens, Sheila Laverty, Bertrand Lussier, Anne-Marie Belzil, Pierrot Tremblay
  • Connective tissue substitutes, method of preparation and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20040067249
    Abstract: The present invention relates to connective tissue substitute implant and method of preparation thereof. The implant is essentially composed of two bone anchors joined at the proximal ends by matrix layers and/or filaments coated by supplementary biocompatible matrix coating layer which can contain living stem cells isolated from injured connective tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 6, 2003
    Publication date: April 8, 2004
    Applicant: UNIVERSITE LAVAL
    Inventors: Francine Goulet, Denis Rancourt, Rejean Cloutier, Julie Tremblay, Francois A. Auger, Albert Normand, Constance Guillemette, Lucie German, Jean Lamontagne, Marc Bouchard, Eve Langelier, Daniel Dupuis, Stephane Bouchard, Nazrul Islam, Louis-Mathieu Stevens, Sheila Laverty, Bertrand Lussier, Anne-Marie Belzil, Pierrot Tremblay
  • Vitro human angiogenesis model
    Publication number: 20040029270
    Abstract: The present invention relates to a tridimensional living tissue construct free of exogenous extracellular matrix material, and in which angiogenesis occurs. Network of capillaries formed into the living tissue construct allows to provide blood vessels for replacement or repair in human and animals, and is also useful in screening compounds or agents potentially having capability of modulating the angiogenesis in vitro or in vivo.
    Type: Application
    Filed: August 18, 2003
    Publication date: February 12, 2004
    Inventors: Lucie Germain, Francois A Auger, Rochon Marie-Helene, Annie F Black
  • Connective tissue substitutes, method of preparation and uses thereof
    Publication number: 20030100948
    Abstract: The present invention relates to connective tissue substitute implant and method of preparation thereof. The implant is essentially composed of two bone anchors joined at the proximal ends by matrix layers and/or filaments coated by supplementary biocompatible matrix coating layer which can contain living stem cells isolated from injured connective tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: November 23, 2001
    Publication date: May 29, 2003
    Applicant: SWABEY OGILVY RENAULT
    Inventors: Francine Goulet, Denis Rancourt, Rejean Cloutier, Julie Tremblay, Francois A. Auger, Albert Normand, Lucie Germain, Jean Lamontagne, Marc Bouchard, Eve Langelier, Daniel Dupuis, Stephane Bouchard, Nazrul Islam, Louis-Mathieu Stevens, Sheila Laverty, Bertrand Lussier, Anne-Marie Belzil, Pierrot Tremblay