Patents by Inventor Frank Ho Pak LAU

Frank Ho Pak LAU 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 treating or preventing hernia formation
    Patent number: 11944650
    Abstract: A method of preventing or reducing the occurrence and/or development of a hernia within a subject at risk of developing a hernia includes implanting a graft material in contact with an opening in an abdominal wall. The graft material promotes healing of the abdominal wall and includes placental or placental derived tissue.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Date of Patent: April 2, 2024
    Assignee: THE BOARD OF SUPERVISORS OF LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY AND AGRICULTURAL AND MECHANICAL COLLEGE
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Ian Hodgdon, Michael Cook
  • Apparatuses, systems, and methods for culturing cells
    Patent number: 11268059
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for culturing a buoyant target tissue. Embodiments include a first surface configured to culture a first layer of supporting cells, and a second surface configured to culture a second layer of supporting cells. The first layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the first surface and the second layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the second surface. The buoyant target tissue may be added to the first layer of supporting cells. The second layer of supporting cells may be placed on the first layer of supporting cells such that the buoyant target tissue is sandwiched between the first layer of supporting cells and second layer of supporting cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Date of Patent: March 8, 2022
    Assignee: EXO CELL, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Steven Douglas Scahill
  • METHOD OF TREATING OR PREVENTING HERNIA FORMATION
    Publication number: 20220047370
    Abstract: A method of preventing or reducing the occurrence and/or development of a hernia within a subject at risk of developing a hernia includes implanting a graft material in contact with an opening in an abdominal wall. The graft material promotes healing of the abdominal wall and includes placental or placental derived tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: September 20, 2021
    Publication date: February 17, 2022
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Ian Hodgdon, Michael Cook
  • METHODS AND SYSTEMS FOR TRANSPORTATION AND CULTURE OF BUOYANT TISSUE
    Publication number: 20210284969
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for culturing a buoyant target tissue using a sandwich construct. Embodiments include preparing a buoyant target tissue in a sandwich construct for shipment, and preparing a sandwich construct comprising live tumor tissue for evaluation of candidate therapies for treating the tumor. The buoyant target tissue may include various cell types including cancer cells and tumors.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 12, 2021
    Publication date: September 16, 2021
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Jason Bourgeois
  • METHOD OF TREATING OR PREVENTING HERNIA FORMATION
    Publication number: 20200330522
    Abstract: A method of preventing or reducing the occurrence and/or development of a hernia within a subject at risk of developing a hernia includes implanting a graft material in contact with an opening in an abdominal wall. The graft material promotes healing of the abdominal wall and includes placental or placental derived tissue.
    Type: Application
    Filed: March 27, 2020
    Publication date: October 22, 2020
    Applicant: The Board of Supervisors of Louisiana State University and Agricultural and Mechanical College
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Ian Hodgdon, Michael Cook
  • APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CULTURING CELLS
    Publication number: 20190382705
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for culturing a buoyant target tissue. Embodiments include a first surface configured to culture a first layer of supporting cells, and a second surface configured to culture a second layer of supporting cells. The first layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the first surface and the second layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the second surface. The buoyant target tissue may be added to the first layer of supporting cells. The second layer of supporting cells may be placed on the first layer of supporting cells such that the buoyant target tissue is sandwiched between the first layer of supporting cells and second layer of supporting cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: June 28, 2019
    Publication date: December 19, 2019
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak LAU, Steven Douglas SCAHILL
  • Apparatuses, systems, and methods for culturing cells
    Patent number: 10344256
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for culturing a buoyant target tissue. Embodiments include a first surface configured to culture a first layer of supporting cells, and a second surface configured to culture a second layer of supporting cells. The first layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the first surface and the second layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the second surface. The buoyant target tissue may be added to the first layer of supporting cells. The second layer of supporting cells may be placed on the first layer of supporting cells such that the buoyant target tissue is sandwiched between the first layer of supporting cells and second layer of supporting cells.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Date of Patent: July 9, 2019
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak Lau, Steven Douglas Scahill
  • APPARATUSES, SYSTEMS, AND METHODS FOR CULTURING CELLS
    Publication number: 20170101615
    Abstract: Apparatuses, systems, and methods are provided for culturing a buoyant target tissue. Embodiments include a first surface configured to culture a first layer of supporting cells, and a second surface configured to culture a second layer of supporting cells. The first layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the first surface and the second layer of supporting cells may be formed on a portion of the second surface. The buoyant target tissue may be added to the first layer of supporting cells. The second layer of supporting cells may be placed on the first layer of supporting cells such that the buoyant target tissue is sandwiched between the first layer of supporting cells and second layer of supporting cells.
    Type: Application
    Filed: October 13, 2016
    Publication date: April 13, 2017
    Applicant: eXo Cell, LLC
    Inventors: Frank Ho Pak LAU, Steven Douglas SCAHILL