Patents by Inventor Gerald R. Cunha

Gerald R. Cunha 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).

  • Acellular matrix grafts of collagen and elastic fiber
    Patent number: 7306627
    Abstract: Acellular matrix grafts are provided with are isolated from natural sources and consist essentially of a collagen and elastin matrix which is devoid of cellular components. The grafts are useful scaffolds which promote the regeneration of muscle tissue and aid in restoring muscle function. Due to their acellular nature, the grafts lack antigenicity. As a result, the acellular matrix grafts can be isolated from autographic, allographic or xenographic tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Date of Patent: December 11, 2007
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Emil A. Tanagho, Rajvir Dahiya, Tom F. Lue, Gerald R. Cunha
  • Acellular matrix grafts: preparation and use
    Publication number: 20020128711
    Abstract: Acellular matrix grafts are provided with are isolated from natural sources and consist essentially of a collagen and elastin matrix which is devoid of cellular components. The grafts are useful scaffolds which promote the regeneration of muscle tissue and aid in restoring muscle function. Due to their acellular nature, the grafts lack antigenicity. As a result, the acellular matrix grafts can be isolated from autographic, allographic or xenographic tissues.
    Type: Application
    Filed: January 18, 2002
    Publication date: September 12, 2002
    Applicant: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Emil A. Tanagho, Rajvir Dahiya, Tom F. Lue, Gerald R. Cunha
  • Acellular matrix grafts: preparation and use
    Patent number: 6371992
    Abstract: Acellular matrix grafts are provided with are isolated from natural sources and consist essentially of a collagen and elastin matrix which is devoid of cellular components. The grafts are useful scaffolds which promote the regeneration of muscle tissue and aid in restoring muscle function. Due to their acellular nature, the grafts lack antigenicity. As a result, the acellular matrix grafts can be isolated from autographic, allographic or xenographic tissues.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: December 19, 1997
    Date of Patent: April 16, 2002
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Emil A. Tanagho, Rajvir Dahiya, Tom F. Lue, Gerald R. Cunha
  • Smooth muscle tissue formation in vivo using cultured smooth muscle cells combined with an extracellular matrix
    Patent number: 5656478
    Abstract: The present invention provides a method of growing smooth muscle cells in a host with the purpose of maintaining natural cellular function by the function of smooth muscle tissue. In this method, smooth muscle cells are freed from isolated smooth muscle tissue then cultured and injected into the host in combination with an extracellular matrix.
    Type: Grant
    Filed: February 25, 1994
    Date of Patent: August 12, 1997
    Assignee: The Regents of the University of California
    Inventors: Emil A. Tanagho, Rajvir Dahiya, Tom F. Lue, Gerald R. Cunha